Furniture Industry Holds Steady Amid Backlogs and Slower Sales
Manufacturing in the furniture sector remains steady for the coming weeks as backlogs in January rose 28 percent from a year earlier and new orders climbed 29 percent from December 1973. Shipments and payrolls show mixed gains across casegoods and upholstery segments, with sales up year over year in January but upholstery seeing a drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hawkins
Southern Furniture Manufacturing Assn
National Assn. of
Furniture Manufacturers
Energy crisis satire exposes paradox in conservation
In a Los Angeles Times cartoon dialogue from 1974, Burberry defies energy-saving, arguing higher bills depend on consuming more. The exchange mocks public figures urging cuts while utilities seek revenue, as the humor highlights consumer sacrifice versus corporate profits amid an energy crisis.
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Burberry
Los Angeles Times
Three Injured In Auto Accidents In Wilkesboro
Two passengers riding with Jessie Laverne Barbee of Henley Street were slightly hurt on Kivett Drive near Wrenn Street around 4 19 p m. Mary R Wilfoung of Anaheim Street and 13 year old Marcus Barbee of Henley sustained injuries. In a separate crash on East Lexington Avenue near Fifth Street Alvin Karl Osborne of Rt 1 Wilkesboro was involved. Sherry Drummond Yokeley and Helen Parson Dillard were injured when Osborne’s car left the road and struck a pole. Osborne faced drunken driving and license charges. The wreck occurred about 9 38 p m on Thursday.
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Jessie Laverne Barbee
Henley Street
Kivett Drive
Wrenn Street
Mary R. Wilfoung
Anaheim Street
Marcus Barbee
Henley
Sherry Drummond Yokeley
Woodside Meadow
Helen Parson Dillard
Rt. 1
Miller Creek
Alvin Karl Osborne
Wilkesboro
E. Lexington Avenue
Fifth Street
Osborne
Police Probe After Night of Fire and Knife Attacks
Police investigate Friday night and early Saturday assaults including a store arson attempt at Seven Day Mart on E Russell Avenue. Victims James Little and Phillip Muck declined charges. A separate shooting left Willie Crosby Jr injured in the foot. one suspect, Lawrence Brooks, faces assault with a deadly weapon charge. The burglarized homes reported a $139 TV stolen and minor property damage at others. A firearm discharge injured Creel's hand during an attempted warning shot. Police noted other break-ins and unactionable incidents as the investigation continues.
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Seven Day Mart
E. Russell Avenue
James Little
Cable Street
Little
Phillip Mack
Maple Street
Muck
Maxie Brown Creel
Dorothy Street
Creel
Lawrence Brooks
N. Centennial Street
Willie Crosby Jr
N. Centennial
Robert Williams
W. Willis Avenue
Doris Lavern McEnnis
Gordy Place
Robert E. Lee
Arbordale Drive
Emerywood Country Club
Seeking Views Social Services Forum Slated
Guilford County Social Services Board will hold a public forum on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Board of Commissioners meeting room in the new Guilford County Courthouse. Evelyn Ellis vice chairman says the session aims to inform residents about county services and gather citizen views on local needs.
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Greensboro
Guilford County Social Services Board
Evelyn Ellis
Social Services Board
Guilford
Department of Social Services
Guilford County
High Point students named officers and pageant
Mary Clark Cole daughter of Dr and Mrs David W Cole of 1006 Emery Ct High Point was elected treasurer of the Student Government Assn at High Point College Other officers include president Doug Potter Ced Gonter and Pam Slatter The Miss High Point Pageant will be at the college auditorium tonight at 8 p.m with Miss High Point Mausty Gray among guests Also included are PTA officers at Oakview School and a Pfafftown flea market arts crafts fair with about 60 dealers The Phi Kappa Phi honor society adds three members from High Point and Lexington area Toastmasters recognizes a Florence resident for completing a speechcraft course with county social services planning meetings noted for budget guidance and future programs
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Mary Clark Cole
David W. Cole
Emery Cr
High Point
High Point College
Doug Potter
Auburn
N.Y
Ced Gonter
Atlanta, Ga
Pam Slatter
Jacksonville
High Point College Auditorium
Earl Barbour
Oakview School
PTA
Henry Brown
Reba White
Charles B. Williford
Guilford County
Social Services Dept
Art contest at High Point Library marks National Library Week
Martha Hamilton and William Hatch judged student entries in the Something for Everybody at the Library art contest sponsored by the High Point Public Library. Planned for National Library Week April 21 27, winners named by school level. Entries displayed at the main and branch libraries on S Main Street and Washington Street during late April and early May.
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Martha Hamilton
High Point Fine Art Guild
William Hatch
High Point Public Library
S. Main Street
Washington Street
Mark Austin
Randolph County students enjoy extra Easter holiday Tuesday
Randolph County school officials announced that Tuesday will be a day off for students as part of the Easter holidays. Previously listed holidays showed Friday and Monday, but Tuesday will also be an official holiday with students returning to classes on Wednesday.
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Heboro
Randolph County
Lexington Man Kills Wife and Self
A Lexington business executive shot his wife to death and then killed himself after a driveway dispute. Victims were William Hollingsworth 29 and Karen Hollingsworth 27. Their 15 month old child was in a car nearby. Authorities say the argument began in the driveway, escalated with pistol and rifle shots, and ended with both deaths. Funeral details released for Karen Hollingsworth. CHAPEL HILL note: UNC dentistry student Terry Odell Bowman among 30 recognized for achievements at the Spurgeon Society banquet.
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Lexington
Clyde Yarborough
William Hollingsworth
Karen
Yarborough
Holden
Hollingsworth
Thomasville
Hobert
Mavis Ward Nance
Long St
First United Methodist Church
Lexington Senior High
High Point College
Central Davidson High School
East Davidson High School
Harley Dickson
Forest Hill Memorial Park
Piedmont Funeral Home
Davidson County
John
Ruby Cross Hollingsworth
Route 7
Stoners Grove Baptists Church
Gaspar Co
American Legion
Jim Leonard Post No
Roger
Larry Hollingsworth
Rt. 7
Chapel Hill
Terry Odell Bowman
High Point
University of North Carolina Dentistry
Spurgeon Dental Society
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Washington
George C. Scott
Nixon
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Church Avenue
N.C
Associated Press
AP News
Post Office
Word-Griffith Company
National Advertising Representatives
Steven Ferrell
High Point Memorial Hospital
Pinocchio
Greensboro Coliseum
Social Services Forum
HPC
Pfafftown
Pfafftown Jaycees
West Central Community Center
Old Highway 421
Raleigh
North Carolina State University
George H. Whitesides Jr
George H. Whitesides
James W. Humphries Jr
Ira P. Humphries
John M. McCrary
Joseph McCrary
Florence
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