05 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1952
Page
1
Charlotte United Press reports D Spangler Construction gained sole ownership of a $2 million housing development by buying out the two majority stockholders. The firm announced it purchased 93 percent of the outstanding stock.
Police hunt a tall bandit who held up the J. Finance Co. in Gastonia late today. A manager described the suspect as armed and fled on foot with cash. Officers say the incident occurred near closing time and underlined a quick exit by the robber.
After months of bargaining the deal to acquire the Palace property advances. Dr. Louise T. Duffy reportedly sought $75,000 as the asking price, with George, director of Conservation and Development, involved in negotiations.
The Broadcasting Co filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to build a new 100,000 watt television station in Raleigh. The firm already operates a local radio station.
A Raleigh dispatch notes a Division of Industry report detailing the establishment of new industrial plants in North Carolina. The survey highlights regional growth, plant openings, and projected employment impacts across multiple sectors.
Revenue collector Edwin Gill declined to comment on reports a state gambling crackdown is forming a rackets squad. His office issued two more $50 federal gambling stamps yesterday with Ira M. Leonard and Dewey Vestal Lane of Lexington receiving the sixth and seventh stamps in the state.
Sheriff John B. Allen reports reporters and public interest are examining a shooting at Salake resort store. He says no new developments and will not disclose further details until a break occurs.
Raleigh reports 104 concerns announced 2023 plans to build plants across the Tar Heel state led by textiles with 43 projects. When running, these plants would employ over 18,600 workers, pay about $45.75 million in payrolls and invest roughly $112.27 million in plants.
The rescue tug Turmoil connected a towing line to the crippled Flying Enterprise off southwest of Ireland. Captain Carlsen and mate Dancy worked in heavy seas as U.S. destroyer Willard Keith aided the salvage. Weather worsened with fog and drizzle raising risk of hull failure while the crew waited for dawn winds to ease.
Senator Clyde R. Hoey from North Carolina said he will vote against the confirmation of General Mark W. Clark as American ambassador to the United Nations, denouncing the Truman nominee as unsuitable. The stance was reported after groups met today in Shelby.
The 1952 International Home Furnishings Market in Chicago previews a wide array of modern and traditional styles from 2,439 makers. Dealers expect more choices for homes with modern tastes while prices likely hold steady at 1951 levels. New materials include iron, marble, tile, glass, and wood blends with innovations like dual-purpose furniture and modular designs.
Churchill arrived at the Brooklyne army base aboard a cutter from the Queen Mary for meetings with President Truman and Foreign Minister Anthony Eden. He urged renewed Anglo American friendship, warned against high expectations, and emphasized a joint approach to postwar peace while noting ongoing armistice talks and debates on European unity and China.
Narcotics Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger announced a nationwide roundup of about 500 suspected dealers. The operation began before dawn and will continue as agents and informers work to arrest leading racketeers within weeks. Across New York Philadelphia and Washington a large federal force pursues the case with forthcoming court appearances.
Three Wake Forest men accused in a murder waived preliminary hearing yesterday and remained jailed under bonds of five thousand dollars each. One defendant had been jailed ten days.
Gov. and Mrs. Scott depart Norfolk for a two week Caribbean voyage as guests of the Virginia Cruise aboard the newly christened S. S. Ryndam. They will return January 18 after calls at Cartagena Panama Cuba and Nassau.
In tense sessions the subcommittees clashed as the Reds refused to back UN calls for a voluntary repatriation of prisoners and civilians during a truce. North Korea and China lawyers hurled insults while Maj. Gen. Turner warned airfield construction by the Reds would endanger allied air operations. The debate centered on shifting truce talks to the United Nations Security Council and the insistence on no armistice that allows airfield activity in North Korea.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Arvel Ott 23 declares love for Eva Dean Baggett 11 in a clandestine ceremony on Etna Mountain Georgia officials void the union stating no female under 14 can marry. FBI questioned and Ott’s family hides as authorities plan grand jury action while Eva returns to her destitute parents.
Paris discussions show Western allies likely to accept a Soviet proposal for a high level UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Cold War reserve for after a Korean armistice at Panmunjom. They oppose an immediate session to tackle both issues as a condition for broader U.N. unity.
UN forces struck North Korea in a three pronged assault to regain lost ground on the snow covered western front. American Sabrejets and Shooting Stars clashed with Communist MIGs as fighter bombers claim to have cut rail lines in 27 places while readers report several allied aircraft downed by ground fire.
Gordon Gray of the Greater University was chosen as North Carolinian of 1951 by an anonymous committee in the current issue of the North Carolinian magazine. Former Secretary of the Army, Gray has led the Greater University as president since October and guided its poised, progressive spirit amid criticism. The magazine credits his firm leadership as the state's notable contribution this year.
New York stock prices rose slightly in a quiet session marking the eighth straight advance. Rails led modest gains while industrials and utilities stayed dull as bond prices firmed and foreign dollar issues closed higher. Grains and cotton futures continued to climb on hopes for stronger export sales.
Weather report shows tonight's low around 32 degrees with a high near 50 tomorrow. Tonight's low around 32 to 35 is noted with a high around 50 and a tomorrow low near 35, though figures vary in the fragmented text.
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