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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1955
Page
12
New York stocks slipped early then steadied after the Fed lifted margin requirements to 70 percent. The move limits buying power to 30 percent and aims to curb margin speculation. Volume remained heavy at midday with many leaders showing gains.
A Detroit preacher boosts auto sales by promising church funds for each parishioner who buys a car from the dealer. The tactic is highlighted alongside notes on consumer habits, newspaper billing, and retail insights such as shopper behavior, door to door delivery, and the value of instant readings from new thermometers.
Twelve year old Donald Nelson was credited with saving his playmate Tommy Wright from death when Tommy’s mother caught fire in the backyard camp. Donald rolled him on the ground and smothered the flames. A doctor said Tommy was expected to recover completely.
An airplane flew over Los Angeles yesterday carrying a message for Phil Rosenberg a 42 year old celebrating his birthday. The stunt was organized by two friends who arranged the display with the flying banner reading Happy birthday Phil and Sam.
In East Los Angeles a 60 member Rotary Club group and 10 wives cleared 10 miles of streets and alleys. They hauled away more than 20 truckloads of trash papers and weeds during the spring cleanup.
Twelve passengers drowned when the Korean vessel Sammoyong Ho hit a submerged reef near Koje Island south of Pusan. Police said 61 others aboard, including crew, were rescued from the crowded 30 ton ship.
Bonn reports that Konrad Adenauer's government orders all federal ministries to display the black red and gold flag daily once sovereignty is recognized under the Paris treaties. The directive emphasizes national unity as West Germany moves toward full statehood.
The State Ports Authority will keep its permanent headquarters in Wilmington after a day-long meeting. A Morehead City delegation urged moving it to Raleigh, but the SPA said its interest is in benefiting all North Carolina ports. The statement noted two major ports handled more tonnage in early 1955 than in 1954 and stressed balanced support for all regions.
In Los Angeles the American Girl hairstyle was unveiled at the International Congress of Beauty. Herbert Dedman, Hollywood Hair Design Council director, says the trend marks a shift from Italian looks and shaggy styles to a high, clean plateau with curl bangs and soft waves.
Southwest 20 to 35 mph winds prevented Coast Guard cutter Agassiz from towing the 40 foot Canadian ketch Nola Sergent to shore after it ran aground off Cape Lookout Shoals. Three crewmen saved by breeches buoy. captain N E Sergent and crewman Douglas McKinna rescued, Bruce Stevens swam ashore. Vessel valued at 10,000, to be docked for inspection.
Atlanta reports a new wave of cable cuttings and a Louisville & Nashville bridge burned near Calera Alabama ending the 43rd day of regional telephone and railroad strikes. A 104 foot span was damaged, $150000 in damages cited, 25 sticks of dynamite found near Wasioto Kentucky, and tensions widen as governors seek mediation and protests flare in Miami.
Paris reports a drift to the left in local voting as Communists and Socialists claim gains. Interior Minister Maurice Bourges-Maunoury notes the leftward shift across the country council elections. The Communist daily Humanite cites gains of six seats and rising vote totals since 1949, aided by local pacts with Socialist groups despite weak council powers.
Washington reports the Air Force cut 959 million dollars from its conventional bomb program for the year due to a growing nuclear stockpile. Maj. Gen. Frank A. Bogart testified before the House Appropriations subcommittee that the service will spend 1.143 billion dollars on conventional bombs through June 30, with no figures given for quantities.
Sunday results across American Association and International and Southern leagues. Omaha beat Indianapolis 5 to 1 while Toledo was 2 0 at St Paul. Denver won 13 to 3 over Louisville. Havana defeated Montreal 9 to 6. Havana 46 series noted. Southern Association saw Atlanta dominate Chattanooga 13 to 2. New Orleans 15 to 1 over Memphis. Little Rock 10 to 3 over Mobile. Atlantic play: Savannah beat Macon 6 to 1. Montgomery 5 over Columbia 4. Columbus 8 over Charlotte 2 in 6 innings due to wet grounds. Saturday and Sunday results include Syracuse 6 Rochester 1. Toronto 16 Columbus 9. Richmond 6 Buffalo 5. Montreal 6 Havana 1. Toledo 6 Minneapolis 2. Indianapolis 16 Denver 9. Nashville 4 0. New Orleans 3 Memphis 0.
Washington reports that 12 American World War II veterans forming the American Veterans of the Elbe River Linkup accepted a Russian invitation to travel to Moscow for a May 9 Elbe Day celebration marking the end of fighting in Europe. Funds must be raised for passports and travel, with State Department attitude unsure.
The Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 as Kansas City drew 19,446 fans in chilly wind. Attendance for seven days reached 156,997, averaging 22,? per game, showing strong early support beyond last season’s totals.
Weather disrupted a busy slate as the Durham Bulls won 5-2 on a late rally while Jim Foxworth faltered after a two hitter. Joe Melago went 2 for 3 and Al Viotto hit two homers as Durham rose in the seventh to snap a 4-2 lead.
Summary lists league standings through last week with numerous team names and individual averages from TES LEAGUE and city leagues. It notes Patterson Community Credit and other teams, with several players and categories such as Independent and Tire Service among the sections.
Alvin Dark, captain of the New York Giants, declares the Dodgers are not the season’s top team. He pins hope on the Giants and Milwaukee Braves overtaking Brooklyn and predicts Milwaukee will defeat the Dodgers 13 times. Dark notes aging players Robinson Campanella weigh about 215 pounds and cites July and August as testing months.
Davidson Coach Clements lauds Bill Rowland as the driving force of the Wildcats 5 and 2 start. The Gastonia native and Davidson senior captain leads in hitting and RBIs, with praised speed and defense. Rowland, a multi-sport standout, will graduate next January and skip pro offers to finish school.
In Hollywood Jack Johnson of Los Angeles stopped Gene Thompson of Minneapolis in five rounds. Boston fighter Joey Cam stopped Eddie Compo of New Haven in two rounds. Paris light welter Percy Bassett of Philadelphia stopped Seraphin Ferrer of France in ten rounds. Erie’s Doc Watkins of Pittsburgh outpointed Tim Jones of Plainfield in eight. Puppy Garcia of Havana stopped Harry Smith of Brooklyn in seven.
Executors notice reports J C Smith of Guilford County North Carolina has qualified as Executor of Nina M Nabors estate. Claims must be presented by April 15 1956. Debts should be settled promptly.
Batting leaders include Kaline of Detroit at .452 with 19 hits sharing the top, and Skowron of New York also with 19. Nieman of Chicago leads in runs batted in with 14, tied by Skowron, while Carrasquel of Chicago leads in runs with 15. Diering, Jensen, Rivera, and Yost top steals with two each.
Repulski of St. Louis led hits with 19 and also had 14 runs batted in. Bruton of Milwaukee drove in 17 while Furillo of Brooklyn hit six home runs. Jones of Chicago fanned 21 as Gilliam and Kaimeem of Brooklyn each stole three bases.
Co executors T Carlton Kirkman and E Mae Kirkman notify all claimants to present verified claims within one year from March 21 1955 or be barred. All debtors to the estate should settle promptly. This notice dated March 21 1955.
The High Point Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet April 28 1955 at 4 p.m. in City Hall to hear appeals from Robert E Bencini Jr for a use permit to build two 24 unit apartments on Eccles St and O H Leake for a 1000 sq ft yard variance for a two family dwelling on Washington Terrace Lots 207 208 Hoskins. All interested parties are urged to attend. Signed Horace Haworth Chairman.
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