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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

2

Reds Move to Quell Strikes Amid East Berlin Tensions

The High Point Enterprise reports mass Soviet troop and police movements in East Berlin amid East German unrest over Eisenhower food parcels. Western observers note large scale troop and police deployments, desertions from East German police, and continued arrests at border crossings as about 1.7 million parcels have been distributed in 11 days. The issue highlights East German government propaganda efforts and international reactions to the food aid program.

East Germany Bg Ey East Berlin United States Northwest German Radio Magerviebhof Russia Eisenhower West Berlin Red

Wiley Opposed To Admitting China to Talks

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Wiley says he strongly opposes including Red China in a Big Four foreign ministers meeting on German and Austrian issues. Senator Mansfield backs him saying China’s inclusion would recognize the Communist regime and is inappropriate. The debate follows Soviet Russia’s reply to the invitation and its call for broader world problem discussions.

Washington Alexander Wiley Senate Foreign Relations Committee Red China Wisconsin United States France Britain China Wiley Mike Mansfield D-Mont Bprgien Foree Imm. S Senate Foreign Affairs Exrts Estern Russia Germany Austria

Rocky Mount minister leads Baptist Convention split over liberalism

The Rev. Samuel H. W. Johnston of North Rocky Mount Baptist Church charges the Southern Baptist Convention with liberalism and modernism. He urges the church to withdraw support and seek independence with the General Association of Regular Baptists, citing speakers from Wake Forest College and Riverside Baptist Church.

Rocky Mount N. C Samuel H. W. Johnston General Association of Regular Baptists Johnston Wake Forest College Robert J. McCracken Riverside Baptist Church New York City S&s Ferrer Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Christ Joseph Southern Baptist Convention North Rocky Mount Baptist Church Memphis Tenn

Politicians View Delayed Racial Cases

Southern leaders react to the Supreme Court postponing re arguments in five public school segregation cases. U S Attorney General Brownell asks for time to gather facts, with governors and attorneys general weighing potential effects on Southern school integration plans and equalization efforts.

Atlanta South U. S. Supreme Court U. S Mississippi Hugh White White High Court Atty T. C. Callison South Carolina Callison J. Lindsay Almond Virginia EB Cook Georgia Ervin Supreme Court

Permits Issued for New Homes in Local District

E. E. Younts, Inc. receives a permit for a six room residence at 509 Floralham Ave with an estimated cost of 12250 dollars. J. W. Lamet secures a permit for a four room home at 1421 North Hamilreekee with an estimated cost of zero.

E. E. Younts

Auto Larceny Charged To Local Man

A local man, Gurney Marion, 23, of 1604 Welborn St, is charged with auto larceny in a municipal court indictment. The recovered car belongs to Dorothy Beck of Thomasville, a local waitress. Bond set at 1000 dollars with a hearing scheduled next Monday.

Gurney Marion Welborn St Dorothy Beck Thomasville Lacy Clauson Route 6 Bobby Carson Bradshaw St D. M. Baker W. Broad St Hazel Dill E.ton Ave Dorothy Brown Tilbert Everheart Oak View Ae Raymond Brown E. Lexington Ave Charles Patterson N. Main St

Stock market shows mixed gains on volume surge

Stocks in New York opened higher with the day’s gains centered on rail and oil issues. Missouri Pacific preferred led with a 1 8 point rise to 41 2, while Texas Pacific and Superior Oil posted notable advances as early activity totaled 260 000 shares.

New York Rails Missouri-Pacific New York Central Northern Pacific Atlantic Coast Line Kansas City Southern Texas & Pacific Superior Oil of California Texas Pacific Land Trust Bethlehem U. S. Steel

Charlotte business leader named acting president at Queens College

James J. Harris said H. H. Everett will serve as acting president of Queens College until a permanent successor to the late Dr. C. C. Jernigan is named. Everett is stepping in as the college awaits a full appointment.

Charlotte Queens College James J. Harris H. H. Everett C. C. Jernigan

Police Greet Coolest Day Remove Neckties

City officers enjoyed relief from the heat as Police Chief C. C. Stoker ordered neckties discarded for the rest of the summer. He also indicated further uniform changes are planned with new orders expected this fall.

C. C. Stoker Stoker

Bond Drive Headquarters Opens August 20

Raleigh reports that a campaign to push a 72 million dollar bond issue for school buildings and mental hospitals opens August 20. The campaign is run by Public Schools and Mental Hospitals Inc with leaders John Harden and Brandon Hodges, appointed by Gov. Umstead. Voters will decide on the 50 million for schools and 22 million for mental hospitals on October 3.

Raleigh Public Schools and Mental Hospitals, Inc Gov. Umstead Umstead John Harden Burlington Mills Brandon P. Hodges Champion Paper and Fibre Co

Tarpaulin Stolen Reported to Deputies

L. E. Robertson of Albertson road reported the theft of a tarpaulin from his home near noon last Monday to the sheriff's deputies yesterday.

Sheriff's Deputies L. E. Robertson Albertson Road

Divorce Action Filed in Municipal Court

A divorce action based on separation was filed today in Municipal Court by Nannie V. Thomas against Dewey W. Thomas.

Nannie V. Thomas Dewey W. Thomas

Realty Transfers Bring Several Property Deeds

Point Township transfers Clyde E Beeson and wife to Thomas W Hughes and wife for one lot in M J Wrenn property. R B Moore and wife to T E Dodamead and wife for a tract on Locke Street. Percy O Barber and wife to Barber Construction Inc for seven lots in Oak Hill Forest subdivision. Better Bill Homes Inc to R D Hancock and wife one lot in North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends property.

Five Die in Bus Trailer Collision on Route 66

A Greyhound bus and a car pulling a house trailer crashed on a bridge near Hydro Oklahoma, then fell 25 feet into a ravine. Five people were killed and 24 injured, with one baby among the fatalities. The wreckage scattered across the scene as responders arrived.

Hydro Okla Greyhound Here U. S. Highway 66 E. W. Lewis Arizona Weatherford George Miller Bill Pratt Oklahoma City Miller

Bicycle Crash Injures 12YearOld on Amos Street

A 12-year-old girl, Becky Allen, was injured when her bicycle on Amos Street collided with a moving car at Amos and Redding. She suffered a leg injury and was under X ray evaluation at noon. The driver, James Luther Bryson, 1129 Tryon St, faced no charges.

Smith Street Amos Street Amos and Redding Streets Becky Allen G. T. Allen Smith St James Luther Bryson Tryon St

Siren Triggers Hour-Long Traffic Tie-Up At Intersection

A malfunctioning burglar alarm on a McLean Trucking Co. tractor trailer caused a nonstop siren at Montlieu avenue and North Main street last night. State troopers managed the traffic while an employee from Winston-Salem arrived with the key to disable the alarm, ending the disruption after about an hour.

Montlieu Avenue North Main Street McLean Trucking Co Winston-Salem

Boys Claim They Were Trapped Into Peonage

Twenty two Black boys aged 14 to 17 returned home to Brooklyn and New York after escaping from a farm near Wayland New York where they say they were lured as vacation laborers, charged for meals and quarters, and forced to walk back to the city. Police and state officials search for the unidentified farm and farmer who allegedly exploited them.

New York Klyn New York World-Telegram and Sun Wayland N. Y State Farm Bureau Vienna Brooklyn Long Island New Jersey

Police Probe Tangle Of Marriages

In Woonsocket Rhode Island police investigated the tangled marriages of a 52 year old machine shop sweeper and his wife who together count 12 spouses. Arthur Dakin pleaded innocent to bigamous cohabitation with his eighth wife but allegedly said he had not divorced prior seven. Bail set at 2500 dollars for him and his wife Diana who admitted two undivorced husbands. He claimed to have married Irma in 1916 Pauline 1918 Hilda 1921 Ruth 1928 May 1932 or 1933 Suzanna 1936 and Carrie 1937.

Woonsocket R. I Arthur V. Dakin Dakin Diana Ernest N. Boucher Irma Nova Scotia Pauline Searsport Hilda Bangor Ruth St. Stephens N. B May Lynn Mass Suzanna Cumberland Carrie Underwood, Md

Firemen Respond to Three Blazes in City

Firefighters answered three alarms yesterday afternoon and evening. A grass fire along a railroad bank at 209 South Hamilton street caused no major damage. A trash fire at 274 South Wrenn Street prompted a 1 23 p.m. call. A defective oil stove at 601 Ward Street led to a 5 22 p.m. investigation. resident listed as Mrs. W A McDowell.

Hamilton Street S. Wrenn St Ward St W. A. McDowell

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Health and Relief

Nag backache and fatigue may signal slow kidney function caused by stress or improper diet. Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief used by millions for over 50 years to flush waste from kidney tubes and filters and restore energy.

Dean Doan

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