High Pointer of the Week Tilman Thomas and Woodmark Chairs
Tilman Thomas leads Woodmark with Elliott Wood to produce one-class chair line after buying the former U S Karboard plant on Jarrell Street last year. James R. Stanton designs the models as the firm prepares its Greensboro area launch with specialist upholstery operations on two floors. Thomas, a Broadway native and UNC commerce graduate, built a career in Guilford County accounting before this venture.
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Guilford County
T. L. Matlock
Greensboro
The Experts and the Moon Walkers in Science
An editor discusses the role of experts in science and public belief. He argues scientists rightly insist on natural laws and limits, noting early air travel and moon missions push beyond simple dreams while remaining bound by physics.
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Raleigh Scene highlights surplus, lobbying reform in NC race
William A. Shires reports a projected 75 to 80 million dollar surplus and a plan to tighten lobbying oversight sparking clashes among Democratic candidates L. Richardson Preyer Dan K. Moore and S. Beverly Lake. Debates on television may occur as civil rights issues and funding for education capital projects and debt retirement shape the contest.
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L. Richardson Preyer
Dan K. Moore
Dr. S. Beverly Lake
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Moore
Lake
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Fullest Measure of State Government in North Carolina
Candidate Scott argues North Carolina's government is defined by strong legislative supremacy and a governor without veto power. He says the lieutenant governor should play a larger, more active role and sit on the Council of State to stay connected with day to day issues. He questions whether current structures meet future needs.
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Thomasville Scene reports local elections and community notices
The column notes C. O. Westmoreland’s filing during the primary and celebrates that Clunette remains an elected official. It marks two birthdays Mona Kaye and Ernie Swaim and praises Fair Grove Follies talent creating a near record 1500 attendees. It cites rising traffic deaths 403 killed and 6589 injuries through March 1, urges caution this summer. Also reports Jimmy Harvey elected governor of the Thomasville Moose Lodge with officers Roy Yates Vestal and Calvin Atwood to install April 28.
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C. O. Westmoreland
Davidson County
Jimmy Harvey
Moose Lodge
Roy Yates
Calvin Atwood
Negotiator Notes Tense Talks Over U S Plane Intercept
A Geneva negotiator described the downing of a U S training aircraft over East Germany as a regrettable incident. Officials say the incident underscores rising tensions and potential implications for ongoing talks.
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Piedmonters Embrace Spring And Travel Plans
A column notes warm weather on the way with dogwoods blooming and temperatures possibly above 75, prompting talk of vacations. A restaurant chat reveals a traveler intent on khaki shorts and dungarees, hoping to skip formal wear as he departs, likely drawing a wife’s reaction.
Roaming the Piedmont bursts out in humorous vignettes
A playful collection of short anecdotes on silly excuses for failed efforts. A clothing merchant jokes about selling one suit a day while farmers and firefighters provide quips on seed germination and fire causes. Amusing misreadings and a gag about boots and toilet tissue finish the nonnews item.
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