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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
5
Knowland argues for action on a defense policy clash with the Eisenhower administration. Senators Saltonstall Ferguson and others weigh in, while Maybank and Knowland discuss potential legislation to limit policy changes and enforce bids in labor surplus areas.
A GOP vice chairman says endorsements for York were authentic and sent to the county chairman as party policy. He notes Clark’s wish to remain in office while ill and denies pressure to force him out. Ferree's claim of neutrality and Hayworth's status are addressed amid party maneuvers. Also notes a 1953 forecast of 240 million low sodium canned foods.
New York stocks show mixed with small gains in several groups led by rails and steels while most major issues hover near unchanged. Trading remains brisk with about 1.17 million shares by 1 p.m. and the market marks a third straight day above two million.
Walt C Rit ter of Trego Montana preserves a frozen Alaska find from 1899 including tusks weighing 300 pounds each and about 10 feet long. The collection also contains a backbone and other bones. Ritter notes the tusks seem impervious to time despite deterioration of other bones.
A new Hollywood bar named The Office attracts businessmen who use the setting to make light calls to wives, claiming they are work at the office. The tongue in cheek note suggests playful con science during tippling hours.
Indian troops conducted a year end head count of Chinese prisoners at Panmunjom, tallying 135 of 4,385 to request repatriation. The count aimed to verify rosters and not replace interviews, with guards allowing prisoners to request repatriation during escort through the chicken run. Observers noted the method resembled screening, while about 20,000 anti Communist and 100 pro Communist prisoners, including 22 Americans, were not interviewed in the 90 day armistice period. Lt Gen Thimayya had urged screening all non interviewed prisoners for final repatriation.
Charleston Navy base to remove all racial barriers as de segregation proceeds. An advance order will detail procedures for the rest rooms, cafeterias, and drinking fountains ending segregation at government shore facilities. At the Charleston yard 7,650 workers are employed this week, about 25 percent of whom are Negroes.
North Carolina Governor Umstead criticized the Eisenhower proposal to redirect defense funds to areas of unemployment. He warned it could shift jobs away from the South, urged cost based contracts, and urged action on highway safety as road deaths rise. He noted a mild recession with unemployment likely but remains cautiously hopeful.
The American Woolen Co hinted it may expand in the South and sell 11 mills, nine in New England, as it seeks new plants or relocations to cut costs. A proxy statement urged stockholders to a Boston meeting January 29 to approve preferred stock calls and the mill sales.
Wake Forest College reports $2,815,370 in contributions for its challenge gift campaign toward an $83 million goal. A morning gift plus yesterday’s $12,000 push reduced the remaining total to $184,630 with hours left before midnight deadline.
The Red Cross appeals for support for the M. W. Scots family of seven displaced by a fire at 311 Greer Street. Loss includes a room suite, beds, wardrobe, chests, bed linen, clothing, and furnishings. Donors may bring cloths to the local Cross office and call 6711 for furniture contributions.
Air Force leaders Harold Tal bott and Curtis Comer joined the Godfrey group for New Year events. Police in Times Square deployed 850 officers as record 3,402 permits allowed crowds to celebrate past 4 a.m. in Manhattan. Around the world, parades, floats, and fireworks accompanied major city festivities from Miami to Moscow. Pasadena’s Rose Bowl slated a 100,000 attendance. Russian celebrations featured Christmas-like date shifts with two days off.
Advertorial copy touts acidic stomach relief with minty pleasant tasting pills. Claims fast action and portable pocket size for on the go use despite over acidity concerns.
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