City weighs certificate of occupancy in housing policy
The article reports on a debate over implementing a housing certificate of occupancy to curb substandard homes. It notes past council opposition, arguments about costs and enforcement, and calls to guard against renewed slum development as federal programs wane. It cites Mayor Davis, James Millis, and the 1970 campaign context.
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Human Relations Commission
Opposi
Tion
Robert D. Davis
James Millis
Who Is Great A pondered question on Wilson’s talk
The author recalls Henry Hall Wilson’s remarks on political leadership urging that the southeastern United States sends its best to government while other regions lag. He speculates on whether the talk referred to figures like Thurmond Helms Russell and Kefauver, and notes few southeastern leaders reach the nation’s top offices or courts. The piece ends awaiting Wilson’s clarification.
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Henry Hall Wilson
U.S
Washington
Jefferson
United States
Congress
Southeastern States
Sam Ervin
Richardson Preyer
Strom Thurmond
Herman Talmadge
Jesse Helms
Georgia
Richard Russell
South Carolina
James Byrnes
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
North Carolina
Luther Hodges
Frank Porter Graham
Lewis F. Powell
Virginia
Supreme Court
Mr. Wilson
Sermon on Peter and the warming fire of forgiveness
A preacher ties Peters denial to a cold morning scene by a charcoal fire, arguing human warmth cannot ease guilt. He cites a youth confessing theft, guided by a pastor and forgiveness, to illustrate divine flame that revives the soul. The sermon frames God's mercy as the true warmth for remorseful hearts.
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Peter
Christ
Jesus
Simon Peter
Constant Fear in New York as Crime Dominates City Life
Victor Lasky reports New Yorkers live in constant fear amid rising crime despite lower figures. The piece notes hotel robberies in midtown, police response, and private security growth. It outlines the mayoral race with Mario Biaggi challenging Abe Beame, both tied to law and order issues.
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Victor Lasky
Alliance
New York
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Bronx
Mario Biaggi
Abe Beame
End of an obscure American war in Nepal
In Nepal the quiet Afghan war ends as CIA backed Khampas falter. After Tibetan revolt suppression, Khampa guerrillas fought Chinese forces in Tibet with American gear. Nepal worries over Chinese retaliation as aid dwindles and Indian intelligence becomes their sole supply line.
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Washington
Nepal
America
Central Intelligence Agency
Tibet
CIA
Mustang
Dolpa
United States
Khatmandu
Campaign finance echoes in Nixon era scandals
The text links Nixon era scandals from ITT to Watergate to the 1972 campaign financing method. It urges taxpayers to earmark funds via Form 4875, noting IRS laxity with only two of 29 aides informing filers about the campaign checkoff. It cites Robert Strauss blaming IRS bias under Republican rule for the 1976 election.
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ITT
IRS
Robert Strauss
City schools seek use of Albion Millis Stadium past season
City schools negotiate with High Point College for use of Albion Millis Stadium for fall high and junior high football games as a new city owned stadium delays completion. The 18 year contract with the college ended in February, but continued joint use may be needed due to rising football popularity. Details emphasize shared maintenance costs and the stadium’s WPA origins and private property deed.
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High Point College
Albion Millis
Dean B. Pruette
H. A. Millis
James R. Spence
High Point Bank & Trust Co
Orlando
Southeast National Bank
Southeast Bank of Deltona
North Carolina
Wachovia
J. Paul Williamson
Lions Club
Gene Marsh
Clete Kruger
South Bend
Elks
J. Sanders Dallas
Lake Waccamaw
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Calvary United Methodist Church
G. G. Copeland
Central Alliance Church
Dwight Cartner
Welch United Methodist Memorial Church
Bobby Brooks
W. D. Lee Jr
Joseph Walker
Richard Wright
Joseph
High Point
Religious Activities Committee
High Point Jaycees
Loyal Order of Moose
Flora Garden Park Cemetery
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Carolina Motor Club
Spain
Majorca
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Rome
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American Express
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