High Pointers Seek State Offices Here
Guilford County legislators heard a bid to locate state government offices in downtown High Point as part of a Core Revitalization effort sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and City Council with a 25000 grant. Speakers urged action on Equal Rights Amendment and other issues while complaints about electric bills and utility regulation were raised. About 50 residents attended the two hour hearing in the City County Building with eight of ten Guilford delegates present.
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Robert Marks
Guilford County
High Point
Central Business District
Robert Gruenberg
J. W. McGuinn Jr
Chamber of Commerce and City Council
Gruenberg
McGuinn
Guilford
Tom Sawyer
Mark Short
Charlie Webb
Southern Furniture Market Center
First Citizens Bank and Trust Co
Sen. McNeill Smith
The
Utilities Commission
Mark McDaniel
Refrigerator Retirement After 25 Years of Service
A humorous reminiscence on aging appliances. The author praises a 25 year old refrigerator that never failed, contrasts it with failing washing machines and heaters, and laments having to dispose of a loyal kitchen companion. The piece ends with a playful doubt about how to put the fridge to sleep.
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Jere
Wet Sunday Predicted in High Point Area
Forecasters from Friendship predict a rain return in the High Point area after a brief dry spell. Occasional showers are likely today with heavy bursts possible as a 90 percent chance. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with the chance of rain dropping to 40 percent through Monday.
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High Point
Friendship Weathermen
Paperboy Tag Expands to News Paper Carriers
The Enterprise expands carrier roles to include 12 year old girls alongside boys, sharing in a $1.25 million operation. Susan Pruett 14, among others, delivers 75 papers weekly earning $80 to $90 monthly while a scholarship fund honors former manager Charles Loflin.
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Orde
Richard Teague
Susan Pruett
Susan
Otteray Drive
Woodrow Avenue
Teague
Charles Loflin
David Collins
Gregory Wolfe
Enterprise
High Point Plans 532 New Low-Income Housing Units
The city seeks 4 million in federal Community Development funds for a 532 unit construction plan next year plus rehabilitation of 42 existing units. The Housing Authority leads the project with Southside urban renewal and expansions in Farmington and Spring Valley. Pennington warns HUD may override council decisions if the plan conflicts with the commitment.
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Federal
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
High Point City
High Point Housing Authority
Jim Pennington
Pennington
Elm Street
Housing Authority
Gwen Simpson
Planning Department
Miss Simpson
Southside
Farmington
Spring Valley
HUD
Five Year Olds Registration For High Point Kindergartens
High Point public kindergarten registration opens for children who are five by October 16 in the city school district. Registration forms are available at elementary schools and district offices, with a deadline of March 31 at 4 30 p m. A random selection will choose attendees from registrants, with individual notices to parents.
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High Point
High Point City
Leonard Street
Dean B. Pruette
General Assembly
Pruette
Kirkman Park
Montlieu
Parkview Village
Shadybrook
Board of Education
Growth of child abuse linked to economic crisis
A columnist links rising child abuse to unemployment and financial stress, noting emotional strain on parents and instances of violence in both poor and affluent families. The piece cites a North Carolina Learning Institute report, a Senate testimony, and a Charlotte bank robbery to illustrate broader national hardship and fear for children’s safety.
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The
Learning Institute of North Carolina
North Carolina
New York
Lee Harvey
The High Point Enterprise Newspaper Rates and Details
The High Point Enterprise lists address at 210 Church Avenue High Point North Carolina and prints subscription prices for mail and Sunday editions, with rates for 4 month, 6 month, 1 year plans and carrier weekly monthly options plus notes on sales tax and AP rights. It notes independent carriers and advertising reps and announces home delivery rate groups.
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Church Avenue
High Point
N.C
Associated Press
AP News
Post Office
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Grupany
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Leigheer
Henry Frye
Lynwood Smith
Sonny Hedgecock
Forrest
Griffin Junior High
Wesley Memorial Methodist
League
English Road
U.S. Senate Finance Committee
California
Charlotte
By Faye Marks
High Point Enterprise
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