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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1952
Page
8
A lively slice of midcentury humor notes Winchell autographs and political chatter as Harry Truman’s circle leaves Washington. It riffs on TV gags, Jeevy comedy, spoof news by Ed Gardner and Mizner quips, plus a funeral joke and a Gruen sponsor nod.
A $25,000 damage suit over a sterilization operation went to the jury in Front Royal Virginia. James E Williams claims Dr Lyle J Hansbrough performed the operation wrongfully without his permission after Mrs Williams requested contraception. Mrs Williams recently bore her fourth child two weeks ago. Both testified consent was assumed by hospital staff. Closing arguments followed.
The CIO report lists senators and reps graded by the CIO PAC as right or wrong votes. Wayne Morse is the sole GOP senator with a perfect score, with Javits and Case also scoring well among House Republicans. The piece notes broad endorsements for Adlai Stevenson and the Democratic platform after three days of CIO meetings.
Gov. Adlai Stevenson wrote the Oregon Journal that he has no commitments to anyone including President Truman and would rely on his record to address Washington’s mess. He noted his Springfield headquarters and a pragmatic, reformist approach, stressing a refresh of personnel over a party shift and promising careful fiscal views.
The Southeast's total income rose to 34.546 billion in 1951, up 12 percent from 1950, the U S Commerce regional office reported. Agricultural income jumped 23 percent as cotton and tobacco crops surged, while government payments climbed due to nearby military installations.
The Bristol Britannia, a new airliner combining turbojet engines with propellers, completed its maiden test flight in Bristol. The craft promises lower fuel consumption and marks a significant step in British aviation.
Eisenhower will be broadcast nationally from Philadelphia at night with a farm speech to 100000 attendees and radio coverage. He conferred with California Governor Earl Warren, who will chair the 10 state conference and says California is a real battleground with 32 electoral votes in the November race against Adlai Stevenson. Warren notes Democratic registration in California is a hurdle but believes a strong campaign can win the state.
Republican leaders Bridges and Martin condemn the Truman administration for inflationary spending and price controls. They accuse the 82nd Congress of a failed foreign policy, stalemate in Korea, and lax handling of Soviet espionage. They credit GOP pressure with cutting 8.4 billion from requests and vow to root out corruption.
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan faced a crowd at her Beverly Hills home as they avoided plans for a reunion. They spoke little about romance while detailing Yasmin's health after a possible sleeping-pill incident and the actress spoke of her children.
Twelve year old Larry Aiken staged a backyard circus with a nickel admission, drew 22 spectators and collected 1.10. He sent the government 22 cents as admission tax and asked Washington if he can get a refund, hoping some or all is returned for children under 12. His father Lt. Fred Aiken notes the effort and jokes about the tax.
Jacques Labeyrie first to be hoisted from Pierre St. Martin cave after eight days in darkness. Paris industrialist Marcel Loubens died from a 120 foot fall. Dr Andre Mairey and others remain as the rescue continues. Cosyns leads expedition amid calls for inquiry and official condolences pour in.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Woodrow Ennis jailed for failing to support a wife and four children. He wooed Joan Best, intending a church wedding, while an alert welfare worker prevented a bigamy license. Ennis claimed no marriage record existed. his wife seeks divorce as the family faces poverty on welfare.
A Danvers store celebrating its town’s 200th anniversary boasts it sold the world’s costliest cup of coffee. Three armored guards sipped coffee as their truck was looted, and a giant cup display proclaims “The Home of the $681,000 Cup of Coffee.”
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