Koonce Set For Seat On CS Board
Former City Councilman Arnold Koonce appears set for a seat on the High Point Civil Service Commission. If confirmed by the City Council Thursday, he will replace James Clontz, a Democrat, changing the board’s political balance for the first time in decades. The seven member group must include at least three members from each party, and Clontz’s term expired July 1. The commission has had tensions with city management, with members seeking a council meeting now that the budget is adopted.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise
Arnold Koonce
High Point Civil Service Commission
Koonce
James Clontz
Republica
Clontz
Civil Service Commission
High Point Enterprise Section B Aug 5 1969
Section B of the High Point Enterprise for Tuesday afternoon August 5 1969. The page presents a local newspaper segment with brief items, notices, and community news typical of the era.
Plans For Action Depend On Court Plans For Action Depend On Court
Citizens for Justice may become an interested party in court action affecting integration in High Point schools. A federal hearing in Greensboro on Aug. 19 will shape potential future moves. The group may seek a restraining motion if a new gerrymander plan is proposed by the school board.
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Citizens For Justice
High Point
Middle District Federal Court
Greensboro
Joe Floyd
Edwin Stanley
Floyd
General Assembly
Central High School
Brentwood School
Police Probe Forgery Stabbing And Vandalism
A stabbing on Gordy Avenue left James Stewart wounded by Dorothy Naomi Withers who claims he stole $25. She faces assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Three forged checks totaling 87 dollars were used at Belk Beck on N Main. the owner says a Gastonia woman reported her pocketbook stolen. Cars on Ward and Elm Streets were damaged by bottle-throwing. a Pierce Aluminum window was shot out. a North States Telephone warehouse on Eastchester was broken into with no items missing. An envelope containing 132 dollars was stolen from Martha Blakely’s Tomlinson Street residence. A suspect is being questioned.
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Gordy Avenue
Dorothy Naomi Withers
James Stewart
Ward Street
Elm Street
Pierce Aluminum
North States
Eastchester
Martha Blakely
Tomlinson Street
End To Rain Predicted By Weatherman
The weatherman expects the rain to end with a 20 percent chance today and 10 percent tonight and Wednesday. Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon and Wednesday, with mid-60s tonight. High near 80 today and Wednesday. Weekend outlook includes scattered showers.
Roadwork Supervises Youth Helpers on Alfred Street
Members of High Point's Neighborhood Youth Corps, funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity, smooth rocks on a freshly paved Alfred Street section. City Public Works employee Jim Caplanides supervises from the sidewalk.
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Alfred Street
City Public Works Department
Jim Caplanides
Housing Sites City May Compete In U S Program
High Point may join eight national sites in HUDs Operation Breakthrough pilot to place 20 acre land tracts into mixed housing. After one year HUD could transfer ownership to city private or both. Gov Scott urged Tar Heel mayors to apply as eight cities will create housing markets absorbing 1000 low cost units yearly for five years. Sheriff reports theft from Kenneth Nichols truck on Ledford Drive in Thomasville.
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Forrest Cates
High Point
Robert Davis
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Davis
Tar Heel
Bob Scott
General Assembly
Scott
Department of Local Affairs
North Carolina
Thomasville
Kenneth Nichols
Rt. 3
Menton
Nichols
Ledford Drive-in
N.C
Sheriff Won't Probe Jail Incident Without Formal Charges
In High Point the sheriff said no investigation will occur unless a formal allegation or complaint is filed regarding the July 26 arm fracture of Mrs. Virginia Liles in a jail cell. The case prompts action elsewhere as High Point Police announce discipline for three officers after a Hoover Street disturbance and questions remain over who caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Frank Smith
Virginia Liles
Hoover Street
Pritchett
Liles
Mrs. Liles
Davidson County Faces Money Shortfall For Services
Lexington reports Davidson County lawmakers face a tight budget as residents demand more services. Officials say funds are insufficient to meet needs like recreation facilities, sewer, water, and paving, with bonds and tax increases unpopular options. County emphasizes limited authority, urging patience while pursuing costs within current allocations.
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Enterprise
Lexington
Forde DeLapp
Midway
Davidson County
Commission
Shott Hartman
Arcadia
Hartman
Sim Delapp
Surburbia
Poor Peoples
Tures
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Charles Holt
Irvin Aldridge
Luther Cromartie
B.D. Schwartz
High Point Enterprise
Nyc
Neighborhood Youth Corps
The
Office
Swain
U.S
Davidson
Robert Scott
Sill
Bloodmobile
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