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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
4
Historical newspaper notice records the High Point Enterprise being published in the afternoon and Sunday morning editions and entered as second class matter at the High Point post office under federal act.
The piece discusses a proposed swap of 600 Allied prisoners for 5,800 Korean and Chinese prisoners, noting 12 month old lists and only 83,000 of 132,000 UN prisoners seeking repatriation. It frames the exchange as costly for the UN and as a risky extension of Soviet diplomacy.
The 11th anniversary of the fall of Bataan recalls 70,000 Japanese troops pressing a scattered American Filipino rear guard. December 1941 saw 11,000 Americans and 68,000 Filipinos in a three month siege where supply and air cover failed and sickness rose, yet the defenders held as historians credit a delaying action that aided Allied Pacific strategy and strengthened democracy bonds between American and Filipino peoples.
Wet forces push bills away from statewide liquor sale referendum in the North Carolina General Assembly. The move thwarts governors and signals a showdown in 1955 as dry and wet factions maneuver for control of the issue.
General James A. Van Fleet, echoed by MacArthur and Ridgway, accuses the State Department of withholding munitions and hampering victory in Korea. He says American sons were risked and 23 000 died, while Congress hearings on policy and wartime conduct stir fresh controversy.
A columnist argues for prudent peace with the Soviet Union, praising restraint and warning against doom. He cites military leaders, calls for inquiry into Korea policy, and urges a proactive yet calm stance while maintaining strength. The piece critiques U S policy since 1937 and stresses accountability.
A historical overview of North Carolina's Executive Budget Act from 1925 under Gov. Angus McLean. The piece traces the creation of a coordinated budget, open sessions, and public hearings, and notes modern challenges over secrecy and subcommittees. It cites clashes over open meetings and budget bureau authority, with current protests and proposed repeals shaping the ongoing debate.
The push for a constitutional amendment to require annual sessions fell short after Representative Umstead switched to oppose it, weakening an 86 to 22 House lead. Support came mainly from new members, while the editorial cautions biennial sessions may suffice and urges caution due to cost and potential disturbances. The piece notes a special session option remains available if needed.
The Greenville Piedmont Reality column critiques contemporary realism in literature. It notes writers, including Hemingway, may confuse dirt with realism and argues virtue and the positive side of life are also real. The piece mentions a Florida restaurant ad and a Madariaga definition of journalism for contrast.
A Chilean sports writer notes countrymen favor vocal support against referees and finds a familiar edge in this trait, contrasting it with British fans in a comment picked up by the Arkansas Gazette.
Quotes from Gen Matthew Ridgway deny rumors of European NATO officers unhappy with his command. The general says the claims created no difficulties and notes no actions of significance beyond guarding a colonel. Pvt Courtney L. Stanley’s company commander recalls Stanley saving his battalion commander’s life.
Secretary Benson told the Senate Agriculture Committee that Dextran, a beet sugar by product, could serve as a temporary plasma substitute in emergencies and aid wounded soldiers until full plasma is available. He also described early 2,4-D weed killer research reshaped to produce seedless tomatoes, though applications remain uncertain.
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