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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1954
Page
2
General Electric proposed a three for one common stock split and declared a $1 dividend as the market rises with gains centered on GE. Aircrafts show the widest gains while steel utilities oils radios and chemicals also improve in a brisk session. A.M. trading totals reach over 1.05 million shares.
County Republicans plan a series of precinct meetings to elect officers and delegates for the Greensboro convention. L. F. Ferree and Water York seek High Point precinct chairmanship, with endorsements from lead precinct chairs likely to decide the outcome. District and state conventions follow, while Democrats await candidate names for upcoming races.
Geoffrey de Freitas, a British Labour MP, praises Billy Graham's sincere Christianity after Graham apologized for a calendar text about secularism in British churches. De Freitas notes many British Socialists are Christians, while Graham's calendar remark may color views of his tour ending in London at Harringay Arena.
The rising cost of living continues with January prices 1.1 percent higher than a year earlier, and overall costs up since October. Housing rents edged up while household energy bills fell slightly, and food prices showed mixed moves with pork and coffee costs higher.
Vietminh radio accuses United States of provoking a new world war as Vietminh withdraws from Indochina including Viet Nam and Cambodia. French officials call the move a gentle victory while the Big Four discuss the crisis. A separate note mentions improved astronomical imaging through a new electronic method.
Ralph H. Scott of Burlington a dairy man and brother of ex Governor W. Kerr Scott announced his bid for a third term in the North Carolina Senate. He co authored the 1953 Milk Commission act and opposed a secret session bill saying it would harm state interests and he would vote against it again.
Dr Walter J Seeley of Duke University urged establishing an Educational Fund for engineering students to write papers and gain professional insight, arguing engineers must retain a professional attitude. The proposal, discussed at a midwinter convention luncheon, estimates cost around $1000 yearly and was presented by the Duke dean as keynote. Other speakers included Raymond Rae of St Louis and Col J Harrelson, ex chancellor of NC State College.
A resident on Adler Street reported yesterday that chickens were stolen from a lot at his home. This morning Donald Hall of Gordon Street said hubcaps were stolen from his car parked near Fire Station No. 1 last night.
Two Carolinians reach the Pulitzer Prize awards committee as Carl W. Ackerman announces the group will meet March 8 and 9 to select winners. Miles H. Wolff of Greensboro Daily News and L Latimer of The State Columbia S C are among 15 editors and publishers named, with Wolff to vote on Distinguished Local Editor and Latimer on Outstanding News Photographer.
H E Wilson of Chesterfield D C will head the Hardware Assn of the Carolinas for the coming year. He succeeds T A Grace of Asheville as Abe Warren of Harland and Banks Gladden of Chester S were vice presidents. W L Trotter Jr Greensboro and Lowmanner Wagener Co. named directors. Dwayne Laws of Charlotte was reelected a director. The banquet concluded the convention with about 600 speakers. Laws said the group will hold its anniversary convention and show next February.
Col. George W. Gillette, ex-head of the State Ports Authority, will travel to Honduras next week to conduct an engineer survey and economic study of ports. He expects a six month stay to identify how Amapala on the Pacific coast could be developed into a modern port with U.S. State Department cooperation.
Lt. Quitman C. Zeagler and radar observer 2nd Lt. Philip L. Shriner Jr. survived a powerless descent from 43,000 feet above Philadelphia. Zeagler steered a 150 mph approach to a stick landing at International Airport aided by a tail parachute. The wingtip fuel tanks, aimed to set down near the Delaware River, were not recovered.
A local woman Grace Kelle Baker age 39 of 140 Clara Apartments faced prostitution charges after her 16 year old son alerted police. She entered a not guilty plea as officers described the arrest made early today and her statement of leaving town.
A weather summary reports gales battering Britain while Norway endures its heaviest snowfall of the year. Warm rain affects southern regions as northern seas thaw, aiding the breakup of weeks of ice. German North Sea and Baltic ports begin to reopen as icebreakers free ships.
Washington reports a clash over Army personnel questioning as Stevens and McCarthy trade accusations. Eisenhower backs Stevens while McCarthy calls the statement false, claiming no concessions were made and witnesses were not abused. Hagerty says the president endorses Stevens assurances.
The Senate moves toward a treaty vote with 32 Democrats and 17 Republicans plus Senator Morse voting no. A substitute from GOP leaders looms as the test, with predictions of a very close result and doubt over achieving a two-thirds threshold. At least 18 oppose constitutional changes to treaty power as Morse's bid to send Bricker back failed 74-18. The measure seeks to ensure treaties conform to the Constitution and to require Senate ratification for executive agreements to be effective domestically.
HAGERSTOWN Md Kay Christine Crilley aged 2 died from burns after she accidentally locked herself in a bathroom and turned on the bath faucet authorities said the incident occurred yesterday at her home
The forecast reports highs around 66 and 60 degrees for tomorrow with today at 60 and a low near 51 last night. Sunsets at 6:12 p.m. today and sunrise near 6:55 a.m. tomorrow.
Piedmont Airlines became the first feeder airline in the United States to haul its millionth passenger aboard a 1 hour flight from Woodrum Field Roanoke to Richmond. Miss Gee, honored as the millionth traveler, received roses from Roanoke vice mayor Robert W. Wood, and Piedmont officials praised the milestone and the carrier’s regional service.
The article reports Ike resisting higher tax exemptions and warns against revenue loss causing a substantial deficit. It notes a three billion dollar deferral next year and cites Republican and Democrat views on tax cuts, fairness, and balancing the budget.
Two teen girls, Miss Hilton and Miss Hipp, died in a car incident linked to Benjamin Kearns who borrowed Burleson’s car after work at Adams-Millis Hosiery. Kearns, already under a suspended sentence for prior charges, posted bond on four new charges with a March 5 preliminary hearing in Municipal Court. Hilton, from Culbreth Avenue, worked at Pioneer Restaurant. Hipp, daughter of A. A. and Lee Clemons Hipp, was a Thomasville student. Remains housed at Davis Funeral Home. services pending.
Rebels seize Damascus and oust President Shishakly sending him and his brother across the border to Lebanon. The army, led by Gen Shawkat Shukeyr, frees 12 leaders including Shishakly kin and proclaims a new government likely led by former President Attassi. Lebanon reports calm appeals as Aleppo mutiny triggers swift revolt.
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