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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1954
Page
10
This feature teaches junior editors about American Indians through a teepee craft project. It covers making two small teepees with bright colors and tan bodies, mounting with paste, cutting along heavy lines, and creating a miniature Indian village by tracing multiple copies.
Commissioners heard a petition from High Rock Lake Association members urging action on lake pollution. The City Utilities Commission will hire consulting engineers for surveys and a sewage disposal plan with proposals due by December 10.
Greensboro ABC stores posted the month's largest sales of the year with a total of 519 732, part of a year to date figure exceeding four million. Statewide receipts for October approached 563 005 in 1953 as comparisons show lower state totals and mixed year to date gains.
A British weapon reportedly operates on similar principles to a Serene Pierce device. Defense chiefs may test a new system in the Pacific, with possible use on a Pacific island if approved. The government gave no immediate comment.
Abington report notes Cardinal Spellman, aged 9 percent life, collecting on his own life insurance. Union Central Life Insurance Co. will pay several thousand dollars as full payment on the policy. The event occurs amid speculation in La Paz Bolivia about the highest quantum.
The document surveys school superintendents and police officers on integration prospects, noting 145 expect disruption and 7 foresee acceptance. It argues immediate desegregation could trigger conflicts, private schooling shifts, and community tensions, urging caution in decree formulation.
About 200 industrial representatives are expected for the Southeastern Gas Association’s 16th annual meeting in Raleigh, with association president Joan O. Sholar of Columbia presiding as the session runs through Friday.
Davie County elections board met to consider charges of voting irregularities in the November 2 sheriff election. Republican G A Tucker seeks a recount after alleging ballot discrepancies in Farmington precinct where 6 sheriff votes were counted versus claims of more ballots cast. Democratic challenger Ren Y Boyles led Tucker by about 70 votes in certified results.
Billy Beard, noted vaudeville comedian who appeared with Eddie Cantor Fae Durante and Al Jolson, died at Grady Hospital in Atlanta from diabetes complications. A native of Columbia South Carolina, he began in minstrels at turn of the century and toured nationwide. Beard later settled in Atlanta and did occasional after dinner humor. He was a principal comedian with Harvey's Primrose and West and Neil O'Brien, and co headlined on the Keith circuit. His wife died years ago and no immediate relatives survive.
The Royal Viking launched the first commercial transpolar service between Los Angeles and Copenhagen with SAS. Jean Hersholt Walter Pidgeon and Cyd Charisse attended with newsmen and officials aboard. Westbound flight time runs about 25 hours. eastbound about 22 hours. Boeing DC-? carries 32 passengers and 10 crew, eight berths, $1,034.50 round trip, plus cargo up to 2,000 pounds.
In Oklahoma City 61 year old Jett Wilson hanged himself after learning he would be separated from the family he had lived with. Bennie Jean Lambert described his strong attachment as the family moved to a smaller house and sought a new place for him.
In Bonham Texas Representative Sanij says he will go alone to Washington to discuss foreign policy with President Eisenhower. He emphasizes the need for guidance and plans to report back after talks.
Bishop Vincent Waters announced a parochial high school to open next year at St. Leo's Hospital site, with mixed Catholic and non Catholic enrollment. The Notre Dame Academy girls will become Notre Dame High, and the school will start with freshman boys before full coeducation in four years.
A veteran Democrat, anticipated to become House speaker, outlines a foreign policy stance and asserts support for the President in guiding U.S. policy in the incoming Congress.
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