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The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

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Ike Accused of Jumping Gun On 1958 Campaign

President Eisenhower accused political advisers of “jumping the gun” as they criticized Congress in July. Lyndon Johnson said the Democratic-controlled Congress held the nation’s fate, while Johnson pledged to support reasonable proposals and oppose bad ones. The piece also notes First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Gastonia entering its 21st year with assets over $8 million.

Ike Washington Sena J Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Eisenhower Congress Labor Department Akers Center Lindsey Gibson George Gunter Donald Kester Gibson First Federal Association Gastonian Margaret Beal Mike Covenant Methodist Church Lindsey Stewards West Banain Avenue First Federal Savings & Loan Association Gastonia

Food costs rise above previous records in consumer index

Food prices climbed seven-tenths of a percent past the August 1952 peak and are 23 percent higher than a year ago. Food accounts for about 30 percent of the government s consumer price index while all other items show a roughly five percent decline.

Witness Denials Run as Confidential Trial Continues

Outside the courtroom two film stars denied Confidential magazine stories about amorous claims. Corinne Calvet called the magazine's reporting a malignant growth and said she would cooperate as a witness. Carroll commented on Miss Wellman’s testimony, denying knowledge of a wild party and defending his romantic image.

Miss Calver Wild Party Carroll Miss Wellman

Boyle Remedies for Modern Women and Household Hobbies

A front page fragment mocks gender change aims and offers a sensational ad for Itch Me Not and desensitizing creams. The ad promises instant relief from itching and skin irritations with a drugstore product.

Road Sentence For Defendant In Court Here

Boyce Harper, 42, of 708 West Allison avenue, was sentenced to six months on the roads by Judge W. E. Shive in Gastonia city court for the Sunday knifing of his brother in law Roy Youngblood, 23, after an argument over a funeral for Harper’s sister. Youngblood was treated at Gaston County Negro Hospital for a deep cut on his right arm. In another assault case, Herbert Gullick Jr, 909 East Fourth avenue, received six months suspended for cutting a man he said he found with his wife. The victim was David Porter, 1110 North York street, who was cut on the thumb. John Jenkins, 43, of 305 West Lincoln avenue, was cleared of an assault charge by his son Benjamin when the father pushed the boy for not obeying his mother. Jake Lowery, 25, of 313 Tanyard road, was cleared of a Peace warrant brought by Mable Adams, whom he said he "rooms" with.

Boyce Harper Allison Avenue W. E. Shive Gastonia Harper Roy Youngblood New Way Youngblood Gaston County Negro Hospital Herbert Gullick Jr East Fourth Avenue Drew David Porter North York Street John Jenkins West Lincoln Avenue Benjamin Jake Lowery Tanyard Road Mable Adams

Trial Opens in Odum Rape Attempt Case in Raeford

In Hoke County Superior Court Dr. Perry Odum, a chiropractor, faced an attempted rape charge as Mrs. Lawrence Stanton testified that Odum assaulted her in his clinic back room on March 1. The opening session focused largely on jury selection.

Raeford Perry Odum Lawrence Stanton Stanton Hoke County Superior Court Odum iMarch

Negroes Advised To Obey Court's Order

TUSKEGEE Ala 4 Dr C G Gomillion president of the Tuskegee Civic Association urged members to obey the court order enjoining the TCA to halt a Negro boycott of white merchants. He read petition parts stating that boycotting Negroes were causing permanent and irreparable damage to white businesses and trying to destroy the economy of an entire city.

Tuskegee Ala C. G. Gomillion Tuskegee Civic Association TCA Atty John Patterson

Farmers Vote By Mail On Front Page Details

A front page note explains farmers may request refunds on feed or fertilizer money. A farmer buying a ton or more can claim a partial refund, with five cents per unit refunded. five tons yields a quarter back. Eligible voters include spouses of users and farm club members with projects, voting at listed local sites across multiple towns.

Taylor Agriculture Center Dallas Meek’s Union Road Farmers Union Hugh Helms Cherryville Carolina Feed FCX Gastonia Strowpe Stanley Mt. Holly Farm Supply Company Evans’ Grocery New Hope Road Beatty's Mt Holly Tryon School Dallas Agriculture Johm Chavis Alexander's Kings Mountain Bery and Gamble's Hardware Bessemer City

Clergyman predicts end to nuclear testing within three years

German clergyman Dr Martin Niemoeller told a Los Angeles luncheon club that world tests of atomic weapons will end in three years due to rising public opinion. He recalled his nine years in prison under Hitler and predicted Germany would be reunified in this generation. He said reunification would place Germany in control of Europe uranium deposits along the East German border, Russia’s sole source of the element.

Los Angeles Russia Martin Niemoeller Niemoeller Hiller Germany Europe East

Negroes Urged To Reduce Murders

HOUSTON Texas Negroes urged to take a leading role in cutting murders in their community Dr H A Bullock professor of sociology and chairman of graduate research at Texas Southern University says Negroes are about 20 percent of Houston population but account for 65 percent of the murders He proposes a classroom to classroom door to door tavern to tavern drive for self policing by Negroes.

Houston Tex H. A. Bullock Texas Southern University Bullock Peres Southern University

Rowland Starts School Year With 17 000 Enrolled

The city schools begin Wednesday September 4 with an expected enrollment of 17 000. Half days the first two days. Full schedule starts Friday with cafeterias in operation. Students report at 8:30 a.m. Coaches announced for Arlington and Wray junior high schools. Arlington coach Charles D. Loggins James Alten. Wray coaches Bill Brown George McSwain Jr.

John Farmer Highland Flementary Robert L. Schooler Highland High Thebaud Jeffers North Leon Connor Peedin Charles K. Foy Wray Junior High Harry Rogers Ashley High Randolph E. Carothers Ernest J. Phillips Waters Arlington Charles D. Loggins James Alten Wray Bill Brown George McSwain Jr

Solicitor Charged With Murder

Washington North Carolina reporting says J D Grimes a Beaufort county solicitor is charged with murder after he shot Haywood Paul a tobacco barn worker found with Mrs Grimes in an alleged affair Grimes resigned as solicitor earlier and Cahoon says second degree murder is likely no evidence of premeditation yet disclosed the Beaufort county commissioners planned to select a successor for Grimes as prosecutor for three recorder courts.

Washington, N. C Koon Haywood Paul J. D. Grimes River Anew Jr Walter Cahoon Elizabeth City Grimes Paul Beaufort Recorder's Courts Cahoon Vince Uno

York rests after exhausting day at Jamestown ceremony

Sgt Alvin York, 69, recuperates at his mountain home after leaving Sgt York Day ceremonies due to exhaustion. He received a new black automobile with wheelchair access from the 82nd Airborne Division Association after praise from Gov Frank Clement. The World War I hero, last living Medal of Honor winner from 1917-18 in his unit, had not left his West River home since a stroke three years earlier. The crowd remained concerned but York smiled as he was taken home by ambulance.

Jamestown Tenn Alvin York Sgt 82Nd Airborne Division Assn Frank Clement 82Nd Hunter West River Here

Knowland Seen Set for California Governor Run

Washington report says Senate Republican leader Knowland plans no re election for 1960 and hints at a governor bid if Knight seeks renomination. Knight indicates readiness to challenge for the governorship and possible impeachment of the party nominee if elected. Nixon is mentioned as a potential presidential candidate.

Jack Bell Washington Knight Sen Knowland R-Califts Goodwin J. Knight Pril Knowland Senate California Mento Sacramento Thost Knowland Jtemark Argonne Dent Nixon

They Got Evidence On The Return Call

A National Guard helicopter pilot Capt. Paul J. Flotron landed on the farm of Louis Kastorff to refuel after losing his way. The Kastorffs supplied food maps and gas while friends doubted the event. Yesterday Flotron made a return call and the Kastorff boys photographed it. North and South Dakota separated 1889 as a state.

Kerman National Guard Paul J. Flotron Glendale Louis Kastorff Floron Kastorffs Kastorff Flotron

For Athletes Foot Daily Cure Availability

A compact notice promotes 4 L as a fast acting formula for athlete’s foot. The ad claims instant dry relief and renewed skin health, with availability today at Smith's Drug Store and Belmont Drug Company in Helmant.

Smith's Drug Store Belmont Drug Company Helmant

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