Rains End Drought Across High Point Area
A rain-swollen creek marks the end of drought in High Point and nearby zones. County extension agent John Crawford calls Thursday and Friday rainfall “worth a million dollars” to farmers and residents. The first two days of August brought 1.09 inches, nearly matching July’s 1.71 inches and well below normal August expectation of 2.68 inches. City officials reported only minor issues like a few clogged drains.
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High Point
John Crawford
Gas stations vary on pressure to sell more gas in High Point
Regina Whittington reports that many stations nationally face supplier pressure to stay open late and pump more gas, but High Point is an exception. Charles Priddy of North Main Amoco says no pressure and he cannot get enough gasoline, while E. B. Atkins of Atkins Mobil says he was asked to stay.
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Regina Whittington Enterprise
High Point
North Main
Amoco
Charles Priddy
Priddy
Ted Henderson
Exxon Car Care Center
Kivett Drive
Sunoco
R.J. Culler
Baker's Gulf
North Main Street
Newton
Westchester Gulf
Three Firms Raise Gasoline Prices in Wholesale Move
Standard Oil of California Shell Oil Co and Texaco Inc boosted wholesale gasoline by one cent per gallon this week. The price rise is tied to foreign crude oil costs and may be passed to consumers. Station operators report mixed experiences with pressure to extend hours and sell more gas amid ongoing shortages.
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New York
Standard Oil of California
Shell Oil Co
Texaco Inc
Boy Hit By Auto In City
Several injuries were reported in traffic accidents Friday and the predawn hours today, but only one person was listed as a patient at the hospital. Sheldon-Everette Ross, 10, of Greensboro, was listed in good condition after being struck by a car about 5 20 p m Friday on Kivett Drive at Mark Street. Penny Alfred Smith of E Suffolk Drive was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Michael Curtis Wright, 22, of Thomasville, and passenger Tammy Lyn Hill of Thomasville, were injured when their car ran off the right side of English Road at Briggs Street about 12 13 a m today and hit a telephone pole. The car spun around and hit a second utility pole, pinning Wright inside. John Ray, 27, of Gordy Street, passenger in a car driven by Keith Ray Allen, 19, of Elm Street, and Richard Dixon, 27, of Mangum Street, were slightly injured about 12 53 a m today. Charles Williams, 20, of Fern Street, and his passenger Robert Williams, 18, of Fern, were injured in a two car wreck about 6 36 p m Friday on Franklin Street at Woodbury Avenue. The other driver was Larry Warren Gibby, 23, of Dallas Avenue. Vernett Davis, passenger in a car driven by James Edward Simpson, 28, of Barbee Street, was injured when their car was reportedly forced off E College Drive near Kivett Drive by another vehicle. The wreck happened about 5 18 p m Friday. Jesse Harden Epperson, 44, of Robbins Road apparently escaped injury Friday about 4 05 p m when his car ran off Ola Thomasville Road near See BOY On SA.
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Sheldon-Everette Ross
Greensboro
Kivett Drive
Mark Street
Penny Alfred Smith
E. Suffolk Drive
Michael Curtis Wright
Thomasville
Tammy Lyn Hill
English Road
Briggs Street
Bolice
Wright
Shea Wrackage
John Ray
Gordy Street
Keith Ray Allen
Elm
Richard Dixon
Mangumtreet
Willie Covington
Leonard Street
W. Green
Redding
Willie
Charles
Williams
Fern Street
Robert Williams
Fern
Jesse Harden Epperson
Robbins Road
Ola Thomasville Road
Impeachment Speech Advice From a Mock Turntable Hero
A Los Angeles Times column from 1974 presents a satirical exchange about crafting an impeachment speech for television. A fictional congressman seeks guidance on tone, conscience, sacred obligation, and evidence, with mock dialogue about personal ethics and divine guidance.
Women Status Panel Initiated in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County commissioners established a women status panel to identify the status of women and propose actions. A one member commission will be chosen from nominees suggested by local women’s organizations to prepare a list of women interested in community service.
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Charlotte
APJ
Mecklenburg County Commission On the Status of Women
County Commissioners
Mecklenburg County
Zoo Board Functions Outlined
After dedication of the interim zoo on Purgatory Mountain, the North Carolina Zoological Council outlined powers under the reorganization placing authority with the Department of Natural Resources. The council will review plans, set visitation policy, solicit support, advise on animal acquisitions, and accept gifts subject to statutory approval.
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Harrington
Pri
Zoo
Dedication highlights North Carolina Zoo on Purgatory Mountain
Lt Gov Jim Hunt led the dedication of the interim section of the North Carolina Zoological Park and Gardens on Purgatory Mountain near Asheboro. A new gorilla drew attention but remained unimpressed. The project is funded by a state bond issue, with Hunt signaling the need for more funds or a new bond referendum. Joe Millsaps and James Little joined Hunt as zoo leaders.
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Jim Hunt
N.C
Zoological Park and Gardens
Purgatory Mountain
Asheboro
Tar Heel
Hunt
General Assembly
Joe Millsaps
The
Zoological Society
James Little
Zoo Council
County reports rising sales tax take for August 1974
Guilford County expects $1,281,089 in state sales taxes this month led by a planned one per cent county tax. Cashwell noted this August figure edges above last year's $1,120,998.68 for the same month. The county’s Medicaid share for July totaled $24,135.45, slightly down from $26,931 a year ago.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Thomas Cashwell
Cashwell
Patrolman Every 10 Miles Possible Speed Crackdown Has Teeth
Gov. James E. Holshouser backs moving roadblocks to curb speeding on North Carolina highways and says patrols will spread patrol cars every ten miles. Officials plan to use saturation checks and radar detectors to catch speeders as average speeds creep above 60 mph.
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Bill Noblitt
Raleigh
North Carolina
Highway Patrol
James E. Holshouser
Inchin
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Atkin
Mobil
E. B. Atkins
Congressmen
Washington
House
Congressman Turntable
United States
Turntable
America
Los Angeles Times
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Church Avenue
Associated Press
Associated Presse
Post Office
Nlc
Carriges
Ward-Grifith Company
Metional
Zoo Board
Don Wrenn
Enterprise
North Carolina Zoological Council
North Carolina Zoological Authority
North Carolina Dept. of Natural &Eeconomic Resources
James E. Harrington
N&e Board
Holfhouser
Edwin Jones
Hoishouser
Highway Department
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