Hodges touted as possible NC governor again at All-America event
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, amid High Point applause, floated a potential second term as North Carolina governor. He praised the city and its people, urged continued reform, and cited North Carolina work release programs as a model. Hodges spoke on racial unity and economic plans, including support for the International Trade Fair.
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High Point
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Scottish Bank Opens New High Point Office With Open House
The Scottish Bank will formally open its new High Point quarters at 4 p m with James R Spence executive vice president John Stedman president and Mayor Carson Stout on hand Spence acts as MC The system formed in 1939 now spans 21 locations in 18 towns with assets rising from 753000 to 56 million over 24 years The four story building features a 20000 square foot banking area two drive in windows a walnut teller setup a directors room rental space and air conditioning with ample parking The opening emphasizes full up to date banking services for personal and business accounts and a strong community commitment.
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Scottish Bank
James R. Spence
John Stedman
Carson Stout
Spence
Lumberton
Red Springs
Pembroke
North Carolina
High Point
Stedman
Shar
Prices in Steel Rise Stirred Spring Furniture Market
Southern furniture makers monitor renewed steel price tensions as four major producers announce selective increases. President Kennedy signals tolerance for selective hikes, while the United Steel Workers prepare for wage talks at month’s end. Firms expect no spring price changes but foresee mid-summer adjustments driven by steel and lumber costs.
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Congress
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United Steel Workers
Power Service Interruption Set Tomorrow on Scientific Street
Electric power in the Scientific Street area will be interrupted briefly tomorrow from the Southern railroad to the city limits and Cedron Avenue from Gordon to Scientific. About 150 residences are affected for roughly 30 minutes while workers switch customers from the Duke Power Co. system to the city system, officials said.
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Southern Railroad
Cedron Avenue
Gordon
Scientific
Duke Power Co
Community expresses gratitude to supporters in High Point
The statement thanks individuals and pledges continued attention to the welfare of High Point and its inhabitants, noting the impossibility of thanking every person personally. This expresses collective appreciation and ongoing commitment to the community.
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High Point youth charged in two assaults on woman
Michael Edgar Tucker 17 of Louise Avenue High Point faces two counts of assault on a female after police allege he pinched a married woman while she swept a gutter and later pinched another woman at 12 45 p m He admitted having an urge to grab women Trial set for April 22 in Davidson County Court Bond $1000.
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Lexington
High Point
Michael Edgar Tucker
Tucker
Louise Avenue
Davidson County
Albemarle Horse Show Winners Crowned
The 10th annual Albemarle Horse Show sponsored by Stanly County Saddle Club and Stanly County ACS drew 18 events. First place winners include Three-gaited horses W R Hinson with Marines Harmony Lexington. Open western horses Jimmy Berrier Stormy Lexington. Walking horses natural tails Tommy Fritts Flash Allen Lexington. Equitation saddle horse Delk Mendenhall Midnight Dark Melody Thomasville. two-year old walking horses C A Bobo Lady of the Sun Banes and Bobo Thomasville.
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American Cancer Society
W. R. Hinson
Marine's Harmony
Lexington
Jimmy Berrier
Stormy
Tommy Fritts
Flash Allen
Equitation Saddle Horse
Delk Mendenhall
Thomasville
C. A. Bobo
Lady of the Sun
Banes and
Bobo
Weather Outlook With Warmer Temperatures
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions today with a high near 70 and a low around 49 tonight. Tomorrow remains mild with a high near 77 and possible showers, followed by partly cloudy skies and warm weather Thursday.
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