Britain’s Fiji colony spans 322 islands and vast seas
The Fiji group comprises 322 islands scattered across about 100,000 square miles of rimless ocean. The colonial administration oversees diverse islets, with varying populations and resources.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1955
Page
2
The Fiji group comprises 322 islands scattered across about 100,000 square miles of rimless ocean. The colonial administration oversees diverse islets, with varying populations and resources.
A brief health note reports a fever affecting a person at Pietia with unspecified symptoms and no further medical details provided.
Dis abled veterans may receive government financed education and training. Eligibility hinges on service connected disability incurred in active duty between June 27, 1950 and January 31, 1955. Benefits cover tuition supplies and subsistence allowances through Vocational Rehabilitation.
Thomasville prepares for Safe Driving Day with no local traffic fatalities recorded. Mrs. Robert Foster of the Thomasville Woman's Club outlines station and radio reminders, safety stickers, and a motorist rule list urging adherence to traffic laws and vehicle checks.
A High Point College A Cappella Choir will perform at Fair Grove School tomorrow night under Richard Cox. Helena Smith, senior music major, sings the cantata solo. other works include Bach chorale Sleepers Wake and O Magnum Mysterium. The program ends with Christmas carols.
Two armed men who robbed the Denver Tramway Co. office yesterday should have solved their transportation rem for several years. In addition to $97 in cash, their loot included 9,086 bus tokens valued at $1,363.
Eastern time is standard. Central subtract one hour. Western subtract two hours. Some stations adjust relay to Mt. focal schedules. Last minute program changes may be included.
Odd mix of 6:00 to 8:00 PM time slots shows CBS ABC MBS and various program titles including News Commentary and entertainment segments. Fragmentary text lists shows like Tennessee Ernie, Bing Crosby, One Man's Family and Detective Drama with unclear dates and stations.
Amos Kearns said after a Raleigh Park Committee meeting that the session focused on the park program with incoming Conservation Act director William Saunders. Attendees included Walter Damtoft Hugh Morton Ben Douglas and Saunders. Two members were absent. No mention of integration was acknowledged despite prior court rulings.
The insignia of the United States Navy's submarine service features a submarine centered between two dolphins. The emblem symbolizes stealth and protectors of the sea for the silent service and its crews.
Local shop Warren's at 608 South Main advertises expert dependable radio and television service with a listed phone number 4911.
The report calls for teaching about democratic heritage and human values, urging exploration of truth, respect for others, and lifelong learning. It notes time is needed to form a common view and stresses freedom for children to seek truth wherever found. Neil Magiey cites travel expense rules for delegates on segregation policy. Clarence Mitchell comments on federal funding for opposition to the Constitution.
A jet crash triggered a massive fire killing 13 people and injuring several others. Witnesses described a wall breach and an explosion sending residents from apartments into the courtyard as fuel tanks and burning debris rained down. Rescue crews from the air base and hundreds of volunteers fought the blaze for hours, amid freezing temperatures.
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