Mao era gin rummy visit sparks Western tour tale
In a mock interview from Peking, Wo Pang hosts Chinese team captain Tai Bun and players Lo Song Bu Wong Hue Poeyr Dan Gum Ro Poli. They recount the U S visit for Pebble Beach Gin Rummy Classic and criticize American openness, smog lore, freeway travel, Nixon cult remarks, and a private talk with Vice President Agnew about media bias.
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People’s Republic of
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Mao Tze-tung
People’s Republic of China
Chairman Mao
Barbara Walters urges homework in interview style at High Point market
Barbara Walters spoke at a High Point furniture market breakfast as part of the 50th anniversary events at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building. She advised doing homework and asking questions in terms of natural reference, and noted the Today Show plans two weeks of programs from Romania.
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Miss Walters
NBC
Today Show
High Point
Leo J. Heer
Andrew Wyeth
Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Aristotle Onassis
Prince Philip
Romania
Onassis
Eisenhower
Four Bomb Threat Calls Reported in High Point
Police received four calls claiming bombs at North Main Street businesses within a 30 minute span starting about 10 30 am The first came from Mill Fabrics Inc followed by Elite Beauty Shop John Anthony Beauty Shop and Confederate Discount Police checked Mill Fabrics and found no bomb Investigations into the other three threats continued.
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Mill Fabrics Inc
Elite Beauty Shop
John Anthony Beauty Shop
Confederate Discount
Two-car wreck injures one near Blandwood Circle
Vera Eldridge Payne of Kernersville was treated and released after a two car collision on Blandwood Circle near Albertson Road. She faced a safe movement violation. Police reported $450 damage to her car and $300 to Roosevelt Foster’s vehicle.
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Vera Eldridge Payne
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Kernersville
High Point Memorial
Eviction Battle Moves to City Council
The High Point Human Relations Commission voted to send the landlord tenant dispute to the City Council. The case centers on Model Cities Commissioner Rice facing eviction from 600 Saunders Place amid allegations tied to his work. Rice and tenants complain about housing conditions and fear retaliation. The commission also seeks broader review of eviction laws and housing issues affecting the southside slum areas.
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High Point Human Relations Commission
John Haworth
Dallas
Rice
Model Cities Commission
Saunders Place
Model Cities
Human Relations Commission
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Rufus Bostic
Bessie
North Carolina
High Point
Haworth
Ridgecrest Voters Show Quiet Mood In Primary Vote
Ridgecrest precinct 21 in High Point shows low turnout with 122 voters of 58 eligible amid annexation controversy. Incumbents fared similarly to other precincts, while Allen Jay district residents had prior battles over development. Analysts note real sentiment may surface with a larger turnout.
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Ridgecrest
High Point
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Allen Jay
Oerene
High Point College Announces 43rd Summer School Sessions
High Point College schedules its 43rd summer session with term one starting June 7 and term two on July 12. Classes run daily with four 90 minute periods and two Saturdays per term. Special programs include the American History Caravan and American Securities Market featuring trips to New York financial institutions. Details from Dr. David W. Cole, Summer Director.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Chase Manhattan Bank and Trust Co
New York Cocoa Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
C S Cagle Promoted To Detective Lieutenant
High Point Police Chief Pritchett announced detective sergeant C S Cagle will assume duties as detective lieutenant on May 2. Cagle has 18 years with the department, rose to detective in 1961, to detective sergeant in 1967, and has worked in the narcotics division for the past year. He was chosen from a Civil Service list of five prospective officers.
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Civil Service
North Carolina Embraces Presidential Preferential Primary
North Carolina lawmakers approve a presidential preferential primary with a 101 to 15 vote in the House and Senate approval, signaling a louder Tar Heel voice in presidential nominating battles and potential Southeast bellwether. Governor Bob Scott’s stance and last minute moves by party leaders shaped the timing, with party figures arguing the change expands public influence while critics call it a Democratic misstep.
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Gene Simmons
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