Audit Under Way On Guilford Intangibles Tax Shortfall
A re-audit of intangibles tax returns is under way after Guilford County and its cities face a sharply reduced share. Officials note potential misfiled returns and possible misallocated credits as Mecklenburg County gains. Blue Bell Inc. may be among firms impacted as stock shifts are explored.
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Raleighay
Guilford County
Guilford Ha
Franchise and Intangibles Tax Division
J. C. Bethune
Guilford
Mecklenburg
High Point
Bethune
Blue Bell Inc
J. P. Stevens
Jefferson Standard Life
Vick Chemical
Blue Bell
North Carolina
Stevens
Vick
Jefferson Standard
Women Involved In Firearm Fight Arrests
High Deputy Bill Walker reported a late night quarrel near a community spring in which three women were charged. Lucille Briley Trevolia Marshall and Bertha Harper faced counts of assault with a deadly weapon after Briley allegedly threatened Harper with a shotgun and Harper fired a rifle into the ground. Marshall was charged with firing a pistol in the air and carrying a concealed weapon. all were released on $500 bonds with trial set for next Monday.
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Bill Walker
Lucille Briley
Trevolia Marshall
Bertha Harper
Briley
Harper
Marshall
Health Board reviews mental clinic policies and staff
Guilford County Board of Health meeting at Greensboro health center approves changes to mental health clinic policies. They authorize hiring an assistant health officer, set a three person committee, and plan staff expansions including a new medical social worker and two physicians.
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Pete Jones
Guilford County
J. E. Slate
High Point Board
High Point
High Point Health Center
Arthur Corpening
Slate
Ellinwood
State Board of Health
Ftr
Stephen Ginn
Health Board
E. D. Idol
Linwood
Health Department
Norman Garrett
John Moore
Elllinwood
Quakers Hear Leaders at North Carolina Yearly Meeting
Guilford College hosts the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends where Seth Hinshaw executive secretary urges greater vision and presence while warning of slack attendance. Levinus Painter from Collins New York discusses East Africa development and Kenya leadership foundations. Dr. Algie Newlin warns US gearing for total war as sessions continue with Herbert Huffman scheduled to speak tonight.
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Guilford College
North Carolina
Religious Society of Friends
Seth Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Quakers
Levinus Painter
Collins
N. Y
East Africa
Painter E Ot
Kenya
Society of Friends
Algie I. Newlin
United States
Herbert Huffman
First Friends
American Friends Service Committee
New England
Chamber Film Shown To Club
Members of the American Business Club viewed the film The Dynamic American City last night at Furniture City Restaurant. Frank Sizemore, Chamber secretary, and Capt. T. G. Shelton of the Fire Department led the program followed by an question period. Arthur Uttr was chairman. Local Little League activities were discussed.
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American Business Club
Furniture City
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
T. G. Shelton
High Point In
Arthur Utrt
Outdoor Circus Scheduled Saturday At HPC Stadium
The Raymond company presents America’s Hall of Fame Circus at Albion Millis Stadium on Saturday under the soon to be president. The show is organized by Florida business and professional men with Sarasota as headquarters, home of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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HPC Stadium
Albion - Millis Stadium
High Point College
Florida
Sarasota
Ringling Bros and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Hall of Fame Circus brings high flying acts to Albion Millis Stadium
Evy and Everto headline a two show unicycle act at the Hall of Fame Circus in Albion Millis Stadium this Saturday at 2 and 8 pm. The Junior Chamber sponsors a theater style production with reduced prices, featuring Count Roberto de Vasconcellos and an array of acts including chimpanzees, trapeze artists, and clowns. Advance tickets on sale at Shackleford's Men's Store, 140 N Main St.
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Evy
Everto
Hall of Fame
Albion-Millis Stadium
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Roberto de Vasconcellos
Europe
America
Bucky
Bobby
Buddy
Hank
Thelma Craig
Miss Ulla
Evy Karoley
Levolo’s
Mademoiselle Lea
Thousands Getting 1st S.S. Checks
More than 100,000 disabled workers nationwide will receive first social security disability insurance checks in August. Ruth G. Duffy, district manager of the High Point office, said action is being sped up on disability applications. Eligibility requires ages 50 to 65 with a long lasting disability and five of ten years worked under social security. Records may be frozen to protect future rights.
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Ruth G. Duffy
High Point Social Security Office
Trash Fire Extinguished Near Food Warehouse
A trash fire on Courtesy Road near the National Food Stores Warehouse was put out by firefighters yesterday. They report the alarm at 9 55 a.m. and no damage resulted.
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Courtesy Road
National Food Stores
Dual Lanes Planned for North Carolina Superhighway
Raleigh report shows the Highway Commission aims to award contracts monthly to dual lane Highway 70 from Durham to Greensboro. Projects include sections near Efland and Graham with federal funds, four-lane design, 250 foot right of way, and access control. December has no letting. January starts remaining right of way grading. Rights of way and access closure complicate land purchases ahead.
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Raleigh
The
Highway Commission
Durham
Greensboro
Pieda
Hillsboro
Efland
Durham By-Pass
Guilford County
N. C. 61
Alamance
Orange Counties
N. C. 54
Graham
Almance- Guilford
N. C
Whitsett
Right-of-Way Charge Filed After Crash In Guilford
Rufus Crouse 24 of S Hamilton Street faced a right-of-way charge after a Tate Street collision at 6:45 p.m. Both vehicles headed south. Wood 17 of Kernersville sustained greater damage. Police also noted a separate incident on E Commerce Street involving Allman who damaged a street marker with no arrests.
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Rufus Crouse
S. Hamilton Street
Tate Street
Crouse
Homer C. Wood
Route 1
Kernersville
Tate
A. Samuels
Prayer For Todday From A Washington Professor
A brief prayer attributed to Joseph R Sizoo of Washington DC professor of religion at George Washington University. The text thanks God for constant presence and asks to be held close and not forgotten throughout the day.
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Christ
Joseph R. Sizoo
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Stutts Honored by High Point Optimists
Howard Stutts named Optimist of the Week by High Point Optimists at the Rainbow Supper Club meeting. Twenty two members attended with guests Henry Overcash Jim Mann and Dr Jack Netcher new PE director of High Point College.
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Howard Stutts
Rainbow Supper Club
High Point
Henry Overcash
Jim Mann
Jack Netcher
High Point College
Henry Gallaher
Roy Gladden
Will Hunter
Lynn Harrison
Wilmington
High Point Optimists
Jimmy Mitchell
High Baker
Marian Matthews
Wake Forest
Trio Held On Racing Charges
A holder of a learner permit and two companions were arrested by a highway patrolman for speeding and racing. Evelyn Marsh drove one car and Harry Simmons the other. both drivers faced charges of 9 mph over in a 55 mph zone. Bond set at 200 dollars.
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Evelyn Gaynell Marsh
S&s. Main Street
W. A. Riggsbee
Harry L. Simmons
S. Main St
Riggsbee
Three Cars Collide On Highway In Durham Area
Three Durham men were involved in a traffic mishap on the superhighway early yesterday. Charles Walker 24 slowed for a turn and was hit from behind by George Herman Keeton 50, who was then struck by Jethro Gaston Walters 49. Walker charged with failure to signal. Keeton and Walters charged with following too closely near the Vickery Chapel Road turnoff.
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Durham
Charles Walker
George Herman Keeton
Jethro Gaston Walters
Walker
Keeton
Walters
Vickery Chapel Road
Mercury Records A New Low In Aug Heat
The weather man confirms a record low of 53 degrees last night, the coldest on Aug 7 in the area with 1948 noting 54 degrees as the previous low. Sunny and mild conditions continue through Thursday with highs near 84 to 85 and lows around 56 to 57. The five day outlook shows North Carolina cooling slightly below normal with a gradual rise from Thursday to Saturday and light showers expected statewide.
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North Carolina
Playground Week Plans Announced by Supervisor Fritts
Plans for the next to last week of the summer playground program were announced by supervisor Mrs. Jean Fritts. Special events include a bubble gum contest a bathing beauty contest a pet show and a Kool-Aid party at various locations. Playoff softball leagues begin with junior and midget divisions and winners will be decided best two out of three. A crafts display will open in a downtown store window Monday.
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Jean Fritts
Clara Cox
Fairview
Armstrong
Harvell Park
Johnson Street
Brentwood
Goldston Park
Leonard Street
Daniel Brooks
Washington Terrace
City Lake
Washington Terrace Park
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Caesar Cone
Cone Mills Corp
Henry
Mental Clinics Reviewed
Accord Marks Health Board
New Aide
Montheu Avenue
Dr. Ellinwood
Falinwood
High Point Enterprise
Chamber
S.S
Stutts
Bobby L. Wilson
Ernest Cochran
Steel
W.C. Smoot
Smoot
Cagle Esso |Station
Wilson
Kepley
N. Main Street
Nickelodeon
Mercury
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