Stock Market Slide and Aircraft Demand Weaken Early Trade
Stocks fluctuated with volume near two million shares as traded sections moved in narrow ranges. Aircraft demand remained solid while firms like General Motors and International Harvester led gains, and Dow Chemical and Westinghouse lagged with declines amid broad shifts across energy, chemicals, and railroads.
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Beesle United Aircraft Advanced
General Motors
Studebaker
International Harvester
National Distillers
Radio Corp
American Telephone
International Nickel
American Cyanamid
Amera Tobacco
New York
Chrysler
Packard
Goodyear
Sears Roebuck
du Pont
Dow Chemical
Westinghouse
Consolidated Edison
American Can
Southern Pacific
Familiar Faces Return After Airmen Involved Crash
TECUMSEH Okla a-State Trooper George actioning four airmen from Sheppard Air Base Texas were in a minor traffic accident. The trooper, who had inducted them two years ago as a recruiting sergeant at Tulsa Oklahoma, thought the faces looked familiar.
1954 Election Issues Still Are Uncertain
Washington report notes both parties face volatile issues in the 1954 congressional election. Democrats focus on economic downturns past and present, while Republicans keep pressure on Communists in government. Commentary on rising partisan rhetoric and key figures shapes the pre election landscape.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhow ɢR
Congress
Eisenhower
Ress
Ike Supports Back To God Program
President Eisenhower backs a movement to raise daily awareness of God. He joined a radio television broadcast and attended Abraham Lincoln services at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. He cited how faith guided America from the Mayflower Compact to World War II era chaplains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
God
Jon
Abraham Lincoln
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
America
Life Underwriters Honor Salesmen At Thursday Meet
Eleven life insurance agents recognized for high sales in 1953 will be honored at the local Life Underwriters chapter meeting. G. E. Schultheiss will moderate as the group gathers at the YMCA at 12 30 p.m. The event marks a change of meeting day to Thursday.
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Ete Vines
John Czarnecki
Harvey C. Palmer
Fred B. Clinard
Maxee Lanning
Hard W. Medlin
H J. Lowder
William R. Hoke
John F. Prevo
T.H. Connor
W. B. Leonard
Delbert Sumner
G. E. Schultheiss
YMCA
Double Charges After Collision Arrest for Drunk Driving
Lacy Hiram Overman, 46, of 627 Old Winston Rd, charged with failing to report an accident and driving drunk after leaving the scene of a minor collision Saturday night. He was released on bond and will face Municipal Court on February 17. Also, J A Beeson, 27, of Kivett Dr, charged with a worthless check at Turpin Electric Co, posted $100 bond and will have a hearing.
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Lacy Hiram Overman
Winston Rd
Overman
J. A. Beeson
Kivett Dr
Turpin Electric Co
Scott Pays Filing Fee for U S Senate Run in North Carolina
Former North Carolina Governor Scott announced his candidacy for the United States Senate six years after first seeking office. At his Alamance County dairy farm he told about 30 reporters he will campaign vigorously and speak his convictions freely. He plans to visit Ahoskie and Jackson this week.
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Willis Smith Raleigh
Scott
Alamance County
Hisscam Ba
Ahoskie
Jackson
North Carolina
United States
Thomasville Scout Takeover Heads City Council Meeting
Thomasville District Scouts will assume city posts at 11 a.m. during a special City Council meeting as part of National Scout Week. Named leaders include Jerry Fouts as mayor, Allen Carroll as city clerk, Doug Jasum as city treasurer, Eddie Ritchie as chief executive, and Roy Catlett as fire chief along with other scouted appointees for council, schools, recreation, and engineering roles.
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Thomasville
Jerry Fouts
Kent
Allen Carroll
Doug A Jas Um
Ginarly
Jerry Beachboard
K Keith Lewis
Trio Arrested In Tennessee For Car Theft
Two Thomasville men and a 16 year old High Point girl were arrested near Carthage Tennessee on charges of car theft and possession. Authorities say they allegedly stole a vehicle and sold it for 30 dollars and are wanted in Georgia on a robbery charge. The suspects face Tennessee court action as of now.
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Thomasville
High Point
Carthage
Tenn
Robert Gordon
Route 2
Paul Warner
Fisher Ferry St
Rebecca Hawley
Tennessee
Georgia
Sheriff's Department
Hawley
High Point Juvenile Offices
Recorder’s Court
Armory bids to be opened March 3 in Raleigh and Thomasville
Bids for a new National Guard armory near the park will be opened at City Hall at 2 p.m. on March 3 after accepting bids in Raleigh. The brick structure with 103 feet frontage will have separate contracts for plumbing heating electrical and general contracting. City crews finished site excavation and will move a small house to headquarters for refuse collection. Construction expected to start in spring and finish by fall.
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Thomasville
National Guard
A. Park
City Hall
The
Raleigh
Council
Davidson County Seeks State Opinion on Coroner Ouster
Davidson County officials ask the state attorney general for guidance on removing Coroner Dr. Charles W. Plummer after he was convicted on drug prescription charges. County Attorney Mauze seeks whether Plummer forfeited the office and what steps could lead to impeachment or expulsion. No immediate action planned.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
David FE. Plummer
Charles W. Mauze
Plummer
Lexington
Mauze
North Carolina
Democratic Executive Committee
Beamer Barnes
Barnes
Thom
Pistol Radio Clothes Stolen in Davidson County Break‑in
Thomasville police report a break in at Clyde Cecil's Route 2 High Point home. The thief entered by a broken window overnight and took a .32 caliber pistol, a suit and overcoat, shoes, a small radio, bed coverings, and a billfold with a small amount of cash. Deputies pursue several leads.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Clyde Cecil
Route 2
High Point
Cecil
Snelling
Indecent Exposure Charged To Man In Thomasville
A 49 year old mill worker Clyde Russell of 9 Julian Ave was charged with indecent exposure in a Thomasville theater. Police disclosed that he exposed himself to several young girls in a downtown theater observed by a theater patron. He was released under a second Seaman trial in Recorder's Court on Feb 15.
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Thomasville
A. Ee
Toda
Clyde Russell
Julian Ave
Russell
Recorder's Court
Weekend Police Activity Report From Thomasville
Thomasville police documented a violent incident and multiple motor vehicle violations during the weekend. Charles Clark released on bond for assault with a deadly weapon after a knife wound to Ervin Nelson requiring nine stitches. Multiple reckless driving and drunken driving charges were also recorded, with trials set in February.
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Thomasville
Charles Clark
Johnsontown Rd
Clark
Ervin
Rummy
Henry Douglas
Route 5
Winston-Salem
Alonzo Jefferies
Willowbrook St
Robert Lee Honbarrier
Colonial Motor Freig Lines
High Point
Lindsay St
Highway 109
Honnbarrier
Willie
Licorice Used in U S Tobacco Processing Surfaces
More than 90 percent of licorice in the United States is consumed in tobacco processing. The paste is a common ingredient in most cigarette brands and pipe mixtures according to the report.
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United States
Cigaret
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Allied Chemical & Dye Eoveee
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American Car & Fdy
American Smelt & Ref
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Atlantic Refinery
Avco Manufacturing
Seveeee
Baltimore & Ohio
Scoseeseess
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Ssesecseses
Borgarner
Delaware
Lack & West
Douglas Aircraft
Philco Corporation
Phillips Petroleum
Cesssesees
Pittsburgh Pl
OO Pullman Company
Cscessceses
Cue OF Pe Cae Neev Enone Lana Corpora
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Remington Rand
Republic Steel
Tob
Standard Oil N.J
Stevens, J.p.co
Studebaker Corp
Tex Gulf Products
Extron Corporation
Trans & Western Air
Union Carbide
Union Pacific
United Airlines
West Maryland
Stern
Oolworth & Co
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Gen
Brownell
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Hartford
Conn
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Therty
Ike
Back To God
Numa F. Reid Lodge
John Butler
L. T. Friedman
Harris Drug
Gilbert E. Marsh
Vine Street
Boy Scouts
Armory
Lowder Supply Co
W. Main ST
Davidson
State
Sasville
Route 1
Charlie E. Gibson
Gibson
Robert
Room
Washington St
S. Wrenn St
Appliance CO
High
Security National
Member
Federal Reserve System
Security National Bank
Commerce Street
Mat Night Depository
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Income Tax Returns
Bruce Carraway
Ring-Harris Pharmacy
Bo Ae
Young's
Oy Lees
Lees Wilton
LEES
Furniture & Rug CO
N. Main ST
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