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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
4
Lynn Nisbet notes Kerr Scott plans to run for U S Senate in North Carolina, delaying formal declaration until around February 10. Raleigh pundits see a heated spring with Lennon as rival, and a Scott Lennon clash likely to dominate the Democratic primary headlines.
An Air Force National Guard fighter bomber squadron may be assigned to either Greensboro-High Point or Winston-Salem with F86 jets. A Washington inspection team visits Guilford airport, possible two million dollar runway upgrades, and a half million dollar payroll. Winston-Salem debates the site, favoring Friendship for lower congestion, while Greensboro-High Point is praised as the best location to build an adequate aerial hub assisted by Uncle Sam.
Awakening Word from Winston-Salem reports Wake Forest College has raised 3,003,179.62 by Jan 10 toward a five million dollar target to cover move costs. President Tribble notes the effort secures anonymous matching funds and signals a strong community spirit backing the relocation to Winston-Salem.
Nine Supreme Court justices stayed in a projection room to view La Ronde rather than attend President Eisenhower’s State of the Union. The French film, barred in New York, kept the justices busy as lawmakers faced seating shortages and political quibbles in the Capitol.
Political observers at Capitol Square question Kerr Scott's readiness for a Senate run after delaying a formal announcement. The Haw River figure, once expected to act after New Year, now faces scrutiny over whether he will contest in 1950 or remain sidelined, amid doubts about his rallying strength and support.
In Britain a two pound license funds the BBC and detectors sweep streets for unlicensed TV sets. The process arrives with advance notices, a knock on doors and warrants if needed. Americans favor the current commercially financed system over government tracking of living rooms.
Obituary tribute to four High Point men W T Powell Dr W J McAnally Belvin Harmon and Dr W R McCain, all Wesley Memorial Church members, honored for community service. The piece recalls Harmon funeral with a quartet singing In the Sweet By and By and reflects on deeds over years.
Robert Ruark argues the issue is not lack of talent but lack of imaginative hiring. He says apprenticeship is too long and wages too low to keep young workers, and urges buying potential rather than past experience while paying a living wage during early development.
Quotations touch on President's outreach to Democrats, Nehru, and Asia regional stability. Noting American military aid helps governments facing long standing social ills, with calls for UN Security Council action. Mentions Rep Judd and Taft with no decisive outcome.
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