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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1953
Page
2
Raleigh NC reports combined resources of state banks at 1 777 49 342 379. national banks total 589 779 000. Jones notes 180 state banks and branches showing increases as of Sept 30 compared with last year, with overall growth of 132 652 379 across resources.
The two Raleigh men face execution Friday for the 1949 murder and robbery of Jamin O Neal, a Greenville taxi driver. Attorney Herman L Taylor says all appeals to state and federal courts are exhausted, with Gov Umstead declining clemency.
Democrat Meyner defeats Troast after a six month campaign that pitted reformers against Hague loyalists. The contest drew national figures and framed a broader battle over party control and policy aligned with Eisenhower era politics.
In Roanoke Virginia a probe led by Lieut Allred ties Mary Blake 35 to an admitted prostitution ring at the Elwood hotel. Four bellhops Ross Moffit James Blake Willie Saunders and Willie Graham were convicted of conspiracy and fined, Thurman Gibson also convicted. hotel patron W B Gay faced bad check charges.
The American Legion and Auxiliary of the VFW meet at the Post Home tonight at 8. Buddy Poppies will be distributed. The Alpha Art Club meets Thursday with Mrs. Dahla Ingram, 501 Underhill Ave. The Gospel Eagles sing at Fairview St. Friday at 8 p.m. The Uniform Rank K of P and CDCs meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. United Fund final report meeting for Negro division workers is Friday at 8 p.m. at the Carl Chavis YMCA. Dr. J. C. Morgan urges all workers to attend.
Realty transfers list multiple property deeds including R M Wood to Etta Sherwood four lots in Bencini plat J O Myers to Savannah Presswood four lots in Barber subdivision Ernest Farlein Jr to B Odell Hooks two lots in Moffitt Heights Harry Pearl to Napier L Dills lot in Sherwood Park Charles K Saunders to Albert Blue two lots in Delk Mann subdivision A E White to Alexander Drakalakos lot in Richardson property Roy Perdue to Roy Perdue Jr lot in Wesley Hedge Jamestown Township Wachovia Bank trustee to Maddox Whitley seven lots in Pennybyrn trustee to R C Johnson wife lot in Pennybyrn lands.
North Carolina sues Greensboro officials for William F. Smith death in Guilford County jail. The state seeks 15000 in damages against Police Chief Jeter Williamson jailer Cecil Seawell and bonding firm age Surety Corp and 30000 in treble damages against Seawell. The complaint claims negligence, says Smith died June 23 1952 from delirium tremens after arrest for drunkenness and confinement for a fine.
Allied officers report Red tactics blamed as interviews with 1 844 Chinese and Korean prisoners drag on. Only 59 asked to return home after 1834 interviews, with 20 of 931 Chinese and 9 of 913 Koreans already sent back. UN observers protest long sessions. Indian chairman overrules all protests.
Governors across the South react to Thomas Stanley's Virginia win as a Democratic gain and a possible sign of a Democratic Congress next year. Sen. Byrd supports Stanley while TVA critic Frank Clement and others hail the results as alignment with voters and a shift away from Eisenhower. Some see the outcome as a rebuke to the White House stance on Republican candidates.
Republicans assess national impact after losses in New Jersey and Virginia. The party debates shifts in House balance, with 218 Republicans to 215 Democrats and a vacancy in California. Senator Dirksen and GOP leaders warn of national political chains amid mixed local results.
State Department officials see Moscow pressuring for a conference with Red China as an evasive move while signaling willingness to negotiate. Parallel holds with Panmunjom talks over a Korea peace conference. Russia’s atomic progress may push it toward parity, influencing timing and leverage in negotiations.
White House declined comment on Democratic wins while signaling Eisenhower may speak at a 3 p m news conference. Lawmakers split on impact, with Hunt saying results show urban dissatisfaction and Flanders predicting January budget questions will test the administration.
A private Kansas City school child was abducted Sept 28 and killed after crossing into Kansas. The grave was found Oct 7 in St Joseph Missouri. About 300000 of 600000 bail was recovered. search for rest continues. A St Louis judge planned to appoint counsel for Hall.
The elder Wagner's death set the stage for a pivotal mayoral contest in New York as fusion politics and Republican backing shaped the race. Riegelmann, a long‑time civic adviser, emerged strong on the GOP ticket with Eisenhower support, while Halley’s Senate Crime Commission fame did not translate to sustained political ascent.
The United Nations Assembly expressed confidence France would push for Tunisia's rights and liberties. It closed debate on Red charges of germ warfare in Korea, referring records to the Disarmament Commission with little expectation of action. The U S presented sworn statements from GIs about confessions under torture but did not seek action.
The forecast calls for a low of 40 tonight and a high of 68 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 73 with a low of 40 last night. Sunset is at 6 p m today and sunrise is at 6 18 tomorrow.
Yow's Funeral Home expands medical transport with a Cadillac Superior Ambulance. The baby blue unit features modern amenities and an Emerson Resuscitator, according to David T. Yow.
Second Lt. Robert Wolverton of Marine Air Group 14 trained at Cherry Point Marine Base died when his attack-type plane crashed at an auxiliary landing field near Edenton. He was a native of Fort Wayne Indiana and was alone in the aircraft.
In Athens a denial said he made no remarks about storing bombs in Spain or atomic weapons. British and U.S. news services cited plans under Spain’s review, with official word delayed until Talbott's return. The Pentagon calls the unfolding events flaps, marking a third notable internal dispute recently.
Philadelphia Athletics name Eddie Joost field manager to succeed Jimmie Dykes with an advisory group including Dykes and Earle Mack. Bernie Guest promoted to director of the farm system as Art Ehlers moves to Baltimore Orioles.
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