High Point Gossip Highlights Korea War Talk Weather and Varying Views
In a High Point Sunday column the writer surveys local reaction to Korea, noting a split between optimism and long fight expectations. Citizens blame Washington tactics while predicting a protracted conflict. weather turns humid with hot days and cool nights, lawns regrow quickly and weeds surge amid limited city help for vacant lots.
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Africa
High Point
Korea
Washington
Chiropractors to Attend National Convention in Washington
Dr. A. E. Sherron, president of the North Carolina Chiropractors Association, will represent state chiropractors at the National Chiropractic Association convention from July 31 to August 4 at Hotel Statler in Washington, D C. Thousands of chiropractors from the U S and abroad are expected. The six day post graduate program includes lectures by leading educators on roentgenology psycho therapy public health and low back pain. Dr Sherron returns August 7.
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A. E. Serron
North Carolina Chiropractor’s Association
National Chiropractic Association
Hotel Statler
Washington, D. C
United States
Sherron
Plans For Hospital Addition In Thomasville Approved
A hospital board committee approved the architect's addition plan for Thomasville's hospital subject to minor changes It now goes to the Medical Care Commission The commission could estimate funds and call for bids by next October with bids possibly set later Read by Doak Finch chair R M Cooksey secretary in City Hall with Dr W J Smith and architect J Burton Wilder present The addition is a two story project
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Thomasville
Medical Care Commission
Doak Finch
R. M. Cooksey
Cooksey
City Hall
W. J. Smith
J. Burton Wilder
Greensboro
US War Scare Amazes Greek Visitor Home From Greece
After 22 months in Greece Mrs Mary Frances Chakales returns to High Point with her daughter Cookie to find American war scare headlines and air alerts fueling concern. She notes Greek schools impressively strict. Greece sees calm on streets and strong U S aid boosts confidence.
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U. S
Greece
Enterprise
Mary Frances Chakales
Chakales
Nick Drakaiakos
Hamilton Street
High Point
L. S
Soc
Charlotte Ann
Cookie
Cafe Generals
Chase
America
City Seeks Public Works Director in High Point
The civil service commission seeks applicants for High Point public works director. Examinations set for August 19. applications obtainable from the Civil Service office on North Wrenn Street. Non residents may apply. salary from 325 to 400 with possible maximum change. Former director Silas McBee died this year. Dempsey Neal has been acting director.
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Civil Service Commission
City of
High Point
Commission
Joe Snider
Civil Service Office
North Wrenn Street
Council
Public
Silas McBee
Dempsey Neal
City approves tough housing code to fix substandard rentals
Mayor’s rent committee urges a strong standard housing code with enforcement teeth. It supports not recontrolling rents but calls for mandatory repairs to bring rental properties to safe sanitary levels and penalties for noncompliance.
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High Point
Shirley Rivers Licenced to Practice Medicine in North Carolina
Shirley L. Rivers of Winston-Salem road earned a medical license after passing the State Board of Medical Examiners in Raleigh. A 1946 UNC graduate and Bowman Gray School of Medicine alumna, she is completing an internship at Ballinger Hospital in Washington, D. C. Ninety-four physicians passed the exams held June 19 to 22.
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Shirley L. Rivers
Leon M. Rivers
Winston-Salem Road
State Board of Medical Examiners
Raleigh
North Carolina
Rivers
High Point High School
University of North Carolina
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Winston-Salem
Ballinger Hospital
Washington, D. C
Chamber Body Proposes Doubling High Point Budget
The High Point Chamber of Commerce membership committee led by Curtis Smithdeal proposes doubling the annual budget from 16 000 to fund an expanded staff and facilities. President Brant Snavely noted growth from two staffers to serve a population that has more than tripled, arguing for a larger executive team and a defined work program. Fleet Lewis urged a clear plan and full publicity on spending.
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Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Chamber
Curtis Smithdeal
Brant Snavely
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Fleet Lewis
You may be next liquor driving menaces North Carolina roads
A four part series warns of drunken driving on North Carolina highways. Bloodshed Boxscore from the Department of Highway Safety shows 497 killed and 6 479 injured so far this year, with 1949 figures noted as a benchmark for deaths and injuries. Alcohol is cited as a contributing factor.
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North Carolina
Department of Highway Safety
Changsha Fire Riots Threaten Foreign Properties in China
Twenty years ago Communists in Changsha Hunan province demanded about 420000 to refrain from burning the city. They looted foreign properties and set fires to buildings after distributing loot to street crowds. Much of the city lay in ruins with mission properties smoking. Yale College in China fate unsure amid destruction of consulates and foreign offices on the Liang river island.
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Changsha
Hunan
China
Yale College
Liang River
Texas Company
Standard Oil
Great Britain
North Atlantic
Montreal
Reds Advance in China and Other War News 1940
The report notes Reds destroying a Chinese city after leaving Cardington England, and a 1940 war update. It also covers unemployment as a major welfare issue, High Point post office plans, and North Carolina driving‑crime statistics. Opinion includes vision tests for drivers and police demonstrations on reaction times.
Ira G. Early Among Physicians Licensed
Ira G. Early of Thomasville is listed among 94 physicians licensed after examinations held June 19 to 22. The disclosure came from the state board of medical examiners in Raleigh.
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Ira G
Thomasville F
Ira G. Early
Thomasville
Raleigh
State Board of Medical Examiners
Jury Selected for Magistrate Court Trial in Thomasville
Juries drawn for magistrate court trial to be held Wednesday at 5 p m in city hall with Magistrate A S Everhart presiding. Among 12 men selected at random from Thomasville township tax books, six will be empaneled for the case involving Miss Marjorie Hooker and Grover Simmons after a car collision at a Chair company parking lot.
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Thomasville
Magistrate’s Court
City Hall
Justice of the Peace Court
A. S. Everhart
John Perry
Wade Huffman
Harold Hinkle
A. A. Kennedy
B. L. Bryant
C. S. Johns
Paul Hilton
W. D. Everhart
Bobby C. Brinkley
Hayden Crawford
T. C. Stamey
A. W. Peacock
Omissions In Defense Plans Highlight Marine Speech
Congressman Carl Durham addressed North Carolina Marine Corps League members at the Sheraton hotel praising the Marines as essential to a balanced defense. He warned of gaps in readiness, urged lessons from Korea, and urged acceleration of guided missiles and radar surveillance while noting manganese stockpiling concerns. Robert Thompson hosted the Marine banquet with greetings from High Point Mayor W F Bailey. J R Williams was named earlier in the day by the Marine League.
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Marine Corps
Carl Durham
North Carolina
Marine Corps League
Sheraton
Korea
Durham
United States
Alaska
South Korea
Robert Thompson
W. F. Bailey
High Point
Marine League
J. R. Williams
High Point to Receive 40000 Dollar Tax Share
The High Point share of the state's intangible personal property tax totals 40000 dollars from 2733759.38 in collections. 451 checks will be mailed by the state board of assessment on Tuesday. J C Bethune said checks range from 10.48 to 165871.19 with Charlotte and Bostic among large recipients. Mecklenburg County and Guilford County receive substantial amounts including Greensboro.
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High Point
State Board of Assessment
J. C. Bethune
Bostic
Rutherford County
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Guilford County
Greensboro
Contest Lead Still Held By Williams
Bobby Williams remains the front runner in The High Point Enterprise Carrier Boy Popularity Contest with 79 percent of letters versus Billy Hassell at 70 percent for second. Harold Williard sits third with 41 percent as only two days remain before the July 31 deadline.
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Bobby Williams
Billy Hassell
Jamestown
Hassell
Williams
William
Harold Williard
Charles Loflin
Enterprise
Washington, D. C
High Point Enterprise
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Carl Grimm
Fred Flagler, JR
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Britain
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England
W. T. Best
Public Welfare
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