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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1954
Page
2
The piece urges parents to provide structured experiences and access to instruments to kindle interests rather than merely giving advice. It notes that early praise sustains progress and that practical exposure supports talent development.
Senator Richard B. Russell will address a Democratic rally in Albemarle on September 25 with Rep. Re Q. Alexander seeking re election in the 9th District. State officials including Gov. Umstead expected to attend per Ted P. Furr of the Stanly County Young Democrats.
The three day event featured U S Representative Harold D Cooley as the main attraction. A parade led by Cooley and Mayor J R Barefoot showcased the festival activities including mule contests foot races and greasy pole climbing. A street dance capped the opening as officials announced the celebration would continue through the weekend.
CHAPEL HILL The annual gathering of news and feature writers is held at the University of North Carolina today. Jim Parker of City presides over the session which will continue throughout the day with discussions on reporting at length.
Raleigh reports the first legal hunting day of the 1954-55 season with a noon start and a sunset closing time. Hunters observed the opening under the season rules and length constraints.
A damaged OCR note shows Tar Heels failing to reach the final round in the semi finals of a track event with mention of Wallace and Charlotte in a single axle class.
Raleigh reporters note the October meeting of Gov. Umstead's advisory committee on reducing incurred charges under the Plan for Public Fines. The group, led by Pearsall, continues work on guidance for ending the program and addressing code fines.
An employee identified as Lee worked at a Virginia facility when a incident occurred. Authorities reported the accident at the site and began a standard investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.
James M Short Sr. 64, director of Boy Scout activities for Delaware Maryland and Virginia, died yesterday at a Nags Head hotel while vacationing. He lived in Northeast Maryland. He was a native of Wilmington Delaware. Surviving are his widow Nellie V Thorp of Delaware and two sons.
The State Board approved posts for food inspectors and chemists amid recent cases of butchers allegedly using sodium sulfite in meats. Agriculture Commissioner L Y tine will seek approval as the result of meat adulteration concerns.
Mississippi lawmakers push constitutional amendments and new councils amid protests over school integration. Discussions center on funding a new university building while lawmakers fear Negroes may seek admission. a Dec referendum on public school integration is planned.
Mexico City officials report Luis Eduardo Shelly serving seven years for counterfeiting had eight years added to his sentence today. Authorities say he operated a portable press concealed in his cell to print bills. Warders said Shelly planned further sales as the bills were completed.
A terse report states Atty. Gen. Brownell announced a gathering of federal district attorneys to discuss coordination across all sections and phases of the Justice Department. The note emphasizes unified efforts in federal prosecutions and agency-wide collaboration.
The investigation turns to final questions as Roy McCarthy and James Juliana are discussed for a closed session. Chairman Watkins notes staff plans to quiz both on potential links to an FBI letter amid security concerns and public release debates. Attorney General Ell ruled the letter would not become public.
Washington reports little change in unemployment as July ends. The seasonally adjusted jobless total falls from 3,346,000 to 3,245,000, with August expected to bring renewed hiring activity.
PANMUNJOM The communists turned over 250 bodies to the UN Command today bringing the total in the first 14 days of the exchange to 2,100. Identified by the Communists were 1,576 Americans 70 Koreans 51 Britons 19 of other nationalities and 38 unknowns. The UN has turned over 5,400 Communist war dead including 4,300 Koreans 1,000 Chinese and 100 unknown.
A 1000 loan was announced to finance a U S built water system for Asuncion, the Paraguay capital of about 250000 residents lacking a public supply. The city currently relies on private wells rain water cisterns and cart-delivered water.
About 3.3 million automobiles were junked in 1982. The figure highlights a continued decline in durable goods and affects salvage markets and auto recycling trends nationwide.
A public health expert notes exogenous factors drive most lung cancer cases while another researcher questions a direct link. Data show rising U S mortality from lung cancer over 20 years. For men, nonsmokers face about 6 in 1000 risk, light smokers 25, one pack daily 40, and over a pack daily 90 per 1000.
Canada weighs construction of a 2240 mile natural gas line from southern Alberta to Ontario and Quebec connecting to Montreal and Toronto. Project aims to bind western gas supply with eastern markets, pending approval and finance considerations.
Eyewitness Marcel Coste recounts frantic escape from the Baudouin Hotel in Vauban 15 miles east of Orlea after a disaster kills or buries about 1000 residents. He describes dust clouds, collapsed plaster, and scenes of people fleeing to open spaces as the village faces devastation.
The Randall court reporter Roy was found after a 10 minute confinement in a store room with a female prisoner. He had a brief escape attempt when offered by the woman to kick out a glass panel.
The Brown Palace Hotel freight elevator gained new prestige after it helped reach the ninth floor for a party with golfing friends of a distinguished visitor, President Eisenhower, when the main elevator jammed.
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