Big Shoes to Fill as Montlieu Avenue's New Principal
Jackie Garner, longtime educator and High Point native, is named principal of Montlieu Avenue Elementary, succeeding Georgia Thayer. Garner recalls Thayer’s inspirational sixth grade influence and plans to keep the school’s student centered program while mentoring teachers. She has spent nearly 20 years in elementary education as a teacher and administrator, including directing elementary education for the city schools since 1973.
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Washington analysis says Bert Lance case echoes Fitzgerald
The piece argues Lance's financial conduct shows wealth affords privileges, challenging Carter's image. It notes overdrafts at Lance’s banks, large loan access without full collateral, and questions about use of bank aircraft. The Comptroller found no criminal case yet, while Congress plans inquiries. Senate leaders cited include Ribicoff Percy Danforth Glenn Javits Heinz.
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D-Conn
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Illinois
John Danforth
R-Mo
John Glenn
Ohio
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
H. John Heinz III
R-Pa
New Central Fire Station in Thomasville Opens
The new Central Fire Station on East Main in Thomasville is in operation featuring three engine bays with back-in parking for the trucks, space for the Snorkel, a dispatch room, dormitory for 31, and expanded officer quarters. A pipeline project along N Main Street is under way with right of way work starting.
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Madness Grips Thomasville Each Football Friday
Davidson dateline describes an annual Friday night frenzy as high school football dominates Thomasville. The piece notes empty streets by 8 p.m., late opening fast foods, and cars parked on hoods, with city officials and press predicting game outcomes and debating injuries in Ralph's Restaurant each Monday.
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Randolph Street
Memorial Park Drive
San Quentin
Dalton Myers
Quayle
ABA bids to let lawyers in grand jury rooms roil crime fight
The American Bar Association endorses allowing witnesses before grand juries to bring lawyers inside the room as advisers. Critics say lawyers could derail proceedings, intimidate witnesses, and shield conspiracies, especially in racketeering cases. Attorney General Griffin Bell vows to oppose on Capitol Hill.
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