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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1953
Page
2
General Marshall speaks on freeing nations from hatred and economic disparity urging spiritual regeneration and wisdom to prevent war. He notes the cost of war, the burden on families, and the need to analyze war causes and sustain efforts for world equilibrium. He warns indefinite large armies are not a viable policy.
North Carolina utilities saw a sharp valuation rise as the State Board of Assessment set totals near 421 million dollars, up more than 39 million from the prior year. Electric gas and power firms led the gains with 210 million overall, while telephone, railroad, and individual lines also posted increases, including Carolina Power and Light and Southern Bell.
The New York stock market dipped today with modest turnover as many issues moved little or rose slightly while leaders held steady. Notable declines appeared in rails and copper groups, while distillers and several large names showed gains or small losses amid a broad, uneventful session.
St Louis Police Board moves to formal charges against former officers Elmer Dolan and others over handling of the Hall kidnapping and the Bobby Greenlease case. The board cites violations of regulations, while hearings are scheduled but not criminal prosecutions. Hall, awaiting execution, disputes details of ransom money and how it was handled by officers.
Authorities seek J. W. Page and Mond Carney after a missing from home report. Sheriff Bardin links the two names amid a Tarboro manhunt and a broader probe into a grisly murder in Florence County. Rewards total 1500 for evidence leading to convictions.
Oklahoma City residents ponder gifting a hippo for Christmas as TV star Gayla Linwood spearheads a plan to purchase and ship a hippo from New Guinea to Lincoln Park Zoo. Julian Frazer projects a $4,000 cost. the idea faces logistical hurdles and safety concerns.
The article notes Gouzenko’s interview with a Senate immigration subcommittee in late 1949, led by Senator McCarran investigating alien activity. It mentions deletions in the transcript and claims Canadian authorities consider information already shared with U S officials. Omitted material described as material by the Department.
The report notes that prisoners made a similar decision on Friday, with 25 refusing to speak unless they receive lengthy explanations and a chance to question. Thimayya cites interviews with American prisoners, describing them as brief and dignified, while the U N Command emphasizes concise talks.
Detroit jurist sentences John Viaikov, 64, to 30 days after he testified he drove recklessly following his 70-year-old wife Theresa's shopping binge that included 35 hats and other purchases. Mrs Viaikov attended court with a babushka.
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