Forrestal Casualties Reported
The Bureau of Naval Personnel begins receiving reports on Forrestal casualties and will notify next of kin by personal contact. Red Cross says calls are being made to some families, with guidance to report to the Bureau. High Point Red Cross director notes at least nine men aboard were High Point residents.
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Bureau of Naval Personnel
Uss Forrestal
American Red Cross
Red Cross
High Point Red Cross
Belle Reid Ennis
High Point
Ennis
Forrestal
Davidson County Community College Trusteed Re-elected Chair
Felix C. Gee of Lexington textile exec utive was re elected chair man of the Davidson County Community College board of trustees. Thomas H. Burwell of Thomasville power company official was named vice chair man replacing the late Doak Finch. Other officers named include Mrs. C. L. White Jr. secretary and L. M. Grimes Jr. treasurer. Standing committees listed with chairmen: promotion and development Eric Morgan. budget and finance L. M. Grimes Jr.. buildings and grounds B. E. Mendenhall Jr.. personnel Burwell.
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Thomasville
Felix C. Gee
Lexington Textile
Davidson County Community College
Thomas H. Burwell
Thomasville Power Company
Doak Finch
C. L. White Jr
L. M. Grimes Jr
Lexington
Treasure
Gee
Firemen Honor Lindsay Loftin Upon Retirement
Lindsay Loftin retired Friday after 19 years as chief of the Thomasville fire department. He was honored at a barbecue dinner at No 1 Fire Station with Mayor J Glenn Pennington presenting a wrist watch and fellow firefighters gifting an overcoat and suit.
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Thomasville
Lindsay Loftin
No. 1
Loftin
Fire Department
J. Glenn Pennington
Wachovia Leaders Named As Bank Officials
High Point Enterprise reports on Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. promotions with Jon Jr. newly named president in Winston-Salem and Harold Hoak appointed vice president in Asheboro, outlining leadership changes within the regional bank.
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Jon Jr
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Winston-Salem
Harold Hoak
Wachovia
Asheboro
Governor Moore In Asheboro Seeks Miss North Carolina Presence
Gov Dan Moore visited Asheboro to announce a Georgia Pacific plant for Randolph County. His surprise question asked where Miss North Carolina was, as Sally Stedman from Asheboro held the title. The ceremony highlighted community cooperation for the plant. Georgia Pacific later announced a separate $15 million Halifax plant plan. The Asheboro site will redevelop the former Carolina Iron and Steel Works on a 20 acre plot. Clint Dornbush of California will head the facility with Wachovia Bank coordinating finance and Harold Hoak presiding at the Asheboro office.
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Georgia-Pacific
Asheboro
Jim Frew
G-P
San Francisco
Dan Moore
John Watling
Don Wrenn
Enterprise
Dan ‘Moore
Georgia Pacific
Randolph County
Holiday Inn
Gov. Moore
North Caroline
North Carolina
Sally Stedman
Robert Reese
Miss North Carolina
American Legion
Moore
Georgia - Pacific
Halifax
Carolina Iron and Steel Works
Clint Dornbush
California
Wachovia Bank
Harold Hoak
Narcotics Thief Stole From Mann's Drug Store
Police report a theft at Mann's Drug Store on Randolph Street where $400 to $500 in narcotics and $343.19 in cash were taken along with a .22 pistol. Entry was gained by prying the front door. the discovery occurred at 5:09 am by officers patrolling the area. Nearby Randleman officials discuss regional cooperation for better schools.
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Thomasville
Mann
Randolph Street
Regional Co operation urged for area's growth
Editor calls for regional cooperation to unlock full potential of the Piedmont Crescent area. He cites transportation advances like a Raleigh to Charlotte fast train as boosting need for cities to unite, sharing industries and water resources across Alamance and Randolph counties and beyond. The piece notes ongoing investigations, theft incidents, and youths seeking court review in related cases.
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Raleigh
Charlotte
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High Point Enterprise
Randleman
Randleman High
Whiteama
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Howard White
Burlington
Rotary
Lomax Grocery
Fisher Ferry Street
Greensboro
N.C
Durham
U.S. Ing
Supreme Court
Chairtown
Finance Co
Ernest Hemingway
Spain
Andrew Johnson
Senate
White House
White
Alamance
Giteham
Haw River
Eton College
Randolph
Johns-Manville
Hedgecock Lumber Company
Ward
Maxum Bingham
Thomasyill
FILA
Callus
Davis Patrol
Hpalual Ompelk & Loan Association
Shaw’s Letter Shop
N.C. Nat. Bank
D Calhoun
Erme
Russell Stover
Mou
Cape Hatteras
Biltmore House and Gardens
Asheville
Esso
George Shane
Humble Oil & Refining Company
America
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