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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1954

Page

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Decision Possible Today In Sheppard Murder Trial

The Sheppard murder trial jury ends morning session still silent with 100 hours in the case and 36 hours deliberated. Prosecutors and defense pressed for a ruling as Judge Blythin signaled more time, amid hopes of a verdict today in the Marilyn Sheppard case.

Sheppard Cleveland Asx Blythin Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Oppard James Kilbry Grey Naied William J. Corrigan

Democrats Avoid New Controversy over McCarthy Se Play

Democrats say they will not oppose any Republican move to unseat Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin from the Senate Investigations subcommittee. Senator-elect Clifford Case plans to keep McCarthy off the GOP inquiry group in the 83rd Congress. Senators Monroney and Sparkman indicated Democrats will support the party conference stance and defer to Republicans on committee assignments.

Washington Sen McCarthy Wis Senate Clifford Case R-Nj Congress Monroney D-Okla Sparkman D-Ala

Britain and Six Nations Sign Coal and Steel Pact

Britain and the six Schuman Plan nations signed an agreement to seek common policies for coal and steel production and marketing. They will form a Standing Council of Association to coordinate the pools though decisions are nonbinding. Jean Monnet and Duncan Sandys signed the accord.

London Britain Schuman Plan European Coal and Steel Community Council of Association Kingdon Continental France Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Schuman European Defense Community European Unity Jear Monnet High Authority Duncan Sandys Prme

Tito Calls for Active Coexistence in World Peace Stance

Yugoslav President Tito addressed Parliament urging active cooperation among nations with differing systems to avoid blocs. He warned that military and ideological blocs threaten peace and argued for coexistence and removal of elements hindering cooperation.

India Tito Ca Tito

Fire scorches thousands of acres and burns land

A wildfire burned over 4,511 acres of forest and open land, with damage escalating as the blaze spread. No specific location or date is provided in the fragment.

Communists Have Little Success With Negroes

HUAC staff report says Communists have had little success targeting the Negro population in the United States over 15 years of inquiries. The study notes that few Americans were drawn to Communist causes, reflecting loyalty and integrity.

Washington YT House Un-American Activities Committee United States

Hodges announces funds for two road projects and mansion visitors policy

Gov Hodges said 300000 will reconstruct and widen a section of U S 29 near Grover and improve access to the Carolina. An additional 50000 was allocated for roads into Crabtree and Reedy Creek State Parks in Wake County. The sums come from about 648000 highway surplus funds left from Gov Umstead's last summer budget, with a mansion visitors policy allowing daytime visits by groups up to 12 noon Fridays.

Raleighr Hodges U.S. 29 Grover Carolina Crabtree Reedy Creek Wake County Umstead Eeion Ax Nour's

Britain Rejects Soviet Warning On 1942 Treaty

London reports Britain rejects Moscow’s threat to denounce the 1942 Anglo Soviet treaty if Paris accords ratify the Western Germany rearmament plan. Foreign Office says no justification for linking the treaty to Paris agreements and that ratification will proceed.

London Britain Kremlin Russia Paris Germany Foreign Office Andrei Gromyko William Hayter Moscow

Eisenhower backs progressive moderates at White House dinner

President Eisenhower signals steps to place party control with progressive moderates. The White House dinner hosted allies who aided his 1952 nomination and campaign victory, while discussion reportedly avoided a term limit question. W. Hall, RNC chairman, voiced confidence Ike will seek a second term.

Washington Ei- Republics White House Eisenhower W. Hall Republican National Committee

Prophet of Doom Reneges on Predicted Cataclysm

Chicago reporters note Dorothy Martin and 13 followers announced no disaster today saying divine intervention stayed the predicted tides and waves across the Arctic Circle Gulf of Mexico and parts of the United States. Loughead reflected on the failed prophecy and urged readiness to avoid future shocks.

Chicago Dorothy Martin Peewaa Arctic Circle Gulf of Mexico Chile Loughead

Northern and Southern Textilers Oppose Tariff Cuts

Textile groups from the North and South unite to oppose tariff reductions claiming lower duties would devastate mills and wage earners. They vow congressional inquiry into how industry lists were compiled for negotiations, citing Japanese competition and wage concerns, while noting iron and auto sectors are not similarly targeted.

Tariff Commission Committee For Ene Ganting American Nationseommanderers Institute Seabury Stanton Bedchajeman Taham Sheir Jewell Textile U.S Iron and Steel Ree E ' Jewell Ee Easste Americong Stanton and Sullivan United States Sullivan

Dispute In Austria Soviets Hurl New Charge

In Vienna the three Western powers rejected Soviet claims that U S troops in Austria’s French zone violated four power accords. U S High Commissioner Llewellyn Thompson Jr denied the charge saying a small communications unit remains for port-to-Italy to U S force links. The Allied Control Council session condemned the Soviet move as procedural abuse.

Vienna Austria United States Truscia Allied Control Council U. S Llewellyn Thompson Jr Council Thom Russia le Thampeen Sein Allied Council Jean Omens Eee Sir

Benefits Law Change Supported in House Hearing

A House committee urged simplifying death compensation for service members survivors after death. They noted five programs and five agencies handling benefits, about 465 000 on rolls with 7 000 new cases yearly and costs around 365 million dollars.

Washington House Bates Veterans Administration

German Brunette Sentenced as Spy

A German brunette, Irmgard Margarethe Schmidt, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to transmitting to the Russians details of Allied West Berlin defenses for money. The court noted she was linked to a U.S. Air Force intelligence colonel and a civilian intelligence chief.

Margarethe Schmidt Berlin U. S. High Commission Ambrose Fuller U.S Irmgard Maregarethe Schmidt Air Force U.S. High Camunielias West Berlin East Berlin

Satellites to Earth Studied by U S Defense Dept

Secretary of Defense says satellite program studies are active and coordinated within the Pentagon. He notes ongoing work for six years and denies any discontinued effort. The replies reference 1948 discussions and emphasize lab research and joint service cooperation.

Washington Wilson Waale Defense James Forrestal Defense Department Secretary of Defense Defensertment Tishas Prea Pcet Remeinder Seevice

Fridge Subject Of Mystery In Local Cellar

A fragment from a local page notes a fridge in a cellar and references an address at 38 South 38 Street. The scant text suggests an indoor item in a dwelling with no clear event or outcome described. Further context would be needed to identify a full news item.

Services To Prune Manpower

Washington reports military manpower to be cut to about 2.15 million from 2.56 million with a 50 percent reduction in draft calls beginning February. Secretary of Defense Wilson said the drawdown aligns with improved East-West conditions and aims to sustain Cold War strength.

Washington Wilson Anton Senhower

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