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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1953
Page
8
Lawmakers weigh UMT amid Korea truce aftermath and Eisenhower backed commission findings. Some oppose enacting a draft alongside UMT, others support phased training for 100,000 youths starting January 1985 to address reserve and manpower inequities.
The forecast notes a low of 22 and a high of 43 for tomorrow. Today's high was 2 with a low of 30 overnight. The sun set today at eH pm and will rise tomorrow at 33 a.m.
Stock market eased on lower volume with about 4 point softening in key areas. Oils, coppers, steels and motors led losses while tobacco shares fluctuated amid cigarette smoking debate. Notable gainers included Santa Fe Consolidated Natural Gas Liggett & Myers General Motors Montgomery Ward with overall volume around 1.54 million shares.
General Thimayya reports that fellow prisoner Corporal Edward Dickenson, newly married, heard news with joy. He notes receiving about 150 letters from U S religious groups urging repatriation, which he says cannot be delivered. Indian troops may not retain custody of prisoners who refuse repatriation after January 22, easing routes to release.
Firefighters reported considerable damage from a morning blaze at the home of L. H. Voorhees Jr at 706 West Farriss Avenue. Several pieces of living room furniture were burned a hole burned in the floor around a central heating register and walls blistered with smoke damage. The call came in at 10 28 yesterday morning.
The passage outlines U S concerns across Asia and the Middle East with expanding markets under Communist influence. It highlights Japan's regims, Okinawa's status, Korea truce prospects, Vietnam Indochina influence, Nehru's neutralism, Pakistan aid risks, and Iran's defense needs.
A Dayton pageant honors the Wrights with a special lead and a band from Princess Anne County High School. Rodgers, a former aide, tells guests air speeds have risen from 31 miles per hour to rockets and beyond, predicting speeds up to 2000 mph. Guards from the 116th Wing display in the thunderjets as a rain-cleared celebration marks the Wright anniversary with replicas of the hangar and bunkhouse and a 56-foot wooden monorail.
Debates echo Dulles threats and French caution over a six nation European army including West Germans. France worries of invasion risk, while some leaders see defense unity as essential to deter Soviet attack. Bermuda talks referenced. Wright brothers tribute not fully connected.
The National Safety Council's 1953 Accident Facts notes a continued decline in truck accident ratio over the fourth straight year, analyzed against nationwide vehicle registrations. The report highlights a favorable trend in truck safety.
Election of four new vestrymen and vestry officers announced by Rev. William P Price rector Saint Mary's Episcopal Church. Chosen for 3-year terms were B Bonner Phil Clarke Lewis Goldstein and Harold K Ansell. James P Armstrong re elected senior warden Clarke named junior warden. Other officers Cloyd Austin treasurer and H I Coffield Jr clerk.
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