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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
2
A mixed entry lists trivia questions about Eliza crossing the ice in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a woman founded religion, a British peer linked to a food item, and a fandango. It also includes brief biographical notes about Italian statesman and a Canadian-born bandleader with a long U.S. stint.
The column notes a well known radio figure who spot hit songs shaping national favorites and who loves speed boating as a hobby. It mentions a radio show on a national network and identifies the person at the bottom of the column.
The entry explains bewilder as a transitive verb meaning to cause confusion or loss of bearings by complexity or multitude. It notes origins from be plus wilder and lists synonyms such as confound embarrass and distract.
Harry Victor Gilson, noted educator, is expected to receive birthday consultations today. Vernon Law, baseball pitcher, also celebrates his birthday today with returns and greetings.
New York stocks at 1 p m show gains for Adams Adams General Electric American Tobacco, and many blue chips with percentages noted. Major names include General Motors Admiral Gillette Air Reduction Glidden Goodrich, Goodyear, Mack Trucks, Magnavox, Motorola, RCA, Westinghouse, and more with varied advances and declines. Approximate total sales reached 770,000.
Chicago says a study of auto theft claims from four insurers shows 84 percent of cars stolen in the first nine months of 1951 were recovered by November 15. H L Bloom of Kemper notes the rate suggests an eventual recovery above 90 percent. Many recovered cars were found wrecked or stripped of parts.
Police search for a vicious black and white dog seen near 112 West Davis Street after it attempted to bite young Bobby Shackleford in his front yard. The bite did not break the skin.
Gene Murray teeing off at the Colonial Club course hit a ball that struck a tree and bounced back to his hand, a remarkable self catch that halted in mid flight and stayed on his tee line.
Police in Charleston West Virginia reported a driver in a two horse buckboard arrested for drunken driving and running a red light on a one way street. The dispatch quoted S text about Marines and a line often misattributed to Ri Harding Davis.
A fragment quoting Theodore Parker defining democracy as government by and for all the people and aligned with the principles of eternal justice and the law of God. The speaker frames freedom as central to a true democracy and invokes Parker to support this ideal.
With careful planning and high ideals, the year promises a favorable outlook. The omen speaks of a positive future for the newborn, suggesting steady beginnings and prudent progress ahead.
A low bed that can be pushed under a higher one. The Ohio. Christian Science by Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy. Edward Mountagu, Earl of Sandwich. A Spanish dance. Opanquiory Ano-gs Ipneury ayy-7.
No injuries were reported but two cars suffered 450 dollars in damage after a 6:35 PM collision at Commerce and Perry streets. Russell C. Co. of Greensboro failed to stop and was cited. Bill Ray Wall, 20, USN, of East Green area, struck Boyce’s car. L. G. Myers, the investigating trooper, noted the crash.
A number of cases set for trial today in Municipal Court were postponed to Friday because Judge J. A. Myatt was sidelined by the flu. The judge remained at home with a fever, hoping to resume duties Friday.
Civil actions involve High Point Enterprise Inc and Kreigsmans firms over alleged contract debts totaling 1 045 88 tied to advertising services dated August 5 1949. Other suit requests 448 44 in damages from a August 27 1951 two car collision on East Main Street Thomasville.
The piece criticizes a New York Times analysis based on prewar dollars and shifting purchasing power. It argues that using current dollars misleads about real living standards and notes the study omits inflation effects while highlighting charts on income brackets and family comparisons.
Lonnie Colson aged 26 of 214 Bynum Street was arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. The warrant was sworn by W G Friddle.
Police investigate a string of thefts and break ins from Monday night and yesterday. Losses include $10 from two hospital handbags, $500 recovered with $200 missing, $35 from Moose Home cash register, and various cash totals from the Lodge and other locations. Suspects questioned. no arrests announced.
A skeptical note on income data reliability cites high income class thresholds and debatable levels. The author argues analysts often adjust definitions to compare years and overcome statistical obstacles, framing the discussion as broader political messaging about four more years of Truman.
Mr and Mrs Leigh Harper 220 Montheu Avenue were called to Conway South Carolina yesterday due to the death of Mrs J F Harper their mother funeral services were held this afternoon at Toddville Methodist Church in Conway
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