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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

4

Antidote for Communism urged by Greensboro College president

Dr. Harold Hutson told a civic group that Americans must study Communism to defend Democracy. He argued forewarned citizens can counter insidious ideology and that a functional democracy offers more than any other ism, noting fear grows when people believe ideas can be erased by force.

Harold Hutson Greensboro College America R. D. Patterson New York University Driver Research Center Greensboro FCC

Cost of living up for seventh straight month

The Labor Department reports the consumer price index rose for the seventh consecutive month, hitting 115.2 at mid September. Rents, clothing and medical care drove the rise while food costs fell slightly. The piece notes shifting shares of the consumer dollar and questions about government gifts to officials.

Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

Supersonic F 100 Fighter Demonstration Shocks Onlookers

The Air Force reveals a new F 100 fighter performing dives near Los Angeles hitting speeds above 800 mph. Ground pressure from the unscheduled test shatters plate glass and cracks a wooden post, with no injuries. The display underscores modern weapons power and urges pace in strategic thinking.

Air Force Los Angeles Japan

Freedom from inequality highlights dope ring probe

The piece notes Thomas Wadden Jr and Dick Fullmer aided by others to break a narcotics ring intruding the Treasury. Wadden earned 6000 dollars and Fullmer 4200. It also profiles Jack Harris fired by the U N after declining to answer questions, earning 10000 salary and 40000 separation pay, with United States funding most of the sum. It mocks the motive to seek quick money via politics and UN ties.

Thomas Wadden Jr United States Washington Dick Fullmer Federal Bureau of Narcotics Treasury Department Wadden Harris U.N Communist Party Congress

George Dixon Benson Faces Gangs Within His Department

Washington reports Ezra Benson, Secretary of Agriculture, is under attack from former ally Charles Brannan and aides from his own department. Brannan’s faction recruits from the PMA and USDA to pressure Benson, staging a cattlemen protest caravan and pushing blame for farm surpluses. They mock Benson while linking crop cuts to his leadership and even joke about breaking up the Yankees to distract from farm policy.

Charlotte News Washington Joe McCarthy Joe Ezra Benson Ike Hims Marquis of Joe Jacobs Ezra Charles Baldy” Brannan Eisenhower Baldy Brannan Benson Department of Agriculture National Farmers Union CIO Gus F. Geissler Agriculture Commodi Credit Corporation Emery Jacob P.M.A Colorado Utah Idaho Farmers Union

Fight Against Communist Controlled Unions in U.S.

The author argues Communist dominated unions threaten American labor and national security. Cites Mine Mill union, United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers, and past raids. Claims dissention stems from Communist influence and urges banning Communist controlled unions to protect production and patriotism.

International Union of Butte Montana U. K United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America General Electric National Labor Relations Board Butte Miner's Union St. Louis The International Mine-Mill Co. I. O A. F. of L. Union United States Canada Whch Communist Party International Union America

Notable quotes from political figures and observers

A collection of brief quotations includes Vice President Nixon on Secretary of Labor Durkin and Eisenhower, J B Matthews praising McCarthy, Lt Donald L Pape recalling POW confinement, and Raymond Lowey commenting on American autos. Also mentions a nonaggression pact with Russia and Adlai Stevenson on the World Series.

Martin Durkin Labor Eisenhower Nixon Russia State Department Adlai Stevenson

Letters to The Enterprise on chimes and secrecy laws

Readers weigh loud chimes and public quiet amid competing church bells in Lexington Ave. The writer urges a peace rule while praising the paper’s stance on North Carolina secrecy laws and recalls criticism of late Assembly actions. A Forsyth County former representative backs openness and condemns secrecy while highlighting a pension debate and government conduct.

Che Enterprise Enterprise High Point College Lexington Ave High Point Forsyth County Raleigh Infield Blackwell Winston-Salem, N. C N. C Hodges

1929 Stock Market Crash remembered in High Point reads

The article recalls the 1929 stock market crash and its enduring impact on High Point residents. It notes 16,410,030 shares trading on October 29 1929 and describes the ensuing economic turmoil and margin calls. It also reports on local business news including a planned Asheville medical center and hosiery industry developments.

High Point USA Wall Street New York Stock Exchange

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Terry Holt McPherson D. A. Rawley W. Patterson, JR Charles B. Loflin Associated Press Consumer Pays Green Bay George Dixon Tary Truman Yankees New York George Sokolsky U.S Roland Starza Marciano McCarthy J. B. Matthews McCarthy Committee Donald L. Pape Boise, Ida Andrei Vishinsky Raymond Lowey North Carolina Georgia Asheville J. A. Jones Construction Company Charlotte W. F. Williamson Reuben Ball National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers Williamson
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