Christmas on Playoff Day Stirs Pro Football Debate
Washington writer recalls a nationwide uproar over Christmas scheduled on the same day as two NFL playoff games. Andy Aurora of the United Football Watchers of America urges letters to Congress to protest and calls for an investigation into who organized the clash, fearing ratings sabotage and a Christmas backlash.
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Washington
Andy Aurora
United Football Watchers of America
Andy
America
Holly
Mini bikes stir High Point street hazards and police strain
High Point reports 1221 licensed motorcycles with an estimated double that unlicensed mini bikes. Capt. John Staley notes under16 riders, weak enforcement, and citizen reluctance to report. Police rely on state law and a noncitation practice to avoid juvenile records, urging parental responsibility amid 26 motorcycle injuries this year and one cyclist death.
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High Point
John Staley
Staley
Extended unemployment benefits offered in High Point area
The North Carolina Employment Security Commission announced up to 13 extra weeks of unemployment pay for eligible High Point area residents whose 26 weeks have ended. Filing begins January 5 at the ESC office, with state and federal funding sharing the cost.
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High Point Area
State Employment Security Commission
William Hollar
Hollar
ESC
High Point
North Carolina
Chapin Elevated To Welfare Post In Mecklenburg
Edwin H. Chapin 36 an assistant in the Mecklenburg Social Service Department has been elevated to director succeeding Wallace Kuralt who retires. The board unanimously chose Chapin Thursday and he will assume the post February 1 after serving as assistant director for personnel.
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Chapin
Mecklenburg Social Service Department
Big Bear store razed for English Road project
The Big Bear supermarket on N Wrenn Street has been demolished after wrecking. The site is part of multiple buildings razed to extend English Road east of Main Street. A one way traffic system will run through downtown using English Washington Broad and Kivett streets.
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Big Bear
N. Wrenn Street
Wrecking Ball
Main Street
Washington
Broad
Kivett Streets
Art Richardson
Fire Chief Promotes Three in Local Fire Department
Fire Chief H. L Thompson announced three promotions within the department. Max Moffitt of E College Drive becomes training captain, the first fulltime training officer, to boost rookie instruction. B. S. Bray of Ann Arbor Court and G. D. Walton of Belmont Street are promoted to lieutenants.
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H. L Thompson
Thompson
Max Moffitt
E. College Drive
Moffitt
Ward Avenue
B. S. Bray
Ann Arbor Court
G. D. Walton
Belmont Street
Walton
Bray
Randolph Unemployment Rate Dips in 12 Months to November
Unemployment in Randolph County eased over the year ending in November with a 3.1 percent jobless rate, above the four county SMSA average of 2.7 percent. Total employment reached 30 350 while the number of unemployed declined from 1 220 in 1970 to 980, with textile employment at 9 620 and manufacturing jobs totaling 17 740.
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Randolph County
North Carolina
Piedmont Triad Standard
Randolph
ESC
SMSA
Guilford
Forsyth
Yadkin
Landfill To Be Open Monday
The city landfill on Jackson Lake Road will be open Monday despite a holiday for city workers. Public works director Carl Wills said arrangements were made to keep the facility open because many individuals and industries will need to use it after the New Year weekend.
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Jackson Lake Road
Public Works
Carl Wills
Social Services Costs Rise 260 Percent in Guilford County
A study by L. M. Thompson shows Guilford County Social Services budget grew 260 percent from 1961-62 to 1971-72, from 43 million to 15.5 million, driven mainly by provider payments. Medical care, child care, and housing costs surged while direct aid to individuals rose more modestly and recipient numbers increased from about 7,922 to 13,127 monthly.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Dept. of Social Services
L. M. Thompson
Social Services
Thompson
Guilford County Social Services Assistance
License Examiners Given Rank in North Carolina
North Carolina Highway Patrol License Division realigns ranks effective January 4. The top five will receive official ranks with a major heading the division in Raleigh and two captains. District heads gain lieutenant rank and local station chiefs become sergeants. Guilford County’s district office in Greensboro is led by Lt. S. T. Cook, while the Brentwood Street station near I 85 is supervised by Sgt. Dick Carter with three class one examiners and a secretary. Examiners include W. B. Wilson J. M. Melcher and M. T. Pittman.
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Raleigh
Guilford County
Greensboro
S. T. Cook
I-85
Brentwood Street
Dick Carter
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N. C. Highway Patrol
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J. M. Melcher
M. T. Pittman
High Point Enterprise, Inc
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