Poll shows strong support for civil service among police and fire
A postcard survey of 203 responders in High Point police and fire units finds 98 percent prefer civil service to a city manager administered system and 90 percent would join a union if civil service is abolished. Committee leaders urge the public to consider the poll results amid city resistance and claims of barriers to the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cates
Enterprise
High Point
Citizens Committee
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Harriett Johnston
The
Sur
Vey
Carl Shelton
Who's Kidding Wham Scene Highlights Breaks and Signs
A humorous scene shows three High Point utility repairmen debating shift changes while a sign near their station seems to bear the brunt of the miscommunication. The piece notes workers are entitled to breaks and lunch, reflecting on fair treatment and the sign's reputation.
Guilford Officials Debate Public Release of Mental Health Reports
Guilford County leaders consider releasing reports from a three expert study on staff problems in the Mental Health Dept. amid three civil suits. Chairman Gaston Faison says the board may rely more on the Area Mental Health Advisory Board while maintaining spending control, with questions about public access and future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wterp
Greensboro
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Mental Health Dept
Gaston Faison
Faison
Board of Commissioners
Guilford County Area Mental Health Advisory Board
Guilford Superior Court
John Witherspoon
Area Mental Health Board
Area Mental Health
Don Fontana
Fontana
Cable TV Lines To Be Extended In High Point Growth
Carolinas Cable Inc. reports steady growth in High Point with more residents gaining access to cable television. Manager Terry Hicks says current penetration is about half of available homes where service exists and new construction will extend lines by year end 1977. A 3.5 mile segment is under construction with preliminary 5 mile ride-outs. total cable around 68 miles. The ride-out process involves checks with North State Telephone Co and the city to ensure pole support before new build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Wilson Utley
Hicks
Faircloth Names Commanders in High Point Police Reorg
John A. Faircloth announces police department reorganization naming Maj. Stewart Hartley to head field operations with Capt. W. H. McSwain and Capt. L. R. Pendry as subcommanders and five Lieutenants directing uniform platoons. Succeeding bureaus include Capt. S. T. Myers in investigations and Capt. G. T. Leverett in staff services with respective division leaders and lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
John A. Faircloth
Stewart Hartley
W. H. McSwain
L. R. Pendry
T. B. Hammitt
Staff Services Bureau
G. T. Leverett
W. L. Crisco
Communications Division
Com
Faircloth
Fulcher Wins Archdale Trinity Honor From Jaycees
Archdale city manager Dalton Fulcher received the Distinguished Service Award at a Lions Den banquet. Seven area teachers were named Outstanding Young Educators of the Year led by Randolph County schools superintendent John Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wrenn
Archdale
Dalton Fulcher
Archdale-Trinity Jaycees
Lions den
Fulcher
Bill Kinley
Kinley
Randolph County
John Lawrence
Archdale- Trinity Jaycees
Randolph County Board of Education
Lawrence
Randall Ray Shaver
Trinity High School
Barry Spencer Zachary
Allen Jay High
Billie Mace Durham
Trinity Junior High
Alice Henley Beane
Trinity
Janet D. White
Trindale
Lois Jane Saunders
Audrey Scott Isaacs
Allen Jay
Jaycee
Ron Hoover
Ed Blair
Jaycees
Lloyd Taylor
Archdale- Trinity Jaycettes
Hatteras Island
Thomasville
Spring Trash Pickups Begin March 7 Citywide
Public Works Director Carl Wills announced the annual spring cleanup starts March 7 in Ward 2. Crews will cover Ward 4 the week of March 14, Ward 3 the week of March 28, and Ward 1 the week of April 4. Residents should place bundles or containers at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hawkins
Enterprise
Public Works
Carl Wills
Ward 2
Wills
Ward 4
Ward 3
Ward 1
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North State (Telephone Company
S. T. Myers
L. J. Boyd
J. T. Rich
Archdale-Trinity
Kay Freedle
Collins
Holly
Balfour Drive
A. B. Fulcher
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