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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
2
The New York stock market showed a lower trend with selective demand and a scattered, irregular pattern. Railroads edged higher while gains appeared in radio televisions rubbers and mail order shares. Bell Aircraft sparked activity with its new vertical takeoff jet plane and a 20 000 share block traded at 29 rising to 33.
A second special venire reports for duty as jury selection continues in the Robeson County case of four Lumberton men Hubert Britt Morris Britt Hoover Jones and Henry Simpson charged with first degree murder in the November 12 1960 shooting of 60 year old grocer Arthur W Armington after a robbery in his Armington's grocery Police say $52 was stolen during the crime.
Frederick C. Penny, a Maine native who has taught, milled, and dealt in real estate, marked his 105th birthday here. He moved here at age 98 and remains vigorous, stating he stays in shape by drinking milk daily.
CHAPEL HILL educators Chancellor Carey H. Bostain from NC State College Chancellor Robert B. House of the University and President Dale H. Gramley of Salem College join a 7 p.m. panel at Lenoir Hall opening the American College Public Relations Assn District IV convention. About 35 colleges from several states attend through Saturday at UNC and Duke University.
Directors of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters created the Broadcasting Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. to promote education in radio and television by supporting programs and working with the University of North Carolina.
A five member Piedmont School committee resigns after public backlash over its refusal to rehire Principal Michael. Chairman Tom Hord says the panel has hit its limit. About 100 students boycotted classes Jan 25, sparking a week of protest and petitions. resignations to be considered by Cleveland County School Board Feb 22.
Sheriff Neal Thompson said James Ray Hemmings Cordell Hall MacPeak and Leland Campbell all 42 39 and 47 were jailed on 20000 bonds after a Tuesday night stop of their car yielded about 5000 in narcotics a machine gun and nitro in the vehicle MacPeak and Hemmings fled but were later captured Hemmings was found at his home with more narcotics.
Ennis Jackson claimed a small terrier bit him first and he grabbed the dog, biting its ear in Gastonia. Days later he said the dog avoided him by turning and running when he approached.
Bishops say no move to abolish the Central Negro Jurisdiction and warn abolition would shrink Negro participation across five jurisdictions. They cite leadership gains and council representation, while other speakers urge a spiritual awakening as atheistic communism gains traction.
Akira Ito, 12 year old son of an underground Communist leader in Tokyo, drew a knife in his grammar school class and shouted a self harm threat. The blade pierced his abdomen and he remains in critical condition at a Tokyo hospital.
An advertisement touts BC as fast acting relief for headaches neuralgic pains and minor aches in tablet or powder form. It emphasizes a time tested formula delivering superior relief versus single ingredients and promotes various package sizes and prices.
The United States holds six percent of global land and seven percent of its people. An estimated 500000 music teachers operate nationwide, reflecting a broad educational landscape.
A Fayetteville article reports McThay Brumfield Jr. and his wife Saria were jailed briefly on whisky traffic and drunken driving charges after Sheriff Guy refused to accept commit papers from officers Tyson and West who had been dismissed. The county commissioners later rehired them, and the couple walked free after about 30 minutes.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 14 000 work fatalities last year, the lowest since records began 18 years ago. This drop reflects improvements in safety, though the figure remains alarmingly high across industries and regions.
The meeting, held January 17 to 28, will focus on information exchange. Proceedings will be published and reports must be from a scientific and technical view. Hammarskjold sent invitations noting the USSR will report on its first atomic power plant and its industrial use. The plant reportedly generated 5,000 kilowatts last summer.
Police say four men linked to a nationwide string of robberies were arrested after a wild confrontation in a Roxbury District apartment. Prosecutors report at least a dozen robberies and plans for more, with one scheme valued between 20 000 and 40 000 dollars. Garrett Lamoreaux and two more suspects were taken into custody. a fifth man identified as John W Brigham is being sought. The suspects include Gilbert Dyer 24 of Syracuse John J Gunkel 20 of Lewisburg and William Lamoreaux 23 of Boston. Gunkel reportedly confessed to holdups in Florida North Carolina and New York before Boston.
Police in Chicago ordered the sirens on 80 traffic patrol cars disconnected to encourage safer driving and reduce crash risk. The move aims to cut high speed and noise during patrols and promote caution among officers and motorists.
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