06 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
1
A ten-state emergency conference in Atlanta unveiled plans to coordinate government aid amid a severe drought harming the South Southwest and New England. Scattered showers failed to avert losses as farm land and pastures suffered widespread damage nearing a billion dollars.
Governor Adlai E Stevenson meets Senator Richard Russell in Springfield as Democratic harmony efforts focus on Southern states. Stevenson plans a major address at the American Legion convention and prepares for talks with Averell Harriman, while Mississippi and Georgia leaders indicate support for Stevenson and outline farm relief steps.
The Federal State Crop Reporting service reports corn suffers most from scorching heat and drought across North Carolina, with many farmers fearing complete failures. Some counties received rains easing immediate needs, while western areas still lack moisture. Other crops show mixed results, including cotton fair to good, tobacco poor to fair, peanuts fair to good, hay poor, pastures stressed, and fruit yields variable with some damage.
In Denver and Los Angeles, Dwight D. Eisenhower unveils a 10-point program as his second platform. The candidate, receiving the Bernard Baruch distinguished service medal, outlined goals on strength, peace, economic security, and honest governance amid a brisk campaign swing with Nixon and California leaders present.
American Sabrejets of the 4th and 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wings shot down six Mig-15s in four air battles over North Korea. One Mig was damaged, bringing the two day toll to 17 destroyed or damaged. Allied forces also bombed a gold mine at Hoe chang and attacked hydro plants and ships along the coast as part of an around-the-clock campaign.
Washington reports mounting furore over civil rights may push Adlai Stevenson and Dwight D. Eisenhower to define their positions. Stevenson faces Democratic splits on federal vs state action and FEPC support, while Eisenhower’s stance could affect South support as pressure from GOP leaders grows.
In Panmunjom Korea armistice negotiations paused with Allied and Communist staff remaining at Munsan and Kaesong. High level talks to resume Monday focus on prisoner exchanges as United Nations and Communist sides debate return of 83 000 captives. Communist Radio Peiping accused UN jets of violating the neutral zone.
The State Republican Executive Committee met in Statesville to map the fall campaign and discuss campaign headquarters locations. J. M. Baley of Marshall chaired the session. J. E. Broyhill of Lenoir urged Taft supporters to back Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Pope Pius XII appoints Monsignor James J. Navagh 51 as titular bishop of Ombi and auxiliary to Archbishop Waters of Raleigh North Carolina. Announcement by Amleto Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the United States.
In New York the stock market attempted an advance but most efforts fell short. Gains hovered to about a point on some issues while losses remained frequent but modest. Railroads and certain major groups performed better though overall activity stayed solid with several names advancing such as Bethlehem Steel and Lockheed while General Electric slid.
Ellis Arnall traveled to Washington to tell President Truman he plans to resign as head of the Office of Price Stabilization, returning to Atlanta to practice law. He warned food prices could rise steadily without price controls amid drought and steel-price disputes.
The Evening Star reports Army engineers using a vacuum bell in a Ft Belvoir lab created airborne objects that hover or flash and may show on radar. Two factors cited are very low air pressure balanced by static electricity, producing light. Radar blips appeared with a thunderstorm over Washington.
The 1952 Montreat Bible Conference began today with Rev. Charles King of Houston and Rev. Geza Loos of Montreat College among the first speakers. The event runs through August 15.
Insurance adjusters assess hail and wind storm damage across Granville Vance and Warren counties reaching up to a million dollars. Farms report losses from twenty five percent to total ruin from last Thursday’s storm.
Gov. James F. Byrnes urged the South Carolina Democratic convention to endorse Stevenson Sparksman electors, signaling a return to the Democratic ticket. The move aims to keep Eisenhower from becoming a Democratic nominee via the state party ballot while Byrnes criticized the national platform as fiscally risky.
Washington sources report new misconduct in the Internal Revenue Bureau Alcohol Tax Unit. Hearings by the House Ways and Means subcommittee led by Rep. Cecil King will examine whether liquor dealers settled large tax claims for nominal sums. A southern dealer reportedly paid 5000 to settle a claim estimated 50000 to 100000.
About 2,000 Japanese bowed in silence as bells rang at 8 15 a m marking seven years since the atomic bombing. Children orphaned by the blast unveiled a memorial. a British plane dropped flower wreaths in respect to Hiroshima dead.
About 200 nurserymen from North Carolina and Virginia convened at the University of North Carolina for a three day conference. Frank S. LaBar of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and Jonas Ridge North Carolina delivered the opening address. LaBar is a past president of the American Association of Nurserymen.
Rain in Goshen delays the 27th Hambletonian Stake for 24 hours. The racing program will begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. EST. This marks the second consecutive year the trotting classic was postponed due to weather.
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