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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
2
The draft proposal discusses ending survivor benefits for certain reserve personnel, continuing the six month death gratuity, and studying the shift of all armed forces personnel to a contributory Social Security system. It notes the federal government would face employer payroll taxes exceeding 215 million dollars annually given current force size and pay scales.
Ivan Kering, a motor vehicle examiner, gives tests for driver's licenses and loses his license.
WYTHEVILLE VirginiaODTA to pick consulting engineering firm for proposed Virginia West Virginia line to North Carolina. Seven firms presented credentials with 13 total heard. Routes to be selected by mid April. traffic and construction report due next October. Samuel D May ODTA chairman says no political pressure and members will follow engineers report.
A report states that 75 percent of frogs legs consumed in the United States are produced in Japan. The data highlights the significant share of imports in the American frog leg market and points to Japan as the primary supplier.
The administration plans to reduce total service strength to about one million and cut 650,000 from the Army Navy and Marine budgets. The 3.218 million total last month will shrink further next year with 130,000 more layoffs. The changes accelerate a Pentagon plan tied to Asia tensions and Korea war draws, shifting units between Korea and Europe and potentially laying up ships.
A man burned his hand while striking a match to search for a dime. The resulting fire caused an estimated $1,000 in damage.
Paris reports indicate a tense floor debate on ratifying four treaties with West Germany. Proponents claim they restore sovereignty and allow 500000 German troops to join the NATO defense bloc. Opponents fear future German rearmament undermines the Western alliance and EU integration.
A Raleigh dispatch notes President Eisenhower signals to support moderate Republicans and hints at a possible challenge from party factions. Key aides including General Brownell and Postmaster General Summersell are cited in shaping the approach while a Monroe plant expansion for quilted products is announced.
The New York stock market showed uneven price moves in mid afternoon trading after four days of gains. Mixed results across sectors with rails and utilities down, chemicals steady, and Douglas Aircraft slipping from gains.
Lt. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, famed for the Battle of the Bulge, was announced to head Army forces in Europe succeeding Gen. Hoge who will retire. McAuliffe, 56, commanded the 101st Airborne Division and will take over as theater commander.
Edward J Haile II eight year old former co publisher of the Fayetteville Observer died Sunday in a New York City nursing home. He will be buried here tomorrow after a funeral held in New York.
President Eisenhower delivered a Christmas message to Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts praising the development of body mind and character. He said living up to scouting ideals leads to personal happiness and good citizenship and can help make the nation a happier Christmastime.
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