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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
2
Police arrested William Rivera and Rafael Castijon for breaking into more than 100 locked cars using a can opener or similar tool. They face grand larceny charges for loot including an outboard motor furs and jewelry.
James A. Lasley of Burbank reports a single engine craft was stolen from Whitman Air Park in Pacoima. The plane carried enough fuel for about one hour of flight. Lasley hopes the thief has no plan to use it for further flight.
Eastern local time is standard. subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain. Stations adjust relay times to fit schedules. last minute program changes are not included.
A dense listing of televised and radio programming across multiple stations and time blocks, followed by a brief note describing the Affenpinscher toy dog, its German origin, and rarity in the United States. The dog section highlights its monkey-like appearance and vocal behavior.
Fifty soldiers arrive at Freedom Village describing harsh months in captivity. They report indoctrination and violence by Red Progressive prisoners at Camp 5 near Pyoktong while noting hunger, propaganda, and fear. One man recalls a harsher stance from No 1 Progressives and a makeshift bass fiddle souvenir sparks light moments amid grim memories.
AP photographer Frank Noel, the first civilian repatriated in the Korea prisoner exchange, arrived in Tokyo with his wife. He described three escape attempts from Red camps, 42 days of solitary after the third failure, and harsh conditions including weight loss, tooth decay, and brutal terrain. Noel noted forced indoctrination and limited food, recalling 160 prisoners with 20 deaths in weeks. He and Capt. Zach Dean were part of the April exchange of sick and wounded detainees.
NEW YORK Directors of Eastern Airlines elected Capt Eddie Rickenbacker chairman of the board and chose Thomas F Armstrong to succeed him as president. Rickenbacker remains CEO. Armstrong, 51, joined Eastern in 1928 and has served as treasurer and secretary since 1938.
Stock prices drifted in slow trading with little news to spark gains. Noon quotes show American Can at 35 1 2, Bethlehem Steel at 52 1 2, U S Steel at 38 3 8, Chrysler down and GM slipping as rail shares ease.
Virginia Beach police search for the body of Sam Boling a 15 year old visiting Raleigh North Carolina who apparently drowned on Sunday at the beach while riding on a rubber raft with four other youths. An unidentified Marine helped rescue four youths but Boling disappeared underwater after appearing to become ill. Coast Guard personnel conducted hours of searching without locating him.
Sen. Alton A. Lennon begins a gruelling three month tour of North Carolina to introduce himself ahead of next year’s Democratic primary. Kerr Scott may enter the race, urging support with “fire truck and farmer’s day” events while planning outreach efforts and fundraising.
A. A. McDonald said GOP leaders from the Piedmont will hold an open forum in Durham on August 20 to discuss party business from patronage to planning for the 1954 elections. A statewide Republican women’s meeting is set for Asheville on August 24 with GOP leaders and a workshop. Mrs. Millard Teague announced Mrs. Peter Gibson will speak.
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