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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1953
Page
2
Two teenagers Jimmy 17 of 213 Mai and Cecil Donald 16 of 808 East Russell Street were jailed on six counts each of larceny for stealing fishing tackle valued over 100 dollars from six local hardware and appliance stores. Bond set at 100 dollars per count, with trial date June 1.
A 67 year old Route 5 man, Thomas Bilomer, suffered head and arm lacerations when a mule he was driving ran away dragging him a considerable distance. He received first aid at High Point Memorial Hospital and was released. Officers said he was plowing with the mule and had the lines around his shoulders.
The article explains how estate taxes hinge on the valuation of holdings and favors a bona fide buy and sell agreement to set a known value. It promotes New England Mutuals Business Security Plan to provide cash and avoid forced liquidation, with office representatives offering free consultations.
The former U S S Atheling, a gleaming white Italian passenger liner named the Roma, arrives in port with a yacht like superstructure and 700 tourist class plus 100 first class passengers. Home Lines, agents here, say she was refitted in Naples by Lauro Lines and is unsubsidized with crew members as shareholders. The Roma will operate New York Halifax Naples Genoa trips.
May 16 Cleveland. Frank Klaus former Czech parliament member says the release of William Oatis was a Kremlin led propaganda act. He argues the pardon was ordered by Moscow to prompt Western nations to ease defense measures. Klaus notes the letter from Mrs Oatis had little impact on Zapotocky.
Julio Recanati, 45, father of 12, was held for a mental examination in New London after persisting in sending love letters to a 30 year old unmarried woman including a 465 page missive. He claimed no serious purpose and hoped for a greeting. Prosecutor described contents as drivel.
Mrs Joseph Grossman left a steak cooling on a willow ledge at the Union Mutual Building in Portland Maine. A seagull swooped down and snatched the steak, carrying it away dangling in its beak while she continued her typing job.
Eugene Ochsenreiter Jr. of Asheville won the North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce presidency in a landslide over Mike Harper of Sanford after a heated convention. District vice presidents were elected along with National Directorships. Giezenbier Awards honored Asheville Burlington Spencer clubs and Salisbury received honorable mention.
The article notes U S concerns over unity in Far East and Europe as Allied leaders push for a hard bargaining path in Korea. Churchill signals potential progress if eight point plan is sincere while Attlee criticizes U S policy. Nehru comments align with UN POW handling and India presses the issue at the U N. Harrison orders weekend recess to test meeting momentum.
Former AP correspondent William Oatis described his 1951 arrest in Czechoslovakia and denied mistreatment during interrogation. He recalled car following by Czech police, said no Russians were involved, and outlined his health focused release plans and diet in Prague.
Justice of the Peace Francis P Pallotti of Hartford says manyJustices of the Peace lack proper decorum in wedding ceremonies. He has written a book proposing a new marriage text to give ceremonies more dignity.
Sen. Symington says Eisenhower prioritizes fiscal policy over military needs and would cripple air power. He condemns proposed cuts as dangerous and warns Russia may gain strength while the U S weakens. Symington spoke in Enid Oklahoma criticizing the administration's defense budget and urging stronger future air force funding.
The United Nations Command paused Korean truce talks for a three day recess to avoid a split among Allies over the prisoner exchange issue. Lt. Gen. William K. Harrison secured the pause amid pressure from Reds and discussions with Britain and the United States on a united stance before resuming talks at Panmunjom.
Manuel Shepherd's truck struck a mule on a highway near North Wilkesboro. The collision caused about $100 in damage to the truck, while the mule walked away uninjured.
Charles Town residents are urged to speak plainly about banks. Milton Burr leads the Bank of Charles Town and Ernest Burr heads the Peoples Bank of Charles Town.
President Eisenhower and two aides aboard the Williamsburg approach Annapolis while drafting a speech for Tuesday night in which he is expected to seek a six month extension of the excess profits tax on corporations. Several Congress members oppose corporate relief before personalincome tax cuts. The trip includes golf at Norfolk and a visit with Adm Lynde McCormick as the ship heads to the Naval Academy.
Switzerland has asked Czechoslovakia to recall its chargé d affaires Svare for insulting Swiss authorities during a national holiday reception attended by the federal chancellor and Emil Arnold, a Communist. The Foreign Ministry said the act violated Switzerland and endangered national security.
In Buffalo New York the police department will retire three veteran horses aged eleven twelve and twenty one from the Mounted Division marking a farewell for the animal officers.
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