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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
2
European mute swans released near New York have multiplied along lagoons and bays with flocks of up to 150. They settle near towns and resorts, nesting and rearing young close to highways, and are rarely harassed due to their strong beaks and wings. Palm nuts are noted as a native food in equatorial Africa.
The Woman's College UNC Greensboro announces a thesis free option for graduate study this summer. The program spans 12 weeks with a two week prep period June 11 22 a four week mid session June 25 July 20 and a two week post session July 23 August 3. Courses include a six course 16 department program plus a community resources workshop led by Dr Hollis Rogers and Dale Keller.
Farrar Newberry of aoe Neb and Hiram A. Melvin will address a joint reunion of the Wey and Woodmen Circle Grove in Piedmont with Piedmont Camp No. 62 hosting. Reports from camps, a barbecue, and a square dance will highlight the program at Piedmont Junior High School and Masonic Temple.
A college president reflected on how change over 50 years has brought improvements alongside growing individual obligations. He warned against valuing convenience and money too highly and noted uncertainty about youths planning futures amid possible military service. Rotarian Kenneth Goodson introduced the talk.
Hollywood April 27 Margaret Truman drew mixed reviews for her radio debut in a Jack Pot adaptation with James Stewart. Critics praised her promise while noting uneven execution. Stewart predicted a future in acting and Miss Truman said her father enjoyed the broadcast.
In Los Angeles on April 27 a nearly life sized bronze nude woman statue is planned for Earl Carroll's grave to honor Beryl Wallace and others who died in a 1948 Pennsylvania air crash. The piece by Alexander Weinman was requested to be funded from a $10,000 down payment toward a $50,000 memorial at Forest Lawn Glendale.
In Lexington on April 27, Paul Smith, operator of a roadside South of the Border establishment near the Forsyth line in Davidson county, was fined 5000 for liquor possession. Odell Morton, 35, of Winston-Salem, previously received a two year suspended sentence. Both men, arrested in sheriff raid, faced Judge L A Martin in Lexington recorder's court, with notices of appeal filed and $1500 bonds posted.
A major blaze swept a three block industrial district in Troy Oklahoma. Fire crews from Troy and nearby towns fought to keep flames from spreading to Sinclair Refining Co tanks and adjacent buildings. Residents of the town of 10 620 were roused but no injuries were reported.
A Florida businessman, McRae, was acquitted of murdering his wife Marie whom he found in bed with Richard Sutton. The incident occurred November 15 in an isolated hunting cabin. Sutton was killed and McRae had been indicted for first degree murder in both deaths. A. G. McRae of Jacksonville faced related charges as an accessory.
The first of May marks National Correct Posture Week to be observed locally from May 1 to May 7 now announced by Dr Sherron and chiropractic leaders. This public service effort aims to improve posture awareness in the community.
Paris reports a split vote as France contemplates election timing for a new national assembly. The lower house rejected a return to prewar double elections 357 to 258, while an allied, non Communist party bill gained debate support but fell short.
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