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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1951

Page

7

Teen-Age Reckless Driving Spurs Dangerous New Word

Detroit reports a surge of deadly teen stunts described as teenicide while youths improvise games like charioteer and jousting. Officials cite rope tied steering, back-seat operation, and high speed head-ons as escalating dangers on public roads.

Detroit Ith Towa H. G. Kemper Font Mutual Casualty Co Ben Hur Ofie Kemper Park Ridge Ill

Expert On Soviets Says Reds Not Planning War

Washington based analyst George F. Kennan, former State Department policy chief, says the Soviet Union does not plan an open aggressive war on the West. He reaffirmed his 1949 view that leaders have not conceded war as a necessary means and cited Stalin’s late 1945 remark about Red China.

Washington Russia West George F. Kennan State Department China Princeton N.J Kennan United Press Kennnan Harold E Stassen Stalin Josef Stalin Soviet Far East

Drive-in theater murder case drags Lake Smith scene

Norfolk police dragged Lake Smith after a blood stained car was found yesterday in the drive in theater murder probe. The victim, a 57 year old widow, was killed and investigators traced an automobile belonging to William E. Barr, linked to Mamie last Smil on October 3.

Norfolk Lake Smith William E. Barr Mamie

Mixon inaugurated as Cho Wan College president

Dr. F. Orion Mixon was inaugurated as president of Cho wan College and urged a four year expansion plan totaling 620000 dollars plus an additional 76000 dollars to bolster the current operating budget.

Mixon Murfreesboro F. Orion Mixon Chowan College

Sel lers seeks Supreme Court review of robbery with firearms case

Obidiah Sellers, sentenced to 20 to 25 years for robbery with firearms in Columbus County, asks the state Supreme Court to call the case up for review. His lawyers argue he was indicted for highway robbery with a 10 year maximum yet was sentenced on a plea of nolo contendere to robbery with firearms.

Raleigh Obidiah Sellers Columbus County State Supreme Court Sellers

Utilities panel orders Atlantic Coast Line to keep Lucama agency

The North Carolina State Utilities Commission reversed a prior ruling and refused to let the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad discontinue its Lucama agency. The decision cited public convenience and necessity for continued operation despite a monthly loss of about 89 dollars.

Raleigh State Utilities Commission Lucama

Drought Shrinks North Carolina Peanut and Soybean Outlook

Dry September weather cut the crops outlook as the crop reporting service estimated drought reduced peanut harvest by 7 million pounds and soybean prospects by 0,000 bushels.

Raleigh Federal State Departments of Agriculture Drouth

Traffic fatalities rise during holidays

A fragment notes increased traffic deaths around holidays and mentions alcohol impairment. The text is unclear but suggests fatalities spike in festive periods with potential link to alcohol.

Truman Denies Baruch Moscow Trip Pressure

President Truman said he knew nothing of reports that attempts were made to dissuade Bernard Baruch from visiting Moscow in 1948 and 1949 to discuss atomic energy control with Premier Stalin. He noted he only reads about the matter in newspapers and defended a Truman Library fund drive.

Washington Truman Bernard M. Baruch Moscow Stalin Bill Baggs Miami Daily News Andrei Gromyko U. S United Nations Baggs Baruch Grandview Sen. Anderson D-Nm George Allen RFC

New Cut In Metal Products Coming

Production of consumer durable goods will be cut about 11.5 percent in January March 1952 amid defense demands. Automobile output will fall, and copper and aluminum supplies will be tighter. Civilian goods slowdowns aim to preserve steel for essential construction and military needs.

Warren Duffe Washington Defense Tron Manly Fleischmann Fleischmann

Four Insane Inmates Escape Mendocino Ward Riot

Four dangerous inmates escaped during a riot at Mendocino State Hospital in Ukiah. Two fugitives were seen near Hopland and exchanged gunfire with a deputy. the other two remained on hospital grounds in Ward 12 where 325 patients are housed. Order was restored within about 30 minutes after guards were assaulted and keys taken amid tightened security ordered by Gov. Earl Warren.

Ukiah Calif Mendocino State Hospital Hopland Here Earl Warren An Tipton Ward 12 Tipton Warren David

Big Three Plan New Alliance for Egypt and Suez

Washington officials say the United States Britain and France will propose a new international command centered in Egypt to defend the Suez Canal. The plan would place key responsibility in Egypt with US Britain and Turkey contributing forces while not replacing existing guardians.

Egypt New York The New York Times Washington United States Britain France Turkey Suez Canal U. S Havel Tain Dean Acheson

French Smash Red Indochina Defenses

French troops have collapsed Communist rebel defenses along the Red River delta and captured thousands of prisoners in a 10 day operation, the army communique announced. A weeklong task force blasted the area and hundreds aged civilians were reported to have been reoccupied.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Reece

UNC Observes 158th Birthday with Cornerstone Reenactment

University of North Carolina marks its 158th birthday with a ceremony reenacting the laying of the first cornerstone. Faculty students and participants joined in the observance.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina

Ike's '52 Chances Jolted In Two Major Strongholds

Washington dispatch reports Eisenhower's 1952 presidential bid damaged in Pennsylvania and California. Senator Duff of Pennsylvania and Governor Fine show fractures in party support, while California Governor Warren's position shifts amid convention uncertainty.

Ike le C. Wilson Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Pennsylvania New York California James H. Duff United States Duff Senate Joe Grundy Machine John S. Fine Washington Jim Duff Chicago Eisenhower Earl ‘Warren Warrren Warren

Conferees Agree On Tax Bill Amid Compromise Adjustments

Washington reports a compromise tax bill cleared a Senate committee raising income taxes starting November 1 and broadening excise taxes on liquor beer cigars and cars. It raises rates for corporations and individuals to balance a projected annual $5.75 billion in new revenue, with targeted cuts and expansions across appliances and consumer items.

Washington Noreenee House Truman

Lamb Chop Supply Due For Increase

The Agriculture Department forecast a relative rise in lamb chops at groceries due to more sheep and lambs moving into feed lots this winter and next spring amid poor pastures in Kansas and Texas. Canes meat reported 27 percent more sheep and lambs shipped into corn belt states for feeding last month than a year ago.

Washington Agriculture Department Kansas Texas

ASCE to Meet Greensboro for North Carolina Convention

Durham contractor Nelle L Teer Jr will address engineers meeting here tomorrow for the North Carolina section of the American Society of Civil Engineers annual convention. New officers will be elected during the meeting.

ASCE Greensboro Durham Nelle L. Teer, Jr North Carolina American Society of Civil Engineers

U.N. Officers Probe Kaesong Neutral Zone Charge

U.N. officers rush to Kaesong to investigate a Communist claim that an Allied plane attacked the neutral area. Gen. William Nuckols says no formal notice exists that the zone’s status changed and expects a fact-finding effort tonight before resuming talks.

U.N Korea Red Kaesong Ised William Nuckols Pan Mun Jom Munsan

Markets Closed In U S On Columbus Day Holiday

Major security and commodity markets in the United States were closed today in observance of Columbus Day. All markets will resume business tomorrow for the usual short session. British markets were open as usual with early closings in tribute to Princess Elizabeth and her Duke.

New York Majjor Security United States Aeerated Jon Elizabeth

Allied Jets Score Win In Korea

United Nations forces under 8th Army engage in a large air battle over northwest Korea as the 2nd division pushes toward Heartbreak Ridge and Heartbreak Hill. Sherman tanks support armor advances while South Korean troops seize two hills near Yanggu amid hand to hand fighting with Chinese and North Koreans.

8Th Army Korea United Nations Heartbreak Hill Cee Heartbreak Ridge Cne Aes i Yanggu Yonchon Seoul Wonsan

Weather outlook with sharp warm swing

The forecast notes a low of 40 tonight and a high of 74 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 70 while last night’s low dipped to 38.

Piedmont Credited With Livestock Gains in Winston-Salem

Gov. Kerr Scott praised the Piedmont section as the strongest influence in North Carolina for livestock improvement during a dedication speech for Winston-Salem fairgrounds livestock barns. His remarks highlighted regional impact and growth in the state’s agricultural sector.

Winston-Salem Piedmont Kerr Scott Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

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