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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
6
The Republicans decline a Ike Stevenson televised debate citing audience concerns. The piece argues Ike excels in informal talks while Stevenson adapts to formal addresses, but predicts a national debate will still occur via separate TV appearances. Both candidates will discuss overlapping issues as the public remains undecided.
The Hatteras seashore park project, backed by a $618,000 anonymous gift, draws suspicion from locals and triggers calls for a full public hearing. J L Murphy resigns from the state land acquisition panel amid questions about conditions tied to the donation. Dare County residents urge openness and accountability before any further park actions.
Marine Cpl. Frank Farkas returned from Korea with a dream car but spent 600 dollars in repairs in 80 days. He decorated the sedan with the word lemon and lemon pictures, then was convicted in Washington for displays that ridiculed the maker of an automobile. The judge ruled the display violated a local regulation.
Rumors spread along the Riviera that the Duke of Windsor faced health issues and might quit drinking. Editors pressed for updates, then news arrived he recovered, went to the bar for whiskey and soda, and enjoyed a hearty breakfast, ending the scare.
Kingsport Tennessee letter argues the so called Negro vote is a general political factor like labor voting. It says Powell cannot claim to speak for all 12 million Black voters and that voters will choose a president on overall merit for all Americans regardless of race.
The piece argues that hidden data from trials and inquiries reveal deeper connections among spies and officials, citing the Pan Pacific Trade Union, Earl Browder, Gerhart Eisler, Eugene Dennis, and Sumner Welles. It urges readers to study the McCarran committee report for clarity on Institute of Pacific Relations affairs.
Miscellaneous short items note a junior board of directors at San Francisco candy stores who test treats for youngsters, a Whistler portrait titled Arrangement in Grey and White, a gang robbery report, a new apple flavored table syrup, and light health aids. The column tosses witty quips about Ike and Taft, wedding vows, a fluorescent vitamin lamp, and convertible jokes about daily life and the press.
A collection of political quotes features Sen Robert Kerr praising enlisted Democrats while criticizing five star generals inside the Republican Party. General J Lawton Collins defends U S Korea war resolve. Milton Berle jokes about the SS United States maiden voyage. Senator Richard B Russell questions Barkley nomination amid age concerns. Governor Adlai Stevenson denies presidential run.
Reports from Washington say Truman’s return trip drew few local politicians and few crowds. He appeared relaxed and cheerful, avoiding large motorcycle escorts and preferring stops at traffic lights like any citizen.
A regional editorial piece reflects on wartime courage of GIs in Korea and urges bold civic duty. It laments fear and calls for honesty in government, democratic participation, and personal responsibility, citing Eisenhower crusades and a Rotarian lesson on voting.
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