Penniless Drifter Hit by Car Spawns Long Hospital Saga
Robert Lipschitz a wandering man with no money or insurance faces mounting hospital bills after a November accident in High Point. He remains unable to pay, seeks Medicaid or Social Security, and contemplates release only if he can find work or community funds.
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David Perry
Enterprise
Robert Lipschitz
High Point
English Road
High Point Memorial Hospital
Lipschitz
Rosemary Hartzler
Portland
Maine
Miami
Fila
Seattle
Wash
Georgia
Hartzler
High Point Enterprise Sun Day Morning Item
Local newspaper brief from January 1977 page notes a routine Sunday morning item. Reader attention focused on community notices and short updates typical of the period.
Fashion Comes Unstitched From This Old Man’s View
A humor column recounts a middle aged man’s struggle to keep up with trends. He notes changes in pants such as pleats cuffs bell bottoms and flares and laments missing pockets in watches shirts and hip areas. He jokes about shifting styles and fears what comes next like zippers.
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Forrest
Rigen
Cold Sunny Weather Today in High Point Area
National Weather Service reports cold conditions today in the High Point region with sunny morning skies. Temperatures will rise to the low or middle 30s after an overnight near zero, then cloud over tonight and drop into the teens.
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High Point
National Weather Service
Heart Fund Postponed to February 8 Campaign
Bob Amos, Heart Fund chairman, announced that Business Day for the Heart Fund is moved to February 8 due to weather delaying material shipments. The 180 volunteers will canvass the area, and the event remains the first major campaign phase urging retailers to contribute a solid base for future fundraising.
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Bob Amos
Heart Fund
Amos
HRC Forum Opens Series With Death Penalty Discussion
The High Point Human Relations Commission kicks off a series of Wednesday forums at 7:30 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. The first topic is the death penalty with NC deputy attorney general Jean A Benoy in support, UNCC law professor Barry Nakelle opposing, and Duke religion professor Charles H Long addressing humanistic views. Moderator is Joe Brown. Admission is free. tickets available at the HRC office or at the door.
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High Point Human Relations Commission
High Point Theatre and Exhibition Center
Jean A. Benoy
N.C
Western District
Benoy
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Barry Nakelle
UNCC
Charles H. Long
Kenan
Duke University
Joe Brown
The
Enterprise
N. C
HRC Forum Committee
N.C. Humanities Committee
HRC
Church Street
Cold Weather Linked to Drop in Death by Own Action Reports
Dr. Mark Sills of High Point Urban Ministry notes a lower rate of death by own action during severe cold, as volunteers provide 24 hour crisis support. Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Fincher explains cold adversity may channel internal energy away from self harm, with researchers noting similar trends in wartime London and Arctic societies.
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David Perry
Mark Sills
High Point Urban Ministry
Ar “Aa
Sills
Greensboro
Robert Fincher
Guilford County
Fincher
London
Arctic
High Point
William Sauaieen
High Point College
Matthews
Community notices from High Point area events
Meetings include The High Point Bar Association Tuesday at 12 15 p m at Top of the Mart with Dr Paul Geniec on plastic surgery The A J Griffin Junior School PTA Monday at 7 30 p m on site program by Larry Allred effective parenting The High Point Parks and Recreation Dept continues Senior Citizens Days at Astor Dowdy Towers all February Tuesdays 10 a m to 3 p m call to register Jamestown Guilford Technical Institute offers Income Tax Preparation for the Deaf starting early March with Monday or Thursday evenings contact June McGhee or Greensboro Deaf Center no charge
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High Point Bar Assa
Paul Geniec
High Point Parks and Recreation Dept
Astor Dowdy Towers
Jamestown
Guilford Technical Institute
June McGhee
High Point
Deaf Communication Center
Greensboro
Observations on Snow and Public Response to Forecasts
A reader argues for weather forecasts aligned with work hours and criticizes probabilistic predictions. Snow can arrive unexpectedly, disrupt travel, and provoke panic, as shown by a clear day turning snowy and dangerous driving on Cedron Avenue. He urges caution in predicting snow percentages and notes the impact on night shifts and teachers.
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Weather Bureau
High Point
Highway 68
Cedron Avenue
Snow Memories and Pumpkin Ditches by a North Carolina Teacher
In Whitsett near Burlington a teacher recalls years of snowy driving with a principal friend and pumpkins flying from a trunk during a ditch crash. She shares fears, reflections on snow safety, and admiration for a kind custodian who moved cars to safety.
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Here
Kernersville
Whitsett
Burlington
High Point Enterprise publication details and rates
The High Point Enterprise announces its daily and Sunday publication, address, and pricing terms. It notes subscription rates by mail and carrier, with advance payment cautions and independent contractor deliveries. The piece references Associated Press use and advertising representation.
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Church & High Point
N.C
Nats Associated
Associated Press
AP News
High Point
High Point Enterprise, Inc
London Associates
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