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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
16
Walser values literary criteria as part of state heritage. He notes George Moses Horton, “The Black Poet,” near Pittsboro during the Civil War, as North Carolina’s first published Black poet and an important pioneer. Walser reflects on teaching careers in high and elementary schools and the challenge of lifelong riddles.
Bold, humorous line about understanding women sets a witty tone for a column or feature. The remark attributes a universal challenge to male readers and signals a lighthearted take on gender relations.
A compact tribute tracing Oscar Wilde as author and wit through his life. It touches on his sharp humor, pride, legal troubles, and final years in Paris, noting his beliefs, contradictions, and the enduring paradox of a man shaped by both genius and misfortune.
Asheboro architect Hyatt Hammond was awarded the design contract for the first phase of North Carolina State Zoo development. His firm, with offices in Asheboro and Greensboro, won over 15 others. project fees total $250,000 plus. He will work with Lewis Clarke & Associates, a Raleigh landscape firm, on the commission announced by Dr. J. C. Snow of Mt. Airy.
The High Point Housing Authority discussed a land sale fee dispute in which Henry Shavitz was ordered to receive a brokerage fee after a court ruling. The group approved bids for electrical feeder systems at Clara Cox Apartments and Daniel Brooks Homes with Purcell Supply Co. as low bidder at 84,895. The authority will tour the Southside area amid funding cuts and will seek City Council guidance next week.
Thomasville schools weigh three make up days added to the year end and a possible request to suspend the 180 day requirement. Easter break remains unaffected though, with classes ending April 18 and resuming April 24. If approved, the remaining three weather days could trim the year to May 28.
A legislative reference center is set up at the High Point Public Library to help citizens track Congress and North Carolina General Assembly activity. The reading room offers a work study area with rosters of North Carolina in Congress and Guilford County delegates, plus contact forms. Resources include Congressional Record, Congressional Index, Congressional Digest, and local public affairs clippings, with a Guilford County summary and Institute of Government updates.
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