15 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
1
London reports a volatile Commons as left wing Labour MPs threaten to bolt over Attlee policy on rearmament. Churchill’s motion for a no confidence vote tests the government amid defections and party discipline, with ministers urging full explanations of arms plans and budget impacts.
New York stock prices barely gained while selling pressure remained. Traders welcomed the absence of any quick tax increase action as a factor lifting sentiment. Notable advancers included Youngstown Sheet, Studebaker, I A O E Douglas, International Telephone, Kennecott Copper, Dow Chemical, Du Pont, Philip Morris, and Warner Bros. Losses appeared narrow with Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Sears Roebuck, Zenith Radio, Allied Chemical, Union Carbide, American Can, Chesapeake & Ohio and Texas Co. under pressure.
In Hutchinson Kansas a man suing for 40000 damages claiming automobile crash ruined his future as a doctor was exposed as an ex convict using an insane friend's medical diploma. James H Phillips alias Dr Arthur O Phillips admitted not a doctor and said he had used another's diploma while having six illegal practice convictions.
U S combat casualties in Korea increased to 48035 as of February 9. The weekly rise adds 647, with 7245 killed in action and 31395 wounded or missing.
Hayward California February 15 194? Navy veteran H D Rife learned a woman he befriended 11 years earlier had bequeathed him 437500 but the claim unravelled when the law firm could not be located and New York records showed no such death or will Ogdensburg NY or probate judge named in the letter.
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company plant in East Hickory was destroyed by fire just before midnight Wednesday. Estimated loss near 400000 with 250000 insurance. Machinery valued at 100000, inventory at 90000, buildings at 200000. About 150 people employed. Owners Mrs. Ann Lewis and Parks Underdown plan to resume operations soon.
Republicans warned that a two package approach to raising 16.5 billion dollars to meet military costs is unlikely. Chairman Doughton said hearings will review Snyder proposals and other ideas before deciding on one or two packages, with leaders noting potential delays into mid year.
In Asbury Park New Jersey a city magistrate banned giving safety slogan neckties to motorists instead of fines calling the practice a mockery of the judicial process. Police officials described the ties as a gag noting only one of four was handed out during the campaign.
Romeo Costa testifies he abducted Tassoula Petrocogeorgi to wed her after learning of family feud and her engagement to another man. Tassoula’s sister describes seduction amid armed men, Tassoula confesses after a night with the archbishop mediating the dispute. Church blessing reportedly accompanies the union.
New York reports secret service agents seized John Correa and his wife Mary in the Bronx. they face obstruction of justice charges. A sealed indictment ties them to a dinner meeting at the Correa home with Oscar Collazo, alleged to have planned the Blair House assassination attempt on President Truman. Pedro Albizu Campos was convicted in San Juan for attempted murder.
Allied relief column broke a Chinese Red ring to reinforce American and French forces at Chipyong in central Korea. The 8 hour breakthrough and sustained defense followed heavy fighting as the Red drive stalled along a 20 mile front from Wonju to Chipyong. Casualties rose across fronts with thousands killed or wounded since Jan 25.
In Landsberg Germany on February 15 a federal district court in Washington stayed seven condemned German war criminals from execution while habeas corpus appeals proceed. The seven former SS officers including Oswald Pohl and Otto Ohlendorf face delays as the U S court rules on the case and citizenship challenge.
West front reports Lt. Remer Y. Brinson of Savannah commands an infantry platoon guarding a ford on the Han River southeast of Seoul. Three days earlier he relayed by radio that twenty enemy troops crossed the river and were then killed, prompting a terse exchange with Lt. Col. Julius W. Levy.
Washington reports India holds about three quarters of the world thorium supply. Thorium from monazite sands could become crucial in atomic energy, influencing U S policy toward India and feeding discussions on aid to India. Processing amid secrecy notes India’s mineral wealth as a factor.
Money topics dominate the Jackson and Jefferson Day Dinners as attendees discuss finance and future plans. Organizers emphasize fundraising efforts and community support for local initiatives.
General Marshall testified in the Great Debate hearings that the United States plans to maintain about six Army divisions in Europe, with four additional divisions to be sent, joining two already on occupation duty. The aim is to deter and, if needed, defeat Soviet aggression, relying on NATO allies and Eisenhower's staff.
A house fire in Greenwood South Carolina claimed four lives from the New family. Mack New Betty Jean New their mother Sallie New 26 and grandmother Lima Baylor perished when kerosene exploded while lighting a fire. A rescued child survived with burns and another escaped unharmed.
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