28 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1954
Page
1
Year-end survey humorously lists top moments of 1954. Mentions Dr Roger Bannister landmark mile, Liberace, Charlie Chan, J Fred Mages TV chimp, Native Dancer star retirement, weather and steak prices as gag awards. Notes Dulles travel and Republican staying power alongside a boom in national optimism.
Convicted murderer Nathan T. Corn and three other escapees described as dangerous remained at large after a daring break yesterday. The six crawled to freedom through a tube, with two others aiding before dispersing into the area as authorities hunted them.
Mary Elizabeth Campbell born prematurely at St. Joseph’s Hospital weighs 1 pound 14 ounces and remains in an incubator receiving oxygen and nourishment as doctors monitor her fragile condition. Union actions halt Chrysler strike as 8,000 workers idle. 17,000 later join. dispute centers on equipment and pay, with both sides seeking grievance channels. CHAPEL HILL zoologists convene at UNC for first annual meeting of the American Society of Zoologists amid production concerns at the plant.
The break was noticed soon and two were picked up a few blocks away. A guard who had a view of the tunnel from his post, was suspended. Law officers organized a search immediately keeping a check on all roads railroads and bus lines. Corn’s second escape ended when he sealed himself in a packing case and was taken out on a truck in February 1951. Three weeks later he was captured in Collinsville TI. He was convicted and sentenced to die for the 1948 Rock Hill murder of his oil company boss George C. Beam. Beam’s body was found in a packing crate in the river backwaters. Corn, then 36, won a new trial on appeal, was again convicted but sentenced to life. He sought another new trial in 1953 on a purported deathbed confession by his father, who died in 193?. The confession was rejected. Still missing were Charlie Goodson 39 Earl Gardner 23 and Jesse Bryson 27 from various counties, plus John Patrocholis 30 and Marion Delil ern ia 35 from Brooklyn New York, all tied to armed robbery and larceny charges. About 1,400 prisoners were taking a Christmas holiday day off from prison duties in the yard at the time.
Pickets were placed on the construction site of Lorillard Co after union iron workers walked off the job yesterday. The action follows labor unrest affecting the new factory project in Greensboro.
Senator D Johnston pressed for a full account of Wolf Ladejinsky’s dismissal as U S agriculture attache in Tokyo. He seeks hearings on security findings, noting inconsistent agency conclusions and possible political bias amid State Department and Dulles objections. the case sparks calls for a broad inquiry into the security program and postwar Japan’s land reform efforts.
Post-Christmas bargain days attract a flood of uptown shoppers as Gastonia merchants report strong exchanges and heavy credit buying. Retailers see high postholiday activity despite many customers paying on account, signaling robust confidence and cautious spending after Christmas.
The aircraft carrier Midway sails from Norfolk bound for the Pacific with Seventh Fleet duties to guard the Formosa Straits. Capt. Reynold D. Hogle pledges quiet strength and readiness to fight back if China’s Communists start a conflict. Coral Sea to follow to West Coast in spring 1957 for deck modernization at Bremerton.
Europe’s free press largely backs Pierre Mendes France as he pushes the Paris agreements through the National Assembly. West German Socialists warn that any deal under such conditions risks national unity and future peace. NATO entry for West Germany dominates reports, with Moscow citing threats and pressure behind Mendes France’s victory.
Wind driven fires scorched 2,060 acres of timber and damaged roofs near Devore California, threatening a mountain town along a gateway to Southern California. About 500 residents in 170 homes were alerted for possible evacuation as Verdemont families moved out overnight and crews halted flames at doorsteps.
Premier Mendes France fights to win final confidence votes for three of four Paris treaties. West Germany’s NATO entry and Saar pact loom, with U.S. officials hopeful but wary as political maneuvering continues in Paris. A separate Charlotte incident is noted in passing as the NATO debate unfolds.
Lt. Col. Jol Paul Stapp, 44, Aero medical Scientist, rode a rocket sled 682 miles per hour at Holloman AFB New Mexico on December 10. The test aimed to simulate high speed bailouts for pilots exiting supersonic aircraft and determine safe ejection equipment.
County officials announce a January tax listing for Gaston County residents 21 and older with poll tax rules and exemptions. Tax listers named include J C Cameron Crowders Mountain Steve Stroup Cherryville Grady Friday Dallas L A Sanders River Bend and others. 14 distinct tax rates apply due to school and sanitary district levies.
Radio Corp of America cuts prices on most 12 inch and 10 inch long playing RCA Victor records by about 30 percent starting January 3. 12 inch LPs drop to 3.98, 10 inch to 2.98, 78 rpm records rise to 0.98. Frank M. Folsom predicts a new era of expansion, while dealers disagree on discount continuance.
Readings show yesterday's high and low temperatures with last night and noon values. The December total precipitation is 1.0 inches with a recorded December quota of 3.06 inches. Overall weather metrics include an inline efficiency figure of 4 and a water measurement of one inch.
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