Court Talk By Russ Baldwin
An investigation into alleged pressure by a local Young Democrats group on police officers to join for promotion raises questions. The piece notes claims, denials by Chief C Stoker and Arthur York Jr, and cites membership figures and potential coercion concerns within High Point's police and political circles.
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High Point
Lice
Young Democrats
C. Stoker
Arthur York, Jr
YDC
Lovetiany
Crats
York
Tax Penalty Effective On February 2
Thomasville residents face a one half percent penalty on unpaid city taxes if not paid by February 2 at City Hall. A second half percent penalty will apply on March 1. City administrative assistant Bill Green urged taxpayers to pay on time to avoid extra charges.
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Thomasville
Bill Green
Firemen Injured In Plant Explosion
Three firefighters were hurt in an explosion at a plant. Chief K Keen reported two others received minor injuries while investigators assessed dust exposure and safety regulations. Plant owner Arthur Cassell was identified among the personnel.
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H. M Fw. Gill
Dee Camas Se Se & Nt
Arthur Cassell
Officers And Directors Are Installed At Merchants Banquet
In Thomasville three new officers and six directors were installed at the annual merchants banquet held Tuesday night. Local business leaders emphasized courtesy and professional conduct during the ceremony.
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Thomasville
City Sells Flooded Lot in West Virginia
A retired railroad man bought a $66.75 tract along the Tygert River at a state forfeited lands sale but it was found 70 feet underwater due to the Eerts Dam project. The commissioner refuses refunds, saying the purchaser has spent money for nothing.
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Grafton
W. V.A
Tygert River
Erts
Evidence in Murder Trial Ties Print Match to Suspect
Evidence presented in the murder trial links fingerprints to A. Starn of the SBI who testified that the right index print matched 12 characteristics. Witnesses described boots found at the scene and soil on them matching dirt from the ice plant truck. Doctors testified the victim died of chest wound from stabbing and other details surfaced as Judge Pless limited spectator access after a long session.
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Raleigh
A. Starn
SBI
Hagan
Williams
Starling
Lester Sheets
Mike
Roman
Lexington
Ves Siee
D. E. Plummer
Davidson
Eeey
Eanes
Tce
Ice Company
Ship Launching of Old Strongly Rum-Flavored Rowley
Rowley Massachusetts report notes a 90 year old vessel built on the village green in 1813. The scene includes residents drawing water from a well and references to a strongly flavored rum event tied to the town history.
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Rowley
Mass
Swiss Air Sets Transatlantic Record New York to Geneva
Swiss Airlines reported a new record flight time from New York to Geneva. The DC 46B completed the route in 10 hours and 27 minutes, marking a milestone in transatlantic air travel.
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Zurich
Switzerland
New York
Geneva
Two Plaintiffs Awarded Damages In Local Suits
Two plaintiffs received 2450 dollars in damages for injuries from a 1949 traffic accident after civil court compromises. Miss Younger was awarded 250 dollars in a separate suit for humiliation.
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Yester
Miss Younger
Ina Oe
Pasesngers
Thomasville
Bsyd Eee
Red Cross Meet Draws 48 Workers From Local Chapters
High Point hosts 48 Red Cross representatives from 16 central North Carolina chapters for a four hour meeting at the Sheraton Hotel. Allen J. Carter of Atlanta spoke on budgeting and area quotas, with other brief talks on fundraising methods and campaign plans.
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High Point
American Red Cross
Red Cross
North Carolina
Sheraton Hotel
Allen J. Carter
Atlanta
Ivon
V. Thomas Smyth
Episcopal
Home Service Committee
Taylor M. Simpson
Simpson
Caplalens
In- Cross
Ahoma
Illinois
Arnold Koonce, Jr
A. L. Burney
Southern Pines
Bland Worley
Oe Point
Soares Brees
C. Coughenour
Salisbury
Kennethee
Orange County
Anson County
Cabarras County
Chatham County
County
Rockingham County
Moore County
Chapel Hill
Hammy Thomasville
Stokes County
Lewis J. Harrison
Rowan County
Taylor Simpson
High Point Pony
Southeastern Area
Roland MacClamroch
Enterprise Photo Y Glenn
Judge Pro Tem Banned from Guilford Practice
The State Bar Council ruled Walter Crissman cannot practice criminal law in any Guilford County court or in Municipal Court. Crissman sought an ethics ruling after a committee recommendation and may discuss his options with Judge Archie Mysttis before deciding.
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The
State Bar Council
Walter Crissman
Mystt
Crissman
Council
Edwin Council
Large Truck Brakes Failled Causing Street Collision
A large truck at the intersection of English Street and 10-A Highway failed its brakes yesterday, triggering a chain reaction that caused about $350 in damage. Jadys P. Casey of Winston-Salem drove a car involved in the crash, with the incident noted as well below average for similar accidents.
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English Street
Jadys P. Casey
Winston-Salem
Chimney Fire Burns Out In Thomasville
A chimney fire on Polk Street in Thomasville started by soot in the chimney. Firefighters arrived at 10 48 a m and extinguished the blaze, reporting the fire burned out upon their arrival.
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Thomasville
Aginning
Oan Polk Street
Willie
Licenses Become Illegal After Midnight in 1951 City
City police announce that licenses will be illegal after midnight tonight as part of a new enforcement measure. Desk sergeants report callers seeking guidance on driver’s license status and where to obtain information from the finance department or police department.
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Finance Sommeaten
Insurance Meet Highlights with J. W. Gawthrop Speaker
J. W. Gawthrop will speak at the Point Life association meeting. The event aims to outline insurance trends and community impact during the gathering.
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J. W. Gawthrop
Point Life Awe Tay
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Democratic Party
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Guy
Judge Pless
John Andrew Roman
Center
Beulah Miller Hinshaw
Davidson County
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Harold Epps
Hosea Price
Righ
June Anderson
Jake I. Harris
Long
Carter
National Red Cross
Guilford
Richardson’s
Realcraft and
Colony Club
Sweet Orr
Anvil
Richardson
Dence
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