High Point Bond Referendum Sees Modest Turnout Ahead of Vote
Voters in High Point face a decision on up to 19.25 million dollars in bonds for power, sewer, water, streets, and a stadium. Turnout appeared modest with about 3,000 expected among 23,000 eligible, despite a 300-member campaign committee urging approval to avoid higher future taxes. precincts reported midmorning tallies ranging from 87 to 125, reflecting cautious sentiment and possible campaign influence.
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Tsua
W. A. Horney Jr
Ely
Igh Point
Guilford County
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Monthey School
Citizens Campaign Committee
Advertising agency mocks cigarette sponsorship on TV
A brainstorming session by a major advertising firm mocks future cigarette sponsorships of TV shows and films. Proposals include Winston Churchill documentaries, Marlboro Country, Lucky Strike oil drama, Camels Aren't for Everybody, Salem mission series, and Benson and Hedges comedy with a university twist.
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Ben Marlboro
Ben
Phillip
Morris
Time Buyer
Texas
Salem
Harry Salem
SMOKE
Harry
United States
Benson and Hedges
Mischiof
Ia Koeps
Benson and Hedgeg
Ha Agoncy
Kent
Officer Anderson Named High Point Officer of the Year
Gary Paul Anderson, cited for foiling a December bank robbery at the College Village branch of North Carolina National Bank and rescuing photographer Jim Stratford during a 1969 flood, was selected as High Point Police Dept Officer of the Year by Chief Laurie Pritchett from 12 monthly honorees.
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Enterprise
High Point
Gary
Paul Anderson
Laurie Pritchett
Anderson
J. A. Ledbetter
College Village
North Carolina National Bank
Highway 68
Ledbetter
Paul Richardson
Greensboro
Jim Stratford
Stratford
Tate Street
Police Department
Fire
Linda Johnson
Tabor
Pet Shop Owner and Youth Acquitted in Animal Cruelty Case
Richard Dehn owner of Aquarum and Pet Shop on Main Street and a 16 year old boy were acquitted in District Court on cruelty to animals charges. The trial stretched over hours with humane society witnesses testifying alleged mistreatment including malnutrition and unsanitary cages. Tests by veterinarian Dr. Nelson McCoss described sick puppies and malnutrition but the defendants asserted proper care and cleaning routines were followed.
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Aquarum and
Main Street
Rhonda Bost
Guilford County Humane Society
Nelson McCoss
McCoss
Dehn
McCoas
Hoffman
Highway project credited to commission member T Lynwood Smith
A Better Main Street project received credit as an extra initiative won through the efforts of Highway Commission member T Lynwood Smith of High Point.
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Highway Commission
T. Lynwood Smith
High Point
Henderson outlines Bald Head Island development plan
William R. Henderson of Carolina Cape Fear Corp. released a 25 page background study detailing how Bald Head Island will be developed over 15 to 19 years with staged growth, strict environmental protections, water access only, limited development on high ground, and trusts for dunes and marshes. The plan envisions a marine research site option for the state and emphasizes ecological safeguards.
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Bald Head
William R. Henderson
Carolina Cape Fear Corporation
North Carolina
Southport
Henderson
Wm. F. Freeman
Carolina Cape Fear
Battery Island
Marina Ife
Maryland
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Texas
California
Carolina
Cape Fear Corporation
Bald Head Island
Guilford Presses On In Zoo Battle Despite Rehearing Denial
Guilford County officials vow to press ahead with plans to donate a 1000 acre site to the North Carolina Zoological Authority for a proposed state zoo. The site selection committee voted 0-1 against rehearing, naming five areas still in contention and scheduling on-site inspections to begin January 18 with a February 15 decision target.
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Raluwigh
Guilford County
North Carolina
Zoo
North Carolina Zoological Authority
Piedmont Triad
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
High Point
Triad
I, P
Bodenhoimer
Percy Sears
200 Authority
Dha
Sears
Peter Crollus
Zon Authority
Guilford
Crolius
Crosius
Raleigh-Durham Triangle
Astieboro
Albemarle-Stanly County
Concord
Statesville
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High Point Enterprise
Washington
Creative Projects
Winston
Churchill
Johnny
Morwis
Officer Anderson
S. Main
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