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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1951
Page
9
Furniture buyers from the East invade the city as a massive exhibition showcases over 450 lines of home furnishings across ten acres of floor space. The Fall event at the 14 story building drew 1,000 plus early attendees with bright colors and modern pieces alongside traditional eighteenth century styles. The bustling show plans a later report on page twelve.
Government stabilization leaders Eric Johnston and Michael DiSalle urged robust anti inflation powers as Congress debated weakened controls. CIO and AFL leaders planned a counterdrive while Farm Bureau urged tax raises instead. Johnston warned finer powers needed or prices rise, and a one year extension of controls seemed likely despite weaker amendments.
Washington dispatch reports a bloc of Southern Democrats allied with GOP economy advocates forming a "wrecking crew" to slash State Justice and Commerce department requests. They credit an expert analyst and expect to push cuts into the final 1952 appropriations bill, with Rep A J Herlong Jr citing the group’s work. The panel aims to finalize the bill soon and send it to the House floor, with Colmer named as a leading figure though he denies formal chair status.
In Lenoir, Jim Hargrove shot Arson Herman, a Granite Falls supervisor, then wounded his wife before killing himself. Police and the coroner ordered an inquest as the injured wife recovers, with alcohol intoxication cited as a possible factor.
The note asks whether absence makes the heart grow fonder in spiritual terms, referencing roll calls in a church or afterlife setting. It hints at poetic or lyric exploration of memory, devotion, and longing beyond earthly bounds.
In Moscow during Aviation Day observers could not describe five new jet fighters as they roared over the sky at high speed. Marshal Stalin appeared in a cream summer uniform while a 300 plane armada showcased Soviet aviation progress. U S Air Force Col Frank James called the show the best since the war and noted clear advances in design and performance.
In Tehran President Truman sent a personal note to Premier Mossadegh urging calm in the oil dispute with Britain. Mossadegh dismissed the letter as late and indicated Iran plans to reject a World Court order while Parliament faces calls for a national defense drive amidst threats of a Holy War over Anglo Iranian fields and Abadan refinery.
New York trading opened with oil shares leading a small rally as volume stayed light. Early turnover was the lightest since June, with about 450000 shares by noon. Industrials rose a touch while American Cyanamid hit a new high, rails recovered, utilities steadied, and Du Pont along with Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel posted minor gains.
Vivacious Mary Lou Culler daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy B Culler was named Miss Centennial after a final rally of contestants. She outpolled Jane McCain and Jean Murray to win a free Puerto Rico vacation and will reign 25 Queen of the Centennial and Festival. Her court will include two maids of honor and other top finishers. All 23 non-winning contestants received pearl necklaces. The pageant Then and Now and related events kick off tonight with a parade and coronation ceremonies.
United Nations and Communist forces clashed along the east central front Monday as Reds countered allied advances. US and allied air forces targeted Kaesong and Sinanju while ground fighting saw fluctuating gains and losses around Yangsu and nearby positions. About 3,000 enemy vehicles were observed moving on North Korean roads Sunday night as operations continued.
Barry Ferguson reports that Moscow declares Communist victory in Korea as UN and Chinese negotiators open ceasefire talks. The piece notes North Korean and Chinese Red support from Moscow, US reverses emphasized by propaganda, and questions why U N and US leaders might demobilize after any settlement. It also highlights US Army views that a peace deal could invite arms reduction and cautions against rapid demobilization.
Representative Cannon predicts a close fight over a Republican move to cut off Secretary of State Acheson’s pay as the annual State Department funding bill, tied to Commerce and Justice and judiciary funds, goes to the House next week. The amendment targets department officials linked to foreign firms in the past five years, aiming to force Acheson to resign.
U N top delegate Vice Admiral Joy said a ceasefire by Wednesday might be possible though General Ridgeway warned agreement on an armistice must come first. Secret talks with five Korean delegates began as Kaesong opening neared.
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