City May Buy Burlington Plant In High Point
High Point tentatively agrees to buy Burlington Industries Artemide plant on E Green Drive for 1.256 million with three installments of 100000. Mayor Roy Culler calls it a bargain sale and aims to vacate Grimes Street facilities by 1977 with occupancy starting January 1.
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Lee Mortimer
Enterprise Sunday
High Point
Burlington Industries
E. Green Drive
Roy Culler
Burlington
Culler
City Hall
Grimes Street
Centennial Avenue
English Road
Wrenn Street
High Point Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Fire Safety Tips From High Point Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal T G Shelton warns national rise in winter fires due to heating systems and cold weather. He urges professional servicing, cautions against moving space heaters during fires, and stresses keeping combustibles away from heaters. Holiday season increases risk with Christmas trees and open flames. follow UL approved lights and inspect toys. The fire prevention bureau offers further advice and home safety inspections.
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Howard Hayes Enterprise
T. G. Shelton
High Point Fire Dept
Shelton
Stolen Items Reported From Van At High Point College
A High Point College student, Shawn Andrew McCann, reported theft from his van after a party. Missing items include two pounds of marijuana, an ammunition case, a drill-bit case, and a wallet incident preceded by two men seen near the vehicle. Total loss valued at 440 dollars. Separately, Woody's Music Co. reported guitars worth about 1827 dollars stolen via a break in through a knocked out front door discovered by a patrolman at 12 55 a m Tuesday.
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High Point College
Shawn Andrew McCann
McCulloch
Woody's Music Co
Koonce Defends Civil Service Amid City Debate
Council member Arnold Koonce defends Civil Service as debate over its future continues. He urges reform to keep benefits while allowing city staff to discipline under a strengthened personnel policy. Mayor Roy Culler seeks abolition, arguing Civil Service shields underperforming employees and hampers management.
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Lee Mortimer
Enterprise
High Point
Arnold Koonce
Civil Service
Bill Brewer
Koonce
Roy Culler
Dunbar Murder Trial Opens with Ambulance Testimony
Dr. Paige Hudson, chief state medical examiner, described a bullet wound behind the right ear in J. Frank Dunbar's death. Ambulance workers Barry Levine and Thurston Rice testified about finding Dunbar on a water bed and attempting emergency measures before he died. Mrs. Frankie Delores Dunbar, who pleads self defense and insanity, admits shooting but claims it was not intentional.
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Paige Hudson
Frankie Delores Dunbar
J. Frank Dunbar
Superior Court
Walter Crissman
Dunbar
Emergency Ambulance Transportation Service
Barry Levine
Thurston Rice
Guilford Health Chief Faces State Post Interest
Dr. Sarah Morrow, Guilford County Health Director, says she would accept a state secretary of human resources role if salary aligns. Gov elect Hunt has approached her, with local officials noting required qualifications and the need for a public health degree. Dr. Morrow plans to return after four years and aims to reduce paperwork in state health services.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Sarah Morrow
Jim Hunt
Phil Kirk
Morrow
Christmas Fund Nears Midpoint
The Christmas Cheer Fund reached the halfway point with 5410.2 dollars raised toward a 12000 dollar goal to aid 2300 needy High Point area families. Daily average needed to meet the deadline rises to 659 dollars with remaining time.
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High Point
Social Cie
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Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber
Bill McGuinn
Downtown Committee
Robert Gruenberg
Artemide
Russell Street
Park Street
Green Drive
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Underwriters Laboratory
City of Point
Rick Greeon
Levine
Rice
The
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Department
ABC
Sheriff's Dept
Christmas Fund
the Christmas Cheer Fund
P.O
Margaret Kearns
S. Furniture Industries
Ime
C.A. Ring Jr
Elizabeth B
Neal
Key Williams
Tubby
Irene Hinson
Charlies C
Clary
Avian
Marione
Rte
Akis
Merywood
Liz
Ellen
Trademark Manufacturing
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