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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
1
Major league broadcasts hinder minor leagues says Pat Trautman testifying before a subcommittee. He argues the key issue is self preservation of baseball and criticizes broadcasting rules that ban radio and TV stations within 50 miles from airing major league games during local play.
Carl Plate was dismissed by Hinson amid vacation overstay and department needs. Plate requested a vacation extension on July 25 and was denied, then notified of resignation and advised to wait for a successor. Plate had served about a year as recreation director earning $4,000 annually.
NEW YORK AP Stocks eased after an early rise into new 20 year high ground. Chrysler fell 11 4 to 68 1 8 while General Motors slipped. Bethlehem rose a quarter point and tires dipped after new highs. Utilities gained, Allied Chemical touched 76 then fell to 74 34. American Can rose 1 38 points. other issues showed small gains or losses. Trading volume noon was 000 shares versus 900,000 the prior day.
A brief note recalls overheard talk about money at a bank, with a casual speaker referencing a monetary topic and a familiar tone. The fragment hints at chatter rather than a formal report or event.
London AP A British mission led by Lord Stokes left for Tehran confident a settlement is possible in the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Iran shows willingness to nationalize oil under British negotiation on Iran’s terms while Britain accepts the principle. The mood eased slightly as both sides moved toward dialogue.
Capus Waynick newly named ambassador to Colombia is due in Raleigh today and will visit Greensboro and High Point before sailing for his new post. He met with President Truman after the oath and said the Colombia assignment would not close the door on a 1952 gubernatorial bid, deciding by September 1 on resigning to campaign.
Senate Internal Security Chairman Pat McCarran said the body uncovered evidence of a Communist conspiracy to hand Asia to the Reds. He warned the plot aims to inject fear to force peace at any price and to soften Americans at home.
Southern Democrats threaten to bolt the party over Truman reelection and Eisenhower prospects. The White House and Congress weigh Truman’s feasibility for 1952 as leaders across parties react to his comments.
Washington reports that the government plans to end the experiment allowing civilian manufacturers access to basic metals while defense production remains rationed. Fleischmann argues 100 percent controls would simplify allocations, but industry reps fear sodium steel shortages and supplier disruption even with CMP tickets.
Washington reports the Army announced the expulsion of 99 U.S. service members as part of disciplinary actions amid ongoing investigations.
General J Lawton Collins told reporters the discharge of 90 West Point cadets practically wiped out the Army football team. Some senators viewed cancellation of the 1951 Army schedule as most likely.
Internal Air Force dispute surfaces as Cole argues for returning tactical air control to the Army while Navy maneuvers intensify in the Atlantic. The debate centers on command and the proper allocation of air power amid ongoing military programs.
Former senator and congressman W. B. Umstead of Durham writes a friend that he will run for governor next year. He says no public announcement has been made but requests support and help. The recipient asked to keep their name private.
Washington reports warn the Soviet Chinese partnership may fracture despite outward unity. The Korean War shows friction, with Moscow guiding China into conflict and expanding influence in Manchuria, Mongolia, and Sinkiang, while Chinese leadership questions Moscow's dominance and pursues autonomous aims.
Fifty three B 26 light bombers hit Pyongyang in a heavy raid lighting a five mile radius with 500 pound bombs. Ground actions included two U N units advancing briefly below Kumsong and an 11 hour battle to dislodge entrenched troops on a hill as air power and artillery bombed bunkers and trenches north northeast of Yanggu.
Reports from Tokyo and Kaesong indicate growing optimism that a compromise to end the nine day deadlock in United Nations led talks may emerge. U N officials and Allied observers weigh a line north of the present front and a possible buffer zone along the 38th Parallel amid ongoing negotiations.
The report cites a low tonight of 70 degrees and a high tomorrow of 488 degrees, with yesterday’s high at 90 and last night’s low not specified, indicating possible data error or typo in the record.
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