Sanford Urges NC to Ring Bell for Progress and Faith
Gov. Terry Sanford told High Point leaders that North Carolina needs public enthusiasm and shared responsibility between government and citizens to spur growth. He cited J. Spencer Love’s legacy and praised High Point’s diverse industry while calling for vision to move the state forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Sanford
State Board of Conservation and Development
Southern Furniture Exposition
J. Spencer Love
Burlington Industries
Love
Eshelman renews demand for GOP autonomy here
Eshelman and about 100 precinct officers gathered to back township autonomy within the GOP structure. He urged the party to seek state support and warned against domination by higher echelons while predicting possible Republican gains in the district.
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Eshelman
GOP
Precinct Election Eyebrows Raised by GOP Clash
Local Republicans clashed over precinct elections at the City County Building. Precinct 2 had one voter and five offices. Precinct 9 produced a slate short of five. The credentials committee declared both precinct posts vacant pending new elections, while accusations flew about changes in leadership.
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No. 2
No. 9
James Hayworth
Precinct 9
Clayton H. Jones
Credentials Committee
Skies Clear Over High Point With Colder Night Ahead
A partial clearing of the gray skies over High Point is forecast for this afternoon and evening. High today about 50, falling to around 27 tonight. Tomorrow’s high near 43 with Thursday turning cloudy and a chance of rain in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures stay cool.
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High Point
Governor’s Wife Escapes Injury In City Wreck
Governor Sanford’s official limousine, driven by Lt. Loyd Burdette, skidded on muddy pavement after 11 p.m. at S Main and Wheeler in High Point. No injuries were reported. damages totaled 250 dollars to the State car and 250 to the Haworth vehicle, Solomon’s sedan ~75 repair.
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Guv
Sanford
S. Main
Wheeler Streets
Raleigh
Ceremon
Ies
Conservation and Development
Loyd Burdette
Highway Patrol
Paul W. Solomon
Rt. 1
Sophia
Wheeler
Chester Carl Haworth
S. Main Street
Solomon
High Point
Haworth
Solomon's
Governor Agrees Work On N Main is Urgent
Governor Terry Sanford visiting High Point for the Conservation and Development board meeting views the S Main widening project. He notes the need to widen N Main Street with priority set last year but cites limited highway funds and the need to make a strong case for funding.
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N. Main
Terry Sanford
High Point
Conservation and Development Board
S. Main
N. Main Street
Sanford
N Main Street Improvement Urged by Local Leaders
Governor Sanford discussed expediting the N Main street project with Democratic leaders and Chamber of Commerce officials. He urged quick action once funds are available, stressing N Main is as vital as the ongoing S Main widening.
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William F. Mauldin
N. Main
George A. Covington
Chamber of Commerce
S. Main
Local High School Student Seeks Morehead Scholarship
James Cleaver Hart son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee Hart of 501 Forrest Ave has been named a finalist for the Morehead Scholarship to the University of North Carolina from Morehead Scholarship District IV. Hart and five other district finalists from nine counties were chosen from 30 nominees on January 19 in Winston Salem. The six district finalists and 28 private school finalists will interview before the Central Scholarship Committee in Chapel Hill after March 1 with final winners announced March 6.
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James Cleaver Hart
Calvin Lee Hart
Forrest Ave
Morehead
University of North Carolina
High Point High School
Jam
Winston-Salem
Central Scholarship Committee
Chapel Hill
Morehead Foundation
Baptist board elects Fincher to executive committee
Dr. R. C. Fincher of High Point was chosen to serve on the executive committee of the Baptist State General Board during a Raleigh meeting. In a close vote, W. A. Mitchiner of Oxford Carl Day of Boone Dr. Millard R. Brown of Jacksonville and Rev. J. Dewey Hobbs Jr. of Wingate were also elected to the committee.
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R. C. Fincher
High Point
Baptist State General Board
Raleigh
W. A. Mitchiner
Oxford
Carl Day
Boone
Millard R. Brown
Jacksonville
J. Dewey Hobbs Jr
Wingate
High Point praised as growth center by former NC senator
Former State Senator C A Kirkman told visiting State Conservation and Development Commission members that High Point rose from a rail line stop to a diversified furniture and hosiery hub. He cited manufacturing growth since 1950, tax value rise to 157 million, population up to 62 000, and banks and buying power expanding. Governor Sanford praised the city’s economic base and officials toured the City County Building after a funeral in Greensboro.
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High Point
C. A. Kirkman
State Conservation and Development Commission
Furniture Exposition
Terry Sanford
C&d Board
Kirkman
Sanford
North Carolina
C&d
Spencer Love
Greensboro
Blood drive at Armory to meet January February needs
Winter blood shortages press the Red Cross as the bloodmobile visits the Armory on Wednesday and Thursday. Dr Mar Rogers says at least 350 pints are needed for hospital use with elective surgeries and emergencies. Co chair John Crowder urges eligible donors 18 to 59 to attend the Armory sessions.
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Red Cross
Armory
Mar Rogers
John Crowder
Examiners Plea For Blue Book Returns
The local license examiners bureau appeals for the return of blue books and Traffic Laws manuals loaned to learners and test takers. Directors note the supply is exhausted and no new books will be issued soon. Please return them to the highway patrol office on Lloyd Street near Brentwood.
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Dick Carter
Drivers’ License Bureau
Highway Patrol
Lloyd Street
Brentwood Street
Carter
Davidson County Cattlemen Meet At Claudes Restaurant
The Hereford and Cattlemen's Association of Davidson County will hold its annual meeting at Claude's Restaurant near Lexington on February 8 at 7 p m. Reservations can be made with the county agricultural agent or secretary Bill Sheets at his Rt. 6 Lexington home. The supper is a Dutch affair and the program includes Bill Austin, secretary of the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association.
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Lexington
Hereford and Cattlemen's Association of
Davidson County
Claude's
Here
Bill Sheets
Rt. 6
Bill Austin
N.C. Cattlemen's Association
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Robert Marks
Enterprise
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Robert T. Amos
Holt McPherson
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C. C. Herbert Jr
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
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Henry A. Foscue
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J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Assn
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Amos Kearns
Johnny Rochelle
J. P. Rawley
Bennett Advertising
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High Point Saveings and Trust Co
North Carolina National Bank
North State Telephone Co
Exposition Building
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Forrest
Eshel
John Eshelman
Upper Gop
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J. T. McGhee
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David A. Dowdy Jr
Audie Evans
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Evans and Company
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