Dogs pose epidemic bites risk from family pets
A Newspaper Enterprise Assn report says one million Americans suffer dog bites yearly, about one in 200 people. Most attacks come from uncontrolled family pets, not strays, and overpopulation fuels the problem. Public health officials urge neutering and wiser dog ownership to curb attacks.
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Enterprise Assn
The
Guilford County Humane Society
High Point
Thomasville
American Kennel Society
Decline of Military Academies Reflected in Staunton Bankruptcy
Staunton Military Academy in Virginia has gone bankrupt and its assets will be sold to Mary Baldwin College next week. The institution once charged $3420 yearly, but enrollment fell from 650 in the early 1960s to 169 in 1976 amid rising tuition and shifting attitudes toward discipline in education.
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America
Staunton Military Academy
Virginia
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
Mary Costello
Parking Left Side to Curb Violation Noted in City Brief
A High Point official observed an officer issuing a $1 citation for parking left side to curb. The piece notes enforcement ambiguity and dismisses the offense as a minor, “chicken” violation while asserting the practice has since stopped. Names are withheld.
X Rays And Breast Cancer Debate Grows
The 1974 breast cancer surgeries on Betty Ford and Happy Rockefeller spurred a surge in screening but raised worries about mammography. Critics warn routine X rays for screens may cause more deaths than they prevent, especially for women under 50.
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Betty Ford
Margaretta
Happy) Rockefeller
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Ford
Rockefeller
John Bailor
Journal of the
The
Cancer Institute
Institute
Cancer Society
High Point Exclusion could reshape rental income near furniture shows
CPA James W. Sherrad explains a new federal tax provision called the High Point Exclusion affecting short term rentals during furniture market visits. Rentals up to 14 days are tax free. beyond that, earnings are taxable, altering decisions for homeowners hosting visitors and potentially pushing some to use motels instead. The article notes local leaders and citizens of the year nominees and praises High Point’s civic leadership.
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CPA
James W. Sherrad
High Point
Sherrad
Seidman and Seidman
Sherrard, McGee and Co
Europe
Caribbean
Vegas
Nixon Stockpile Sell Off Disastrous Policy
In 1973 Nixon used presidential power to sell strategic stockpile metals at bargain prices, benefiting major firms like Alcoa General Electric and U.S. Steel. The move drew covert White House pressure, raised stockpile doubts, cost taxpayers millions, and spurred calls in Congress for investigation.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
United States
Nixon
White House
Alcoa
Bethlehem Steel
Englehardt Industries
General Electric
Kaiser Aluminum
Reynolds Metts
U.S. Steel
Westinghouse
National Security Council
Congress
Lee Metcalf
D-Mont
General Services Administration
Nye
Mont
GSA
Metallurg, Inc
Metallurg
New York City
Scandinavian Countries
U.S
Letters to the Editor Mental Health Wrongs in policy
The writer argues two errors in the church state alliance on mental health. Criminals claim mental illness to dodge punishment or be confined for psychiatric opinion. They urge that psychiatrists not influence legal outcomes and insist punishment only for those who hurt others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church-State Alliance
Church
Church of Mental Health
Questioning the 15 Percent Service Charge at a Greensboro Motel
A reader argues that the 15 percent service charge at the Albert Pick Motor Lodge restaurant is not a tip. He claims the extra money funds the motel coffers and pays banquet staff only 60 cents per hour above minimum wage. He urges customers to ask management and staff where the charge goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pick Motor Lodge
I-40
Greensboro Airport
I Found It campaign letter responds to High Point article
A reader writes in response to the November 30 High Point Enterprise piece on the I Found It campaign. The letter praises the Lord and asserts the Lamb is worthy while commenting on perceived attacks.
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High Point Enterprise
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Meredith) H. Slane
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