10 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1953
Page
1
Charlotte Negro leader Kelly M. Alexander announced his candidacy for the Charlotte City Council in the April 27 primary. Alexander, president of the North Carolina NAACP, previously sought a council post in 1951 and finished 10th in a field of 14.
Charlotte update reports J. R. Marks of Whiteville became president of the Carolinas Farm Equipment Dealers Association, succeeding E. W. Nettles Jr. of Sumter, S C. Marks moved up from first vice president and F. K. Biggs of Luma became the new second vice president.
American Enka Corp will start a two million dollar nylon plant adjacent to its rayon facility in Enka near Asheville. The plant will be licensed by DuPont to manufacture the synthetic fiber under DuPont patents.
About 3 400 Erwin Mill workers in Durham plus 2 000 at Duraea and 1 400 at Cooleemee plant ratified two year deals with United Textile Workers AFL. The contracts replace CIO terms and set minimum wage at 1 05 dollars per hour with average pay near 1 30 dollars.
Eastern North Carolina District 278 Rotarians wrap annual conference after luncheon with 500 members attending sessions. George Means of Chicago new Rotary International secretary delivers speech stressing individual responsibility to support the organization’s goals.
W. H. Williamson of New York president of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers met here with hosiery leaders to seek ways to improve the industry’s economic position. Charlotte area mill leaders conferred with Williamson and the association’s secretary R. C. Ball yesterday.
Post Office Department officials plan a mass meeting at the Wilkesboro courthouse to discuss closing 21 post offices in Wilkes County. M. H. Ackerman, inspector in charge of the Atlanta division, will survey Wilkes and report findings to the department.
Efforts continued today to reach a difficult swampland site near Bayboro where a Marine Corps jet fighter pilot crashed and was presumed dead. The missing pilot is Capt. Junius Leo Aldridge, 30, a 1949 Arizona product who played college hoops at the University of Arizona and was recalled to active duty in October 1952. His wife and 2-year-old son live near the Marine Air Base.
The Utilities Commission heard testimony as opponents challenge a proposed intrastate railroad freight rate increase. Railroads seek a 15 percent general rise to replace a 6 percent temporary boost, arguing the hike offsets operating costs and aligns intrastate with interstate rates.
The Senate Roads Committee unanimously endorsed Gov. Umstead’s plan to revamp the State Highway Commission by authorizing a five member panel to expand highway divisions from ten to as many as fifteen. The action followed other items including a statewide liquor referendum bill likely for November 1954 and a proposed retroactive 10 percent pay raise for state workers and teachers.
The General Services Administration delayed until April 2 the sale of Yadkin County land sought for a water reservoir by High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Lawmakers warned of cost and urged a legal plan, with talks stressing whether High Point has legal rights and possible court action to block sale.
Washington sources report Eisenhower officials fear the 1954 federal budget cannot be balanced with existing tax cuts. If needed, Congress may be urged to postpone relief while officials also consider deeper cuts in defense and foreign aid to avert a large deficit.
United Nations Air Force and Navy bombers and fighter bombers conducted round the clock raids on Communist supply centers bridges rail lines and front line positions. Sixteen B 29 Superfortresses dumped 320000 pounds of bombs on the Yalu River area hitting Charyon Gwan near Sinuiju. Medium bombers attacked 70 acre and 75 acre targets containing supply buildings and a freight yard while rail lines and loading platforms were struck along the Sinaiju to Sinanju route. Thunder jets Shooting Stars Meteors and Mustangs hit bunkers caves and gun positions as light snow fell on the front.
Senator Barrett says the Senate Elections subcommittee found forged documents claiming Nixon received 50 000 from oil interests. The FBI will investigate possible perjury and criminal charges. A fake letter and a forged photo accompany the papers sent to a New York public relations man.
A brief comment from the NEA compares playing golf to paying taxes, noting that hard driving can still end up in the hole.
Senate bill proposes automatic income tax cuts when the state general fund ends a fiscal year with a surplus. Governor would set the reduction percentage to absorb the surplus, aiming to ease taxes for individuals and businesses while preserving essential services.
State prison officials capitulated to demands of 32 inmates to end a riot at Oregon State Prison. Five guards held in a basement isolation ward were released unharmed after warden Virgil O’Malley promised definite segregation sentences. The disturbance began in cell block C with loud banging and clashes but no casualties.
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee opened a nationwide inquiry into Communist infiltration of U S education with hearings on New York teachers. Jenner said several eastern faculty members from New York schools testified and more witnesses would be summoned, continuing a probe begun last fall.
New York stocks opened higher as the rally continued with notable moves. Associates Investment jumped 2 points to 90 after a three for one split proposal, while American Broadcasting Paramount opened strong at 15% on 7,000 shares. Du Pont rose 1 point to 97, Chrysler up percent to 90, Lockheed up 4% to 23, Union Pacific 112% index, Bethlehem up to 534, US Steel 3% to 40.4, Socony Vacuum percent to 35, Standard Oil of California 1% to 55.5, Jersey Standard to 74, Texas Co. to 54.
Gen James A Van Fleet saying a UN general offensive in Korea would succeed voiced regret over lost chances to defeat the Communists. He urged a million-man RO K Army with 20 divisions and recalled reshaping the Eighth Army into modern formations before turning over command to Lt Gen Maxwell Taylor.
Senate members clash over arms shipments to Chiang Kai Shek and possible actions against China as wartime policy shifts unfold. Wiley urges faster Nationalist aid while Taft and Bridgers argue for blockade options and UN involvement amid fears of broader conflict.
Windsor prosecutors drop manslaughter charges against bridge inspectors W S Murph and J M Clagon in the 1950 Roanoke River bridge collapse that killed truck driver Ernest C Conner. Solicitor Ernest Tyler cites the death of key witness J H Bruning as reason.
The forecast lists a low of 43 tonight and a high of 62 tomorrow. Today's high reached 64 with a 36 degree low last night. Sunset is at 5 56 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 12 a m.
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