Six Guilford sheriff candidates seek party nods in primary
The Guilford County sheriff race features six candidates from both parties with law enforcement backgrounds. Democratic hopefuls include incumbent Paul Gibson and three challengers, while Republicans W C Bean and George Seay Jr vie for the nomination. A second Democratic primary is possible, since half the vote is needed to win, while the GOP contest has only two candidates. Also noted, Carson Stout becomes High Point Redevelopment Commission chair with changes effective May 15.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
Paul Gibson
G. L. Dempsey
E. H. Hennis
Rt. 7
Albert Hinson
High Point
W. C. Bean
George Seay
Eugene Snyder
Joe H. Hege Jr
Lexington
Frank Clark
Arcadia
Jerry Grimes
James E. Lambeth
Thomasville
Shott Hartman
J. C. Glosson
Tyre
Robert Carroll
Denton
James R. Tussey
Silver Hill
Magdleane T. Goforth
Stokes F. Craver
Welcome
Joe F. Berrier
Wade Yarbrough
Willie ¥. Everhart
C. A. Smith
Hasty
Cliff Fitzgerald
Bill Anderson
L. F. Carter
Rt. 9
Charles Graham
Linwood
Charles A. Leach
Westchester Widening Receives Committee Backing
A plan to widen Westchester Drive to five lanes gains committee approval and awaits Highway Commission review. Lynwood Smith, district highway commissioner, seeks 2 million added to 9 million already allotted for Eastchester Drive improvements, aiming for action at the July meeting.
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Westchester Drive
Highway Commission
Lynwood Smith
Eastchester Drive
Highway 68
N. Main Street
Airport
Smith
Westchester
N. Main
English Road
Westchester Mall
Davidson County
Commission
S. Main Street
HUD delays slow progress on High Point Breakthrough project
A North Carolina official says HUD is delaying the Breakthrough demonstration housing in High Point delaying progress by the state. The Low Income Housing Corp purchased the 20 acre tract at 1-85 and Baker Road and plans development without HUD aid. About 75 units were previously planned for the site.
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High Point
North Carolina
Dept. of Local Affairs
Gloria Jimenez
U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
State Dept. of Local Affairs
Baker Road
Housing Corporation of
Durham
Jimenez
The Changing Scene Captured in One Dual Image
A single camera frame blends the old and new in a graceful display. The scene shows faded elements alongside fresh details, creating a seamless transition within one photo.
Guilford College Dorm Elects Patricia Wilson President
Patricia Jean Wilson daughter of E Clark and Mrs C Wilson of High Point is elected dorm president at Guilford College. A High Point Central High School graduate she is a sophomore majoring in elementary education.
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Greensboro
Patricia Jean Wilson
E. Clark Wilson
Quaker Lane
High Point
Guilford College
Miss Wilson
High Point Central High School
Weather Outlook for High Point Area
The High Point forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer humid air through Wednesday. Fog in the early morning, scattered evening showers and thunderstorms with a 30 percent rain chance. Wednesday highs near the upper 80s and tonight’s low in the mid 60s.
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High Point
Private Meeting Weighs Budget Strains and Sanitation Demands
City councilmen met privately with City Manager Harold Cheek to discuss easing unrest among about 50 sanitation workers and the 1970 71 budget. They considered keeping taxes at 1.19 per 100, the Model Cities program impact, bonded debt costs, and potential employee raises amid an anticipated higher budget.
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Harold Cheek
Sanitation Department
Cheek
Non-Partisan Election Set In Davidson County
Davidson County residents will vote Saturday in a non partisan race for two seats on the Davidson County Board of Education with incumbents Mrs. C C L White Jr and Clarence Sink facing multiple challengers from Republicans, a Democrat and an American Party member. Republicans also contest four seats in the 22nd judicial district as the district shifts to a state system in December with four judge positions open.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Norman L. Wilkes
Midway
Webster Marlowe
Hasty
Kirby Greene Jr
Linwood
Shirley Lee
Thomasville
American Party
E. B. Drury
Davidson
Board of Education
22Nd Judicial District
Iredell
Alexander
Davie
John Brock
Mocksville
Paul Swanson Jr
Yadkin
Arthur S. Beckham Jr
Statesville
Robert M. Bryant
W. Lindsey Stafford Jr
Arcadia
L. Roy Hughes
Hubert Olive Jr
C. H. Dearman
Preston Cornelius
Mooresville
Register of Deeds
Mary Louise Wilkerson
Baren Craven
Jack E. Klass
Charles B. Deane Jr
Rockingham
Montgomery
Richmond
Moore
Scotland
W. O. Saunders
Moore County
Sam H. Poole
Trosper N. Combs
Scotland County
Senate
David Drexel
Southern Pines
Jack Hoots
Wallburg
Wilmer D. Mizell
Winston-Salem
James White
Davidson County primaries show low voter interest and crowded ballots
In Lexington observers note weak turnout as Republicans and Democrats vie for 15 commission seats. Key races include sheriff, court clerk, and state House seats with incumbents facing primary challenges and multiple candidates in each party across Davidson County's 44 precincts.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Commission
American Party
N. C
House of Representative
J. W. Lanier
Welcome
Jim Wireless
C. W. Long
Tyre
Fred C. Sink
Sink
Long
Homer Lee Cox
Link
Wireless
Lanier
Elmer Everhart
Ralph Camp
Strikers Ordered To Court In Randolph Contempt Case
Striking Randolph Electric Membership Corporation workers were ordered to appear in Randolph Superior Court Wednesday at 9 30 a m to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for defying a temporary injunction issued Saturday ordering them back to work. Judge Pilson Godwin presided over the term as alton Wall reported directors backed action to keep electric service in a five county area.
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Asheboro
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
Superior Court
Pilson Godwin
Randolph Superior Court
Alton Wall
Electric Cooperative
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Woodbury St
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George A. Seay Jr
Shady Lawn Jr
Danville
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High Point Redevelopment Commission
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John Hutchens
Dempsey
Gibson
Hennis
Hinson
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