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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1953

Page

2

Seven Die in Farm House Fire Near Clinton

A kerosene fed blaze destroyed a frame farm house near Clinton North Carolina. Seven people died including five from the Brewington family and two other corollary deaths. Paul Brewington ran back into the flames but could not save his wife and children. Eldon Wynn, a neighbor’s son, also perished. Douglas Brewington survived with burns and is expected to recover. Funeral services were held near Dunn and Clinton for the victims.

Clinton N. C Paul Howard Brewington James Carroll Brewington James Franklin Brewington Paul Brewington Perry B. Lockerman South Clinton Jackie Lee Castal Louise Brons Eldon Lee Wynn Douglas J. S. Res Sampson Brewingtons Dunn Wynn

Advances In Heart Surgery Are Cited

CHAPEL HILL UP Dramatic advances in heart disease surgery are cited as opening the highway to life for many. Dr Craige heads the University of North Carolina Medical School and outlines progress from early ballooning for blockages to planned mechanical hearts and external scar tissue removal. He notes blue babies and oxygen therapy gains but cautions on lasting effects. prevention and care strides are only the start against a disease that claimed 763000 lives in 1951.

Craige Dameta

Truman Makes Peace With Music Critic Hume

Washington, UP. Former President Harry S Truman has reconciled with music critic Paul Hume, sending a personal note of thanks after Hume praised his contribution to music in The Sign magazine. The exchange follows a 1951 letters blasting Hume over a Margaret Truman concert review.

Washington Harry Truman Paul Hume Hume Margaret Mr. Truman Washington Post Post Sign National Catholic

Bank bandit photo theft confounds Fort Worth deputies

Fort Worth deputies released a photograph of a blonde bank bandit dressed in a nearly nude chorus girl costume. The image soon vanished, complicating the investigation as they chased the elusive suspect and the missing picture.

Fort Worth Tex Sheriff's Office

Durkin Names Committee To Recommend Taft Hartley Changes

Secretary of Labor Durkin forms a 13 member advisory committee to study and propose amendments to the Taft Hartley Labor Law. The group includes leaders from labor management and the public with a first meeting slated for Monday.

Durkin Names Committee Washington Durkin AFL Plumbers Union Congress Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers George Meany AFL George M. Harrison Walter P. Reuther CIO David J. McDonald CIO Steelworkers Union Harry M. Moses Bituminous Coal Operators Association David Zellerbach Crown-Zellerbach Corp John J. O'Donnell National Constructors of New York Ben Moreell Jones and Laughlin Steel Frank Rising Automotive and Aviation Parts Association

Charlotte Industrialist Lassiter Dies at 76

Robert Lassiter of Charlotte, 76, prominent textile manufacturer, banker, and former Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond director, died unexpectedly after returning from a Florida trip. native of Henderson, UNC graduate, he chaired the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve and led several mills and boards. Survivors include his wife Daisy Hanes Lassiter and four sons. funeral planned at his home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Charlotte Robert Lassiter Florida Henderson University of North Carolina Lassiter Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Ban Mooresville Mills Lassiter Press Hospital Savings Association of North Carolina Seaboard Airline Railroad Daisy Hanes Winston-Salem James Harrison Frederic Hanes Lassiter John Hanes Robert Lassiter Jr

Mansion Converts to Museum in Jamaica Way

A 28 room mansion once owned by philanthropist Godfrey Hyams on Jamaica Way now houses the Children’s Museum. The three story building, once a ballroom echoing with dances, welcomes about 20 000 youngsters each year.

Boston Godfrey Hyams Jamaica Way

Time Zone Note for Radio Listings

Radio program times are given in eastern standard. Central subtract one hour, mountain subtract two hours. Some stations adjust relay times locally and last minute changes are not included.

Evening Radio Schedule and TV Lineup from Thursday

A detailed listing of radio network programs and TV time blocks for Thursday including News and Commentary, entertainment shows, dramas, and late-night lineups. Notable programs include Roy Rogers, Father Knows Best, Tales of Tomorrow, Eddie Cantor Show, Judy Canova, News and Music segments, and 11:00 variety hour. The schedule also shows Friday morning and afternoon lineups with soaps, game shows, and serials across WBTV Charlotte and affiliated stations.

Cbs Abc-Mbs-East Abc-Mbs- West Nbe Newecast Cbhs Ronan Syeteh Ews Abe Mbs Abe Jo Stafford Cbs Sliver Eagle Cbs Evening Roy Rogers Millie Dhs John Steele Marlene Dietrich Cbe Red & Gun Eddie Cantor Abe Bing Crosby Abe Eugenie Baird Judy Canova Abe Horace Heldt Abe Comment Valley Bove—mbe Abe News Cbe News

Paroles Board Request Tops 1933 Legislature Agenda

Paroles Commissioner N F Ransdell outlines a 145 million request to establish a three member paroles board with salaries totaling 9 200 for the chair and 9 000 for each member plus 6500 for an executive secretary. Raleigh seeks 120000 for fire police and garbage services for state buildings. The session also considers outlawing secret societies and tightening penalties for derelicts.

Umstead North Carolina Council On Civil Defense State Spreme Court Paroles N. F. Ransdell Paroles Board Raleigh House Senate North Carolina Columbus County Senate Public Health Committee Depe Dlers George L. Hundley Davidson House Roads Committee House Roads

Research Increases Mill Production In Cotton Textiles

Savannah Georgia reports that North Carolina State College researchers say last year’s work boosted production at 21 cotton mills by about 50 percent. Elbert Grover tied gains to faster carding, fewer flaws called nets, and a planned project to cut waste by up to two thousand dollars per thousand bales. The U S Department of Agriculture funded the study for the National Cotton Council clinic.

Savannah North Carolina State College Elbert Grover National Cotton Council U. S. Department of Agriculture N. C. State Grover

Promising welterweight Paul Griffin keeps taxi driver’s ethics

Lewiston Maine boxing hopeful Paul Griffin banks all purses and lives on taxi earnings. The young welterweight remains humble despite ring success and continues to drive a cab to support himself.

Lewiston Paul Griffin

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