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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1953
Page
2
Sudden uptick in hepatitis brings total to 134 as 150 to 200 students and teachers receive gamma globulin at Sumner School. Public health nurses inoculate classroom and bus contacts at Sumner and Oak Hill. Jamestown area most affected with children mainly affected.
Julius C. Smith former High Pointer and Greensboro attorney urged Piedmont CPAs at a Sheraton dinner to advance North Carolina industry. He praised Piedmont’s eight counties and touted tax policy stability, stressing accurate cost accounting and informed fiscal advice for business clients amid limited tax relief.
Police report a Woodbury Street man, Johnson, 21, jailed on $300 bond for attempted theft of a car parked at the Henley Hotel after officers found him starting the vehicle. The owner, Ebb Jenkins, guest at the hotel, had not posted bond. Earlier, Charles Loggins reported his car stolen from Mill Street around midnight. description noted red wheels and body with a black top.
Mrs Fannie Greer died Saturday afternoon at her home 1306 East Commerce Street Survivors include four daughters Ethel Lap Williams Vera Greer Novella Bourne and one son Ross Greer Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m from First Baptist Church The body will be taken to Mrs Ethel Dunlaps home on Commerce Street this afternoon
A heavy rain ends the longest drought on record as October showers begin. The weatherman forecasts continuation tonight with skies clearing and a cooler day tomorrow. Temperatures dip from a low near 43 tonight to a high around 65 degrees tomorrow.
Bishop Angus Dun warned against isolationism as a betrayal of God's order. He spoke to 400 Christian leaders from 30 denominations urging the United States to oppose withdrawal and nationalist policies and to serve the world community through moral engagement. Other delegates echoed calls for church influence on social questions and opposition to McCarthyism.
Police search for Greensboro truck driver who allegedly shot Jamestown man Hansell Little after an argument at Little’s home. L. McCall surrendered after a 30 hour search. he claims self defense claiming Little fired first. Little remains hospitalized in serious condition.
The Utilities Commission authorized Atlantic Coast Line to drop Rocky Point in Pender County as a flag stop for train No 48 49. The railroad estimated the cost of each stop at seven dollars and said revenue did not justify keeping it.
A salesman is questioned after a basement window break led to the abduction of a teenage girl from the Viggo Rasmusen home Saturday night. Police found footprints and bloodstains. a state crime lab will compare fingerprints as they pursue leads. Rewards totaling 450 dollars were posted for information.
Navy announces Wave officer indoctrination for women in Greensboro with a deadline of November 15. Applicants must be college graduates ages 21 to 26 and will undergo 16 weeks of training at Newport before serving in administrative posts nationwide.
New York stocks declined with most losses between 1 and 2 points. Railroads, chemicals, oils, and several major firms including U S Steel, Chrysler, Goodyear, GE, and Atlantic Coast Line fell, while overall trading remained active at a measured pace.
Washington's press secretary James C. Hagerty defends the Eisenhower administration as trying to provide fair news and cites a forthcoming information order limiting secrecy stamps on federal documents. Raymond Brandt of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch argues relations with the press have worsened under the current administration.
Harry B. Caldwell of Greensboro addressed the North Carolina Grange opening session at the Asheville convention with a call for price supports and production controls to keep agriculture strong. He warned that price declines trigger broader economic slowdowns and urged continued support for the United Nations and military preparedness while noting honors for state farm leaders and service citations.
Report notes good attendance and mixed feedback on legs and ferrules. Buyers cite bread loom concerns, while brass hardware decorations and contrasting light versus dark veneers gain favor. Fruit woods remain popular and cherry remains strong in table tops.
Former High Point theater manager now in Goldsboro explained to a Telegraph operator why he sent a brief note asking to ship tonight regular order of white lighting. He said the message referred to sending advertising material for a film titled White Lightning.
Benson told cattlemen of severe economic losses and urged prompt action. A resolution urged government supports at least 90 percent of parity, as senators urged immediate action. James G. Patton of the National Farmers Union questioned Benson's openness.
Two men identified as Stroud and Porter were arrested in Raleigh and Greenville on robbery warrants filed before U S Commissioner Henry A Bland. Stroud remained in Wake County jail, Porter was taken to Ky Mount for transfer to Wilson County jail. Porter was a Greenville linotype operator with a 7 month old daughter, former Tarboro worker. Four North Carolina banks had been robbed this year.
In Thomasville Ezell Hudson, 38, was charged with reckless driving after a minor collision on E Main St with a $100 bond and a trial set for Nov 9. J C John Brown, a 119 W Guilford St resident, faced drunken driving and no operator’s license charges and was released on bond with an early next month trial.
The forecast shows a low of 52 tonight and a high of 65 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 68 and last night’s low was 438. Sunset is at 5:30 p m today and sunrise tomorrow at 6:38 a m.
Secretary of State Dulles refused to specify conditions for resuming economic aid to Israel as a near complete aid ban persists. The United States holds funds voted for the Near East, with no payments made, while Israel defies a U N ruling to halt a hydroelectric project along the Jordan River frontier with Syria. Aides say the cut-off stands pending Israel's compliance as pressure grows from lawmakers and American Jewish groups.
Dr Mayo reports publication of letters and statements by returned American prisoners denying germ warfare confessions. He says 107 airmen were accused, 14 dead, 17 missing, 40 refused to sign, 36 signed under torture at a Pyongyang facility. Russians allegedly interrogated in Manchuria. Norwegians' electricity use noted.
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