Six-Cent School Tax Boost Probable in High Point
High Point School Board members predict a six cent per hundred tax increase to cover current expenses, plus over 250000 in retirement and Social Security costs for teachers. The budget totals about 8.96 million with 6 million sought for capital outlay. The board approved Trogdon & Sons of Asheboro as general contractor pending county approval and kept plans for 24 classrooms intact.
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High Point
Board of Education
Dean B. Pruette
County Board of Commissioners
Greensboro
Leon Schute
S. E. Trogdon & Sons of
Asheboro
Trogdon
Evelyn
Shadybrook Elementary School Proposed in High Point
An architect’s rendering shows a 24 classroom Shadybrook Elementary planned for the northwest High Point area. The project would cost 1,263,254 dollars pending Guilford County Commissioners approval with contracts awarded within 30 days and completion aimed for the 1971 72 school year.
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Shadybrook
High Point
Guilford County
Board charged with intimidation over school reshuffle
The High Point Board of Education faced charges of intimidation and retaliation connected to next year’s assignments as black teachers and principals were moved to different schools, while white staff also shifted. Sammie Chess Jr. urged fairness, warning of further action, and desegregation plans drew other public complaints before the board postponed decisions to July.
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High Point Board of Education
Sammie Chess Jr
Chess
Guilford County
Dean B. Pruette
Ess
Ann France
Pfeiffer College Dean's List Sees 95 Honorees Named
Gareth Beshears of High Point Dean's List for Pfeiffer College spring 1969-70. son of Mr. and Mrs. F G Beshears Rt 3 High Point. Recent graduate in Business Administration among 95 students honored.
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Misenheimer
Gareth Beshears
High Point
Pfeiffer College
F. G. Beshears
Rt. 3
High Point Council Sets Park Use Permit Plan
High Point city council authorized the Parks and Recreation Commission to curb nonresident crowds by requiring advance permits for large outside groups and to bar overcrowded groups. The plan prioritizes residents and would set a $50 permit for outsiders. The meeting also extended zoning authority toward Archdale along the Guilford Randolph line with a public hearing to follow.
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City Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission
High Point
Parks Commission
Guilford
Randolph County
Archdale
City Planning Department
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thomasville Plans to Hold Tax Rate at $1.75
The 1970-71 budget for Thomasville keeps the property tax rate at 1.75 per $100. City Manager J. Kyle Williams prepared a $2,262,892.50 budget, opened for 20 days for public inspection before final council approval. The plan includes an about five percent raise for city employees and a police starting salary exception.
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Thomasville
J. Kyle Williams
Williams
Vending Machine Blamed For Fire At Paul Smith Studio
Fire investigators say a vending machine motor overheated after being pushed against a wall, sparking a blaze that destroyed much of Paul Smith Studio on S Main Street. The studio owner is 8 J Kidd. Fire and police staffing changes and city budget details follow in the report.
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Paul Smith
S. Main Street
8. J. Kidd
Cole Mill Destroyed By Blaze in Denton
The old Cole Mill on Peacock Avenue in Denton was destroyed by fire discovered around 5:30 a.m. Firefighters from two trucks and about 20 men fought the blaze. the building had been used only for storage and was owned by Hoyle and Marvin Cole. No cause or value given.
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Denton
Peacock Avenue
Brothers Hoyle
Marvin Cole
Meeting Postponed by The Widows Club
The Widows Club postpones its meeting originally set for Sunday. President Mrs. Asbury announced the delay and said a new date will be announced later.
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Widows Club
Asbury
Guilford Democrats Convene to choose new county chair
Guilford County Democrats meet Saturday at Grimsley High School Greensboro to elect a new county chair and officers under tighter seating rules. Jake Froelich steps down after four years with contenders Steve Crihfield and James Turner, while reform Democrats push to add a Vietnam War resolution. Lynwood Smith will deliver the keynote.
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Guilford County
Delega
Jake Froelich
High Point
Greensboro
Steve Crihfield
James Turner
Reform Democrats
Grimsley High School
High Point Township
Herman Burrows
Jim Spence
Froelich
Lynwood Smith
Feng Sui expert links Washington grid to discord in capital
Dr Chun Ling, a Feng Sui scholar, argues Washington's political disharmony stems from building orientations. He cites the White House facing north, the Capitol east, and the Pentagon dominating forces as reasons for misaligned goals. The author notes personal Feng Sui checks on leaders and jokes about Nixon never sleeping.
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Washington
Capitol
Chun Ling
White House
Washington Monument
Pentagon
Feng Sui
Lafayette Park
Jackson Memorial
Nixon
Ron Ziegler
Red Cross Sets Advanced Class for Summer
An advanced first aid course begins Tuesday at the Red Cross Chapter House. Ed Wright and Charles Boyd will conduct the first class. Sessions run 7 to 10 pm on Tuesday and Thursday through the summer, totaling 15 hours of instruction. Eligible students must be at least 15 years old and hold a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
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Red Cross
Ed Wright
Charles Boyd
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Ray Hubbard
Enterprise
John Bridgers
High Point Principals Assn
Pruette
High Point Enterprise
Inwood Street
Brookdale Avenue
Tanglewood Avenue
Oak View
Jerry Wilson
Wilson
The
Council
Chair City
Turner
ART Buchwald
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Senate
House of Representatives
Dr. Chun Ling
Potomac River
State Department
Whiteie
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