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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1958
Page
14
A rash of fires in Chapel Hill triggered police questions as youths were detained and released. Officials say two or more fires involved the same youths, with investigations continuing as fire crews hoped to resume regular programming at nearby stations after a mobile unit and a motion picture shooting stage were involved.
Greensboro announcement outlines new award honoring outstanding agricultural reporting. Alonzo C. Edwards executive vice president cites categories for daily and non daily newspapers and radio and television stations by circulation size, recognizing service to farm people and the state’s ag industry.
A candidate named Jonas plans to run next year amid local party activity led by Salento. The brief notes possible committee roles and community support but provides few concrete details.
Sen Karl Mundt will be principal speaker at a $100-a-plate GOP fundraiser. Ray Jennings, state GOP chairman, says the executive committee will meet to decide the site for the 1958 state convention with Winston-Salem and Charlotte named as possible locations.
Republicans from the eastern and Carolina regions will gather at the Durham City Armory on March 7 for the annual Lincoln Day dinner. Dinner Chairman A. A. McDonald of Durham announced the event expected to draw about 300 attendees with invites to Duke UNC and NC State Young GOP clubs and the state Executive Committee.
Architects will open a three day winter session here on Thursday featuring ballet music drama and other arts. From 150 to 200 architects are expected to attend and new officers will be elected with honor awards presented.
A historical note states that a wasp’s wings beat more than five thousand times per minute during flight, illustrating extreme wingbeat frequency in small flying insects.
Thomas A. Burton division engineer for the State Highway Commission said the 16 mile stretch of highway 421 between Greensboro and Kernersville will not be opened before spring. He cited bad weather as the reason for the construction delay.
Sen. Church denounces White House secrecy over the Gaither Report. He urges full disclosure of findings on rockets and missiles, arguing the public has a right to know. Church also comments on 1960 presidential prospects and Democratic party unity amid Little Rock integration disputes.
Junius Irving Scales, former Carolinas Communist leader, may attend a Federal Middle District Court hearing in Greensboro on Friday. He faces a second Smith Act trial, possibly in February, after the Supreme Court ruled he is entitled to a new trial due to limited FBI file access. Scales, grandnephew of a Communist party figure, cited the “Hungarian thing” and the Khrushchev report in his defense.
The late Dr John A Schindler linked emotional stress to many illnesses doctors treat. He argued general unhappiness triggers ailments and noted people of all ages talk too much, with garrulousness more common among the elderly.
The text argues that adults over middle age bear greater responsibility and guard their words. It notes fears of spouses sharing disagreements leading to arguments, yet suggests that mutual respect and compromise prevent trouble. It emphasizes avoidance of violence and exaggeration in expressing differences.
Lee B. Weathers 71 longtime Shelby Daily Star publisher died of a heart attack while vacationing in Florida. Funeral is set for 2.30 p.m. tomorrow at Sunset Cemetery with burial in Shelby. Weathers served four two year terms as state senator and held posts on the Railroad Commission and State School Board. Survivors include his second wife Breta Noell Clary daughter Pearl and son Henry Lee.
Oscar Vergus Woosley, retired in 1954 after 25 years as superintendent of Methodist Children's Home in Winston-Salem, died yesterday at 76. A Davidson County native, he attended Belwood Institute, Guilford College alum, and led the National Association of Methodist Hospitals and Homes for Children and Aged. Survivors include his wife and three children. Woosley Chapel on the campus was named in his honor last February.
Portuguese Bend California story of Mickey Hargitay’s rise from a Budapest youth to a self made American success. He built wealth through real estate construction in Indianapolis then oil stations and gyms before winning Mr Universe in London. He married Jayne Mansfield after a stage encounter in New York.
Rockingham North Carolina John T Page Jr the Wetzel defense lawyer says he will decide after reviewing the transcript whether to appeal the first degree murder conviction of 36 year old Frank Edward Wetzel The jury spared Wetzel mercy and a life sentence was mandatory Foreman J R Morse said the jury lacked conclusive proof Wetzel also faces a separate murder charge in Lee County for a trooper slaying Prosecutor Jack Hooks will seek the death penalty at another trial for the Brown case
Charles S. Rhyne, Duke Law class of 1937, receiving a Duke Chapel etching, is honored by about 250 attendees including U.S. Rep Basil Whitener and Duke officials. Nixon presided as toastmaster and urged better salaries for teachers to improve scientific instruction and overall education as Rhyne discussed law as a future arbiter in place of weapons.
Monica Lewis and Jennings Lang first child a baby boy born Saturday night. Jennings Lang is vice president of Music Corporation of America MCC. The couple announced the birth and welcomed the new family member in Hollywood.
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