Teacher Alleges School Boards Discrimination Suit
Linda Susan Byrum, wife of AFT official, sues High Point and Greensboro school systems in U S Middle District Court Greensboro alleging a policy to avoid hiring sympathetic to the AFT. Byrum claims denial of a job last August. Named defendants include superintendents, aides, and seven board members in both districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Teachers
AFT
Afl-Cio
U. S. Middle District
Greensboro
High Point
Linda Susan Byrum
Jerry H. Byrum
Byrum
High Point System
Edwin L
Teacher Byrum Files Discrimination Suit in North Carolina
Mrs Byrum a six area certified teacher sues alleging bias and unfair hiring over ties to the AFT. The complaint claims First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated and seeks back pay for positions she would have earned. Byrum is currently unemployed after a Florida internship and awaits precedent setting case in the state. Dr John Bridgers comments as Board of Education reacts to the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Byrum
AFT
Florida
North Carolina
John Bridgers
Board of Education
Change in furniture styles tied to society trends
Furniture trends reflect change, inflation, and mobility shaping homes. DeSoto Inc. president J. G. Clawson cites rising apartment living, multi unit housing, and flexible, modular pieces as dominant shifts. He notes continued Early American influence and a move toward modern, Mediterranean, and traditional styles with cleaner lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marks
J. G. Clawson
DeSoto Inc
Clawson
Southern Furniture Market
Weiman Co
Jacobson
Chamber backs DAC request for city funds
The High Point Chamber of Commerce board unanimously endorsed continuing city support for the High Point Drug Action Council DAC. Spokespersons said federal rules on Community Action grants threaten funding and DAC plans to appeal to City Council for other sources. The council would need about 15000 to match funds for continued state and federal aid. DAC director Miss Craig Thomas warned of rising drug abuse and noted lack of other local services if DAC is forced to shut. The meeting also reviewed committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Drug Action Council
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Board
Public Safety Committee
DAC
Craig Thomas
Chamber
Crime Watch Juvenile Counseling Succeeds
Enterprise staff writer Lee Mortimer reports Wayne Hartley of the High Point Police Dept outlines informal handling for firstoffense youths to reduce repeat juvenile crime. He notes 51 percent avoid court, with counseling referrals to Youth Services Bureau or Mental Health, and court hearings kept private when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mortimer
Wayne Hartley
High Point
Hartley
Youth Services Bureau
Mental Health Dept
Theft and Arrests Report Summary
Daily theft reports total 18 with weekly 63 and monthly 310. Losses amount to 3499 today, 17424 this week, and 89238 this month. Arrests recorded today not specified, with weekly 11 and monthly 61.
Cab Driver Reportedly Robbed By Armed Man
A Red Bird Cab driver, Modie Rook, told High Point Police he was robbed by a lone gunman in the 1100 block of Cassels Street. The man, in his mid 20s, about six feet tall, wore army fatigues and demanded money. Rook gave $14. Burglars hit Johnson Street School, the Fix-It Shop, and Brentwood Elementary, causing damage and stealing a few items. Several residents reported stolen CB radios and a wallet, with varying losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hayes Enterprise
Red Bird
High Point
Modie Rook
Cassels Street
Rook
Johnson Street
South Main Street
Convictions and Sentences Reported This Week and Month
The latest local court briefing shows 12 convictions this week and 32 this month. Active sentences stand at 5 for the week and 5 for the month, reflecting ongoing judicial outcomes.
Randolph Tech Trustees OK Budget for 1976 77
Randolph Technical Institute trustees approved a tentative 1976 77 budget of 154 427 in local funds with 135 427 for current expenses and 19 000 for capital outlay. The plan awaits Randolph County Board of Commissioners approval on May 3 and omits construction funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wrenn
Asheboro
Randolph Technical Institute
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
RTI
M. H. Branson
Branson
General Assembly
Division of Community Colleges
Iris Ragland
Stephanie Wallace
Bridget Gallimore
Wallace
Ragland
John Pervis
Randolph
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Ray Hubbard
Enterprise
West Jr
Jerry Shaver
Greenboro
High Point Enterprise
Mitzi Richardson
Sand
William Cubberly Jr
Howard Miller Cluck Co
OB. Soli
Selic
Sheriff's Department
Crime Watch
The
Police Department
Brentwood
Damian Dibia Osa Afiana
Hay Street
James Russell Hodges
Yorktown
Jacob Street
William Edgar Woods
Pine Valley Drive
Ward Avenue
Daniel Roy Andrews
Rt. 1
Colfax
Kivett Drive
Darlene Estelle Danford
W. Ray Avenue
Randolph Tech
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