High Pointer of the Week Miss Frances Burgess
Miss Frances Burgess leads Memorial Hospital nursing as director of nursing since 1955 overseeing 158 nurses and 69 student nurses. A South Carolina native and Winthrop College alumna, she trained as a nurse after teaching and previously held roles in Philadelphia hospitals before moving to High Point. She chairs the Altrusa Club and enjoys rock hunting and antiques in off hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marks
Winthrop College
Frances Burgess
Miss Burgess
High Point
Memorial Hospital
South Carolina
Andrew Plummer Burgess
Marion Mood Burgess
Laurens
Clarendon
Summerton
Rock Hill
S.C
Gastonia
Morehead City
Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia
Graduate Hospital
North Carolina
Boulevard
When are the American Indians going to join the United States
In a 72 year reflection on the aftereffects of Wounded Knee, the author argues Indians must join modern society. He critiques welfare dependence, tribal lawsuits, and stalled self discipline while praising Indian talents and potential. He cites Senate appropriations and a call from Phillip Nash for development oriented programs. He ends urging participation in building a modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
United States
Wounded Knee
U. S
Union
Iowa
John Stink
Nebraska
U. S. Congress
Oklahoma
Kennedy
Phillip Nash
Nash
Pacific
New Mexico
America
Europe
North
Public concerns over High Rock Lake power regulation
Letters argue Alcoa Duke Power and Carolina Power control High Rock Lake power with little state oversight. They urge regulation by the Utilities Commission, fair pricing, and an exchange plan among Alcoa and the two utilities to protect wildlife and recreational values. The piece calls Monopolies to act prudently and protect public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Aluminum Company
Alcoa
High Rock Lake
North Carolina
Duke Power Company
Carolina Power and Light Company
State Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Duke
Carolina Power
Duke of Carolina Power
Caesar
North Carolina Lures European Tourists With Low Weekly Costs
Travel officials outline a seven day North Carolina itinerary from the Great Smoky Mountains to Carolina Beach. A basic week for two in double rooms costs 68.86 dollars plus 18.44 travel fares totaling 87.30, with cheaper options for foreign visitors and smaller meals. Luxury tastes push costs higher. Local program emphasizes flexibility and regional variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Smoky Mountains
Carolina Beach
North Carolina
Piedmont
Not Ever Enough Time in a Summer Town
A Thomasville scene reflects on time and youth as summer wanes. An opinion piece contrasts childhood freedom with a looming 12 month school year and the longing for hiking and idle days.
Reading for Learning Drives Southern College Reading Programs
The article notes reading as fundamental to student success and cites the Carnegie Corp and Tulane University on future learning. Auburn University researchers explore language arts instruction with the English Department and School of Education, aiming to improve teacher preparation and reading education in Alabama and beyond.
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Southern Regional Education Board
Carnegie Corp. of
New York
Tulane University
James B. Conant
Harvard University
Auburn University
School of Education
Alabama English Curriculum Commission
Auburn
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Miss Frances Burgess
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Enterprise
The
Travel Information Division
State Department of Conservation and Development
Asheville
Cherokee
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Wilmington
Robert
Thomasville
Randolph County Sheriff's Department
Archdale
Sary
Asheboro
Randolph
Guilford
Randolph County
Guilford Department
D. S. Lee
High Point Sheriff's Office
Asheboro Department
Bonnie
Jordan
Winfred L. Godwin
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