High Point Seeks 80 000 Model City Grant for Central Area
High Point submits an application to HUD for an 80 000 grant to fund nine months of planning for a Comprehensive City Demonstration Program. The plan covers 1 749 acres around the central business district with 15 000 residents and high industrial concentration and poverty.
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High Point Museum Faces Closure and Fund Drive
The High Point Historical Society warns the High Point Museum may vacate the Little Red School House as space runs out. A $50 000 challenge gift fuels a plan to build a new museum and restore Haley House, while security problems at Haley Inn persist and city road work threatens yard space and parking.
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Little Red School House
High Point Historical Society, Inc
Haley
E. Lexington Avenue
McGuinn Place
Greensboro
Salisbury
Historical Society
North Carolina
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City Traffic Engineering Department
S. Wrenn
N. Hamilton
E. Ray Street
Little Red School
Model City Bid Given Go Ahead
The High Point City Council unanimously approved moving forward with a federal model cities study grant. Mayor Carson Stout hailed the decision as a boon, noting minimal local cost and possible withdrawal of the application if needed. The plan envisions a $20,000 local share of about $100,000 total costs, with the federal government covering 80 percent.
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High Point
Carson Stout
James Millis
Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency
High Point High School Seeks New Stadium Plan
City approval sought for a proposed stadium project with funds and site details outlined. Plans call for improved seating and field facilities to serve 1967 events.
Jack Frost On The Way To Bring Cold Night Forecast
Frost warnings issued for tonight as Friendship weather staff predicts clear skies and scattered frost. Expect lows from 30 to 36 degrees with today's high in the upper 50s and last night’s low around 38. Saturday should be sunny and warmer with a high in the low 60s. Sunday outlook is partly cloudy and milder.
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Friendship Weatherman
Public Trust Vital Says Kornegay on Powell Seat
Sixth District Congressman Horace Kornegay said he will vote against seating Adam Clayton Powell if he seeks reinstatement in the U S House. He spoke at a Guilford Young Democratic Club meeting urging public officials earn public trust and noting most are honest. Powell’s lawyers said he would pursue reinstatement through the courts.
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Horace Kornegay
Adam Clayton Powell
U.S. House of Representatives
Kornegay
Guilford Young Democratic Club
Powell
Light Vote Expected In Tuesday Election
Voter interest suggests a light turnout for Tuesdays city election though officials brace for a rush later. Past years saw 8990 in 1965 and 11000 in 1963 for mayor and eight council seats. Elections clerk Elva Small says turnout will likely be around 10000 and notes mood is quiet.
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Elections Office
Elva Small
Dem
Rough Road Ahead for High Point Model Cities Bid
Rep Horace Kornegay told Young Democrats that Congress may trim HUD money and reduce the number of cities in the model cities program. High Point has been listed for consideration but faces uncertain chances as budget cuts loom.
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High Point
Congress
Young Democrats Club
Horace Kornegay
Housing and Urban Development Agency
Kornegay
Masonite Expansion Completed in Thomasville and Cincinnati
Masonite Fabr icators Inc expands with a 1.4 million Thomasville plant and a 490 thousand Cincinnati upgrade. The Thomasville site adds 160 000 square feet and triples capacity for print finishing and abrasive resistant paints. Expanded space will supply components for furniture and TV makers and other industries.
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Masonite Fabricators, Inc
Masonite Corp
Cincinnati
Roger F. Martin
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