Economic Study Stimulates Plans For City s Growth Over 20 Years
Hammer and Co. Associates presented an economic base study to High Point leaders forecasting rapid growth over the next two decades. The plan, used by the city planning department for a master plan, envisions 107000 residents by 1980 with 38000 nearby, 12000 new factory jobs, urban renewal options, zoning and capital budgeting as tools, and potential furniture tourism to ease housing needs.
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High Point
YWCA
Hammer and Co. Associates
Atlanta
Ray Herman
Atlanta, Ga
William Colonna
Colonna
Hammer and Associates
Japanese Are Crazy About Our Ambassador
Edwin Oldfather Reischauer the US ambassador to Japan has become the Philippines? No. He is warmly welcomed in Tokyo where locals admire his language knowledge and culture expertise. He’s a former Harvard professor who values listening and dialogue and has reshaped the embassy’s atmosphere with his approachable style.
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Tokyo
Japan
Nagasaki
Edwin Oldfather Reischauer
Haru Matsukata
Kennedy
Asia
Department of
Harvard University
Harvard
Walter Finke
Finke
Minneapolis-Honeywell
Electronic Data Processing Divission
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Ted Glaser
Systems
Burroughs Laboratories
Paoli
Alex Bernstein
Simulmatics Corp
U.S. Army
Signal Corps
Bernstein
Liberal Arts Grad At Loss In Modern Job Market
AP reports that liberal arts graduates face tougher hiring in tech driven industries. Employers favor engineering or science degrees and advanced education, though strong administration can boost prospects. Some electronics and space firms prefer scientists.
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John T. Cuffiff
New York
Douglas Aircraft Co
Lockheed Aircraft
North Carolina studies talent program in public schools
The article details North Carolina’s new exceptionally talented program begun in 1961 with about 2,000 students from 1 million, using a depth approach in grades 1–12. Selection relies on IQ 120+, high marks, emotional stability, achievement above norm, and strong teacher recommendations.
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North Carolina
Dixon Emschler
Department of Public Instruction
Winston-Salem
State Board of Education
Hunt
Board of Education
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N. Main Street
Redevelopment Commission
Gordy Street
Herman
Piedmont
Adaele Re Enza
John Roderick
Edwin Reischauer
Liberal Arts Grad
By Russell Clay
Raleigh
Nile F. Hunt
Emschler
Michigan
Greensboro
Henderson County
Martin County
Charlotte - Mecklenburg
Rocky Mount
New Hanover County
Chapel Hill
North American Aviation
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co
Litton Industries
Litton
International Business Machines Corp
United States
IBM
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