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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1952
Page
1
John D. Larkins Jr. of Trenton is named ident of the North Carolina African American Cancer Society, succeeding T. W. Steed of Raleigh. The announcement notes the change in leadership.
Judge Dan K. Moore of Sylva continued the vote hearing to February 16 in a petition aimed at delaying a March 8 election in Haywood County. The extension gives opponents of beer and wine a chance to gather signatures on their petition filed last November.
Fire swept through the Southern Box and Lumber complex in Wilmington on February 2 destroying lumber piles over an area roughly three city blocks. Fire broke out shortly after 2 pm and effort by city and volunteer crews continued as they battled what officials called the worst blaze in 30 years in the Wilmington area.
Pravda cites former President Hoover speech as evidence that U S policy risks crisis. It says Hoover warned against rushing into a third World War and laments United States aggression. The piece notes Hoover urged reevaluating Europe and Far East policy amid economic strain and potential shift toward socialism.
Trunk murderess Winnie Ruth Judd known as the tiger woman, convicted of murdering two women friends and shipping their dismembered bodies to Los Angeles, escaped from the Arizona State Hospital for the Insane tonight. It marks her fifth breakout from the barb-wired facility since commitment, amid renewed search efforts.
In Washington on February 2 President Truman vowed to be a front line fighter in the 1952 campaign while not confirming a run for re election. He warned Republicans have unlimited funds and pledged active involvement, hinting at a cross country tour as he defends the Democratic line and criticizes opponents. Eisenhower faces a GOP kickoff as they prepare to start their campaign with Lincoln Day events.
Newbold Morris told the Department and Attorney General J Howard McGrath he will head an inquiry into official misconduct in the federal government. He said the investigation will be thorough and impartial and not a whitewash, aiming to reveal cases where prosecutions were blocked or limited by statutes of limitations.
Cairo reports a quiet week after three months of tension as Mustapha Nahas Pasha and the British garrison hold to order. Aly Maher’s new independent government aims to quell discontent, cut costs, and negotiate sovereignty over the Sudan while awaiting Western responses.
Union leaders including AFL chief Green CIO and United Mine Workers president Lewis urged Eisenhower to take a clear domestic position. They noted his Taft Hartley and social security views and warned he could lose labor support if he remains vague. Lewis remains the GOP ally with power to sway unions.
Freight movement remains steady for most Northern routes as AFL and Teamsters strikes affect limited Southern zones. Memphis reports show no widespread shortages while mediation panels seek settlements in Florida and Chicago. Drivers in Evansville and surrounding states reported stalled talks on new contracts.
Raleigh Feb 2 officials announced state garden schools will be held next month under the Extension Division and the Garden Club of North Carolina. Burlington dates are March 3 to 5 Hickory March 17 to 19 and Fayetteville March 20 to 22.
An underground blast at the Carpentertown No 2 mine, Eaton Coal Co., Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania killed six miners and injured four. Rescue teams worked hours amid timber and debris as survivors described flying rocks and dense dust. Officials warned the mine was gassy and called for federal safety law revisions.
U N committee votes to delay full discussion of the Korean issue until an armist is broken at Panmunjom. The joint session by the General Assembly's political, economic and social committees passes 51 to 5 with the Soviet Bloc opposing. The action paves the way for emergency Assembly meetings when Korean developments warrant, with the United States pressing for a tougher approach.
Allied staff officers pressed for a compromise with the Communists on armistice supervision in Korea. Key disagreements included rotation limits, island control, and entry points for monitoring, with talks continuing amid calls for a neutral observation presence.
Six unknown planes pounded Allied positions in east central Korea near Kumsong while American jets engaged three enemy aircraft and two tanks. More than 100 Red soldiers were killed or wounded. three Korean laborers were slightly injured. Patrols clashed along a 155 mile snowbound front, mainly near Kumhwa.
Dr. a streamidjo Republic Indonesia's first ambassador to the United States will address students at North Carolina State College next Friday. He will discuss ties with the student service fund drive.
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