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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1977

Page

4

Rawley Family Names in Newspaper Masthead

The article lists Rawley Jr. as vice president D A Rawley as co publisher Mrs C H Lockwood as vice president and Joe Brown as editor indicating a newspaper masthead with key leadership titles.

Thoughts For Today Quotes On Leadership And Virtue

A historical newspaper card quotes two selections on moral leadership. The first cites Corinthians about builders and foundations. The second invokes Josiah G. Holland praising men of strength integrity faith and service.

Josiah G. Holland

Bad Bills Go Down Under North Carolina Pressure

Intense pressure from multiple North Carolina cities appears to have killed a Buncombe County attempt to curb municipal annexations around Asheville. Two Buncombe bills would limit Asheville’s expansion into nearby unincorporated areas, but legislators face broader opposition and ongoing proposals. A proposed two year moratorium on Asheville annexations is offered as a compromise, with further battles anticipated.

North Carolina Asheville Buncombe County Buncombe Mary Nesbitt

Anti Mishmash Buffer Plan Aims For Triad Park Help

The Triad Park Task Force plans to seek state financial support to create a buffer area at the triangle formed by High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro. The proposal shifts to an undeveloped wilderness type zone to prevent the three cities from merging into a sprawling mishmash. The Winston Salem Sentinel urges action citing Umstead Park as a model, without recreational facilities, to preserve separate communities.

Triad Park Task Force High Point Winston-Salem Greensboro Winston- Salem Sentinel

Dracula Myth Awakens in Romanian Historical Defense

Romanian scholars push a posthumous public relations rebrand of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th century ruler who inspired Dracula. While praised for protecting Romanian independence from the Ottomans, he was a ruthless figure who punished enemies by impaling foes and may have fed the vampire legend with brutal methods.

Vlad the Impaler Dracula Vlad

Federal pay raise stirs public anger and ethics debate

Ordinary Americans criticize a 28 percent raise for high level federal officials amid a seven year 5 percent rise in wages and a 60 percent cost of living jump. Polls, petitions, and a tabled disapproval vote frame a debate on ethics and pay, with calls for disclosure laws and outside income limits.

St. Petersburg Times Maryland White House Washington, D.C Allen Douglas P. Bennet Congress

Industrial Expansion Surges as White Leads Local Builders

The article notes booming industrial construction with J B White’s firm heavily booked for year end work. Austrian furniture hardware maker Lautenschlager plans a mid year U S operation on Sherman Road, starting with 20 000 square feet and potential growth to four times that.

Lautenschlager Salzburg Austria Sherman Road White

Local firms expand Fairfield Road plants and industry outlook

Holt McPherson American Ornamental and American Fastener, both Canadian, plan large new facilities on Fairfield Road and in a modern plant to meet backlog growth. A hospital and university leadership note long service and upcoming plans as community development advances.

American Ornamental White Fairfield Road American Fastener

Cigarette smuggling drew mob links and murder across states

The article reports that major crime syndicates led by the Genovese and Gambino mobs expanded cigarette smuggling from Northeast hubs into the Midwest and Southwest, funded by tax differentials, with killings to protect turf. It notes New York’s large mob distribution, rising losses to taxpayers, and Mafia use of counterfeit stamps and hijackings.

Washington North Carolina New York Vito Genovese Carlo Gambino Midwest Southwest Tucson James H. Tully Justice Dept

Letter to the Enterprise on dog shooting and police action

A High Point reader laments dog shooting, notes Officer Walton resigns, and criticizes Chief Faircloth and local courts. She calls for accountability and warns against undermining democratic processes while urging reforms to prevent such abuse in the future.

Faircloth Walton High Point J.R. Walton Streetman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rawley JR D. A. Rawley C. H. Lockwood Joe Brown Triad Umstead Park Raleigh Durham Ogre St. Valentine's Senate House Sen James B. Allen Ala J. B. White Holt McPherson The University of North Carolina Henry A Foscue Unc-Chapel Hill High Point Memorial Hospital E. Green Drive Carson Crestline Carson C. Stout Jack Lynch Jim Conrad High Point Board of Realtors Blake Thompson Curtis Smith China B.C Winifred Snow Armentrout Ernest Snows Hiram Armentrout Snow Lumber Co High Point Museum Glade Valley School Presbyterian Home James H. Millis Sanders Dallas Sr A. Scott Luna Dale) Parker Jr Mary Lib Joyce Hunter Dalton North State Telephone Company Jack Burris High Point Enterprise Elaine McCloy John W. Herndon Jim Marsh Anne Freeze Richard DeMary New Jersey DeMary Jack Anderson America Continental Illinois National Bank Continental Illinois Illinois Richard Nolan D.D.N.Y Treasury W. Michael Nolan Continental Merrill- Lynch Bank Baker and McKenzie Chicago Ford John Knebel
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