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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
13
The January report from the Employment Security Commission shows a surge in job applications and unemployment claims as a normal January heating of labor activity. Bothe manufacturing and nonmanufacturing placements rise with textiles, hosiery, and apparel fields leading gains while furniture drops.
A 72 year old man, George John Pappas of High Point, was struck on Green Drive near his home by a southbound car driven by Becky Speas Lanier. He suffered a fractured left thigh and pelvis and a mutilated left leg, placed in severe shock but remained conscious at times. He was listed in fair condition later, with no charges filed while the investigation continues.
High Point businessman A G Whitener, initially pursuing a Conservative Party bid, filed as a Democrat for Congress in North Carolina's Sixth District. He paid 225 dollars, pledged to support Democratic nominees, and plans to oppose big government and high taxes while continuing efforts to form a third party.
Harold Craven Garnet Pollock and Harold Johnson form Craven Pollock Johnson Inc to operate real estate services. The firm affiliates with Smithdeal Inc and will open offices in the Arcade Building at 329 N Main St offering sales listings property management loans and related operations. Formal opening planned later this month.
Snow has largely melted in High Point and surrounding areas but cold weather remains. Temperatures will stay well below normal through the week with near zero precipitation expected, though a light shower may occur Friday.
David W. Kestler of the Internal Revenue Service announced a printed table No. 5327 showing average state general sales tax payments by North Carolina residents for 1961. The table aids itemizers but should not be used to gauge ordinary expenditures and taxpayers may need to substantiate deductions if asked. Copies are available in the local district director's office and reflect NC law changes effective July 1.
High Pointers showed little concern over a 10 percent tax penalty for failing to list property by January end. Observers at the County Building reported no rush of last minute filers. Each year many taxpayers miss January listing and incur the higher levy.
William Gill, 42, of Windley Street, was charged with bribery after attempting to give officer P. J. Roseboro $5 to ignore a speeding citation. Gill also faces speeding charges and posted a $500 bond pending Municipal Court trial.ем
Witnesses testified a tense scene was created by Rev. B Elton Cox a Negro minister and Congress of Racial Equality field secretary during a December 15 demonstration after 23 pickets protesting racial discrimination were jailed Police used tear gas and dogs to disperse the crowd at the East Baton Rouge Parish courthouse 50 additional Southern University students were arrested Maj J B Kling Jr testified Cox identified himself as leader and was warned twice to disperse the crowd to avoid violence.
Guilford County Sheriff John E F Walters announced he will run for re election in the Democratic primary on May 26. Walters, a 1945 appointee and World War I and II veteran, has built a modern department from a 30 person staff. He is married to Pearl Whitfield with three children.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the sixth annual Great Decisions discussion program at the library. Sessions run Tuesdays at 7 30 in the audio visual room for eight weeks starting Feb 6 with topics including Viet Nam Red China Brazil Nigeria Tran Berlin United Nations and foreign policy directions. Materials are provided by the Foreign Policy Association at no cost. Librarian Penny Wray leads the sessions to present up to date facts and help participants form informed opinions.
Lawrence C. Stoker of Asheville named outstanding young man of the year in Asheville and Buncombe County by the Asheville Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is an attorney and Navy veteran who has served as Buncombe County Board of Education attorney since 1960 and is active in civic groups.
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