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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
14
James A. Rothermell, 22, charged with attempting to outrun a police car at 90 mph said he thought it was a race. Traffic Judge John D. Watts fined him 25 dollars and imposed six months probation with no driving privileges.
Paul Offenhauser reported his swimming pool diving board stolen last night. The thief left the board in Offenhauser's driveway the following night, indicating discouragement after failing to steal a pool to accompany it.
Charles Paslick, 64, told Judge John A. Ricca he panhandled for 20 cents to buy aspirin for a headache. The judge reportedly responded, We’ll give you a 30 day cure at the Detroit House of Correction.
Archie Britten was fined in municipal court for beating his wife after she released his love bird. Mrs. Katherine Britten testified the bird meant more to him than she did, saying he struck her with the telephone when he learned the pet was missing.
New York city hearing on relief rolls hears a proposal to drop unwed mothers with multiple children from aid. Mrs. Elizabeth Spisa argues a single child may be an honest mistake but two or more children are not.
Bruce Holt of Durham emerges as a defensive standout for the UNC Tar Heels, handling 12 games at third with flawless fielding. The sophomore, nicknamed Chicken, anchors the infield as UNC travels to Virginia for a non conference clash before facing Duke at Emerson Field.
Minor Leagues President George M. Trautman said club decisions govern hiring of Negro players. He noted the Cotton States League overstepped by trying to expel Hot Springs for signing two Negroes, and argued forfeiture would remain invalid even if that were the motive.
Pierre Langlois, returning victor over Joe Miceli, accused New York Boxing Commissioner Robert Christenberry of unfair play for keeping him out of the middleweight elimination tournament. Langlois pressed for reinstatement, vowing to stay in the United States if readmitted, otherwise to seek fights in France or other leading contenders. The bout with Miceli ended in a majority decision for Langlois after earlier knockdowns, with judges split and the UP tally slightly in Langlois favor.
The note explains that time given is Eastern Standard. Central subtracts one hour, Mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may adjust relay times to fit schedules, and last minute changes are not included.
A dense TV listing outlines programs across a Thursday Friday lineup including news, dramas, comedies, and soap operas. Notable items include Truth- Consequences and The Eddie Cantor Show, with Beulah Sketch and News programs, plus regional WBTV Charlotte listings and afternoon children’s fare like Howdy Doody and Shoppers Guide.
The Virginia Beach Open launches with $2 500 set aside for professionals over 45 while the rest chase the $10 000 top purse. Gene Sarazen and Bobby Cruickshank join Doug Ford and family in a 72 hole medal format alongside Sam Snead and Porky Oliver as favorites.
The Municipal Finance Officers Association urged charging fluoridation costs to the health function rather than the water utility after a survey. It noted most cities view fluoridation as a health function by adding medication to water and should bear the cost through health funds. The report did not identify the lone city that favored utility funding.
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