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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
6
City plans experimental pedestrian walk lights at a busy corner to reduce traffic conflicts. Officials note lights help but urge courtesy drives to educate both pedestrians and motorists on traffic rules and right of way.
The article notes South Korean forces on the central Korean front, led by the crack Capital Division, boosting morale. Gen James A Van Fleet directs months of training and equipping the South Korean army to stand on its own, while Western talks at Kaesong and Panmunjom stagnate.
A Montgomery Alabama Adverstiser column notes a push to license baby sitters and create a state board with examinations. It questions parallels with license schemes for garden workers and other occupations, suggesting progressivist overreach and potential protectionism for established workers.
The Dahlonega Nugget notes relief funds cannot be spent on fishing gear, while a Portsmouth Star squawks about pork prices and a Catoosa County News quips on caring about fenders, reflecting local newspaper tone and snippets.
A Southport Pilot column mixes tales of first tobacco sales fueling false prosperity with a reader query about the word hassle. It traces usage from boxing slang to New York sports writers and notes a Raleigh spelling dispute over Murphey School named for Archibald Murphey, the NC education pioneer.
Autumn signals arrive with goldenrod Joe Pye weed and scarlet trees along roadsides. The piece notes scuppernong grapes in September as fresh fruit ideal for eating and preserves while sharing a humorous tale of a mule and brick purchases. A Robesonian excerpt contrasts jet plane speed with walking pace, citing a British bomber's trans Atlantic trip averaging just over 400 mph with a 2 hour Newfoundland refueling.
A journalist quotes Roy Thompson describing pollution as a hydra headed monster that becomes nearly impossible to abolish. The piece, by C F Isoon, discusses tecums and writs of cae cor in a correspondent’s note.
The article by Dr. Clinard of the University of Wisconsin argues political corruption reflects broader public failings. It cites Mr Dooley and Mr Hennessy to illustrate that power and money temptations extend beyond politics and call for collective responsibility without sensational detail.
Two men visited Ray Johnson's barber shop seeking hair trims and shaves. One admitted having no money and hinted at a future sale, prompting cautious handling by the shopkeeper.
Yale president Dr A Whitney Griswold reflects on deferments and civilian status in wartime. Lt General Glenn Barcus asserts air superiority hinges on ships. Army chaplain Lisle Bartholomew notes war’s crudeness can yield spiritual beauty and clean living.
General Douglas MacArthur argues that war becomes an anachronism and a handicap if civilization is to endure, warning that true survival hinges on avoiding conflict.
A brief quotation credits General Muhammad Naguib Bey of Egypt with a assertion that Egypt and the Nile valley lack value without a strong army. The remark reflects early 20th century military and national aspirations.
Democratic presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson criticizes the Taft Hartley Law calling it biased and not improving labor relations in any single plant while denying it as a slave labor law. His remarks reflect broader concerns about labor policy.
Washington President Truman faced with wage and price disputes in steel as 1952 echoes 1946. The piece cites OPA history showing how 1946 and 1952 settlements shifted policy, increasing inflation risk and weakening stabilization efforts. It notes wage demands, price increases, and the White House role in final settlements.
A casual columnist muses on pink paper and political color myths, arguing that Pink Communists would blend red and liberal aims. The piece veers into Korea, Cold War talk, and criticisms of American sports culture and historical claims.
General Eisenhower argues this is no time for jokes in presidential politics. He urges serious policy focus on finance civil service tax relief and defense while warning against cruel or unprovable criticisms. He notes Adlai Stevenson’s wit can ease tension and may curb reckless rhetoric among campaign speakers.
A Moscow report cites Smena saying the term beiz bol is not American in origin but an American distortion of Lapta, a Russian village sport. The item frames baseball as misrepresented as a US import rather than a native Russian pastime.
The article notes September 17 as Constitution Day marking the 1787 adoption of the U S Constitution with the Bill of Rights ratified 1789 to 1791. Ember Days in the pre autumnal season are observed by Roman Catholic and Anglican churches for quiet meditation and fasting.
Centennial celebrations praise Thomasville's history and spirit as residents recall milestones and local pride, with references to community traditions and enduring pride in the town's past and future.
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