Taxi Abduction Sparks Randolph County Search
Randolph County sheriff's deputies launched an extensive search after a taxi ride ended with a man abducted from the White Spot Cafe in Asheboro. Driver Kenneth Wilbank said the fare was slugged with a pistol by the cafe operator and forced into the taxi. Authorities pursued a lead naming the cafe operator as Highfinger. The incident centered around a pickup in High Point and a planned ride toward Sanford.
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Randolph County Sheriff's Deputies
White Spot
Asheboroa
Enneth Wilband
City Cab Company
Randolph County
Wilbank
Toca
E. Harrison
Highfinger
High Point
Sanford
Harrison
Randolph County Sheriff's Department
Maness
Utility Expansion Will Afford City Improvements
City Manager T Hinson says High Point plans utility upgrades to support population growth from 36 000 to about 100 000. He notes water sewer and electric line improvements expand capacity for new industry while avoiding deep debt, with future growth to be financed pay as you go.
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T. Hinson
Ritman
High Point
Iiae Hinson
T Top Lev
Appumeet
Ts Cottonsater
Hinson
Jury Awards 4775 Dollars in Local Case
A municipal court jury awarded 4775 dollars to a local man against a company over a car title dispute. The car, later found stolen, had been bought in November 1950 and damaged up to 300 dollars due to alleged negligence. The man failed to prove the defendants’ negligence caused the loss.
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Agtor Company
Mat
Se Pees
Ee Ee Ee
Three Accidents Within An Hour Shock High Point Patrol
Three crashes within an hour last night stretched High Point and Randolph County patrols. Two people were injured in a head on collision on Archdale at 10 15 p m and a man suffered minor bruises on Oakdale Road near Kivett Drive at 11 p m All three victims were taken to Memorial Hospital none in serious condition One hit run driver is being sought and may face charges A passenger Hicks and Walden were treated for injuries at Memorial Hospital Witnesses described the Archdale collision and police noted a possible mental disturbance in Hicks. Damage to the Archdale cars was about 250 each.
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High Point
Randolph County
Archdale
Oakdale Road
Kivett Drive
Jamestown
Memorial Hospital
Lewis
Ridgeway Avenue
Hicks
Walden
Wilson
G. A. Frost, Jr
C. B. Pierce
Rankin Cheek
Meredith Street
J. C. Hicks
Police arrest Raleigh Green in two hit and run cases
Raleigh Guthrie Green a 511 year old automobile salesman of 1815 Tryon Street is under arrest on a hit and run charge and is being questioned in connection with a second crash. He admitted failing to stop after a Kaiser struck another car on Kivett Drive about 11 last night. police also question him in a separate hit and run at 705 Granby Street at 6:15 this morning. A 1949 Ford owned by Luther Wilson sustained slight damage.
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Raleigh Guthrie Green
Tryon Street
Green
Kaiser
Kivett Drive
Granby Street
Luther Wilson
Accident on South Main Street Injures Two
State Patrolman Wilson of Ramseur reported two eye witnesses to the Archdale crash near Byrd's Curb Market. A 1941 Buick driven by Hicks crossed the road into the path of a station wagon, injuring the occupants of both vehicles.
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South Main Street
Wilson
Ramseur
Byrd
Archdale
Hicks
Hot story uncovered in Thomasville sweater case
In Thomasville, Bowers reports paying $10 for a labeled Esquire sweater set found in a box with the same name and a guarantee slip. He says this is the only case he has discovered to date, as fire chief notes remain unclear.
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Thomasville
Thomas
Bowers
Esquire
Reverend John H. Long to Speak at Church Tonight
Pastor John H. Long of the First Wesleyan Church in Thomasville will speak at the Albertans feed at Peace Chapel this evening at 7 o'clock.
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John H. Long
First Wesleyan Arch
Thomasville
Peace
Sylvania Takes Option on Blair Park Company
Directors of Blair Park Furniture Manufacturing in town sold to Sylvania Electric Products Inc. Sylvania has until January 31 to exercise a five year option to buy Blair Park. the option amount and machinery questions were resolved after bank and Blair Park directors met. The Strick landing plant is expected to employ about 250 people with an annual output exceeding prior estimates.
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Blair Park
Iion
Sylvania
Alf
Blair Ork Conmpany
Entet
Ant
Nyron
Fifth Theft From Auto Reported In Wave of Larcenies
Police report the fifth larceny from an automobile since a wave began last Sunday. Charles Weaver of 1103 Springfield Avenue says two coats were stolen from his car while parked at a found McCloud Store. One coat is a wine colored sport coat and the other a jacket. No reason given for reporting delay.
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Charles Weaver
Springfield Avenue
Aftermath of Preopening Frenzy at Southern Furniture Market
The Southern Furniture and Rug Market readies for its 54th semi annual show with over 450 exhibitors unloading new lines. Crowds, hotel pressures, and the festive mood grip the city as suppliers rush to deck spaces and prepare for two weeks of buying, meetings, and press events.
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Plantation Club
Southern Retail Furniture Association
Paul Casey
United States
No Changes In Weather Forecast For Tomorrow
Weather outlook shows very little change with the forecast remaining mostly steady tomorrow. Officials urge travelers to check updates as conditions could shift slightly.
Two Women Injured in Early Morning Main Street Crash
Two women Hyacinth Banks and Lillie Benton were taken to Melision with neck strain and Banks suffered a cut knee after a collision on South Main Street. The 1946 Ford driven by Benton was damaged along with another vehicle, total damage about 250 dollars.
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Sdouth
Hyacinth Banks
North View Street
Lillie Benton
Route 3
Miss Banks
Basha
Benton
Centennial
Kernersville
Dowdy Building Chosen for Culler Store Opening
Dick Culler owner of Dick Cul ler's Sporting Goods Inc says the Dowdy Building on North Main Street will host his firm soon after a recent fire. Atlantic Insurance negotiates the lease. store fixtures and salvage stock remain for sale with a fire-sale planned next week.
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Dick Culler
Glenola Church Groups Plan Evening Meeting
The W M A and Y W A of Glenola Baptist Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Anna Mae Coltrane. Jane Ramelle Hylton from this city is named as one of six student nurses near Dean's List status for the quarter with B average or better in all subjects. The High Point Men's Rose Society will convene tomorrow at 7 45 pm in the main office of the H P T D Railroad on Cayote Avenue. All veterans are urged to attend a special Amvet meeting tomorrow at 7 30 pm at 315 North Main Street.
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Glenola
W.M.A
Y.W.A
Jane Ramelle Hylton
North
Vas
Rose Society
High Point Men's Rose Society
Cayote Avene
315 North Main Street
Thomasville Police Chief Reports on Sgt Truelove Suspension
Thomasville police actions prompt council committee referral after Chief details Sgt Truelove five day suspension for alleged illness reporting failures. He cites department rules and notes Sgt Truelove’s prior excellent record before reassignment and the need to identify an officer to replace him.
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Thomasville
W. Hlove
Truelove
Shore
J. Roy Proctor
Proctor
Lee Department
Falenamer
S Alter
Sgt. Truelove
Wis
ChiatwPa
Lester Henley
W. H. Truelove
Gention Dureau
Shore Reportedfication Bureau
Oye
Parachute Jump Sunday To Aid March of Dimes
Local daredevil Melvin Robinson plans a charity parachute jump Sunday at 4 p.m. on Jones Street high school field to support the March of Dimes. Event, sponsored by area merchants, will be free admission. weather will determine if the jump occurs next Sunday January 27.
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March of Dimes
Melvin Robinson
Navy
Robinson
High Point
South Pacific
Holton
Main Street
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CGA
Long
John R. Perry
Russell van Landingham
Randolph Street
Memorial Methodist Church
Blair Park Company
A. Hitch
Hitch
Ees Ee
Tate Street
James David Walden
S. Main Street
Mrs. Lewis
Dowdy
Amvet Meeting
Council of Action
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Myint
Team
Whren
America
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