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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1953
Page
2
The article outlines how interior layout and dash design affect crash outcomes. It notes padded dashboards, smooth flat surfaces, recessed knobs, and a flop windshield that could swing outward after impact to reduce head injuries and concussions.
A crashed C47 in a driving rainstorm killed three officers and left one survivor, Staff Sgt Edward Matus, who was rescued at Duke Hospital in Durham. The 18th Air Force crew from Donaldson AFB tried to land at Pope AFB with zero visibility before the late night crash near the Raleigh area.
Noel Robert Harvie known as Bob Harvie, about 30, Montreal, a top Canadian radio announcer, died on the Everglades Hotel roof in Miami. Detective Costan found a St Patrick’s Cathedral postcard and a crumpled cashless, cigarette filled body in a tourist home yard.
Two Democratic congressmen propose folding the entire European aid apparatus into the State Department to cut duplication and waste. They call for ending the Paris office of the special representative to Europe and giving ambassadors full authority over economic and political matters. They urge a formal survey of foreign aid programs and a permanent Senate House committee to oversee spending with semi annual reports.
The Civil Defense Administration released a master plan to shield the nation from atomic and germ warfare. Project East River aims to cut urban vulnerability, create a nationwide air defense, and build a permanent CDA system to limit loss of life and property.
Washington dispatch notes Alaska based 58th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron logged over 700 missions over the North Pole in three years. Lt. Gen. Jos Smith cites 1952 metrics showing Pacific and Atlantic routes with rapid crossings, and reveals balloon inquiries and upper wind studies as part of Air Force meteorological research.
West Liberty West Virginia January 3 24 year old steel worker Joe Taggert who had lost his job killed his wife’s parents and wounded his son and sister in law. He shot himself after the rampage. The Monroes Raymond 42 Irma dead. Joey 3 in critical condition. Betty 17 injured. Taggert's body found in a nearby field.
Chicago reports a rising four day New Year holiday traffic toll with 259 deaths since 6 p.m. Wednesday and totals including five in plane crashes 28 in fires 61 in miscellaneous accidents for a 353 fatal tally. The combined holiday deaths reach 847 for Christmas plus New Year with 410 expected, and experts note the rate remains near but below the 1952 average. Ned Dearborn of the safety council cautions the rate is not a success and could rise with future injuries.
A House committee led by Rep. Boggs recommends broad revisions to federal election laws, extending them to primaries and nominating conventions. It urges substantial increases in limits on contributions and spending by political groups, citing estimates that 1952 election spending surpassed 100 million dollars.
Mrs. Harry S. Truman arrived at the Capitol and sat in the front gallery for the opening Senate session, accompanied by Truman nieces and nephews including David Wallace and Marion Wallace of Albuquerque, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truman of Kansas City. Few in the gallery recognized the first lady.
European lawmakers from six nations plus observers from Britain prepare to debate a constitutional blueprint in Paris. The Ad Hoc Assembly will consider a two house system, veto concerns, and plans for a common market in coal and steel, with a State of the Union address by Jean Monnet.
The daughter of Gen Walter Krueger faces a court martial in Tokyo for the murder of Col Aubrey Smith. If convicted she could face the death penalty. A neighbor found Col Smith mortally wounded. a Japanese maid hid the knife. The trial involves 11 officers including two WACs, with psychiatric findings deeming the defendant sane.
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