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High Point government tackles housing and water issues in 1954
The 1954 year in High Point saw blue laws protests and drought problems, but officials moved on housing reforms, traffic fixes, and water projects. The council approved renovations to substandard housing, expanded city limits by about 150 acres, and pursued a larger water source via Yadkin River. Bond ratings improved and municipal finances strengthened despite water dam leaks and drought.
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Forrest Cates
Blue Laws
High Point
Greensboro
Hazel
Prohl
The
Cty
John Ciinard
Charles E. Stuart
Wnt
Administrat 1
Yadkin River
Piedmont
Yadkin
George Covington