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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1952
Page
1
Chicago reports Sen. Nixon says the fight against communism will be the great issue of the presidential race. He argues Democrats are stuck with the problem and calls for a more effective program to counter Communist aggression. He also reflects on platform drafting and his own political background.
Dixie Republicans expressed bright hopes that General Eisenhower can carry the South for the GOP in November. They note scarce Republican votes in Dixie but expect Eisenhower to attract disaffected Democrats if Truman is again the Democratic nominee. Rising Young Guard factions in Texas Louisiana and Georgia push toward a two party system. Eisenhower declared his crusade would span the nation.
Springfield Illinois Updated report says Gov Adlai Stevenson firmly denies any bid for the presidency. His office states he is only seeking reelection as Illinois governor and wants no other office despite sustained rumors after the Republican convention.
The forecast notes a low of 65 tonight and a high of 92 tomorrow. Today's high reached 90 with last night's low at 63.
A. O. Smith, new president of the North Carolina Hospital Association and administrator of Wesley Long Hospital, pledged the group will press for legislation to boost state aid for indigent patients. He assumed duties at the association's convention, succeeding retiring O. R. Zack Thomas of Charlotte.
The Southeastern District of the North Carolina County Agents Association elected new officers at its spring meeting in Carolina Beach. A M Garris of Troy was chosen director C R Allen of Lillington vice director T D O Quinn of Lillington secretary and D D Baggett of Wilmington named secretary-treasurer.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Ballentine told the Utilities Commission that proposed railroad freight rate increases would raise costs for fertilizers and agricultural lime. He warned higher freight rates could cut farm output as more materials move by truck.
Jim McMillen of WCKG announced a Democrats for Eisenhower group forming to back Gen. Dwight Eisenhower for president. The club aims to seek the Democratic nomination and will open a headquarters within ten days.
The State Utilities Commission will decide if Durham Telephone Co may issue 16,000 shares of six per cent preferred stock at 25 dollars each to bolster working capital amid ongoing demand for new installations. The company lists total capital stock and surplus at 1 55 402.27.
Gov Kerr Scott says he would support former Governor Gregg Cherry for the Democratic national committeeman post. Cherry's name was floated by Guilford County chairman Frank Hutton after Rep Robert L. Couchton had been most often named to succeed Jonathan Daniels, who is stepping aside this year.
The Associated Press reports Democrats acknowledge Eisenhower as the strongest GOP nominee. They expect to beat him in November but must choose a fighting campaign around a full Fair Deal platform led by Truman and his allies. Kefauver Kerr and Russell predicted defeating Ike. Truman urged a robust Democratic effort without compromising proposals.
Governor Scott named Frank P. Buck of Salisbury and A. T. Allen Sr. of Raleigh to three year terms on the State Board of Accountancy. Buck was reappointed as president and Allen succeeds Prof. Re. E. Peacock, the secretary-treasurer, of Chapel Hill.
NC delegates head to Chicago with 22 first ballot votes for Richard Russell amid mixed support. Twenty nine delegates weigh full or partial votes, with several undecided or hedging toward Stevenson or Barkley.
Police discovered a decomposed body of a woman with an eight inch butcher knife near her head. Coroner W. N. Dalton estimated death a week or longer. L. E. Hodges identified the woman as his wife by a ring and watch after they planned separation.
U N bombers with 65 B29s joined by day and night raids against Pyongyang and surrounding areas. More than 1 400 tons of bombs were dropped in 1 254 sorties as the capital endured the largest single 24 hour strike of the Korean conflict with claims of destroyed targets and casualties reported by North Korean radio.
Eisenhower began his presidential bid promising to trim the budget and cooperate with Congress. He met Republican lawmakers at a peace conference after his victory over Taft, inviting ideas to reduce spending and cut military waste. Members reported private talks with top Appropriations figures and urged ongoing suggestions via calls or letters.
General Eisenhower nominated for president and Sen. Richard Nixon picked as running mate after a decisive ballot. Eisenhower vows a campaign to unite the party and back a program of progressive policies drawn from Republican traditions, aiming for total victory and broader GOP control. Stevenson signals confidence in November race.
Rival truce teams met for 26 minutes in Panmunjom to restart talks on prisoner deadlock and a Korea armistice. Delegations agreed to reconvene at 11 a m tomorrow in the same atmosphere cited by UN spokesman Brig Gen William P Nuckols. In UPI report Coy Farmer 60 died when his grandson's car ran off a road crashed into a tree or field.
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