24 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1951
Page
1
Marian Peck Miles 44, an heiress tied to Canadian wealth, died in her Georgian Grosse Pointe Farms mansion. Doctors said an indirect result of overdieting caused purporate anemia, as she restricted her diet despite warnings, leading to vascular breakdown and 58 days in an oxygen tent.
The Tidewater Farm between Plymouth and Roper spans about 2000 acres, with 495 used for experiments. Focus areas include soil drainage, mechanization, cattle and sheep programs, corn soybeans and potatoes, crop preservation, pest control, and long range studies guiding nonprofit research rather than immediate profit. The operation is led by J L Rea Jr with a staff under State College supervision and integrates state departments, experiment stations, and extension services.
The stock market fell across most sectors with fractions leading losses. Rail stocks bucked the trend and gained, with New Haven New York Central Santa Fe Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate in fractional positive territory. Southern Pacific slipped slightly while American Can Philip Morris and Consolidated Edison rose fractionally. Other manufacturers like Westinghouse American Woolen International Paper U S Steel Republic Youngstown Sinclair Standard Oil NJ and Gulf edged down mildly.
Nebraska highway maintenance last year cost 6.5 million dollars as officials report funding allocated for road upkeep. The figure reflects statewide work on pavement repairs, resurfacing, and related infrastructure projects.
De Gasperi signals adherence to the March 1948 Big Three plan to return Trieste to Italy while resisting U S pressure for broader concessions. He argues Italy can fill arms orders, cut unemployment, and ease U S defense burdens. Italy faces 2 million idle workers, rising 200,000 yearly, prompting calls for emigration action.
General Douglas MacArthur and family accept invitation to Christmas stay at Conrad Hilton's Hollywood residence, reported today. The announcement places high profile visit in entertainment capital during holiday season.
Dr Herman Louis Kretschmer aged 72 died at home after a heart attack. He was a renowned urologist and former president of the American Medical Association.
Britain faces an October 25 vote that could keep or change government and bolster ties with America if Churchill leads. In France, de Gaulle confronts Pleven and aims to prevent engagement in a European army, risking a government downfall to block Western European coalition plans.
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