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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
Raleigh dispatch reports 32 projects in 29 counties will be financed by a state road bond issue. In Gothenburg Dr Edward, Truman's pastor, spoke on ambassador to the Vatican in a late address.
A 28 year old Washington County man stands trial on charges of raping a 15 year old girl. The defendant, named Clifton, is accused of attacking the victim last May. The state plans to rest its case today after presenting initial testimony.
In Raleigh, one candidate officially enters the lieutenant governor race while another gubernatorial hopeful plans to challenge Pry. Roy Rowe of Burgaw, a former state legislator, also announced his candidacy amid state board actions.
Oils propelled the stock market in morning trading with volume up to 320 000 shares. Bar ber Oil and major refiners like Socony Vacuum Continental Houston and Standard of New Jersey hit new highs as Atlantic Refining matched its top. Utilities gained limited ground while New York Central remained active.
Danish American captain Kurt Carlsen returns to New York amid massive citywide cheers after surviving the sinking of the Flying Enterprise. A cortege up Broadway, salutes from ships, and a 120 cadets formation at Kings Point mark the triumphant homecoming. Carlsen thanks the crowd through tears as his wife Agnes and daughters embrace him.
In Washington N C prosecutors move to secure a death penalty in the shooting of farmer Harvie C Boyd at his Chocowinity home. Negro Lafayette Miller 21 faces murder charges as 30 more jurors are summoned amid heavy guard outside the courthouse.
A rescue operation ends as a 232 passenger streamliner evacuated from a mountain blizzard at Summit. Survivors describe 72 hours of confinement, humor and relief aboard the City of San Francisco rescue train. Dr. Roehil praised for care and calm under harsh conditions.
Washington D C lawmakers debate whether to report a bill raising taxes amid deficit fears. Chairman Robert L. D-NC signals the Ways and Means Committee may drop the proposal or let it backfire as some lawmakers fear a floor revolt and possible tax cuts instead.
In a North Carolina ceremony several thousand members of the Scottish Rite and York Rite Masonic bodies advanced as candidates for the Mystic Shrine degree at the local shrine event.
Democrats debate Truman’s 1948 run as several officials say signs point to a decision soon. Humphrey warns he’s unsure while others rely on White House statements and primaries to gauge the plan. Multiple strategists expect pro Truman forces to shape Minnesota, New Mexico and other primaries as pressure grows.
Washington reports that Winston Churchill told a joint session of Congress he came to seek steel for Britain rather than money and pledged coordinated policy with the United States. He warned of the need for American aid in rearmament and praised U.S. support in Korea while stressing the two party system and ongoing Anglo American unity.
Communist officials claim U.N. planes bombed the hill outside Kaesong within the three mile neutral zone. A U.N. investigation led by Col. James C. Murray visited the scene and conferred with Red staff officers. Allied authorities deny definitive damage and press for safeguards to prevent future accidental bombardments of camps.
Lovett tells committee that Universal Military Training could start next fall if Congress approves. He envisions inductions by September and a smaller active force with lower defense costs, though no specifics are given. Congressional leaders doubt passage before April.
Two American Sabrejet pilots Maj. William F. Shaeffer and Lt. Frank P. Robison Jr. claimed two Communist jets shot down in a dogfight over northwest Korea. An additional MIG was damaged by gunfire as 60 MIGs approached the UN formation in pairs. The clash produced only patrol activity and minor attacks on surrounding fronts.
West Lumberton solicitor Seawell said 19 individuals and Western Union and its manager J Yates alias J Small faced charges in a lottery operation case in Fayetteville. The inquiry targets a ring that allegedly organized an illegal lottery with multiple defendants including African American participants.
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