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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1953

Page

2

Oatis Follows Secret Police Script At Prague Spy Trial

Associated Press writer recounts testifying in Prague on July 2, 1951, amid a secret police script. He describes 70 days of interrogation, a rehearsed Q and A, and a prison transfer to the State Court at Pankrac. The trial involved four defendants including Oatis and his employer.

Oatis Prague William N. Oatis Associated Press Czechoslovakia Monnday United States Wominuir Secret Police Ques- Rm Court Senate of the State Court Pankrac Prison

Dulles Presses for Policy Shifts to Ease Cold War Tensions

Secretary of State Dulles urged U.S. moves toward a safer world climate by urging Soviet changes in Korea and Indochina policies and a united Germany, while warning that aggressive mass destruction might provoke intensified actions and calls for multilateral safeguards. He outlined five measures toward reducing tension and urged NATO cohesion.

United States Soviet Union Korea Indochina Germany Russia Dulles Halon Acca NATO China Austria Europe

Stocks wobble after irregular NY opening with mixed gains

Stocks showed small gains in early trading led by rail and industrial shares while utilities drifted after an ex dividend. First hour volume was 230,000 shares, well below recent days, as the market extended yesterday's decline but resisted further liquidation.

New York Illinois Central Amerada

Weather outlook with temperatures and sun times

Low tonight 52 degrees and high tomorrow 85. Today's high 84 and last night low 54. Sun sets today at 6 25 p m and rises tomorrow at 6 05 a m.

Oxford mother sees 11th child graduate from Ole Miss

Mrs. Lucy Lott Harborn of Oxford aged 76 witnessed the graduation of the last of her 11 children from the University of Mississippi. The siblings collectively hold 18 degrees from Ole Miss.

Oxford Lucy Lott Harborn University of M R

Hurricane Edna Aims Toward Bermuda on Cautious Path

Hurricane Edna, the season’s fifth tropical storm, travels northeast in open Atlantic curving toward Bermuda. Forecaster Walter R. Davis notes winds near 100 mph in the center as Edna moves 670 miles east of Daytona Beach at 5 a.m. EST. Shipping warned to exercise caution.

Miami Fla Edna Atlantic U. S Bermuda Walter R. Davis Miami Weather Bureau Dolly Daytona Beach Fila

McLean’s Wife Vanishes Deepens Cold War Mystery

Lean, once Melinda Marling of New York and Massachusetts, reappears in a long unsolved case. Police found a Chevrolet un locked with few belongings. a neighbor recounts a woman offering to store a car, saying she would return in a week. Mrs Dunbar denies the handwriting on a threatening telegram matches her daughter’s.

Lean Melinda Marling New York Massachusetts Micheli Territet

Siamese Twins Separated After Birth Weighing 11 Pounds

The twins were united in the dural sac at the lower spine and separated after birth. They weighed 11 pounds eight ounces at birth and have gained about three pounds since. Carolyn Anne was 17 inches long, her sister 18 4 inches. Both have grown about an inch and three quarters. Carolyn Anne briefly stopped breathing during delivery and was revived. They spent time in an incubator. Their siblings Stella Rose 9 and Ashton Jr. 6 are mentioned.

Tien Carolyn Anne Moutons Stella Rose Ashton Jr

Craven County Grand Jury Draws Names by Child’s Call

Six year old Joy Carpenter drew jurors names at Craven County courthouse including her father who left his florist shop to serve on the grand jury. Joy and her mother run the shop in his absence.

New Bern Joy Carpenter Craven County Joy

Sheffield calls for second hearing over prison firing

Ronie Sheffield insists on a written charge and another hearing after her dismissal as head of the Women's Prison. Highway chairman Graham says tomorrow's conference will end the matter, inviting witnesses from the prison era, as council members cite a whispering campaign.

Ronie Sheffield Raleigh Woman's Prison Highway Sy 4. H. Gram Miss Sheffield Graham Sheffield

Free Will Baptists Plan New College

North Carolina Free Will Baptists voted to establish a junior college at Mount Olive and merge it with Mount Olive Junior College at Black Mountain. The Black Mountain campus will relocate to Beulahville as part of the consolidation. Nine directors were named including Rev. D. W. Hansiley and J. W. Alford.

Free Will Baptists New College Mount Allen D. W. Hansiley Pine Level R. H. Jackson Davis Earl Glenn Smithfield R. N. Hinnant Micro M. L. Johnson Rock Ridge J. W. Alford Morehead City N. B. Barrow Lacama

Umstead Endorses Pledge Study Group To Ease Party Rift

Governor William Umstead called the Chicago party leaders’ plan to study the loyalty pledge a sensible approach to easing tensions between Northern and Southern Democrats. He opposed requiring North Carolina delegates to take any oath and noted school facility needs may exceed the proposed 50 million dollar bond issue, estimating eventual needs around 100 million.

Raleigh William B. Umstead Chicago Umstead North Carolina

United States Population Growing at 1.7 Percent Rate

The population of the United States is increasing at the rate of 1.7 per cent per year.

The United States Italy

Holton Named Director of North State Purchase and Contract

Raleigh Gov Umstead announced the appointment of David Q Holton of Edenton as director of the State Division of Purchase and Contract succeeding Charles Williams of Burlington Holton 41 is currently acting postmaster at Edenton He has served on the City Council and on the State Ports Authority He will take over duties soon The division buys millions annually for the Highway Commission public schools and state agencies and institutions

Raleigh Umstead David Q. Holton Edenton State Division Purchase and Contract Charles Williams Burlington Holton Williams Scott Wake Forest College Highway Commission

Wool Industry Unites Across North South Fields

Officials of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers report North South harmony at a Southern meeting. Wool spindles below the Mason Dixon line rose from 5 percent of the national total in 1949 to about 15 percent now, signaling potential growth for the South’s economy. Alden R Walls of Atlanta said healthier industrial climate draws mills southward and younger, better educated workers join Southern plants.

Atlanta National Assn. of Mason-Dixon Line Alden R. Walls Artown Walls Bachmann-Uxbridge

Italy Population Growth Rate Report

The article notes that Italy's population is rising by 0.8 percent annually. It discusses the ongoing increase and its implications for demographics and public policy.

False Teeth Pasteeth Offers Secure Comfort When Eating

Worry of false teeth slipping is addressed with Pasteeth powder. The product claims to provide a firmer hold and added comfort, featuring a pleasant clean taste and alkaline formulation. Available at any drug store.

Child Struck by Car on Main Street Injures Girl

A five year old girl suffered minor abrasions after being hit by a car on North Main Street near Sunset Drive around 11:42 yesterday morning. Susan Hargrove of 706 Carrick Avenue was struck by Jeasy Snider, 18, of 107 Oakwood. Police say the child ran across against signals. no injuries to others were reported.

N. Main St Sunset Dr Susan Hargrove Carrick Ave Jeasy Snider Oakwood

Permits Issued For Homes And Shop On City Streets

J W Clinard obtains a permit for a 9 room residence on West Farriss Avenue with an estimated cost to develop. Nick Drakulakos obtains a permit for a store on East Green Street costing about six thousand two hundred fifty dollars. C A Ridge secures a permit for a five room residence at 123 Kendall Street valued at six thousand dollars. C R Teer gets a five room residence on Grayson Street with an estimated cost of five thousand five hundred dollars.

Buing J W. Clinard

Nickel steel armor proves superior at Annapolis tests

In Annapolis Maryland tests, nickel steel armor plate proved superior prompting navies worldwide to adopt the material. The finding inspired broad adoption across major naval fleets during the period.

Annapolis Md

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