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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1973
Page
2
Art Buchwald imagines a laundromat escapade during a vacation in Washington. The piece lampoons domestic life and small talk as two patrons swap jokes about detergents, blue jeans with sheets, and bets on laundry cycles while reflecting on the mundane compared to the Super Bowl.
Police report multiple thefts and a stabbing in the area. Items stolen include a cassette tape, checkbook, camera, driver’s license and registration from a car at Towne Theatre. a tape player from a car in Alma Desks parking lot. a checkbook missing from a Commerce Street lot. three tires slashed at Parkview School grounds. three drivers charged with DUI. Stabbing reported outside a W Green Drive residence with medical treatment at High Point Memorial Hospital. An upholstery worker witnessed a theft from a car on Grimes Street. Authorities classify one case as malicious damage under investigation. The piece closes with two morale lines about ambition and competition.
Paul Denny discovered a large hornets nest near his home on Staley Road. The nest nearly dwarfed a small cedar tree chosen by the insects for their home. He sprayed the hornets to secure the nest and plans to keep it.
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association funds a five member panel named Furnture Industry Consumer Advisory panel FICAP to address complaints aboutFurniture goods from its members The White House announced the effort in Washington with consumer adviser Virginia Knauer The process starts with the retailer then the manufacturer for each complaint
Republican Mayor Bill Bencini announces a bid for a second term in High Point. He is unopposed for the GOP nomination so far though two more Republicans may enter. Bencini cites past accomplishments and promises continued effort amid calls for city progress and cooperation with government units while criticizing The High Point Enterprise editorial stance. He faces GOP primary on Sept 25 with the general election on Nov 6.
Guilford County Board of Adjustments will hear a home occupation variance request by James Adams to allow an offset press in a dwelling attached area of Glass Acres Subdivision Friendship Township west of Greensboro. Also on the agenda Elmer R Pegg Jr seeks mobile home placement in Deep River Township near High Point.
Davie County and nearby residents join Duke Power opponents over a proposed $1 billion nuclear generating plant on the Yadkin River. Critics warn of environmental and health risks from reactor waste and fogging, while landowners allege pressure tactics in sales and worry about eminent domain.
Three people were injured around 1 a.m. when a car on Dogwood Court ran off the road struck a ditch and a stop sign then hit a tree. Driver Van Roger Justus 23 of High Point was charged with speeding and failure to reduce speed. Also treated and released were Van Hammonds 36 of W Green Drive and James Thompson 20 of Dalton Street. A separate two car collision on Main Street at Mangum Avenue left Barbara Mizzi the Rt 2 Trinity and George Whitfield 24 of Thomasville with minor injuries.
Jim Morgan local attorney appointed chairman of the No 190 Division by Lee Cain 1974 United Appeal General Chairman. The division includes attorneys and other professionals. it raised about $29000 in 1973 and Morgan led with full participation.
Raleigh reports on Edwin Gill urging practical politicians over professional office seekers. He praises Gov. Gardner for progressive programs, school and highway sponsorship, and central budgeting. The piece notes a $300 million North Carolina school bond push led by Gov. Holfhouser and Rep. Lane Brown, with Ervin facing potential opponents as Henry Hall Wilson begins campaign activity.
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