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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1974
Page
18
A buoy is preferred over the standard dry weather flasher as forecast sunshine may be interrupted by showers. Outdoor plans are kept minimal with only wading in mud puddles possible. Photo credited to Sonny Hesnarark.
Democrats and Republicans race to nominate contenders for Guilford County Board of Commissioners and the General Assembly with filing deadline near. Benches include sheriff and U S Senate bids, while incumbents face uncertain reelection plans and party committees build candidate slates across High Point Greensboro and county areas.
Rain and lingering showers hindered distribution of the 1974 High Point telephone directory. Jaycees began delivering over the weekend and will continue until all books are handed to residents. If a person remains bookless by February 3, they should call the group.
High Point City Council investigates city planning quality this week. Councilman Arthur Kirkman says the Special and Planning Committee will meet to gather views on long range planning and department goals. New members Mrs Gray and Bob Wells comment on perceived gaps and lagging city projects.
High Point schools announced higher income thresholds for free and reduced price lunches, allowing more students to qualify under the program. A new school breakfast program began at Tomlinson Elementary, with 220 students starting the day, and participation offered to all schools choosing to implement it.
Recreation Director Clinton Ingram urged the city to purchase Main Street Junior High School for use as an active recreation center. The plan accompanies other facility improvements as the old building nears disposal by public auction.
Thomasville Planning Board weighs sweeping housing rules. City Attorney George Saintsing warns funding and enforcement pose hurdles while supporting a merged certificate of occupancy with revised minimum housing standards. Inspections chief notes occupancy focus suits a small city, aided by utilities and a lean staff. Board backs combining codes but questions ultimate value of the certificate.
Heavy fog at the High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem airport reduced forward visibility to 1000 feet, forcing several incoming flights to hold over Friendship and Winston-Salem. No landings occurred mid-morning, with departures limited and planes delaying to other airports to save fuel. Forecasters expected fog to lift with clearing skies and possible rain tonight.
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