Hometown reacts to Joan Little acquittal divided by age and race
In Washington North Carolina residents react with mixed feelings to Joan Little's acquittal. Older residents voice numb frustration while Black residents praise the verdict. Young men question the trial's full truth and speculate about others involved. Sheriff Davis defends his force amid criticism.
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Washington, N.C
Joan Little
Clarence Alligood
Miss Little
Alligood
Nick Johnson
Jessie Mae Righton
Objections Raised To Purchase United Foam Bid
Phillips Foscue Corp. whose polyure thane foams business is similar to United Foam, reports the antitrust division of the Justice Department formally objects to United Foam's proposed stock purchase. Phillips Foscue directors will meet August 26 to decide action. United Foam plans to proceed with its offer and will present a recommendation August 19. DOJ objection does not block the merger, and United Foam will cover costs if DOJ enforcement action arises. United Foam, a Los Angeles based private firm, and Phillips Foscue discuss terms including $5.50 per share in cash to shareholders.
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Phillips Foscue Corp
Antitrust Division
Dept. of Justice
United Foam Corp
United Foam of
Phillips-Foscue
United Foam
Dept. of. Justice
United .Foam
United. Foam
Phillips- Foscue
United -Foam
Los Angeles
Calif
Guilford County to hear water supply recommendations Monday
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hear recommendations from the Advisory Board for Environmental Quality on securing future water supplies, starting at 9 a.m. The meeting also includes a public hearing on rezoning nine-tenths of an acre on Skeet Club Road near High Point from agricultural to industrial, requested by W. T. Parrish on property owned by Mrs. E G Johnson and E L Willard, appealed from the county planning board.
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Greensboro
Guilford
Advisory Board For Environmental Quality
Skeet Club Road
High Point
W.T. Parrish
E.G. Johnson
E.L. Willard
Guilford County Planning Board
Local News Distribution Notice at High Point Post
A paragraph from the High Point Post describes Associated Press content and second class matter status. It mentions high rail, carriers, distributors, and advertising representatives of Griffith Company. It notes home delivery rates and subscription surcharges for carriers and Shenneris.
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Ont Associated Press
the Star
AP News
The
Post
High High Rail
Seleat P Pestape Cod
High Point
N.C
Ail Cerriers, Geaters and Distributors
Paint Enterprise, Inc
Griffith Company
Ean Advertising
Seminars on Aging Hosted by High Point Church Group
The Urban Ministry of High Point and Guilford County Council on Aging sponsor an all day Consultation on Ministry and Aging for clergy and lay people at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Sept. 10. Morning features Dr. E. B. Palmore with workshops on aging themes and several pastors and hospital representatives as resource persons. Afternoon sessions cover Facing Death and Dying, Christian Education for Older Persons, Hospital and Nursing Home Ministry, and Making Retirement Positive. Contact The High Point Urban Ministry for details and registration.
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High Point
Guilford County
University ‘Center For the Study of
Delbert Byrum
High Point Council On Aging
Frank Connolly
Immaculate. Heart of Mary Catholic Church
James Byrom
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Roy Grant
High Point Memorial Hospital
Rosemary Hartzler
Evelyn Morales
North Carolina
High Point Urban
Wrongful Dismissal Alleged in North Carolina Suit
Mary Ruth Lohr, former head bookkeeper of the High Point Housing Authority, sues for 100000 dollars in U.S. Middle District Court Greensboro against Board Chairman Carson Stout and executive director H K Martin. She claims discharge without notice or hearing violated the personnel manual and seeks 50000 dollars for reputational and future earning damages plus 50000 dollars in punitive damages.
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High Point
Housing Authority
Mary Ruth Lohr
U.S. Middle District Court
Greensboro
Carson Stout
H.K. Martin
Authority
Ms. Lohr
MacDonald Trial Date Postponed
RALEIGH AP The murder trial of former Green Beret Dr Jeffery MacDonald will not occur before October if at all. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond Va has postponed the trial until appeals of several motions to dismiss are resolved. Segal said appeals will be argued the week of Oct 6. MacDonald is charged with killing his wife and two daughters at Fort Bragg in 1970. The appellate ruling stays further trial proceedings until appeals are decided.
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Daddy
Don
Alligood
Raleigh
Green
Beret
Jeffery
MacDonald
Bernard Ségal
Segal
Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
District Court
Légal
U.S. Supreme Court
4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. ‘District Court
Franklin Dupree
Los Angeles
High Court
West Coast
Long Beach
Calif
North Carolina
Dupreet
Praying Mantis Poses in Life-Size Photo Shot
A mantis with a unique body shape is shown in a life-size pose, earning the nickname walking stick. The image appears as a staff photo by Sonny Hedgecock, capturing the insect in an unusual stance.
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Sonny Hedgecock
Voelker Named Coordinator for Davidson Center
Karen Ann Voelker of High Point was announced as coordinator for the Individualized Instruction Center at Davidson County Community College. A New York native, she will assist adults in completing high school through the Adult High School Diploma Program or the GED, with the center offering many free general interest courses.
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Lexington
Karen
Ann Voelker
High. Point
Davidson County Community College
Grady E. Love
New York
Miss Voelker
Ledford High School
Meredith College
Davidson County Social Services Department
Miss. Voelker
Arnold Voelker
Rt. 2
High Point
Center Director Faces Legal Action Over Alcoholic Rehab Site
Rev Oren Mills Sr director of Wayside Haven Convalescent Center faces state building code charges after police say a two-story residence housed over ten residents. He was released without bond. his case set for Wednesday in State District Court. Local officials debate zoning whether it is boarding house or rehabilitation center.
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Barnes
Miss
Little
Rev
Oren Mills Sr
Wayside Haven Convalescent Center
Lindsay Street
Parkway Avenue
Mills
Freeman Hill
High Point
Knox Walker
Inmate Charged in McDowell Prison Camp Stabbing
McDowell County inmate Michael G. Shue of Cabarrus County, 24, faces first degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of 19 year old Jerry Miller of Caldwell County. Shue is moved to Craggy Prison near Asheville for a hearing on August 28. He was serving six years for breaking and entering.
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Marion, N.C
McDowell County
Michael G. Shue
Cabarrus
County
Jerry Miller
Caldwell County
Shue
Craggy
Asheville
McDowell
GOP eyes turn to governor's office in 1976 race
RALEIGH Republicans debate early jockeying for the 1976 North Carolina governor contest as Jacob F. Alexander joins Corrections Secretary David Jones and others on a growing candidate list. James G. Martin weighs district moves while party strategists fear Jones could win by default.
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Raleigh
Holfhouser
Jacob F. Alexander
Dept. of Transportation
Corrections
David Jones
David T. Flaherty
Natural
James E. Harrington
Jones
Flaherty
Harrington
GOP
U.S
James G. Martin
Iredell County
Martin
Mecklenburg
North Carolina
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Beaufort County
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Lizard Slip‘road
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Jerry Paul
Ernest
Pat” Barnes
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Dalton
Park St
Cris Petree
High Point Enterprise
High Pre Enterprise
Church Avenue
Phn
Center
Hill
Wayside
Hamilton St
Governor's Office
Davidson
Lake Norman
Iredell
Lincoln
Wilkes
Charles R.jonas
Lincoln County
Davidson ‘College
Mecklenburg County
Alexandria
Cant Alord
Tar Heels
Piedmont
Bill Noblitt
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