This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
11
Guilford County officials pledge no political firings as Democrats take all five commissioner seats, stressing merit over party. Bert Hall recalls 1963 turnover and cites inclusive hiring, noting black representation rose to about 25 percent under Republican era shifts.
John A. Faircloth becomes High Point chief of police after 15 years in law enforcement. He advocates an organized department, education for officers, and rejects strict military codes and public relations gimmicks. He previously led Greensboro vice squad and chaired the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training Standards Council while stressing political independence in policing.
Guilford County Commissioners re elect Gaston Faison as chairman for 1977 after new members Ogden Deal Forest Campbell Bert Hall took office. Campbell named vice chairman. Mark Stewart sworn for fourth term. oath also to Deal Campbell Hall. Hall fills remaining term of Zoe Barbee. Deal and Campbell to four year terms.
The Cheer Fund reports 185 in new gifts from 11 donors, lifting the total to 872 toward a 12000 goal. officials say steady contributions should reach the target. funds will buy food certificates and toys for needy families on Christmas day. Donations may be mailed to The Enterprise or Cheer Fund P O Box 5467.
The High Point Museum unveils lower level exhibits highlighting 19th century life in High Point with items from early residents and local industry. Highlights include a North State Telephone Co. display, five storefronts, a Tomlinson chair, buggy examples, a church parlor, and demonstrations by a weaver and blacksmith during a 7 p.m. Thursday ribbon cutting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.