Reflections on Parking Block Showdown in Downtown High Point
A downtown merchant urges the City Council to reverse the removal of parking meters around the Magic Block arguing the change hurts local businesses while Sears customers enjoy preferential parking. He claims city revenue and fairness are at stake and questions the college and retailer influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Sears-Roebuck
Blackburn
Hard Edmundson
Sears
Mr. Edmundson
High Point
R. Russ Blackburn
1967 Faces Global Tension and appeasement debate
The article argues 1967 will be difficult with rising global dangers from the Middle East to Africa and Asia. It notes NATO strain, U S Vietnam and domestic racial trouble, subversion in Latin America, and pressure on Western militaries. It warns appeasement would fuel conflict as Kremlin leaders push military spending higher.
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Middle East
Russia
Africa
United States of America
Vietnam
Latin America
Far East
China
NATO
Free World
Rhodesia
Kremlin
Peking
Red Guard
Red Guards
Lin Piao
Kosygin
Europe
Johnson
GTI Welding Students Press For Practical Focus
A GTI welding student praises the program’s hands on, job like training and resists a shift to a community college model. He lauds instructor Sam Anderson and board chair Ralph Rochelle and urges a student vote to decide GTI’s future direction.
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GTI
Ralph Rochelle
Sam Anderson
Pet Peeve About Horns Blocking Parallel Parking
A reader vents about drivers who honk while others back into a parallel space on Main Street. They urge patience, hand signals, and respecting space. Conveys practical advice to watch the car in front and avoid rushing. parking delays are minor but timing matters for everyone.
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Main Street
Blue Ridge Reading Clinic planned at Glade Valley School
Glade Valley School in North Carolina announces a summer program titled Blue Ridge Reading Clinic from June 10 to July 15. The developmental reading program targets grades 5 through 12 with intensive instruction in phonics reading comprehension study skills and library use.
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High Point
Ken College
Dr. Gwynn
Glade Valley School For
North Carolina
Florida
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Blue Ridge
Dorothy H. Griffiths
Glade Valley
N. C
Doughton Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
David W. Thrift
Greenville
ESEA
Pitt County Technical Institute
Mr. Thrift
East Carolina College
Praise for City Workers in High Point Ice Storm
A reader commends the City of High Point public works department for restoring power and removing trees after an ice storm. The letter highlights police serving by live wires and two workers standing long hours in the cold to keep children safe. It lauds public spirited city workers for unselfish devotion.
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Public Works Dept
High Point
Sevie
Birthday Note From a Small Ant on a Great Mountain
A birthday poem dated February 28 reflects on aging, famous February births like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and lighthearted observations about city life, fashion, and money. It hints at PAT FISHER and signs with 127 Lindsay.
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George Washington
Lincoln
Abe
Ken
Birthain Bo Wolaa
Guy Fisher
High Point Woman's Club pushes special motorcycle operator license
February 1967 readers learn the Women's Club of High Point proposes to state legislators a bill for a special motorcycle license. The resolution calls for age 16 minimum, a 30 day learner permit, a road test, and a separate endorsement on a driver's license. The group cites safety and traffic concerns amid ongoing licensing debates.
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The
High Point Enterprise
Woman’s Club of High Point, Inc
NCFWC
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc
State Legislative Council
North Carolina
N. C
College Seeks Dormitory and Union Building Expansion
A letter urges High Point College to address urgent campus facility needs. The author calls for immediate construction of new dormitories for men and women and a substantial student union building, urging the Board of Trustees to act without further delay.
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High Point College
Point
East Central Tour Invites Local Women March 7
Redevelopment Commission of High Point invites women to join a city tour March 7 starting at 10:00 AM with coffee at the Chamber of Commerce. Buses depart 10:30 and return 11:30, followed by shopping and luncheon downtown. reservations due by March 2 to High Point Professional Building, phone 882-6803.
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Redevelopment Commission of
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
N. Main Street
Sedion
High Point Professional Building
Wendler
Y E. Price
Forum Page Demands Signed Letters and Editor Cautions Readers
The Forum requires every letter to include the author name and address, with possible publication of identified authors only with permission. Editorial notes warn that submissions are at the owner’s risk and the Enterprise accepts no responsibility for custody or return of manuscripts or pictures.
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Inay Korum
Pet
Sone
Pat Fisher
Lindsay
Mrs. C. G, Mackintosh
Dent
Woman's Club of Point
College
East Central
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