Wachovia Bank Sees Early Economy Upturn In Outlook
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co president John F. Watlington Jr. told Charlotte directors the economy may soon recover as inventories rebalance. The bank reported strong first quarter gains in deposits and loans, added 1 million to surplus, and declared a 10 cent quarterly dividend payable May 15.
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Charlotte
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Char
Watlington
Wachovia
Southeast
J. Roscoe Adams
High Point
N . M. Ayers
J. E. Millis
Jiligh Point
Adams
Hit And Run Count Tops Arrest List
Police reported hit run, assault and worthless check arrests last night and this morning. John T. Conrad, 61, was indicted on hit run after his car damaged Louise A. Hilliard’s vehicle. bond set at 100 dollars for a May 16 hearing. Cecil H. Smith, 41, was booked on two assault charges and a third of disorderly conduct after alleged attacks. bond 300 dollars. hearing May 9. Bradley M. Taylor, 30, and Edward M. Harrison, 37, charged with passing two worthless checks. warrants named Harry Aylor and W C Crissman. Harrison indicted for non negotiable checks.
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John T. Conrad
Guyer Street
Conrad
Louise A. Hilliard
Centennial Avenue
Cecil H. Smith
Joyner Street
Johnny Rhymer
Bradshaw Street
Shelley Hampton
Dalton Street
Rhymer
Smith
Hampton
Bradley M. Taylor
Foust Street
Edward M. Harrison
Montheu Avenue
Taylor
Harry Aylor
S. Main Street
W. C. Crissman
Harrison
Oscar Haithcock
Haithcock
Harrison and
Pete
Motorist Charged In Wreck
A Greensboro resident, George C. Hutton, 51, was charged with failing to yield the right of way after his car was struck by David F. Boyd, 17, at the Rocksprings Road Wendover Drive intersection. Hutton’s car damage $300, Boyd’s $200. Earlier, Robert P. Morgan, 47, was charged with passing at Highland Avenue and Greer Street after his truck struck John Wardlaw Jr.’s left side during a left turn attempt. Wardlaw’s car $150 damage, Morgan’s truck $25.
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Greensboro
George C. Hutton
N. Mendenhall Road
David F. Boyd
Eaton
Rockspring Road
Wendover Drive
Hutton
Wendover
Boyd
Robert P. Morgan
Route 5
Morgan
John Wardlaw Jr
Highland Avenue
Greer Street
Wardlaw
Greer
Morgans
Auto License Sales Top Last Year's Through April
Through yesterday the Carolina Automobile Club reported 29 238 motor vehicle tags sold in High Point for all types of plates, up from last year's 28 273 through April. City license tags reached 12 818 this April, vs 11 709 a year earlier. total auto tags now 24 138 and trailers and semi trailers sold in smaller numbers.
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High Point
Thelma Ryan
Carolina Automobile Club
High Pointers Held For Theft In Davidson
Four High Point teens were arrested by Davidson County officers for larceny and receiving. The alleged incident occurred at Oakwood Acres in the High Rock Lake area. Suspects Boyd S. Griffin 16 Billy Ray Coppley 17 Charles B. Sellers Jr 17 and James B. Graves 17 were charged after allegedly stealing 40 soft drinks 30 bathing suits and 12 sunglasses from the car of Mrs Fennannon operator of Concession Island at Oakwood Acres.
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Lexington
High Point
Oakwood Acres
High Rock Lake
Davidson County
Boyd S. Griffin
Tryon Street
Billy Ray Coppley
Whittier Street
Charles B. Sellers Jr
Dorothy Street
James B. Graves
Potts Street
Fencannon
Concession Island
Furniture Volume Reduced in Southeast First Quarter
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association reports Southeast first quarter shipments down 10 percent from a year earlier, with total volume down about 12 percent. New orders fell 18 percent and shipments 16 percent in March. by April 1, no hand orders remained for roughly four weeks of work.
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Southeast
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Jim Ryan
SFMA
Ryan
South
Races Tight As Guilford Democrats Court Voters
In Guilford County the May 31 Democratic primary features lively campaigns in the House and County Commission races. Sheriff incumbent John Walters faces Thomas Turner who argues the department is inefficient. Precinct meetings May 5, county convention May 10, and a Young Democratic rally May 23 offer extra opportunities for candidates to press their cases. Registration activity is low, suggesting voter interest may be muted.
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Greensboro
High Point
Thomas Turner
John Walters
Sheriff's Department
Guilford Democrats
County Young Democratic Club
High Point City Stake
New Registration Department
Gas Price War Expands Across North Carolina Cities
A gas price war spread from Thomasville to Winston-Salem and High Point with spotty price tag changes. Regular gas fell about five cents in High Point while greensboro held at 30.9 cents. high test grades dropped varyingly as stations reported surprise and uncertainty about duration.
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Thomasville
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Gate City
High Point
Five Points
Thunderstorms and Cool Weather Seen Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms and windy conditions linger this afternoon with a risk of an isolated severe storm bringing hail and damaging winds to High Point and vicinity. Cooler, partly cloudy conditions expected tomorrow with showers possible and a high near 67 degrees after a low around 59 tonight.
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High Point
Friendship Weather Bureau
Airport
Auto Blaze Destroys Car in Lincoln Street Fire
Firefighters battled a blaze on Lincoln Street last night damaging the dashboard area of a car owned by Pearl Colson of Church Street. Investigators stated faulty wiring likely sparked the fire.
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Thomasville
Lincoln Street
Pearl Colson
Church Street
Thorny issues face council in coming weeks
High Point lawmakers confront three tough decisions: whether to lease eight acres near Armstrong Park for a church site or keep it for a future park, whether to allow an extra business sign for a motel, and whether to tighten dog leash regulations as the city codifies ordinances.
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Council
High Point
City Planning and Zoning Commission
E. Farriss
Centennial Avenues
Armstrong Park
Acco
Twin Cition Does Year's Work In Single Day
In Municipal Court Ira Thomas Herbin, 50, of Winston Salem, earned a six month county farm sentence for his fourth drunk charge after repeated arrests and bonds. The judge noted his failure to sober up, consolidating an additional April 19 charge, while others, including 16 year old Nelson Parker, received suspended terms for larceny and theft.
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Ira Thomas Herbin
Winston
Herbin
Hoosegow
Byron Haworth
Ira
Nelson J. Parker
Beamon Street
Parker
James Earnhardt
Leonard Street
Haworth
Earnhardt
Prayer for Today by Dudley Strain in Lubbock
A public prayer requests daily strength and guidance from God. The message asks for energy from the divine and forgiveness through Christ, noting healing for hurts and strength for weakness. Read aloud by Dudley Strain, minister of the First Christian Church in Lubbock Texas.
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Jesus
Dudley Strain
Lubbock, Tex
First Christian Church
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Fairyland Child Center
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