Peet Named Downtown Redevelopment Chief For High Point
David T. Peet of Augusta has been hired as marketing executive in charge of directing the downtown redevelopment program in High Point. He will assume duties July 1, directing efforts to unite property owners and tenants, promote renovations, and support a low interest loan program while coordinating promotional campaigns. Peet brings extensive urban redevelopment experience from Augusta Savannah River authority and will work with business and government leaders to revitalize the downtown area.
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Forrest
Enterprise City
David T. Peet
Augusta
Downtown Development Board
Peet
Midwest
Phil Phillips
Development Board
Phillips
High Point
Robert Gruenberg
David Peet
Augusta- Savannah River
City Manager Denies Hiding Budget Appendices
High Point City Manager Cy Brooks moved to make the budget appendix for 1977-78 available to the news media. He said copies would be provided during budget sessions but could not be removed for use elsewhere. Mayor Roy Culler supported public access while noting no deliberate attempt to withhold information.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise
High Point
Cy Brooks
Brooks
Rocky Mount
Roy Culler
City Hall
Litter Dumping Spurs Talk Of County Litter Control
Davidson County officials hear residents loud on trash along roads despite new trash boxes. County Manager Jim Phillips cites complaints and two confrontations with dumpers and reveals plans to wait on ordinances while considering state laws and patrol help. Also: county to inspect Lexington buildings for $5,000 a year and discuss Denton and Thomasville requests.
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Phil Speaks
Enterprise
Lexington
Davidson County
Jim
Phillips
Linwood Road
Jim Mock
Mock
High Rock Lake
Laborite Warns of Voter Fraud in Guilford County
Marion Porter of the U S Labor Party warned the Guilford County Board of Commissioners that electronic voting machines raise voter fraud risk and that computers can be rigged. She argued ballots can be damaged or stuffed and that no fraudproof system exists. Colfax Fire Chief Bill Linville called for a tax rate increase to fund a new building and equipment as the district noted a $100 000 station and a $64 000 pumper. Commissioners took no action but one member signaled possible support. A Board of Equalization meeting is set for 9 a m June 21 in High Point, with a Greensboro session on June 2.
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Greensboro
Marion Porter
U.S. Labor Party
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Porter
Bill Linville
Linville
Sandy Ridge Road
Ogden Deal
Board of Equalization
High Point
Skeptic Dismisses Chain Letter With Mysterious Claims
High Point resident Carl Miller received a photocopied chain letter claiming dire fates for those who break the chain and cash gifts for those who forward it. Miller calls it a joke but warns readers not to feel obligated to spread it. The missive, originating reportedly from the Netherlands, urges sending 20 copies within 96 hours and warns against breaking the chain.
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Carl Miller
Lorin Muirchild
Miller
Thomas
The
Enterprise
Netherlands
Don Elliot
Phillipines
Welch
Vandalism Hits Forsyth County Water Supply
The Forsyth County town of Kernersville faced a chemical spill after 30000 gallons released from Destructo Chemway Corp. 250 families evacuated for fumes. EPA declared water safe Sunday and resumes reservoir use after safety tests. no arrests yet.
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Kernersville
N.C
Forsyth County
Environmental Protection Agency
Destructo Chemway Corp
EPA
Howard J. Jackson
Kentucky Fire Sparks Concern In High Point
Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze rekindles worries about public building safety in Kentucky. High Point firefighters prepare for high rise scenarios with training, standpipe access, aerial ladders, snorkel gear, and breathing equipment.
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Kentucky
High Point
Linda Morris Enterprise
Beverly Hills
Moffitt
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High Point Enterprise
Litter
Davidson
Mack
State Highway Patrol
Sonnel
Denton
Thomasville
Laborite
Colfax
Skeptic
Jackson
Jack Stonebraker
High Point Furniture Market
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