Rush Is On To Beat Tax Paying Deadline
Greensboro offices rush to collect 18 million dollars in county taxes as year end payments surge. Tax Director C R Brooke notes heavy mail from corporations, many individuals rush last minute to avoid interest. Deadline extended to January 3 due to holidays and courthouse closings.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
C.R. Brooke
Tax Dept
Brooks
High Point
Board of County Commissioners
Dowager's hump caused by osteoporosis aging bones
In response to a reader, Dr. Thosteson explains that dowager's hump stems from bone thinning due to osteoporosis, not posture. He notes risks for women, calcium intake, pregnancy needs, and the value of activity, sturdy diet, and spine x rays to detect early changes. He also explains sebaceous cysts on the testicles are harmless and removable if bothersome.
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George Thosteson
M.D
Thosteson
Dr. Thosteson
Judge gives teen a second chance in courtroom
In a courtroom remarks show a judge grants the girl a dismissal after she sobs and speaks of alcohol danger. The judge urges courage, stresses second chances for youth, and recalls a personal inspiration from Judge Elreta Alexander. The scene emphasizes peer pressure and the path toward reform.
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Williams
Elreta Alexander
Dog Bite Case Reinstates County Liability Over Owner
The Supreme Court held the county must honor a dog bite claim despite repeal actions four days earlier. The ruling, reviewing Heath v. Freeman, states the statute did not absolve either the county or owner from liability and that the county cannot be insurer for dog behavior while allowing recovery over against the owner where known. A $5,000 damages award stood in the lower court, with appellate affirmance.
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Freeman
Heath
Court of Appeals
Superior
Supreme Court
Mayors plan to boost housing and downtown revival
The mayor outlines efforts to raise housing through rehabilitation, ease traffic with street improvements, and spur economic growth via downtown revitalization. State highway interest could expand High Point projects in the seven year plan. the city anticipates closer utility billing fixes and improved administration as year ends.
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Culler
Brooks
Past History: A Reporter's Retrospective View
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Zoo Opening Plans Hinge On Phase One Inspects
An Asheboro based inspection of the first phase at the North Carolina Zoological Park reviewed zebra ostrich giraffe housing large cat facilities and amphitheater. The team led by Jack Smith noted a $414000 contract awarded to J H Allen Construction Co to finish exhibits as phase one nears completion. The NC Zoological Council will meet January 20 at Purgatory Mountain to discuss possibly set a bid date for further construction budgeted around 2.9 million dollars.
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Asheboro
N.C. Zoological Park
Jack Smith
Howard Lee
N.C. Dept. of Natural Resources and Community Development
State Dept. of Administration
Bill Hoff
J.H. Allen Construction Co
Allen
Hoff
N.C. Zoological Council
Purgatory Mountain
Three Hurt In Accident At Lexington Avenue Intersection
Three people were treated and released from High Point Memorial Hospital ER after an 8:58 p.m. collision at the E Lexington Avenue and N Hamilton Street intersection. Woodrow Thomas Southards Jr., 24, of Salem Street and Sarah Virginia Pruett, 16, of Woodrow Avenue collided. Southards was charged with a traffic signal violation. Miss Pruett and Catherine Pruett, a passenger, were also treated.
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E. Lexington Avenue
N. Hamilton Street
Woodrow Thomas Southards Jr
Salem Street
Sarah Virginia Pruett
Woodrow Avenue
Southards
Miss Pruett
Pruett
Catherine Pruett
Hunt's Remarks Hint at Presidential Ambitions
North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr., while denying higher political aims, spoke at the State University Development Council event about a new ethic of citizenship. He urged personal involvement, paying taxes, supporting churches and funds, and giving time and energy to others, suggesting a broader national role. The remarks followed a record private gift drive of 5 million dollars for the university and raised questions about a national strategy.
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James B. Hunt Jr
North Carolina
Development Council of
North Carolina State University
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State University
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United Fund
America
Development Council
General Assembly
Gunfire Damages Auto In High Point Billiards Incident
Police investigated a Wednesday shooting after a group left Triangle Billiards and was chased by rivals. Two direct hits and two ricochets damaged a car trunk about 300 dollars. no injuries reported. A claimed kidnapping led to an arrest for a warrant, though no kidnapping occurred.
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Patricia Wiley Stowe
Rockdale Court
Triangle Billiards
Ms. Stowe
Clinton David Watson
Long Street
Gladys M. Watson
Watson
Ed McMahon to host Goin Home pilot with Roy Clark
Ed McMahon announces a pilot for Goin Home a half hour syndicated show visiting stars hometowns. The pilot features Roy Clark in Meherrin Virginia with more guests like Joe Namath Alice Cooper and Burt Reynolds possible if the series is picked up. McMahon will still appear on Tonight and notes NBC contract gives nine weeks of vacation per year.
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LOS Angeles
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McMahon
Detroit
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Alice Cooper
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NBC
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