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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
2
The Supreme Court orders new arguments on whether racial segregation in public schools violates the Constitution. After six months of consideration the court set rearguments to begin Oct 12, with a final decision possibly in 1953 or 1954. The NAACP plans to answer the court’s questions.
A government spokesman said Premier Alcide De Gasperi’s Center Coalition won an absolute majority in both chambers, with Interior Minister Mario Scelba noting a 50 per cent plus in the Senate and a likely over 50 per cent in the Chamber. Unofficial returns showed strong opposition challenges from both the Communist Socialist left and Monarchist Fascist right amid 93.78 per cent voter record. If confirmed in the Chamber, the coalition would receive a 64.5 per cent seat bonus, securing about 390 of 590 seats for a stable five-year government.
Gov. Umstead said Supreme Court delay on school segregation cases may affect the $50.6 million North Carolina bond referendum. He will study impacts before deciding whether to delay or call a special session, with a 1953 referendum planned to aid equalized facilities for white and Negro schools.
About a half million South Koreans surged through Seoul protesting the armistice. Mobs entered the 5th Air Force compound and gathered before American installations to demand a unified Korea. Demonstrators were peaceful and courteous with only minor injuries reported.
A presbytery may hold a formal trial over the firing of Jones, with appeals possible to the General Assembly. Evangelist Billy Graham urged church renewal as union discussions among Southern and Northern Presbyterians and United Presbyterians continue, with a proposed plan requiring three fourths of presbyteries for union approval.
State Highway Patrol reports two vehicles sustained nearly $200 in damage in a rear end collision on Trinity Avenue near Prospect Street about 6:45 a.m. No injuries or arrests. Drivers were Max H. Welborn 21 Route 1 Randleman and Dock S. Whitley 44 of 1407 Trinity Avenue.
The 95th General Assembly opens with plans to defer voting on a merger of the three major U S Presbyterian bodies. Dr James L Kelso says no vote this year and aims for further discussion. The 297 page plan would unite Northern and Southern U S Presbyterian groups into the Presbyterian Church of the United States pending two thirds approval from presbyteries and final assembly action next year.
Details for a prisoner of war exchange were set in motion amid criticism from South Korean leaders who said the deal fell short of the United Nations free return principle. The pact allows 60 days after a truce for POWs to return, with about 13 000 Allied soldiers and 75 300 Allied-held North Koreans and Chinese choosing to go home, while 14 200 Chinese and 32 180 North Koreans stay under a five nation commission for 90 days and may be sent to a political conference if they refuse.
Joseph Snider, secretary of the High Point Civil Service Commission, will speak at a two day joint school on municipal finance and public performance administration at the University of North Carolina in June 1920. He is slated for the June 19 afternoon program concerning civil service commissions. The event, sponsored by the Institute of Government, runs from noon June 19 to the afternoon of June 20 with top state city administrators in attendance.
Mrs Helen Owen Smith, 63, of High Point, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Brockett, widow of Dr Owen Smith, died early today at her Washington DC home. She had lived in Washington for years and worked for a government agency. Funeral services will be held in High Point, plans pending relatives' arrival.
Virginia lawmen warned to locate a lone bank robber moving toward the High Point area. Wytheville bank robbed of $2000 by a single bandit. sighting reported near Mt. Airy and trail lost near Dobson by state patrol.
Prin cess Cafe will close Wednesday afternoons through August with 2 p.m. closing time. Owner Bill Pappas said the cafe has been air conditioned and will begin sound proofing work immediately.
Sumter South Carolina Shaw Air Force Base prepares to receive over 400 ROTC students from 15 colleges in the Southeast. The fledgling airmen will begin four weeks of training on June 21 under Lt. Col. Mark T. Orr, UNC associate professor of Air Science and Tactics.
Researchers pursue ancient legend locating the remains of Alaric I and the fabled Busento river treasure said to be buried some 1500 years ago beneath southern Italy’s waters.
Carl R. Bamford, 60, radio and theater official and civic figure, died in his sleep from a cerebral hemorrhage. A Philadelphia native, he arrived in Asheville in 1909 and built a theater career across multiple states, later guiding Publix-Bamford Theaters and serving as president of WSKY radio.
Magnet of tragedy as two tornadoes plow through Northern Ohio. A woman crushed by a tumbling trailer near Erie. Dennis injured with a fractured skull at Monroe Hospital. Eight dead in Cygnet Wood County. two young girls found dead near their home. Cleveland suffers three million dollars in damage. Hail as large as oranges reported in New Baltimore. Cars and trucks overturned, trees ripped up.
The public library will organize a Mystery Club at 10 a.m. Wednesday for fourth to sixth graders. Members will receive clues from various books to act as detectives while they read. A story-writing contest is open to participants and instructions will be provided that morning.
By popular request Lynn Bartsch local organist will give a second free pop concert at the High Point City Lake Amphitheater tomorrow night from 7 to 9 weather permitting The recital will be under City Park and Recreation Department auspices as was the first performance on Sunday afternoon Bartsch will play a large Hammond organ featuring popular and semi classical numbers.
High Point Life Underwriters will install new officers during its annual ladies night at the Plantation Supper Club on Wednesday. Officers include H. V. Armfield as president G. E Schultz as vice president A C Haithcock as secretary treasurer J M Everitt as national committeeman Paul S Owen as state committeeman G B Weathers John Coleman R E McCann P G Rodden Henry J York and J M Booker weather permitting.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church hosts an annual Sunday School picnic at City Lake tomorrow with swimming quoits and a softball game. Baxter P. Freeze leads arrangements and supper is served 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. If rain occurs the event moves to the Fellowship Hall.
Trading weakened as rail shares slid to key 1953 lows and industrials, utilities, and leaders like General Electric Chrysler Goodyear fell. Noon volume reached 410000 shares with 230000 in the second hour amid Korea truce rumors.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg urge the Supreme Court to spare them from the electric chair in a fourth appeal filed from New York. Judge Kaufman denied a new trial citing newly discovered evidence. The couple, to be executed at Sing Sing on June 18, maintain innocence and cite alleged perjury and prejudiced indictment timing.
Funeral services for Mrs Cyn thia Duckworth Medlin 74 were held in Sechrest chapel Monday at 2 30 pm by Rev J A Grout pastor of First Pilgrim Holiness Church Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers were George Voncannon Howard Byerly Bruce Marsh Will Byerly Paul Medlin and William A Medlin She lived Route 5 High Point died in Thoresville City Memorial Hospital Friday at 7 15 pm after three years of decline and three weeks of critical illness She resided with daughter Mrs Vernell Phillips
A wage settlement likely to set the pattern for U S steel arrives in Pittsburgh as U S Steel and the CIO United Steelworkers near a deal. David J. McDonald called union leaders to Pittsburgh for Friday talks ahead of resumed bargaining. Observers say the 36 member Executive Board and 170 member Wage Policy Committee may be asked to ratify or reject. Proposals range from five to twelve cents a hour.
High Point officials return from Raleigh with little aid as they study rural water and sewer service. The council committee weighs keeping current customers, cutting outsiders, or extending lines to rural areas while noting most cities lack clear policies and may charge higher outside rates.
Real estate transfers involve multiple parties including C. E. Reitzel, Zeula Holmes Reitzel, H. A. Moulse, F. M. Pickett estate, Lily Lindsay Street, John Wade and J. Newton property, Emery Wood West, North Main Street, and Emerywood Addition No. Willon Bar Terrace. Transactions cover two lots, one lot, and various tracts among spouses and heirs.
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