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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
4
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From New York reports TVA has authorized contracts for a massive reversible electric motor and pump turbine for Hiwassee Dam in North Carolina. The unit will operate as a generator and pump, capable of moving 3.3 billion gallons daily, with completion in 1955. The piece contrasts federal spending and political aims.
The State Department booklet warns Soviet Russia channels half its production to war and aims to wipe democratic institutions away. It notes 491 Soviet divisions in Europe and Asia, NATO plans totaling 55 plus 20 divisions in 1953, and contrasts 800 million Communist holdings with over a billion free world people while stressing the costly path to peace.
State Secretary Dean Acheson quips about modern diplomacy in Ottawa, lamenting that press leaks now precede events. He jokes the rumor mill drives policy and mocks reliance on fast news over direct exchanges, warning against policy built on leaks rather than clear talks.
Public officials, engineers and safety experts voice alarm over rising traffic fatalities and aging roads. General Motors unveils $194000 in Better Highway Awards to stimulate nationwide thinking and bring practical solutions to ease the highway crisis.
The Army has ordered 20000 dollars worth of piccolos at a 150 dollar retail price. The piece satirically questions why the service needs so many, pointing to wartime instrument sales and potential price bargaining, with Delaware senator Williams noted jokingly for details.
An opinion piece argues US consumers must resist imported price controls and subsidies that keep inflationary prices high for raw materials like coffee. It criticizes international meddling, warns against universal price floors, cites Pakistan and Costa Rica, and urges Americans to reject costly beverages to protect national wealth.
President Truman appears at a private Statler Hotel party for Matt Connelly. The guest of honor, late to arrive, disappoints RFC head Harry A. McDonald and many New Deal allies, as Truman ribs Connelly about tenure under him and references Eisenhower.
E. J. Woolfolk of the U S Forest Service addressed the Montana Wool Growers Association during its recent convention at Butte. In Memphis, Phillip Lawrence paid a traffic court fine after his truck load shifted, damaging two autos.
Local police arrests have fallen after city council discussed feeding prisoners stew prepared by trustees instead of standard meals. The item notes a shift in policy as officials weigh inmate meals.
Bedford Township Police Chief Chris Neilsen says his jail is fit for birds after housing a bobcat, a stray homing pigeon, and a tame bluejay, remarking no one can question its suitability for the birds.
Mederic Bleau, longtime Williams town barber and dean of Williams town barbers, estimates that during 37 years he has cut a total of 115,440 haircuts, mostly for Williams College students.
Obituary notes honor Mrs. Clifford M. Flyum nee Irma Hogan of Ft. Lauderdale with rites at her sister’s home. Dr. George R. Brown, former church pastor, remembered for kindness and ministry. A milestone honors the B nai Israel educational building on North Hamilton Street. A Texan humor story closes the column.
A glance through compact items shows a convertible top rain guard, a summer drive in Indianapolis offering a chicken meal for a dollar, and a tiny Ohio shoe shop selling odd sizes to visitors from far away. Other notes cover a mink coat report, airline no show causes, chlorophyll toothpaste study, a Sunday joke, bank hours on teacher pay days, Truman’s campaign drawing power, plastic brain surgery tools, pricey overcoats, a TV comedian with a $2000 weekly contract, and various quips on books and politics and railcars.
A collage of remarks from public figures and celebrities. Glenn Ford Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth politics and labor leaders share views on war housing veterans democracy and culture with varied tones and provocation.
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