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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
2
The piece spoofingly argues that improving economy brings more chaos and misery. Dr. Strasser links rising travel, overbooked flights, and cleaner hotel service to better times, while worse services signal economic strength. It satirically notes indicators in building, pollution, and ulcer medicines.
Guilford County faces a potential shortfall of about $200000 from the 1971 72 sales tax budget of 2.2 million county accountant Thomas Cashwell projects total first four months income at roughly 1 132 000 with only one quarterly payment expected in May and December could prove pivotal for meeting the budget amidst lower January February revenue.
Davidson County's average unemployment rose to 3.1 percent in 1971 from 2.6 percent in 1970, pressured by a late 1970 to 1971 recession. In July–Dec 1971 the rate fell to 2.7 percent from 3.4 percent in the prior six months, with August spike due to a major Thomasville employer shutdown. Alan Knight of the Lexington office notes improvement, especially in textile, furniture, construction, and trade, while older workers face retraining challenges. W. R. Eddinger reports more vacancies and expects 1972 to be strong despite August disruption.
A 28 officer class from NC and beyond studies breathalyzer use at Guilford Technical Institute. Participants include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune personnel with Dr. Robert E. Borkenstein teaching. The two week course trains supervisors to maintain tests and expands officers’ courtroom effectiveness as expert witnesses.
City Inspection Division issued a $433 463 permit to Pat Brown for a new two story bank and business building on N Main Street between Washington Drive and English Road. The project includes 13 314 square feet over three floors plus 1 048 square feet of exterior space and access from English Washington and Hayden Place.
Charles Ernest Holton, 45, of Rt. 1 Jamestown, faces a murder charge filed Friday and was released on 5000 dollars bond. He was jailed in September 1971 after shooting Beauford Ball, who died in December 1971. Police also report recent burglaries and multiple arrests for DUI, larceny, and reckless driving.
Mrs. Ella Miles, a native of Person County likely nearing 100, enrolls in Alamance Technical Institute's basic adult education in Mebane to learn reading and writing. She hopes to sign her name, read mail, and someday grasp numbers, while inspiring younger classmates and her descendants.
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