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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
9
A bleak spell gave way to sun as High Point enjoyed a brief return to warmth. Children romped at Kirkman Park School while Gary Nichols and Richard Watkins exposed to the sun. Rain was forecast for Wednesday.
North Carolina public instruction report shows 58.9 percent of High Point high school graduates last June pursued further education, slightly above the state average of 56 percent. Among High Point grads, 35.4 percent took jobs, 2.5 percent joined the military, and 3.2 percent were unaccounted for. The statewide trend notes about 32 percent employed and 4 percent in the military. The 1973 graduating loss was 920 fewer students, with a forecast of a small rise to about 71,000 by 1978.
Preliminary hearings are expected next week on the remaining three defendants in the Dec. 27 murder-robbery of Richard Jarrell Joyce Ann Nealey 23 Sherrill Brown Sechrest and Gail Scott Beck were named Beck surrendered Dec 31 Don Wayne Merriweather waived the preliminary hearing and was sent to Superior Court last week The report also covers 1973 high school graduation paths in Hendersonville Guilford Randolph Asheboro Thomasville and Davidson counties noting education and military service rates
High Point officials plan to present the city inner loop traffic concept to the State Board of Transportation during a two day High Point meeting hosted by the chamber of commerce. The board has already approved 7 million dollars in seven year projects including Eastchester Drive and a new interchange at W Green on I 85.
Lynn C. Blackwood, long time High Point officer in charge since 1973, is appointed permanent postmaster succeeding Ivan Crissman. Burlington native with 26 years at Burlington post office and WWII service, he will move to High Point with his wife Louise and son Paul. He previously earned the Superior Accomplishment Award and holds ties to Rotary Shrine Moose and Masonic lodges.
A station wagon ran a stop sign on a rural road near Liberty North Carolina and collided with a tractor trailer. Three men in the wagon were burned beyond recognition and died later. The truck driver survived with minor injuries. Investigations and identifications followed. arrangements incomplete for one family.
Davidson County scrutiny ends hope for rural sewer plan as contract with Campbell Wallace is canceled and Hemingson Durham Richardson of Charlotte takes over. state funds guidance sets Jan 31 engineering contract and July 1 grant deadline while a 75 000 grant requires 25 000 local match for study and planning in the Lexington Davidson area.
A W Ward Avenue resident treated for chest and facial injuries after a beating by his son and three youths. Joseph Alford told police of the assault at English Road Ward Avenue and Asheboro Street, then sought hospital care. Police said investigation continues and one man, Preston William Watkins, 46, remains jailed on first degree burglary charges. A separate break in at Rol A Rink Skating Arena on N Main Street involved theft of over 500 dollars in skates and supplies. A Norge Village Laundry employee reported a youth grabbed a change box containing about 67 dollars. A cinder block was thrown at Wilson Jewelers on English Road, prompting an alarm and possible suspect escape.
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