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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1955
Page
31
Scientists confirm that the January thaw, long predicted by old almanacs, occurs regularly, with evidence pointing to its reality across most nessays the National Geograph Society. Wait, two million dollars yearly cost could be saved if steam locomotives replaced Diesel on uncan railroads.
American Builder magazine forecasts over 1,400,000 home starts in the United States this year, surpassing the prior record of 1,396,000. The prediction cites good design, equipment, and financing as key factors driving a continued rise after a 11 percent increase noted in 1954.
Furniture buyers flock to High Point for the winter show with wives in tow as room shortages push housing needs beyond the city core. The Chamber of Commerce maintains a 400 to 500 household roster to host visitors and promises comfortable rooms, while new motels are planned between High Point and Greensboro to ease lodging.
Democrat P G Rogers wins the Florida 6th District special election to succeed his late father Dwight L Rogers. Unofficial returns from 217 precincts across 11 counties show Rogers, a 33 year old West Beach attorney, with 30 131 votes while Republican J Herbert Burke of Hollywood trails. The result gives Democrats 232 House seats to 203 for Republicans.
South Korean police faced fresh criticism after reports that a 29 year old female suspect was flogged with an iron rod during questioning at a Seoul police station. The suspect claimed innocence as newspapers cited a national police source.
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