Guilford Eyes Non-Political County Law Enforcement Proposal
Guilford County officials discuss creating a countywide civil service police force to remove politics from law enforcement. County Commission Chairman Dale Montgomery endorses the idea, citing efficiency and unified command as fixes to recent sheriff's office issues amid Sheriff Clayton Jones's controversial term and electoral defeat.
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County Commission
Dale Montgomery
Guilford
Clayton Jones
Paul Gibson
Montgomery
Sheriff's Department
Jones
Turmoil and call to end airline strike crisis
The piece urges Senate action to end the five airline strike after twenty days shutdown. It argues government should set wage guidelines to protect the public and maintain economic stability before elections. It calls for strong measures to prevail without halting productivity.
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Senate
Harold Wilson to visit Washington amid economic and foreign policy tensions
Editorial notes Prime Minister Harold Wilson will arrive in Washington as scheduled on Thursday. It recalls a Washington legend about subtropical hardship post status and weighs Wilson's Moscow trip, Britain's austerity program, and mixed British press reactions. The piece suggests U S opinion sees a tough deflationary path but questions the timing amid Vietnam policy strains.
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White House
Harold Wilson
Britain
United States
Washington
Foreign Office
Wilson
Moscow
the Guardian
Haiphong
Hanoi
Dennis Healey
Viet Nam
Johnson
Langford letter condemns Black Power term as misunderstood
High Point lawyer disputes Black Power as a slogan and warns it could mean sway toward absolute Black dominance. He argues true progress comes from self reliance, economic and educational work, and cautions civil rights groups away from direct action post Civil Rights gains.
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Dr. King
Notable Debate on Timing of Medical Procedures
In a provocative note, the writer questions delaying surgery for 61 years to let Medicare cover the tonsil removal. The remark highlights concerns about healthcare timing and policy funding influencing patient care decisions.
Berry's World on Civil Rights and Black Power Generation
The column recalls a militant Black journalist who warned that younger activists risked derailing gains from NAACP efforts. It notes decades of demonstrations, the rise of new groups, fear of spoiling progress, and the role of cautious, conserving leaders who sustained Black advancement.
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Ieee
Atiow
Bao
NAACP
Dads Place Of Prayer And City Leadership Departures
A poem honors Betty Honeycutt Padgett's father at his prayer place and Peter F. Lydens resigns as Thomasville city manager to head Gastonia. The piece notes his integrity and frankness amid infighting and recalls local civic efforts, including Sears store groundbreaking in High Point.
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N.C
Associated Press
Post Outlee
High Point
N. C
Wien Point Enterprise, Inc
Everie
Betty Honeycutt Padgett
Peter F. Lydens
Thomasville
Gastonia
Lydens
City Hall
Pete
Tens
Grady Miller
Green Street Baptist Church
First Baptist
Winston-Salem
Roger Cole
Betty
Brazil
Coles
Sears
Magic Block
High Company
North Carolina Railroad
Old Plank Road
High Point College
What kind of father are you to your son
A poem from The Lights of Home card prompting fathers to reflect on their conduct toward their sons. It questions affection, honesty, and Christian living, urging proactive, loving guidance rather than neglect. The piece ends with a call to show appreciation and support throughout the year. Page location Cartage, N. C.
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John Cline
Lfe
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Evelyn
High Point Enterprise
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point, N. C
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Leon Thompson
Federal East
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