Law Enforcement Joint Training Sought by Four Counties
Randolph County sheriff reports four counties Asheboro Davidson Davie and Rowan met in Lexington to discuss a joint law enforcement training program at Davidson Community College. The plan would fund classes through federal Safe Streets and Crime Bill money with each county paying 10 to 20 percent. A steering committee will pursue a suitable instructor and board approvals by January 28.
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Asheboro
Randolph
Davidson
Davie
Rowan
Randolph County
Lloyd Brown
Lexington
Davidson Community College
County Commission
Ira McDowell
J. D. Bulla
Legislature Has Its Bright Spots
UNC associated press report notes light moments in North Carolina's 1969 legislature. Quotes Sen Albert Ellis and Gene Simmons reading clerk talent, Lt Gov Pat Taylor humor over committee appointments, Speaker Earl Vaughn and Rep Ed McKnightNOR inaugurations and Nixon, with Senate permission jokes and nods.
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Richard Daw
University of North Carolina
Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
Ellis
Albert J. Ellis
W. Eugene Simmons
Senate
Gene Simmons
Onj
Pat Taylor
Gov
Taylor
Sen
Harry Bagnal
R-Forsyth
Man Shot In Wrist Leads to Assault Charge in Thomasville
James Daniel Benge of Sherman Street was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after a man identified as Timothy Register was shot in the wrist at the Benge residence with a .22 pistol. Register was not believed seriously hurt and not admitted to hospital. A seven year old, Samuel Lamb Jr., was injured when struck by a car near his Menden Hall Street home. driver G. Thomas Russell, 21, was identified.
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Thomasville
James Daniel Benge
Sherman Street
Timothy Register
Register
Benge
Mendenhall Street
Samuel Lamb Jr
G. Thomas Russell
Woman Held on Shooting Charge After 1am Incident
Maggie Gidderon is jailed on a $5,000 bond after a 1 am shooting at a Went Street residence that left Daniel Wilkes in serious condition with a gunshot to the left side. Police also investigated break ins at The Jiffy Lunch on Grimes Avenue and James Conard real estate office, with minor theft and property disturbance noted.
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Maggie Gidderon
High Point
Daniel Wilkes
Wilkes
Grimes Avenue
James Conard
Five Face Trial In High Court
Five District Court defendants were ordered held for trial in Superior Court after Friday preliminary hearings. Most face felonious prison escape charges. Daniel Bostic 22 of Clara Cox Apts bound over on larceny by breaking and entering and grand larceny with $1000 bond. Also bound over for escape were Virgil Jones 20 Gate Avenue Garland Carter 21 Ennis Street Joseph McBrayer 39 Wilshire Street and George Alexander Smith 27 with no bond. Other activity included prison sentences for Raymond Minor Hamilton Street 70 days and Jake Goodman English Road 90 days for larceny and two counts of public drunkenness.
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District Court
Superior Court
Daniel Bostic
Clara Cox Apts
Virgil Jones
Gate Avenue
Garland Carter
Ennis Street
Joseph McBrayer
County Defends Zone Regulations Before Court
Guilford County argues zoning laws are constitutional and valid. The case stems from 1967 suit by John H. Ellis to block enforcement. appealed from Guilford Superior Court ruling in favor of the county. Lawyers N. D. McNairy, Ralph Walker, and David Smith lead county defense as petitions consider bypass to the State Supreme Court.
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Greensboro
Guilford
Raleigh
Carolina Court of Appeals
Walker
Ralph Walker
Guilford Superior Court
Guilford County
John H. Ellis
Court of Appeals
N. D. McNairy
David Smith
Comily
Supreme Court
Probable Cause Not Found in Lane Case
Johnnie Marvin Lane of Fisher Ferry Street Ext was bound over to Davidson County Superior Court on four other charges after no probable cause was found in a breaking and entering case. Lane previously faced convictions for assault, forcible trespass, speeding, and violation of prohibition laws and was fined $90 on the speeding count. Other local cases included Clyde Wallace charged in three matters with court costs plus $5.50 for telephone damages. Eva J. Farabee credited with assault and damage claims. Anol pros was made in Emmit M. Graham Jr. case for knife assault on Charles Hodges. James Williams was fined $100 plus costs after drunken driving conviction and given three nights in jail plus a year motor-vehicle suspension. Raymond C Crofts pleaded guilty to driving on the wrong side of the highway.
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Thomasville
Johnnie Marvin Lane
Fisher Ferry Street
Recorder’s Court
Davidson County Superior Court
Eva Canpp
Lane
Clyde Wallace
Carter Drive
Eva J. Farabee
James Williams
Lexington
Raymond Charles Crofts
Asheboro
Fire Damages Residence on Hinkle Street
A Friday morning fire on Hinkle Street damaged a residence owned by Fred Garrett. Firemen said damages were not extensive, with most of the loss confined to the wall and a sofa. The blaze began shortly after 9 am.
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Thomasville
Hinkle Street
Fred Garrett
Interfaith Service Set at Christ the King Church
An interfaith service promoting Christian unity will be held Sunday at 4 p m in Christ the King Church on Kivett Drive. The Rev Adrian Ramanauskas and the Rev F L Andrews will preach.
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Christ the King Church
Kivett Drive
Adrian Ramanauskas
F. L. Andrews
First Baptist Church
E. Washington Drive
Weekend Weather Outlook for Piedmont Area
Cloudy mild forecast with possible showers. Light rain expected tonight. Sunday remains cloudy with showers or thundershowers. Clearing Monday with cooler highs in the mid to upper 40s. Rain chances 50 percent tonight and 60 percent tomorrow.
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Piedmont
Asheboro Jaycee DS Award Presented by Galifianakis
Congressman Nick Galifianakis awarded J. H. Allen the Asheboro Jaycee DS Award and announced plans to open a district office in Asheboro. He pledged support to Nixon policies, noted Viet nam reduces, and described tax relief proposals including a doubled individual exemption. Allen, 31, heads James H. Allen Construction Co and holds local civic roles.
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Nick Galifianakis
Durham
Jaycee DS
J. H. Alien
Galifianakis
Nixon
Allen
James H. Allen Construction Co
Asheboro Kiwanis Club
Asheboro Housing Authority
First Presbyterian Church
Conference on Evangelism to Convene in Greensboro
The annual North Carolina Baptist Evangelism Conference meets February 3 to 5 at War Memorial Auditorium Greensboro. Sponsored by the Baptist State Convention and the General Baptist State Convention the event features leaders from Calvary Baptist New York St. John's Dallas and more. An all night prayer service begins February 3 at 10 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church with sessions on the half hour.
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Raleigh
Conference
The
Baptist State Convention
General Baptist State Convention
Christ
Stephen F. Olford
Calvary Baptist Church
New York City
Robert A. Wilson
St. John’s Baptist Church
Dallas
Texas
Eual Lawson
Division of Evangelism
Baptist Home Mission Board
Atlanta
Vance Havner
Greensboro
William L. Bennett
First Baptist Church
Fort Smith
Ark
Immanuel Baptist Church
Mission Study Is Planned At First United Methodist Church
A church wide mission study course is planned from January 19 to February 16 at First United Methodist Church. Sunday nights include a snack supper at 6 p.m. followed by study and discussion on topics such as Inner City War and Peace Law and Order Mental Health and Worship and the Arts. Guest Rev John Burton will speak February 9 on his work with Yuma Indians in Arizona. Children’s sessions themed Children Around the World with nursery provided.
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First United Methodist Church
Inner City
Law and Order
Committee On Missions
Dewey Crouse
Commission On Education
Roy Gladden
John Burton
Yuma
Television Schedule Summary for Today and Tonight
A dense TV log lists prime time offerings from 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. including news, sports, and a mix of serials, games, films, and a college basketball game. Notable titles include Death Valley Days, Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie, Hogan’s Heroes, Movie: Death Dance of Medalia, and Houston UCLA basketball. The schedule features Huntley-Brinkley reports, Patchwork of NBC CBS ABC lines, and late movie blocks.
Capsule View Of Today's Evening Programs
TV listings summarize 7:30 PM and 5 PM showings featuring Jackie Gleason Adams 12 and 12 Reed gangs. MY THREE SONS threads on Chip engagement. LAWRENCE WELK selections. GHOST AND MRS MUIR. HOGAN'S HEROES top secret raids. TRIAL RUN film with James Franciscus. PETTICOAT JUNCTION stunt with Rich Little. HOLLYWOOD PALACE guest lineup. MANNIX political thrill. MOVIE Saxon Charm starring Henry Morgan Susan Hayward. Hell Below Zora with a South Pacific expedition plot. The Saxon Charm plot details noted.
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Hogan
James Franciscus
Janice Rule
Diane Baker
Petticoat Junction
Rich Little
Mannix
Henry Morgan
Susan Hayward
Alan Ladd
Joan Tatzel
Antarctic
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