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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1953
Page
2
A committee of scientists from the Federation of American Scientists warned that probes into Communist activity at Ft Monmouth disrupt defense work. They cited suspensions, low morale, and fear of emigration, while Secretary Stevens defended loyalty actions as necessary.
Delegates to the Young Democratic Clubs of America accuse Attorney General Brownell of reckless abandonment of responsibility in the Harry Dexter White case. They denounce Republican attacks on Truman and call for civil rights action and farm parity, with Neal E. Smith elected president and Harriman criticizing the do nothing GOP admin.
Washington officials report a possible U S compromise to include India in a Korean peace conference but South Korean President Syngman Rhee opposes any Indian participation. The issue, along with Russia's role, threatens to derail negotiations as Dean and U N officials seek a time and place agreement. Rhee argues India should not take part, while Moscow insists on a neutral seat for Russia amid belligerent participation.
MOREHEAD CITY N C November 14 Walter G Ratledge fifty five of Advance N C died of a heart attack after the boat he fished from sank ten miles south of Cape Lookout today Three companions and the pilot were rescued Coast Guard officials said the craft sprang a leak and went down shortly after the rescue efforts and artificial respiration were applied aboard the Judy Linda before Ratledge died Coroner L G Sprinkle ruled the death a heart attack
The season officially ends at midnight with eight storms, two reaching hurricane strength. Barbara caused one reported fatality along the North Carolina coast on August 13. Major storms struck northwest Florida and the North Carolina Virginia coasts, while Bermuda also faced impacts. The first storm Alice formed May 29 in the Caribbean and crossed northwest Florida June 6, with Florence, Hazel and other disturbances following similar tracks.
San Francisco report says gale winds up to 85 mph and rainfall up to 2.40 inches lashed the Pacific Coast. A second storm was expected next day. Northern California bore the center as small boats crashed on beaches, power outages hit communities, streets flooded, and trees toppled with numerous minor accidents and no serious injuries.
Rep Francis E Walter says he has reliable information that Truman considered moving White from the Treasury to the IMF to aid FBI oversight. Sen William Jenner challenges Hoover’s willingness to let a subversive stay in government. Hoover declined to testify to HUAC, citing executive legislative separation.
An auto went through an open draw at Barret's Ferry Bridge near Williamsburg and sank in the Chickahominy River. Rescue crews recovered Homer E. Cox, 51, a Williamsburg contractor, and believed two others were with him. Army divers from Ft. Eustis recovered the car and Cox's body. The vehicle belonged to Conner C. Jackson, manager of a Williamsburg department store.
The article states Hoover denies a tale that Truman promoted Harry White to the IMF to ease surveillance. It claims a version described a laudatory letter from Truman to White, intended to signal he was watched to uncover other members of a Russian espionage ring.
Forecast calls for fair and warmer weather with a low of 82 tonight and a high of 70 today. Saturday recorded a high of 67 and a low of 30 this morning. Sun sets at 5 18 p m and rises at 6 57 a m tomorrow.
In New York on November 14 the Assn of Casualty and Surety Companies called on insurance engineers to curb child deaths from abandoned refrigerators. They report 28 fatalities this year and 81 in eight years, urging removal of door locks or hinge locks on discarded boxes and warning parents and teachers to teach children about fridge danger. Some jurisdictions already restrict careless abandonment of appliances. The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society notes locks can be easily removed, often within minutes, making the danger ongoing. Last August eleven children perished in three separate fridge tragedies across Arkansas, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Aubrey Cookman Jr., 40, of Chicago, seeks to beat the 99 hour world circumnavigation record by air. He departed Rome for Tokyo aboard a BOAC Comet, aiming to reach Tokyo at 1 30 p m Monday. He started from Chicago Friday and earlier arrived Rome from London at 8 32 p m, taking off again at 10 10 p m. He estimates a 22 000 mile trip will take 91 hours 25 minutes.
President Syngman Rhee praised Dean for his firmness with the Communists while Pyun Y Tai reign minister predicted Reds would agree to a peace meeting time and place. The Reds balked at inviting Asiatic neutrals and stalled on POW talks for a tenth day, resisting further commitments beyond time and place.
The National Grange committee on agriculture urged retaining the price support system on a mixed basis to capture export markets. After five days of talks, including a session with Sen. Aiken and Rep. Hardy, the panel backed a middle-of-the-road stance between Farm Bureau and Farmers Union positions, with a push for better marketing to prevent surpluses and price instability. The findings will be reviewed by Secretary Benson as the 87th convention continues.
President Eisenhower addressed Canada’s Parliament after a two day royal visit, urging cooperation on Arctic defense and the St Lawrence Seaway. He pressed liberalized trade and warned against armament races while praising Canada’s role in free world leadership. The speech was telecast in both nations as Mrs. Eisenhower marked her 57th birthday.
On November 14 1939 in Kansas City prosecutors prepare for an advisory death penalty trial for Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady seven weeks after they abducted and killed 6 year old Bobby Greenlease. The case centers on a ransom and burial in St Joseph Missouri with 200 witnesses possible and a gas chamber sentence if death is recommended. The trial will be in U S District Court with potential standees due to crowd demand.
Sir Gordon Richards, 49, crowned jockey king of the aged, won 191 flat races in the season ending at Manchester. He raised his career mounts to 4 16, a world record. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth, he secured the Derby with Pimula after 28 attempts and captured major prizes at Ascot with the same 3-year-old colt.
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