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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
7
Scattered thunderstorms expected across the northern Rockies with higher temps in the upper Great Lakes and cooler readings in the upper Mississippi Valley. AP Wirephoto Map accompanies the report.
Walla Walla inmates seized 10 officers as hostages during a riot at the facility. Guards used tear gas to regain control, with no injuries reported and all hostages returned after a half hour of negotiation.
Most of the nation enjoyed mild weather with scattered showers in Michigan signaling the end of Hurricane Connie. The Carolina coast prepared for the season’s fourth tropical storm as winds reached 115 mph while Connie’s toll already caused major damage on the East Coast.
Maj. Gen Merritt A. Edson winner of the Medal of Honor and leader of Edson's Raiders was found dead in the garage of his home from carbon monoxide poisoning. He was 58 and had been executive director of the National Rifle Association and former Vermont state police head.
Forecast warns heavy humidity and scattered showers with thundershowers through Tuesday across the Carolinas and Virginia. Coastal areas face increasing northeasterly winds and tides. hurricane bulletins urged as Diane nears. All interests urged to monitor advisories and stay prepared for possible hurricane conditions.
In Winston-Salem Greensboro and Kannapolis NC 5500 Western Electric Co workers begin first day without a new contract as the CIO union negotiates with the company. Union rep John Walker cites considerable progress after a near 24 hour session but warns the no-contract situation cannot persist.
Seven Durham Negro organizations denounce Gov. Hodges Aug. 8 speech advocating voluntary maintenance of segregated schools. John H. Wheeler says integrated schools are inevitable and rejects the governor's approach while praising the NAACP. Florida notes a net gain in population.
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