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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1974
Page
1
A satirical scene shows three moving men removing the Energy Crisis from its White House office as officials claim the issue is washed up and sacrificed for political reasons. The counselor cites national crises and an impeachment crackdown, while the President offers cuff links and a parting gesture.
The Lane Co will award a new car to a lucky furniture retailer after a drawing held later in the market week. Employees helped assemble the promotion, with a photo credit to Sonny Hedgecock.
City of High Point issued construction permits boosting the total value to 719,770. Two recreation centers costing 245,287 each will be on Price Street and James Road. Additional permits include 10 new houses valued at 199,010, 16 house improvements at 22,191, and 3 repairs at 3,350. New dwellings include Haywood on Pinelyn Road and Wilson on Willard Road.
Greensboro officials announce a draft cooperative resolution for waste water treatment planning in southwestern Guilford County. It designates High Point as lead agency for a study under federal law and commits the county to its pro rata share. The measure, set for 9 a.m. at the new courthouse, follows Thursday committee talks on the Deep River planning district.
HUD will visit High Point within a week or two to examine possible conflict of interest stemming from attorney Richard Tate and his links to Professional Center Inc. The firm built an office at 115 S Hamilton St on land bought from the Redevelopment Commission in 1970 by Jerry C Wilson for 31 938.84. Officials say no illegal action but bad judgment may be involved. The matter arose after letters questioned Tate's involvement while employed by the commission. Commissioners will also consider rezoning requests on rural land and hear a water quality study update.
Enterprise staff writer reports women are shaping furniture merchandising as traveling saleswomen and floor staff grow. George Sanderson cites greeting customers with a woman and asking about preferences to help buyers get what they want. Market attendance at Furniture Plaza matches 1978 peak, despite gas and transport worries, with executives from Sterlingworth and Horner Manufacturing backing the trend.
A Friday night tribute to Blackness was held in Trinity High School Theater with both junior and senior highs presenting. Performers included Richard Scotten, singer, and Vickie Steele, pianist, with a staff photo by Mark Austin.
The Guilford County Tax Dept faces three unknowns in estimating the 1974 75 budget valuation. They plan to raise last year’s 2.4 billion to 100 percent market value, add new construction, and subtract elderly relief and farm exemptions to present a figure to the Board of Commissioners next month.
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