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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
2
A debate centers on affordable substitute weapons for atomic artillery and missiles. Lovett hints such tools exist or are coming, while civilians resist atomic artillery, fearing waste as the Army pursues cheaper, portable two man friendly options that could deliver atomic charges as effectively as costly cannons.
Raleigh editor Jonathan Daniels reviewed William Hillman's book Mr. President concluding it largely presents Truman's own voice. He argues the volume serves as a farewell from a president seeking public understanding and affection as he contemplates 1952. Daniels notes Hillman authored about ten pages while the remainder channels Truman.
Hillsboro jury selection starts for Hobart Lee a 33 year old Burlington construction worker charged with first degree murder of PhD student Rachel Crook found on a dirt road near Chapel Hill on August 29 Solicitor William Murdock seeks death penalty unless mercy is urged Defense counsel Bonner D Sawyer undecided if Lee will testify Tracks and a bulldozer operator were noted at the scene.
Cox the television repairman answered a call about a picture with no sound. He found the customer watching the picture while listening to sound from a neighbor’s set on the telephone. The caption then mentions North Carolina’s diverse life varieties.
Washington report notes Harry Truman describes feeling transformed by the White House into a "two-headed calf" and portrays himself as a political survivor. The release promotes a $5 book compiling his diaries and private writings, revealing memos about Soviet policy, term limits for Congress, and a public clash with Bernard Baruch.
Former commerce secretary Henry A. Wallace challenged President Truman over a diary reference to Mr X. Wallace warned he would charge Truman with deliberate character assassination if named Mr X to "make money" or gain political prestige. He denied advocating sharing atomic secrets or disbanding armed forces.
Belmont resident Mrs. Arthur Tinkham keeps a parlor sun hive for guests, with a dozen more in her yard, claiming honey nearly replaces sugar. U.S. orange production for 1951 52 is seen at 117.9 million boxes up from last year while rape fruit output is 40.4 million boxes down from 1950 51. A secretary bird known for using wings as shield and club drops prey from the air in a striking hunt.
The piece surveys Will Rogers quotations on politics and public life, noting his humor still resonates after death. It cites editor Donald Day and a selection book titled How We Live, reflecting on the temperament of voters and candidates amid modern tension. It ends with a fact about Valle Grande in the Jemez Mountains as the world’s largest extinct volcano.
RALEIGH A cleaning job is proposed to rid the 119 year old State Capitol of grime and soot. George B. Cherry, superintendent of the state Buildings and Grounds Department, expects funding approval next week with Gov. Scott and the State Board backing. Cherry predicts protests from cultural societies and garden clubs over separating the groups from the building’s grime, arguing the capitol needs a first class cleaning.
A 100-man venire from New er County reports for selection to try Walter Sawyer a 34 year old tenant farmer on a capital charge of murdering his landlord former State Rep U S Page A Bladen County grand jury ordered the special venire A principal witness is Agent James of the State Bureau of Investigation Sawyer allegedly confessed to Bradshaw on January 11 while riding to Pender County jail The Oster was found in the doorway of his lake resort store December 30 riddled by eight .22 caliber bullets
University of California researchers report a new sterilization method that prevents oriental fruit fly infestation in oranges and protects avocados and citrus without harming the fruit.
The report notes USS Sowa managing water intake that could flood 46 areas. details about exact machinery or damage are limited in the fragment, but the ship’s crew acts to prevent an overflow that threatens nearby facilities.
Rita Hayworth has agreed to consider Prince Aly Khan's request for a personal telephone conversation before divorcing him in a few days. Khan's attorney said a private talk occurred yesterday. Hayworth plans to finish her first film in two years, An Affair in Trinidad, then head to Reno to proceed with the divorce.
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