How to Become a Policewoman A Civil Service Path
The Civil Service Commission outlines that a Parking Meter Checker must have a high school diploma, knowledge of city traffic and parking ordinances, familiarity with the city layout, tactful public dealings, and excellent health. Applications are through the Civil Service Office at 116 E. Commerce, with a written exam and oral interview as key steps. The job has low turnover. “Parkettes” is a regional nickname while Meter Maid is less preferred.
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Kenneth Wood
Civil Service Office
E. Commerce
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Neighbor’s Burning Prompts Health Board Warning
Guilford County health regulations prohibit open burning of rubber tires roofing or any materials that emit dense black smoke. If the neighbor persists contact the health department at 883 9166 and report to Jack Perdue director of the air pollution control program.
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Civil Air Patrol contacts for Thomasville
No CAP unit in Thomasville. Local members attend the High Point unit. Contact Ervin Roberts at 889-2553 for information.
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A. Thomasville
High Point
Ervin Roberts
Where to Find Help on Low Cholesterol and Salt Diets
The American Heart Association’s state office issued two leaflets Eat Well But Eat Wisely and The Way to a Man's Heart with fat controlled and low cholesterol meal plans. They direct readers to doctor referrals and additional Heart Association brochures on fat control or sodium restricted diets. Check libraries and book stores for more recipe and diet resources.
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State Office
The
American Heart Association
Heart Association
High Point city rules curb BB gun use and firing
Reader asks about legality of BB guns in High Point and dangers to youths. The code forbids firing guns for sport or amusement and prohibits shooting missiles, with Sec 15-38 cited. The column notes transportation barriers and jokes about biking as a solution for underage drivers.
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High Point
Anon
Satchmo Armstrong Dies At 71
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo, the famed trumpet virtuoso, died in New York at 71 after a hospital stay following a two week engagement. He rose from New Orleans beginnings to global fame, with liver and kidney troubles contributing to his death.
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New York
Louis Armstrong
Louisiana
Armstrong
Beth Israel Hospital
Walford-Astoria
New Orleans
Nixon urges hard bargaining to avoid steel strike
President Nixon met with steel industry negotiators on the eve of contract talks urging a constructive settlement to keep the industry competitive. He pressed for hard bargaining but did not set a wage target as the July 31 contract expiry approaches amid a White House push to curb wage and price increases. The Cabinet study cited declining profits and rising costs and competition.
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Nixon
White House
Shultz
Major Bank Hikes Prime Rate To 6 Percent
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. becomes the first major bank to raise its prime lending rate to 6 percent from 5 percent. Banks of New York also lift the rate for top corporate customers to 6 percent amid ongoing shifts in short term borrowing costs. First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co. led the move earlier in mid June by boosting its rate to 5.5 percent from 5 percent.
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New York
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons Holds Teamsters Power
The vast Teamsters union appears to stay under Frank E. Fitzsimmons as he seeks a five year term amid rebel locals. Theodore Daley and Vestal challenge his leadership accusing a dictatorship while Hoffa’s prison link is questioned. Dues hikes face opposition as Daley vows further challenges at the convention.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Teamsters Union
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Don Vestal
Nashville
Daley
Vestal
Lewisburg
North Carolina Move to Repeal Soft Drink Tax Heads to Senate
The House approved a bill to repeal the state's one cent soft drink tax with a 70 to 42 vote and sent it to the Senate. The measure would remove the tax on July 1 1973 and generate about 38 million dollars per biennium. Other actions included rejections of delay attempts and amendments and a move to study tax incentives for exports and a realignment of senatorial districts.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Senate
House
Perry Martin
Northampton
House Finance Committee
R. C. Soles
James C. Green
D-Bladen
Jack Baugh
D-Mecklenburg
General Assembly
Norman Joyner
R-Iredell
Tax Study Commission
North Carolina Senate approves consumer credit control bill
The North Carolina Senate moves toward final passage of a consumer protection bill regulating retail credit sales. It would cap finance charges, set rules for unsolicited home solicitations, and extend duties to financial institutions buying installment contracts, with a 22 percent cap on $1,500 contracts and a three day cancellation window.
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Senate
North Carolina
House
Richard Clark
Senate Banking Committee
Rep
Clark
Sen
Jack Baugh
D-Mecklenburg
Baugh
William Mills
D-Onslow
Charles Larkins
D-Lenoir
Kerry Charms Nation as Vietnam War Critic Seeks Public Path
John Forbes Kerry, 27, emerges as a sought after antiwar voice with Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. He tours civic clubs and religious groups, balancing establishment pedigree with outspoken antiwar testimony to the Senate committee.
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Kay Bartlett
John Forbes Kerry
Newport
R.I
Janet Auchincloss
Jacqueline Kennedy
John Kerry
St. Paul's School
Concord
N.H
Boston
Kerry
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Fessenden
West Newton
Mass
St. Paul’s
Yale
Yale Political Union
Skull and Bones
Navy
Vietnam
Kennedy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Middle America
Massachusetts
John
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