California as national voting barometer in 1980s races
California emerges as the national voting mood barometer with its close alignment to the national average in recent presidential elections. The governor race pits Pat Brown against Ronald Reagan, signaling a potential moderate versus conservative clash shaping future GOP direction and national political currents.
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California
Maine
Pat Brown
Ronald Reagan
Republican Party
Reagan
Sam Yorty
Howe Howe urges prompt desegregation at admin conference
U S Education Commissioner Harold Howe challenged school administrators in New York to move beyond gradualism and activism. He pressed for a third front in desegregation and urged leaders to risk career consequences to force communities to comply with the law while High Point’s board is praised for timely, lawful pattern changes at the high school level.
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William Penn High School
U. S
Harold Howe
New York
Howe
Rac
U.S
High Point
Faisal and Nasser Face Off in Middle East Strategy
Editorial notes Faisal seeks Islamic solidarity to unite Arab and non Arab states under a loose federation while Nasser pushes Pan Arab socialism. It details Faisal’s past U.S. visits, Saudi modernization moves, and potential impact of his Washington talks on Yemen and U.A.R. tensions with U.S. backing.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Middle East
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Turkey
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Pakistan
Nasser
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Yemen
U. N. General Assembly
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Kennedy
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Jidda
Riyadh
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Minnie Mouse
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Peter Mansfield
London Sunday Times
Hpc’s Memorial Auditorium
Sherwood Village
St. Timothy
Methodist
Joyce French
Judy Teer
Little John
Denie Newton
Vickie Skinner
Chantels
Martha Smith
Local Apartments Debate Stirs High Point Planning
Real estate broker David B. Oden Jr. argues the High Point Planning & Zoning Commission blocks apartment projects on East Russell Arch Streets and West College Drive, despite repeated submissions and similar designs in Greensboro and Martinsville. He says rental housing would attract new residents and counters tax and traffic concerns with praise for new signals and bypass plans.
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Forrest Cates
High Point
West College Drive
Greensboro
Martinsville
When Does Citizen Become Bona Fide In NC
Editor laments state laws on residency and how Secretary of State labels newcomers as foreigners after two to three years. The reader, identifying as a foreigner, admits difficulty understanding local happenings amid shifting definitions and debates on naturalization and assimilation.
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S. Man and Farfeld Rd
North Carolina
James Daniel
Reader’s Digest
Washington
Praise for Planning and Zoning Commission in city growth
The writer commends the Planning Department and the Plan for guiding orderly growth amid protests over apartment projects. He notes their responsibility for fostering good design and support from city government, acknowledging challenges and unpopularity with certain interests. He emphasizes backing their efforts toward sound urban development.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning Department
P & I Commission
Quotes Reflect Controversial Views from Political Figures
A collection of remarks from politicians and public figures spanning NATO policy, Mississippi race tensions, South Vietnam leadership changes, and public service calls. Notable names include Sen. Thomas J. McIntyre James Meredith New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and author John Steinbeck.
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New York
Rockefeller
Syracuse University
High Point building boom fuels big money optimism
A High Point roundup shows building permits exceed 8 million this year with earlier and future activity pushing toward a record year. The piece notes the Southern Furniture Exposition wing expansion remains unofficial, signaling strong business confidence and a thriving economy. It also covers sport fishing growth, youth talents at a local talent bonanza, inflation concerns, American travel abroad, and Salem’s 200th anniversary visit by President Johnson.
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Southern Furniture Exposition
East Green Drive
Wrenn Street
Johnson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Europe
Britain
Winston-Salem
Salem
Luci
Washington
Capitol
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