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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
1
Former hurricane Flossy moves inland after causing minimal wind and flood damage across North Carolina. Rain and storms have filled wells and reservoirs easing drought conditions, but at least three deaths occurred including 8 year old Glenn Bozeman.
The United Nations Security Council votes to debate conflicting charges on the Suez dispute after the United States refuses to back British French moves to drop the Egyptian complaint. Britain France Australia and Belgium abstain as Egypt and the U S secure agenda inclusion. The debate begins late next week.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias, famed athlete known as The Babe, died in Galveston Texas after a long cancer fight. George Zaharias described her passing as peaceful in a hospital room as family gathered at her side. Her career spanned AAU basketball, track, Olympics, and golf with record achievements.
A story by Robert L. Dieffenbacher about a little old lady on her first plane flight who gets lost at a city airport. It draws a parallel to spiritual bewilderment and the need to pray for guidance from God to find the right path. The piece reflects on understanding scripture and seeking divine help when confused in life.
A new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic and moved westward with winds 25 to 35 mph. It was 250 miles east of the Windward Islands and about 1 630 miles southeast of Miami, forecast to reach the Caribbean in 12 hours. Small craft from Grenada to Guadalupe were told to stay in port for 12 hours.
Adlai E Stevenson accused President Eisenhower of avoiding leadership duties before a large Kansas City crowd with former President Truman at his side. He questioned who is in charge and urged accountability as he campaigns toward St Louis after praising Truman.
A playful line notes that children resemble adults in behavior and judgment. The quote by Oneae links maturity with stubborn learnings, suggesting kids mirror adult traits in a humorous observation.
President Eisenhower said he will deliver two or three more major campaign speeches beyond the five or six planned but will not barnstorm or whistle stop. He cited friend representations and noted no current health issue, while denying he will meet the heavy pace some want. He praised Babe Didrikson Zaharias and defended leadership against Adlai Stevenson’s criticisms.
In Washington two Republican members Hyde and Broyhill urged delaying hearings on the Washington election, but the vote 2-2 failed the motion. Democrats Davis and Williams voted against postponement. Hyde cited campaign commitments and bipartisan aims while Miller had not attended sessions.
World Bank directors heard Britain and the United States project nuclear electricity costs versus coal. Britain aims for competitive plants by 1960 1965 with several reactors planned. US estimates show a slower path with major breakthroughs possible suddenly. A bank staff paper estimates initial plant cost around 250 per kilowatt, higher operating and maintenance costs expected.
Tropical storm Flossy drifts northeastward at under five miles per hour. At 6 am EDT its center lay over east central North Carolina with heavy rain spreading from northern North Carolina into Virginia and southern New Jersey. Coastal winds reach 35 to 60 mph along the coast and gusts up to 50 to 60 mph in southern Delaware and New Jersey.
Japan informed Washington it will cap cotton goods imports if the United States acts to halt state restrictions on Japanese textiles. The note outlines ceilings for overall imports with itemized quotas, quarterly distribution, and special studies for items like velveteen and ginghams, effective from January 1957 and reviewable annually.
Japan offered to continue voluntary limits on cotton textile exports to the United States, welcomed by South Carolina textile leaders who expect detailed restrictions. Executive VP John E. Cauthen of the SC Textile Manufacturers Assn said he was glad limits would be defined as the plan continues. The proposal would renew last January’s voluntary caps for another year, while state leaders seek labeling laws for Japan goods in retail stores.
A UN cease-fire halted a spike of gunfire in Jeru salems Hasan area near the Jordan border with no casualties. The attack and ensuing talks followed an Israeli strike on Jordan reported by U.N. observers as causing deaths and injuries on both sides. Different tallies emerged from Israel and Jordan about casualties. some reports noted a 12-year-old girl among the dead.
A five year old heiress Robin Sher learned for the first time yesterday that her parents and her sister were killed in a car crash last summer. Dr L J Halpern said Robin asked where her mommy and daddy were and was told they had gone away. He said she has since become a normal cheerful child.
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