24 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
1
Two funeral services were held in Winston-Salem for sisters killed in a vehicle accident en route to California. One sister died in Mesquite while traveling. The pair were expected to be buried in separate family plots.
Mayor J O Tally Jr announces in Wilmington that he seeks the nomination in the Seventh District primary. He emphasizes development of the Port of Wilmington and Cape Fear River main body as key issues.
Will Jernigan a 72 year old Indian of near Tomahawk was killed when a truck driven by his son ran over him. He died on the way to Clinton Hospital. Chief Harold Enloe and Officer Wayne Edward were injured in a police chase that ended with a crash during the same period.
The state will vote February 6 on a petition to elect the National Labor Relations Board as bargaining representative for employees of the Street, Electric, Railway and Motor Coach union.
An air survey crew planned to examine paths after a 24 mill bar troop carrier facility was proposed near Johnston.
A deadly blaze in a Negro settlement on York road left at least one man dead and about 40 residents homeless early today. Unclaimed refund money totaling 36.50 sits with the escheats fund of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, awaiting reclamation by 35 Tar Heels.
A six and a half ounce infant, premature at birth, died after transfer to a Winston-Salem hospital. Autopsies will be conducted to determine causes to aid future preterm care, as the child’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Co L Wagner of Greensboro, mourn.
Washington reports space investigators probe if the sun will explode as stars do in novas or supernovas. Astronomers warn cosmic blasts travel vast speeds and could threaten Earth if such an event occurred.
In Sanford a mine near here operated by Raleigh Mining Co. killed one of a three man mining team investigating a gas concentration. Arthur Forest Devine, 38, died while two others were overwhelmed by gas. one revived to aid another. Firemen J B G and Frances Willett rescued the men after crawling nearly a mile underground.
Ru fuy Gainey, 37, sentenced to 17 years for assault and armed robbery, was recaptured near Miraville by prison officials after escaping Yancey County Prison Camp yesterday. John Cornell, 31, and Calvin Honeycutt, 25, remain at large. Gainey hailed from Scotland and Moore counties.
In Tunisia, French forces bolster gendarmes as riots spread. Beystine authorities urge calm to avoid bloodshed. death toll rises with at least 44 Tunisians and several French killed, while Teboulba Moknine and other towns see clashes. Reinforcements aim to quell unrest as nationalist demonstrators press for independence.
New Delhi reports a faction of rebels linked to Tibet seized control Tuesday night in a tiny Indian state capital. By late night authorities reclaimed the radio station and airport, freeing passengers and disrupting air service between Patna and Kathmandu. Nepalese forces remain vigilant as the situation stabilizes.
Three special Federal grand juries will convene within six weeks to probe syndicated crime and racketeering in North Carolina. U S attorneys for the state’s three districts announced dates after a meeting of federal law enforcement leaders. Middle District session is set for Feb 24 in Greensboro. authorities urged public information for the cases.
New York authorities moved funds from the estate of Harry Chaplin Smith to rebury the recluse in a dignified plot after his safety deposit vault revealed cash and stocks totaling about 375000. Smith died October 24 in a Brooklyn hospital and was buried as a pauper in a potter's field until public administrator Hyman Wank opened the vault and found no will.
Washington report says at least one and possibly several massive new atomic production facilities are envisioned under a Truman administration plan. The plan, costing over 5 billion dollars over five years, may require new sites in the West or Southwest or expand installations around Savannah River and Paducah, with the option of creating government towns for workers. Rep. Carl Vinson disclosed the production schedule amid debates on site selection and management of future atomic plants.
Delegates from 13 Asian and Arab states voiced grave concern over Tunisia's clash with France to UN Assembly President Luis Padilla Nervo. They urged action but offered no concrete measure, stressing Tunisian people seek full self determination within defense and foreign affairs.
In Chapel Hill North Carolina AP bureau chief Soc Chakales speaks to AP club members ahead of the 27th annual Newspaper Institute at UNC and Duke. Attendees include Steed Rollins and Claude Ramsey as officers transition. Election of new officers planned.
In Liverpool a member of Parliament cited miners’ objections to hiring Italian workers, saying Latins have a certain sex appeal to miners wives and daughters. Victor Raikes proposed restricting Italian miners to specific pits to keep them segregated from English mining villages.
Taft forces and Republican leaders prepare for the opening round of the battle for the nomination. Colorado Idaho Montana New Mexico Utah and Wyoming vote at the Chicago convention next July totaling 80 votes. Millikin leads for Taft while Thornton backs Eisenhower and Truman plans loom over party alignments.
Senator O Hara urges investigation after a constituent letter from Japan describes conditions and a prostitution racket near military forces. He claims the report shows corruption and a lack of MP action, asserting thousands are affected and sanctions exist.
In Santa Monica yesterday actor Hayde filed to dismiss the action he filed on December 28. The Hayden couple have been married five years.
New York stocks showed uneven gains with Sirylase Oil issues rising as General Tire advanced two points. Steel edged up on a split while other steel shares held steady. Boeing and Bendix varied as rails showed a slight uptick and utilities slipped slightly. Twentieth Century Fox remained active and firm in entertainment stocks.
United Nations forces and Chinese troops fought a six hour ground battle for a hill west of Chorwon on the western front. U N tanks and infantry attacked entrenched bunkers while air cover was reduced by heavy snow. After heavy fighting allies withdrew once, renewed assault followed with close quarters combat and at least 20 enemy deaths reported.
In Panmunjom Korea the United Nations Command proposes a pause on strengthening air power and armistice demands to speed a truce. Red forces reject the offer as staff talks end without a prisoner exchange or decisive progress.
Weather report notes a low of 20 tonight and a high of 44 tomorrow. Today’s high is forecast at 42 with last night’s low recorded at 20.
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