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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1970
Page
9
A Washington Post interview features a man who believes kindness can spread from taxi drivers to 1000s of people. He hopes small acts create a chain reaction improving city life, even enlisting others like a schoolteacher to amplify the impact.
Guilford County Commissioners approve merging the Henry Wiseman Kendall Center and two sheltered workshops. The plan seeks state funds and a $19 000 county share for the next fiscal year, with total budgeted support of 152 900 including federal funds. 85 people are served, including 30 in High Point, with activity at Wesley Memorial Church and a similar Greensboro unit.
Kay Manufacturing Corp of High Point will hire and train 20 disadvantaged jobless people under the JOBS program. The NAB and U S Department of Labor sponsor the effort, with 19 to 28 weeks of training by Kay Mfg and up to 39 weeks on the job through the State Employment Service. Joan E Pace will coordinate the program.
Bishop W Kenneth Goodson led a 75th anniversary service at First United Methodist Church reflecting on faith heritage and the Timothy Paul relationship. He urged the congregation to keep and pass on their Christian heritage, noting the long history and shared responsibility across generations.
High Point police chief Laurie Pritchett says the narcotics squad is making progress addressing a real drug issue in the city. He notes marijuana and pills circulate locally with reports of heroin but no widespread hard drug use in schools, and credits undercover work for future arrests.
The High Point forecast calls for variable cloudiness and little temperature change with a 30 percent rain chance tonight. West to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph through Tuesday. Tuesday partly cloudy and mild with near zero rain. Wednesday fair and mild. Today's high near 58 and tonight's low around 35. Tuesday's high expected low to mid 60s. Last night's low 36.
Republicans erode Democratic lead in High Point Township, nearing a 2 to 1 registration advantage. From Jan 1 to Friday, 92 Democrats and 50 Republicans registered, with the American Independent Party adding one switch. Voter interest remains low as May 2 primaries approach and candidates prepare for state Senate county posts and sheriff races.
High Point moves to enforce its anti litter law with about 50 warning signs to be posted by Thursday. The signs echo state warnings and note a 50 dollar fine or 30 days jail as alternatives. Mayor Robert Davis backs the Chamber of Commerce beautification push.
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