Evidence At Scene Of Murders Indicates Victims Knew Slayer
Police say the two Lexington murder victims Myrtis Everhart Miller 67 and Crystal Miller 3 likely knew their killer. Evidence includes yard punctures and a door left unlocked with the home fully clothed victims, no sign of robbery or sexual motive, and a son’s statement about his mother’s caution. State investigators and sheriff’s deputies are pursuing leads while funeral plans are pending.
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Phil Speaks
Enterprise
Lexington
Myrtis Everhart Miller
Crystal Miller
Greensboro Rd
Davidson County Sheriff's Deputies
Paul McCrary
Jimmie Miller
Millers
Old
Miller
Contact
Sheriff's Dept
License Tag Purchases Lagging in High Point Area
John Stilwell of the Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency reports about 33,000 1977 stickers dispensed by Thursday noon, 9,000 fewer than the 42,000 sold Jan 1–Feb 15, 1976. He predicts long lines before the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline for 1976 licenses, with a surge expected today, Saturday, and Monday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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High Point
John Stilwell
Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency
Stilwell
Guilford Plans 15 Bed In-Patient Alcohol Treatment Facility
Guilford County Commission on Alcoholism outlines a 15 bed 24 hour infirmary for detoxification to be operated with Guilford County Area Mental Health Dept. Funds from the nickel-a-bottle whisky tax would support the project. The plan aims to serve 15 persons daily at a lower cost than the previous five to seven at L Richardson Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Guilford
Trail
Guilford County Area
Purose
L. Richardson Memorial Hospital
Commission On Alcoholism
Ben Garner
Jamestown Alcohol Education Center
Bill
Congressman Richardson Preyer Speakers On Epilepsy Aid
Congressman Richardson Preyer spoke in High Point on Thursday about proposed legislation assisting disabled people, focusing on those with epilepsy. Area epileptics told Preyer of discriminatory practices and urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mortimer
Enterprise
Richardson Preyer
High Point
Congress
Preyer hears epilepsy discrimination concerns at state gathering
Congressman Preyer addresses epilepsy association chapters at the Holiday Inn Downtown focusing on discrimination, benefits denials, and the need for stronger enforcement of disability laws. He cites four million Americans affected and urges continued advocacy to secure funding and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preyer
Holiday Inn
Epilepsy Association
Washington
White House
United States
High Point Enterprise Friday Afternoon News Brief
A brief item from the February 11 1977 High Point Enterprise Section B notes continuing local developments and scheduled events for the afternoon. The short item highlights community updates and upcoming activities in High Point North Carolina.
Propane Gas Cutoff Hits Alma Desk
Alma Desk Co. a major High Point firm faces potential layoffs as propane supplies are cut off after an Exxon order to divert propane to residential use. The company relies on propane for heating and about 25 forklifts, with storage tanks partially filled and a limited alternative supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Carol Wilson Utley
Alma Desk Co
Charles Hayworth
Exxon Gas
Exxon
Federal Energy Administration
North Carolina
High Point
Pargas
Hayworth
Alma Desk
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
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Joel Leonard
McCrary
State Bureau of Investigation
Raleigh
SBS
Sheriff's Deputies
1300
Old Greensboro Road
Davidson County
Charles and
Lena Frazier Everhart
Liberty House Nursing Home
Thomasville
the Haven Nursing Center
Buena Vista Nursing Center
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Howard J. Miller
Ruth Walser
Martha James
Rt. 1
Dennis
Reese
Frankie
Roy
Earl Everhart
Mable Murphy
Piedmont Funeral Home
Crystal Dawn Miller
Billy Nail
Wis
Mental Health Dept
Clinard
Wayside Haven Rehabilitation Center
Lester Hamilton
High Point Family Service Bureau
Wayside Haven
Steel Trail
Epilep
Mother Earth
Medicare
U.S
High Point College
Kathy Sweet
New Jersey
National Weather Service
High Point Enterprise
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