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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
2
The report shows 9,971,162 pounds sold across 22 markets with an average gross price of 51.20 per hundred and receipts of 1,105,003. Year to date totals reach 47,188,903 pounds at 51.62 per hundred, with stabilization receipts at 3.3 percent. Florida and other states contribute large volumes with varied prices for leaf and cutters.
The Daily Express editorially opposes amending the Regency Act to replace Princess Margaret as regent and grant her more private freedom, arguing the move would be widely regretted. It notes Parliament may act in autumn, with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip as likely guardians if the queen dies.
Reported remarks from a leading statesman warn of division and possible collapse without a truce. Rhee meets U S ambassador Briggs amid Washington notes that fail to satisfy Seoul about armistice terms. Paik Too Chin notes U S aid may be withheld unless Korea concedes to American armistice ideas.
A House plan to lift the personal expense deduction limit for lawmakers is facing strong GOP opposition. Senator Williams vows to fight if not killed, while Mundt signals the subcommittee will hear the measure soon. The proposal would allow deducting Washington living expenses as business costs, expanding last year’s $3,000 cap.
The article notes continued cooperation of workers and union representatives to keep costs at a minimum, allowing New England mills to maintain production at current levels through the winter months.
In Danielson Connecticut and Rochester New York brothers Jerome Wood and Joseph Wood are cited as the oldest twins in the United States. They both turned 95 in Rochester on June 18 1953 and have shared a birthday every year since 1898 with one exception in 1951.
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to permit licensing of private industry for exclusive commercial atomic development and use. C G Suits of General Electric told the Congressional Atomic Energy Committee that industry is willing to join government in atomic development and warned that continued fossil fuel use may cause a fuel shortage within the life span of current generations.
Dr Charl ton C Jernigan 48 president of Queens College died in a Charlotte hospital after a heart attack suffered weeks earlier He was born Sept 24 1904 in Dunn and joined Queens in 1951 He held degrees from Duke and taught at Rutherford College Duke UNC Charlotte and Tri State University among others He led the English Greek and Latin departments and authored a study on Aristophanes and various journal articles
Bethel police chief Morris 5S Britto issued a warning after numerous complaints about people riding horses on sidewalks in the Danbury suburb. He ordered riders to stop the practice.
Washington reports that Syngman Rhee pledged in writing not to obstruct the Korean armistice. The United States warned such a breach would justify action, as Dulles outlined Rhee’s misgivings but urged him to uphold the agreement.
A 24 year old San Quentin inmate James F. Silva admitted stabbing Kenneth King in a prison classroom last March four claiming King was a prison enemy and that he acted to prevent bullying. He asked for the death penalty and said he feared being sent to Mendocino for the criminally insane. His attorney protested as Silva described stalking King for two days and the fatal stabbing.
A dense schedule lists 1s minute news and sports blocks followed by CBS ABC and NBC programs. Notable entries include Johnny Mercer Sammy Kaye Rogers space Rangers Eddie Cantor Show Judy Canova Judy Heidt and late night sign offs. Thursday through Friday feature Lone Ranger Groucho Strike it Rich Guiding Light and News forecasts.
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