Herbert Hipps to Lead T Wingate Andrews High School
Herbert G. Hipps, formerly High Point Central football coach, becomes the second principal of T Wingate Andrews High School next Thursday. He succeeds retiring S E Burford and plans a summer of preparation while noting the school’s strong plant, student body, and faculty. He reflects on shifts in teaching, student attitudes, and the need for responsible freedom as youth advocate and administrator. Hipps, a Duke and UNC Greensboro alumnus, lives with his wife Virginia and two children at 1508 Delk Dr, Pinola.
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The Drooping Colors Editor's Notebook on Vietnam Return
An editor recalls the uncelebrated homecoming of veterans from Vietnam. The piece contrasts past wartime pride with current weariness, warns against nuclear escalation, and critiques U S policy, morale decline, and domestic opposition while noting drug use, discipline breakdowns, and rising Soviet strength.
Birch Bayh Emerges as Threat in 1972 Presidential Race
The piece analyzes Birch Bayh as a rising, energetic figure in Democratic politics, contrasting him with packaged campaigns and TV-driven politics. It notes Bayh's farm origins, education in agriculture and law, his decisive role in the Haynsworth and Carswell confirmations, and his growing national support despite skepticism from Washington insiders. It also mentions GOP scrutiny of his funding and the strained ties with Ted Kennedy.
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The Pentagonal Papers and U S War Policy
The piece argues the Pentagon Papers reveal illusion and deception in U S policy toward Vietnam. It claims Nixon repeats Johnsons assumptions, denies defeat, and overstates progress while American forces remain deeply involved. It urges a peace settlement and a clear, scheduled withdrawal to avoid catastrophe.
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High Point nostalgia recalls a roaming peanut roaster
The writer remembers a portable peanut roaster by the post office at Commerce and South Main Streets with a whistle to draw buyers and worries its fate. He also recalls a model steam locomotive in Mr. Kennedy’s bicycle shop on West High Street and asks locals about their recent history.
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Thomasville Gets New Broadcast Power For WTNC FM
In 1949 WTNC FM which shares facilities with WTNC AM upgraded from 400 watt vertical to 3000 watt transmitter. The switch provides a vertical horizontal signal improving car reception for listeners within about 20 miles of the 98.3 frequency.
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Davidson Dateline: WTNC-FM Aims for Separate Programming
Harold Harrison, general manager, predicts a bright FM future as car radio sales rise. WTNC-FM currently simulcasts WTNC-AM by day but FM broadcasts alone after sunset. He notes historical AM-FM diversification and expects a full split benefiting revenue.
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