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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
1
Harvard economist Prof Seymour Harris heads a six state appointed committee to preserve New England’s textile industry. He argues the region will not surrender to southern gains, noting wage differentials and union dynamics as key factors shaping the ongoing rural industrial battle.
Prison mutiny at Southern Michigan Prison ends after 172 inmates barricade Cellblock 15 surrender without hostages. Gov. Williams vows no reprisals while lawmakers consider punishment for crimes, and Auditor General Martin urges emergency action and death penalties for guards harmed. Williams counters with no capital punishment law.
Kansas City engineers say the Missouri River flood crest moved downstream in a widening channel. Levees held in the city as private levee near Missouri City was breached. 472,000 acres inundated and about 13,250 people displaced. Damages estimated at 60 million dollars.
Hundreds of production workers walked out at three Western Electric plants in North Carolina Greensboro Burlington and Winston Salem as CIO Communi cations Workers of America pressed for wage gains. Negotiations failed amid a 10 cent offer versus a 19 cent demand with the old contract expiring last Friday.
The Navy reports 30 sailors were killed when an explosion hit the forward turret of the heavy cruiser Saint Paul during firing on targets in Korea. Cause not enemy action. Some details about Yeoman Third Class Alan E. Pearson, son of Eugene and [redacted] Pearson, and his potential status on the ship are noted amid the broader casualty report. The Saint Paul, a Baltimore class cruiser, remains on active duty in Korean waters after a prior China service.
A blast aboard a U S destroyer in the Korean War killed all men in the vicinity with no wounded. A powder bag fire may have caused a large internal explosion in the turret armor, details incomplete. Notification of next of kin delayed by a Western Union strike. Saint Paul retired briefly to move the dead to a U S hospital.
The Federal Power Commission granted Public Service Co. of North Carolina temporary authority to build natural gas pipelines serving many communities from Gastonia to Durham Chapel Hill. Areas include Mount Holly Belmont Kannapolis Concord China Grove Carrboro Davidson Cornelius and Forest City.
Washington report says President Truman cited a 1946 ultimatum to Stalin that never occurred and a later note was sent to the Soviet Union on March 6, 1946. White House aides disputed the claim and clarified the President’s remarks, noting no such ultimatum was issued.
In Washington the government argues the President is accountable only to the country and not limited by the Constitution as the steel seizure case returns to federal court. Judge Pine presses for prompt action while industry seeks an injunction and a ruling that the seizure order was illegal.
Paul B. Beatty of Charlotte was named president of the Lenoir Rhyne alumni group in a general election. Results announced by President Lineberger of Winston Salem show H. G. Fisher Jr. named as a member, with Miss Faye Robinson of Hickory elected secretary-treasurer.
Raleigh NC State College plans its second annual High School Day during the 20th Exposition of Engineering tomorrow. The event invites area students to tour facilities and learn about engineering careers and college opportunities.
Wage stabilization actions announced yesterday raise pay in four firms in the North Specision area. A five cent hourly increase affects 339 non union employees of Regal Caro lina Corp at Acme. Three cent across the board lifts pay for National Linen Service Co transport staff in Wilmington. Swift and Co CIO transport workers receive one and one half time after eight hours for 74 workers.
J Ebron Harris of Concord named in Middle District Court suit filed yesterday. The federal action seeks condemnation and sale of a lien to satisfy penalties and court costs after a February 12 incident involving flight at less than 1,000 feet.
Ruffin school principal Rex Mitchell was reprimanded and fined 50 dollars after admitting he struck a 15-year-old student in the face with an open hand following profane language on school grounds. Justice G W Williams noted the court’s desire for a harsher penalty. A physician testified the student’s eyes were blacked and his face bruised. Mitchell was also ordered to pay costs of X ray examinations.
Tonight's low is 45 degrees with a high of 75 expected tomorrow. Today's high reached 58 while last night's low was 50.
Senator Richard B. Russell launches his Florida primary bid with a charge against Kefauver’s Florida tactics and Warren support. He arrives in Georgia for a poplar dinner kick-off before a Gainesville speech and a Peachtree Street parade. Georgia officials and Dixie leaders attend the $50 plate event as Russell vows Jeffersonian democracy coast to coast.
The United Nations and Communist negotiators consider a meeting of top truce officials as endgame talks stall. The U N seeks a plenary session while the Communists demand neutral Russia and control over airfield reconstruction and repatriation. The prisoner issue remains central with only a fraction of UN prisoners wanting repatriation behind the Iron Curtain.
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