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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1953
Page
5
Tobacco Associates reports U S flue cured tobacco exports for the nine months show a nine percent rise from the previous year with export totals of about 1.1 million pounds compared to 248 last year. The November December release cites favorable postwar economic conditions and rising foreign demand despite a July September dip in cigarette consumption.
In Jackson Mississippi the special session neared conclusion on a 46 million dollar school equalization program The House passed and sent to the Senate a foundation bill setting teacher salaries and a tax formula for districts to fund the plan The Senate revived a resolution to abolish the state public school system if the U S Supreme Court rules against segregation and Rep Harry Applebaum called for a breakdown of the 10 percent black market whisky tax for the 1954 regular session
Florence County coroner's jury ruled that Ray mond Carney killed Betty Clair Cain 15 of Pamplico and H. B. Allen 22 of Latta near the Bluffs. Dr. Claussen testified both died from pistol wounds in the head after Allen tried to defend his companion. Sheriff Hanna said Carney admitted the shootings during the robbery attempt.
Lexington South Carolina sheriff H M Caughman said a report would be issued on arrests made yesterday in the Nov 22 slaying of Deputy J W Price. He noted questioning of several suspects and Orangeburg County officers would not comment. Price was killed near West Columbia after a midnight shift with five bullet wounds and knife slashes. Several arrestees have been released after questioning.
A cold air mass reshapes US temperatures with subzero readings in the Upper Midwest and freezing levels reaching southern Texas and central Louisiana. Mild Atlantic Seaboard weather persists while heavy snow besets the Midwest and Great Lakes. Kirksville Missouri reports 10 inches, Kansas City over 8, Chicago area about 4. Rain showers spread through the Southeast and fog lingers Pacific Northwest.
Western diplomats in Vienna report a renewed push against Jewish leaders across East Europe as Hungary proceeds with a secret trial of three Zionist figures in Budapest. Rome and Czechoslovakia also report arrests or trials, while the Union of Communities in Austria protests the proceedings.
Cranbrook Institute of Sciences advises a last minute gift idea offering mounted rattlesnake heads for sale at 1.50 dollars each. The item is promoted as a unique decorative piece for Christmas gifts in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Hal Boyle writes from Seoul recalling Christmas in Korea during the war era. He paints stark scenes of refugee mothers and newborns, frontline groans, and makes a quiet plea for humanity amid aid, memory, and the hope of a better year ahead.
City jailer Henry Bailey unveiled a holiday menu in Charleston that adds bean soup to the jail dining options this Christmas season. He aims to reduce drunkenness and disruptive behavior by offering a simpler, cheaper meal to inmates.
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