10 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1951
Page
1
UP reports Joyner will seek Desmaratis nomination as secretary of state in next term. Thad Eure contemplated running, delaying his decision as Fort Bragg area in Cumberland County undergoes review while other local notes mention Hanes farm tenant Ishmon Simmons.
Sorge Jones Wall announced an investigation into a marriage mill operating near Elizabeth City. The practice draws couples from Norfolk Virginia seeking rapid nuptials, prompting officials to examine the alleged lax procedures.
The parole board announced that James Caprell is among recent paroles, with Johnson noting Caprell as one of the individuals released from Raleigh central prison.
Mrs Crosby Adams, 93, nationally known pianist and music teacher, died at her home near Asheville yesterday after months of declining health. There are no survivors.
Renowned composer Romberg died in New York after arriving from Beverly Hills. He wrote operettas such as Sinbad and The Blue Paradise and contributed scores to films like Girl of the Golden West. Survived by wife Lillian Harris Romberg and brother Hugo. no children. Funeral plans not yet announced.
Premier Mossadegh of Iran doubts U S negotiations will settle the Iranian oil dispute. He plans to return home Thursday and run Iran’s oil industry as he can without outside help. State Department sources say progress was made in accepting incentive prices and contract concessions, but no final solution exists. Mossadegh is expected to blame Britain if no settlement is reached.
The State Utilities Commission approved a fare increase for Kinston Transit Company raising the per ride cost from 10 to 13 cents. The move follows a public hearing where the company cited ongoing financial losses and the need for operating funds.
At the United Nations in Paris the 14 nation Steering Committee refused to place Russia’s bid to seat Red China on the General Assembly agenda by 11 to 2. Chairman Wan Wai kon of Thailand pressed the issue while Jacob Malik argued for inclusion. The stalemate continued as diplomatic wrangles and regional disputes clouded prospects for a vote.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged the United States to grant substantial financial aid for Britain's rearmament and defense needs. He estimated Britain might seek about 300 million dollars and cited Britain's support as a principal base for U S atomic operations in East Anglia. He stressed the right to American consideration and noted Britain’s role in anchoring Western defense and NATO, while detailing U S bomber bases in the region.
New York report says Philip Murray and the CIO Steelworkers, backing a wage boost despite stabilization limits, will meet in Atlantic City next week to shape contract demands. The talks could affect wage controls and government policy as the steel union seeks about a 10 cent hourly raise plus fringe benefits. The current average wage is about $1.90 an hour with a four cent automatic increment being contemplated.
Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg on a Korean tour speculated on Soviet pilots flying MIG-15s from Manchuria and northern airbases. He noted the Russians speak Russian, fly north, and avoid southern skies where U.S. Sabrejets dominate. He called the moment historic as China presses ships to stop UN air operations.
Katherine Mary Flanagan, author of the popular novel Mrs Mike, was reported in serious condition today with bronchial pneumonia.
A filling station operator testified self defense after Sheriff McCall killed two Black men during prison transfers in Groveland Florida. An inquest was set as FBI and Justice Department investigate possible federal civil rights violations and Supreme Court involvement.
Delegates elected officers for the 11th annual session in Wilmington. The new officers will be installed at the closing session tomorrow with a social session scheduled to follow.
A wave of air crashes leaves at least 13 dead and several injured as multiple U.S. military aircraft fail during takeoff or crash lands. Incidents include at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, Norton and Edwards bases in California, and Buckley Naval Air Field in Colorado, with crew members and rescuers facing peril and dramatic recoveries.
In Detroit a mother of five faces cruelty charges after admitting she hanged her 11-year-old son by his thumbs in a home punishment she called a kangaroo court. She described prior abuses and claimed the acts did not hurt the children. the case arises as the judge weighs custody and the children's welfare.
United Nations offered veto rights on any US sought action if Kaesong remained tied to the armistice line. Allied pressure on Kaesong as a bargaining point was eased, raising hopes for a near truce accord as U.N. forces and Chinese negotiators weighed revised proposals and the subcommittee prepared to meet.
United Nations forces were driven from two outposts southwest of Kumsong in a six hour pre dawn battle as Communist troops attacked with small arms, mortars and grenades. U N raiding parties faced stiffer resistance on the western front while Marines celebrated their 176th birthday after routing enemy troops from a hill mass with heavy bombardment.
Leon Jones 26 a leader of a citizens committee to combat addiction was held on charges of possessing 20 peals of heroin. Arrested with Jones was Sanaa 26 who was treated as his wife and registered at a hotel.
Paris reports a significant gender imbalance with 10 percent more women than men in the population over 120 years old. Birth rates favor girls and French men have shorter average lifespans, the National Institute of Statistics announced.
Tonight's low expected at 8 degrees with a high tomorrow near 68. Today’s high projected at 65 and last night’s low around 76. The swings suggest a chilly evening followed by a mild day warming into the afternoon.
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