High Point Population Rises 1,002 in Five Years Study
A Guilford County Planning Dept. analysis shows High Point grew from 63,154 in 1970 to an estimated 84,156 in 1975, a 1.6 percent rise. Greensboro up 6.1 percent to 158,166, rural Guilford up 10.4 percent to 81,557, county total 303,879. Whites in High Point fell 1.9 percent while nonwhites rose 13.6 percent. Jamestown Township led rural gains at 23.5 percent, with Deep River up 9.6 percent and Friendship up 3.8 percent. The study notes age groups and gender shifts across the county.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford County
Planning Dept
John Hampton
N.C
Jamestown Township
Mmade
Deep River Township
Friendship Township
Jefferson Township
Greene
Washington
After Christmas Sales Drive Crowds in High Point
Shoppers filled High Point stores Friday as after Christmas sales kept the same busy bee-hive scene seen during the holiday period. The scene suggested Santa’s departure for the North Pole while local retailers advertised continuing bargains.
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Santa
North Pole
High Point
Public Hearings Merchants In N C Happy With Rate Of Yule
Merchants across North Carolina report a stronger Christmas shopping season than last year, crediting higher consumer confidence. Brent Evans of Thalhimer's Raleigh says business rose across the store. Maloy Rush Jr. of Ivey's Carolinas notes brisk demand for practical gifts and traditional items including cosmetics jewelry and handbags.
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N.C
Associated Press
North Carolina
Brent Evans
Thalhimer's
Raleigh
Crabtree Valley
Maloy Rush Jr
Ivey
Carolinas
State Public School Law Reform Faces Public Input
State Senator Edward Renfrow led a broad review of public school law with hearings across North Carolina. The commission will refine policy for 1977 legislative consideration, including discipline, class size, funding, kindergarten, and state education structure while noting private schools seek deregulation.
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Bill Noblitt Haleigh
State Commission
Edward Renfrow
D Johnston
General Assembly
Ant
State Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
N C To Get 20 Million Public Works Bill Signed
President Ford signed a 9.2 billion public works bill providing 12.6 million for the B Everett Jordan Dam and reservoir in Chatham County and 8.5 million for the Falls of the Neuse dam and reservoir north of Raleigh. Army Corps of Engineers official Ben Smith said the Jordan dam funds cover land acquisition road relocation and recreation facilities. Falls of Mouse group chair Thad Woodard said most of the 8.5 million will buy remaining land for the 42 000 acre reservoir.
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Raleigh
Ford
Chatham County
Neuse
Ben Smith
Wilmington
Army Corps of Engineers
Jordan Dam Wall
Thad Woodard
New Limited Income Relief For Disabled To Be Enacted
Greensboro report on 1976 tax year introduces a new relief plan for disabled and elderly with limited income. Eligible owners who occupy real estate may exclude up to 5000 from property taxes. applicants must meet income limits and, for the disabled, provide a physician’s certificate. Applications are filed during January 1976 via the Tax Dept offices or list-takers.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Guilford County
C. R. Brooks
Brooks
High Point
Greensboro Tax Dept
Tax Dept
General Assembly
High Point Enterprise Staff and Rates Information
The High Point Enterprise details subscription and advertising terms with carriage and independent contractor notes. It lists rates, publication details, and a disclaimer about payments and distribution, mentioning the Associated Press and local carriers.
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Pras
Uve
Higly Point
N.C
Act of Maren
Costane Point Atv
Valers
High Point Enterprise
Mai
Norma Deliiary
WardGrittiin Company
Nations Advertsing Representatves
FBI Monitors North Carolina Figures and Groups
Washington reports show the FBI surveilled politicians and extremist groups in North Carolina over years. Documents and interviews describe informants, wiretaps, letters, and disruption tactics including a July 1972 Raleigh protest. Senator Robert Morgan, then candidate, notes alleged FBI influence on KKK operations. FBI denies directing new chapters.
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Washington
FBI
Ku Klux Law
North Carolina
Raleigh
Giles
Robert Morgan
U.S
Morgan
Senate Intelligence Committee
Joe
Deegan
FBI Intelligence Division
Socialist Workers Party
Karen Fincher Is Ask Andy Winner
Karen Fincher ten year old fifth grader at Montlieu Avenue School won the Ask Andy contest after writing in on a question. She now owns a set of the Chronicles of Namiz. Daughter of Mrs Jance McGee she enjoys water skiing roller sports and horses.
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Karen Fincher
Montlieu Avenue School
Hone
Karen
Andy
Namiz
Jance McGee
Carolina Street
Street King Blamed On Sewer Machine
High Point officials clarified that a sewer water jetting vehicle caused icy streets, not a street flusher. Public Works Director Carl Wills said the Water and Sewer Dept machine dumped water at below freezing temperatures, freezing into glaze. crews spread salt to melt and prevent accidents.
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High Point
City Public Works Dept
Public Works
Carl Wills
City Water and Sewer Dept
Atrets
Public Works Dept
Loot In Thousands Thieves Hit Local Cheap Jeans Store
Merchandise valued at several thousand dollars was stolen from Cheap Jeans on Westchester Drive after a break in reported Friday afternoon. Entry was through a window. a large assortment of clothing and accessories was listed missing. Police also reported cash, tools and office equipment stolen from Rental Tools and Hardware on S Main Street after a pried open sliding door. Cash $5,942, tools, and a bank bag were taken, with a calculator, tool assortment, and other items missing from the same incident valued at $1,142. A foosball table worth $500 vanished from Live Bait and Tackle on English Road after a forced door lock. Additional items taken included a television, radio, flashlight and beer from Ellwood Forbis’s home. A minibike was reported stolen from under Gary Arrison’s home, and a car window was broken belonging to Van Everett Wilson at a lot near Steele Street and English Road.
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Westchester Drive
S. Main Street
English Road
Ellwood Forbis
Triangle Lake Road
Gary Arrison
Montlieu Avenue
van Everett Wilson
Gatewood Avenue
Steele Street
Howard Johnson
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