04 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1951
Page
1
In the world's first atomic combat maneuvers 1,500 troops and various animals occupied simulated positions up to 1,500 yards from the blast. Observers found tanks jeeps and guns largely operable after the explosion while humans would need protection to survive the shock and heat.
A brutal cold snap set new low records Sunday with 10 degrees below the date’s previous mark. St Louis hit 19.4, a 115 year record, while Cleveland Kansas City Memphis Muscle Shoals and Indianapolis also posted record cold and snow. Firemen fought a $125,000 mansion blaze in Memphis as frosty weather continued. Snow fell to Muscle Shoals and Upstate New York while Wisconsin lifeguards were recalled as summer ended at Madison.
Three MIGs damaged and a pilot parachuted into Communist hands after a shoot-down. One Allied flying boat rescued a second flier near Chinnampo. A third Allied plane, two F-51 Mustangs, was shot down in flames on the Central front. Night bombers hit 2000 Communist vehicles fleeing south. Kum song advance reportedly halted by Peiping Radio. Red Broadcast claims Reds paid heavy price for limited gains.
The Friendship Bureau weather forecast warned of a 22 degree freeze shortly before midnight and then revised to partly cloudy conditions with a warmer day ahead. High around 8, up from yesterday's 45, and a low near 26.
In Guilford County North Carolina the Municipal Court of High Point will hear the deposition of Mrs. Gilbert Scales for the case Rachel Schmaus vs Charles Schmaus. The deposition will be read at the trial before notary public Mrs Janice Reel in Craven County Court House Newbern NC at 2:00 PM on November 15 1951.
Two persons injured in a head on collision at E Lexington and Madison Avenues last night. Ed Garner 44 of 1694 English Street treated at Memorial Hospital for facial lacerations. Mrs. C B Blackburn 1206 Madison Avenue treated for hand bruises. George Brannock 26 of 366 Clara Cox Apartments charged with reckless driving. released on $100 bond. Blackburn swore out a warrant for reckless driving. Damages: 3300 to Brannock car and 225 to Blackburn vehicle.
George Riley, Negro of 120614 West Street, charged with prohibition violation after police raided his premises finding two and one half pints tax paid and one pint non tax paid liquor. Officer O H Leak led the raid with Officers Hunt Carpenter and Alfred. A case of beer was confiscated. Acting on a tip, ABC liquor was seized hours after arriving from Greensboro. Riley posted a $300 bond and was released.
Paris dispatch reports United States and Soviet Union each preparing rival world peace plans for presentation to the United Nations General Assembly next week. French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman predicts the American program will cause a sensation. A Kremlin official forecasts Russia will launch a major peace offensive at the world body.
At the University of North Carolina a history making scene occurred when four Negro students sat with the White student body during the North Carolina Tennessee football game. They originally faced Negro section seating but objected and won seats in the regular student section. A university official said no stir was created.
Rutherfordton dispatch reports a 16 year old orphan, Billy Ray Powell, set to go on trial next week for the murder of Wade Johnson at Alexander Schools last March 12. The case ties Powell to the killings of Johnson and superintendent W. E. Sweatt amid a rift over conduct with girls. Powell has been jailed, reports of fights and a head injury, and plans for defense are noted with local prosecutors and court officials.
Diplomats from the United States and Britain voiced anger over France expelling Tunisian nationalist Habib Bourguiba from Tangier, an international zone in Morocco. Rioting in Casablanca and Tunisian unrest fed tensions as observers blamed French handling for straining Atlantic Pact harmony amid UN matters.
Miss Minnie Ann Husband, 90, died at the Methodist Home in Charlotte after a long illness. Born in Canada on November 2, 1861, she lived in the area for twelve years and is survived by a brother, Marvin Husband of Bay City, Michigan. Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Lowe's Methodist Church near Reidsville, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church from 2 p.m.
Mrs Betty Hunt 93 died at her son Marcus Hunt's home on James town route 1 early Friday. Funeral held at Mt Pleasant Methodist Church Randolph County at 2 PM with Rev Floyd Bottoms officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery.
Rep Byrnes bluntly called for a showdown on Justice Department delays that hinder a House inquiry into tax irregularities and prosecutions. He accused Theron Caudle, head of the tax division, of blocking questions while noting the IRS central to the probe faced suspensions and recalls for further scrutiny of personal business dealings. The panel planned public hearings in San Francisco and may recall Caudle for more questioning.
North Carolina may see Superior Court judges seek promotion to the State Supreme Court next year. Three of seven justices face election, with possible opposition for the Democratic nomination. Potential candidates include R. Hunt Parker, Frank M. Armstrong, William H. Bobbitt, Oscar O. Efird, and others. Parker would likely oppose Stimous Valentine if he runs.
Packard Motor Car Co announced price increases for its 1952 model cars ranging from about 59 to 105 dollars. New models will debut to dealers on November 14. The Easamatic power brake will be offered as optional equipment at 39.45 dollars. Ultramatic drive price remains largely unchanged aside from added excise tax, bringing the new tag to 189 dollars.
An enlarged 44 page booklet titled Rheumatism is offered free to readers who write to The Ball Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri. The brochure argues drugs provide only temporary relief and promotes a non surgical non medical treatment claimed to have helped for 33 years. No obligation to request the book.
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