High Point School Case Heads Back To Federal Court
The High Point Board of Education will face Judge Edwin Stanley in U S Middle District Court Greensboro Tuesday in a six year old desegregation case. The hearing continues the 1963 suit seeking full integration as courts revisit the freedom of choice plan amid crowding and remaining all Negro schools.
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High Point
Fairview Street
Leonard Street
Parkview Village
Griffin
Northwood
Ferndale
Northeast
Fairview
U.S. Supreme Court
South
Nal Case
Perry Little
Chess
D. P. Whitley
Greensboro
Stanley
Dean Pruette
Pruette
High Point City
Little
Judge Stanley
Whitley
Spencers Make Flying An Affair For Family
The H. S. Spencer Jr. family of Trinity all share a passion for flying. Ricky, 16, soloed around Midway Airport on Aug 8, following in the steps of his father and brother Randy who started flying in 1944 and later earned their private pilot licenses. John W. Spencer, the family cousin, taught Ricky and previously operated Midway Airport. The father works as a buyer for Daniel Lumber Co. in Greensboro. Scott, the third Spencer son, is expected to solo upon turning 16.
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Braxton Younts
Spencer
Randy
John W. Spencer
Midway Airport
Ricky
Scott
Spencers
Daniel Lumber Co
Greensboro
Snack Bar Raided at Lake. Man Charged in Lottery Bust
Thomasville area deputies raided Fisherman's Paradise snack bar near Thomasville on Saturday and seized 728 illegal baseball lottery tickets. Clarence Holmes, 40, operator, was charged with possession of the tickets. A deputy said $148.85 in cash was seized.
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Man
Thomasville
Davidson County Sheriff's
Clarence Holmes
Fisherman’s Paradise
Old High Point
Thomasville Road
Dr. Stanley Joins High Point Medical Group
Dr. Ronnie L. Stanley joins the Medical Group in High Point to work with Drs. Brigman Averette Wallace at 307 Lindsay St. A Greensboro native, he is a Wake Forest and Bowman Gray School of Medicine graduate, served in the Air Force 1960 63, and partnered with Dr. J. R. James Jr. in King since 1983. He and wife Lola will live at 13 Ashley Dr in High Point with their four children. The note also mentions the 36th annual general assembly of the Churches of God in Jesus Christ Apostolic at King's Chapel Church today through Aug 24 with daily Bible discussions and nightly evangelistic services led by Bishop W. A. James.
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Ronnie L. Stanley
High Point
Paul Brigman
L. 8. Averette
Hugh T. Wallace
Lindsay St
Greensboro
Stanley
C. Carson Stanley
Guilford College
Wake Forest University
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Hospital
San Antonio
Texas
J. R. James Jr
King
Lola
Carol
Allyson
Amy
Ronnie Lee Jr
Ashley Dr
General Assembly of the Churches of God In Jesus Christ Apostolic
King’s Chapel
Saunders PL
W. A. James
Hazards Of Life Beyond Smoking Include Women
A humorous essay argues many everyday actions pose health risks beyond cigarettes. It cites crossing streets, shopping, elevators, dining, workplace punctuality, and family cooking mishaps as hazards, concluding that smoking ranks as only one of numerous dangers. It playfully elevates women to a listed hazard.
Optimism rises as furniture shipments up in first half 1969
Furniture shipments climbed 12 percent in H1 1969 vs 1968, though new orders rose only 4 percent, signaling parity lag. Backlogs shrank from plus 32 to plus 9 percent by midyear while employment and payrolls gained 4 and 9 percent. Cancellations jumped 39 percent. deliveries averaged 6.2 weeks overall.
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Chicago
John M. Snow
National Assny of Furnitures and Manufacturers
NAFM
National Retail Furniture Assn
Pretty Actress Laura McDuffie Poised for Broadway Path
Laura McDuffie, 21, a Wit's End Players member at the Showboat Dinner Theater, balances acting singing and dancing in 16 plus roles. With four summers in Atlanta stock and live theater goals, she aims for New York after one more year, prioritizing stage work over films or marriage, ready for a long career.
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Wit's End
Laura McDuffie
Wit’s End
Wits End
Atlanta
New York
Wil's End
Georgia
Open House Today At High Point Arts Council Exhibit
Open house runs 2 to 5 p m at the Arts Council Building 00 N Main St Artists from August exhibit Potpourri will attend including Jerry McLaughlin Philip Moose Harland Pell and Walter Thrill selections will be played on a 17th Century harpsichord during the event
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High Point
Arts Council
Main St
Jerry McLaughlin
Philip Moose
Harland Pell
Walter Thrill
Greensboro Government Center Urged Construction Start
Architect Eduardo Catalano urged starting the Greensboro governmental center by September 1 to finish site work before winter. The project totals $7,654,028 for the county portion plus $5,492,793 for the city share, with contracts planned for August 18 and a two plus year build. Negotiations for the Ashe and Sycamore site continue amid a court injunction hearing to halt the take-over.
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Greensboro
Eduardo Catalano
Cambridge
Board of Commissioners
Ashe Street
Sycamore Street
Ralph Walker
Phillips Heirs
Superior Court
Allen H. Gwyn
Governmental Center
New York A State of Discovery at Cinema Cafe
A 29 minute travel tour titled New York A State of Discovery showcases Empire State wonders and heritage from old Indian country to modern attractions. Screenings at 12 15 p.m. in the audio visual room and 3 15 p.m. at Astor Dendy Towers 701 E Green Drive are open to the public.
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New York
Empire State
High Point Public Library
Astor Dendy Towers
E. Green Drive
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Sammy Chess JR
Citizens For Justice
Consid
High Point Enterprise
Dick Swaim
Dr. Stanley
Main Street
English
Jane
City Hall
Laurie McDuffie
Don Follmer
Enterprise
Cinema Cafe
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