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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1953
Page
1
At Smiths Lake during a routine training problem the 406th Engineer Brigade suffered an accident that left 18 soldiers drowned and four hospitalized. Two soldiers are missing as a board investigates. Bodies were recovered within hours and next of kin notifications delayed.
A French Air France four engine airliner crashed on Mt Comet in the Alps killing famed violinist Jacques Thibaud and 41 others. Rescue teams spent hours reaching the site as no survivors were found among 9 crew members. Thibaud and his daughter Suzanne and accompanist Rene Herbin were en route to Japan for concerts. Thibaud, 72, had long been France’s leading violinist with a career starting at age eight.
Bennington, S C residents report Marvin Howard of Andrews South Carolina died in a six ton lumber laden trailer crash on U S Highway 15 A four miles north of Bennettsville. The truck overturned into a tree and burned as fire brigades contained the blaze. Identification was by license plate. bodies found outside the cab with legs trapped.
The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina cut its budget by Congress and issued layoff notices to 51 employees. With reduced federal funds for the year ending June 30, 1954, staff will drop by more than 100 from 814 for Sept 16 to June 30, 1954.
The heat wave across the eastern half of the nation causes at least 50 deaths and widespread crop damage estimated in the millions. Missouri farm income losses reach about 150 million dollars as Iowa and other states report reduced corn prospects. Cooler air moves into Minnesota while hot humid conditions persist elsewhere.
Raleigh reports higher than expected opening sales across Middle Belt markets with an average of 84 pounds per hundred and a statewide average about 5.20 dollars above last year. Eastern and Border Belt markets posted slight declines from Monday while Sand Hills auction bids showed varied grades amid drought concerns.
In Morristown New Jersey two youths George Compo and Richard Mitchell both from Denville face murder charges for the beating death of E Midgette 32 of North Carolina. Police say a group lured him to a secluded Lovers Lane to rob him and confronted him after a staged car blockade.
The U N Command says 100 Americans were repatriated after interviews with Red Cross teams, bringing total POW returns to 3027 as Operation Switch nears completion. Most were officers and 40 percent had confessed under pressure. A sixth troopship with 440 liberated men sailed toward the U S from Inchon. another corporal rumored killed by Reds remains missing.
A Regina Airlines twin engine plane carrying 21 or 22 soldiers and two civilians disappeared after leaving Monterey California at 1 40 p m. It was last heard from over Portland Oregon five hours forty eight minutes later and did not radio Toledo Washington or McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma. Officials expect a downed plane somewhere between Portland and Toledo with search plans delayed by cloud cover and possible rain. The soldiers were en route from Ft Ord California for possible overseas shipment.
The American Legion at its 35th national convention urged use of every weapon including atomic and hydrogen bombs to drive Communists from Korea if peace negotiations fail. Secretary Dulles warned China could risk West China war if aggression continues. The group pressed U S veto against Red China UN seating and demanded congressional approval for treaties.
Gov. William B. Umstead urged that North Carolina receive substantial consideration at the upcoming national Democratic party meeting in Chicago. He said the state’s support for Adlai Stevenson warrants attention while noting plans to separate the prisons department from the Highway and Public Works Commission and urging cooperation with the State Prisons Advisory Council.
President Eisenhower assured Iran’s Premier Zahedi of sympathetic consideration for aid and authorized his ambassador to discuss development of U S aid programs. The message dated Aug 26 cited Iran’s urgent needs and promised immediate study of its economic crisis without naming amounts. Iran’s premier warned of an empty treasury and deteriorating economy needing prompt support.
Former President Harry Truman will make his first commercial television appearance on Sept 20, earning about 8000 dollars. He will join NBCs Excursion to discuss opportunities in America and the Point Four program aiding underdeveloped nations from his Kansas City office. Negotiations discuss Herbert Hoover potentially appearing as well.
San Antonio report states Jonathan M. Wainwright, a World War II hero from Corregidor, died at 1 27 p m EST today in Brooke Army Hospital. Revised: the influential serviceman passed away in military care in Texas.
Secretary of State Dulles warned that Red Chinese aggression against Korea or Indochina could trigger a Western war against China. He said China cannot rely on Manchurian bases and urged clear advance intent to deter future aggression. The speech connected Korea lessons to potential clashes over Indochina and warned of grave consequences for violations of the Korean armistice.
The forecast shows a high of 95 today with a low of 69 overnight. Tonight’s low drops to 49 and tomorrow’s high reaches 95. Sunset is at 6:47 p m and sunrise is at 5:58 a m.
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