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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1974
Page
1
Forrest Dates presents a satirical take on the rise of do it yourself American hobbyists. He mocks power tools and amateur repairs while confessing his own bungled projects and proposing a movement to organize undo it yourselfers led by a self-appointed president. The piece blends humor with social commentary on DIY culture.
Guilford County energy coordinator George Seay warned Friday that fuel shortages will persist for months and years. He urged residents to cut nonessential trips, cooperate with stations, and support the governor's odd-even gasoline plan as federal officials plan a weekend survey of conditions in Greensboro and High Point.
High Point businessman Leo Heer files Monday as a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives. A 19 year veteran of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building, Heer aims to bring business sense to fiscal and long range planning, with health policy also a focus. He serves on Greensboro’s community health services board and is treasurer of High Point Memorial Hospital, among other civic roles.
Mayor Paul Clapp joined state leaders urging motorists to conserve gasoline amid shortages. He scheduled a meeting with service station operators at Brinwood Restaurant to discuss hours, sharing policies, safe storage, odd even fills, car pools, and traffic considerations to ease long lines and promote prudent use.
High Point Jaycees report strong early response to the Computer Carpool project. The program, a joint effort with Greensboro and Guilford County, seeks to match workers daily to reduce auto use and conserve fuel.
High Point College alumni chapter will host a dinner and party on Tuesday February 26 at Holt McPherson Campus Center. Dinner at 6 pm, party at 7 pm. Reservations via the alumni office at the college.
The Family Service Bureau hosts its annual dinner at 6 30 p.m. Monday at the YWCA Gatewood Avenue topic The Family in Contemporary Society led by Dr Donald D Moore NC Mental Health Assn president and marriage counselor Archdale Trinity Lions discuss NC State Zoo at 6 45 p.m. Monday with Mrs Ann Cagle presenting slides on the interim zoo opening in May Cub Scout Roundtable for leaders at 7 30 p.m. Monday at the Army Reserve Training Center Parris Avenue Guilford County PTA Council meets Tuesday at Summerfield School featuring Dr Eldora Terrell and Kate Garner addressing family relations A $500 scholarship for school librarians offered by the North Carolina Assn of School Librarians applications due April 1 and obtainable from county city superintendents or Mrs Edith B Briles 173 Worth Street Asheboro.
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A High Point observer reflects on the gas crisis and carpooling. She notes shared rides ease lines and reveal colleagues, yet tensions rise in long queues with fights and injuries elsewhere. Despite discomfort, communities adapt, hailing belts, patience, and neighborly insight.
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