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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1972
Page
2
Forrest Dates muses on changing vacation plans choosing to stay home at 3425 rather than travel. He contemplates painting, gardening, watching TV and arguing with his wife, then abruptly plans a sudden trip to the beach but settles into a long packing stage before leaving.
Jamestown, population about 1300, sits on nearly 1 million in certificates of deposit and earns interest far above property tax receipts. The town’s public debt has fallen from 11000 in 1970 to about 6000 by June 30 1971, funded largely from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Store on Main Street near High Point.
Jamestown town council tentatively approves a 1.6 million dollar budget for 1972 1973 funded by property taxes sales tax revenues and ABC store income. Planned capital includes a park water tank and lines sewer plant upgrades and street improvements while leaving a sizeable year end surplus.
Bishop of North Carolina declares strong opposition to further Malcolm X Liberation University funding in Greensboro. The decision hinges on a Newark based federation grant review, with a Greensboro clergy committee delivering a unanimous negative recommendation to Bishop Thomas A. Fraser.
Henry E. Bizzell Jr. of Griffin Junior High High Point is named new principal of Asheboro High School. James Hayworth resigns after weeks of racial tensions and becomes math teacher for the fall term. Bizzell is a 1951 High Point College graduate with UNC masters and prior posts at Brentwood Elementary and Griffin Junior High.
Randolph county officials weigh a one cent sales tax to fund the 1973-74 budget as Asheboro leads a countywide push. Commissioners lean cautious, awaiting budget needs and mayoral influence before a likely 1973-74 decision. The July 10 meeting promises a lively session with strong civic input.
Archdale City Council will meet at 7 p.m. to hear a rezoning request from P A Thomas Car Works for land on NC 62 in Archdale city limits. Residents oppose changing from R-15 to M-1 and an extra territorial zoning public hearing will be discussed along with a 1972 73 tentative budget and a proposed firearms ordinance. The council aims to readopt and define zoning boundaries before July 1 to retain outside the city limits zoning authority. the current tax rate of 54 cents per $100 evaluates will likely be kept.
Greg Hinnant son of Mr and Mrs R B Hinnant of 1312 Hampshire Court has been selected to tour Europe with The United States of America School Band and Chorus this summer. He will play baritone horn and serves as president of the High Point Central High School band for 1972 73. The tour departs New York City June 29 for three weeks of concerts across the Netherlands Germany Austria Italy Switzerland France and Belgium with about 80 band members and 40 chorus members chosen annually.
Betty Kornegay and Phyllis Shavitz exemplify active Democratic workers in North Carolina. They hold party roles at local and state levels, have long histories as delegates, and manage campaigns for Bowles and Preyer. Their dedication shows in phone banks, organizing work, and meeting voters across the state.
The Randolph County Livestock Association hosts its annual Farm City barbecue Tuesday night at the Baxter Alfred Farm two miles west of Asheboro. Four Asheboro civic clubs join the event to improve understanding between livestock men and city residents. Featured speaker is Norfleet Sugg of Planters National Bank. Jim Green is Livestock Association president.
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