Pfeiffer Alum Joins Peace Corps in Costa Rica
Jim Doxsey, Pfeiffer College 1965 graduate and former editor of the student newspaper, and his wife Pat Leland Petersburg Fla join the Peace Corps in Villa Neilly Costa Rica. In a recent letter he cites progress, changing attitudes, and a philosophy of peace built on human understanding as key to their work and future teaching plans.
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Jim Doxsey
Pfeiffer College
Peace Corps
Costa Rica
Jim
Pat Leland
Petersburg
Fla
Pfeiffer
Villa Neilly
Doxsey
Doxey
Riverton
N. J
Greece
Episcopal Church
Tles
Ince
Bill Reason
Money Not Key to Educational Opportunity
Editor responds to Feb 21 piece stressing education plus motivation for youth, especially Black youths, to meet employer expectations. It argues long-term job reliability and forty-hour weeks are needed for advancement, urging focus on dependable workers. Signed by Chairman N. C. Good Neighbor Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Clarion Call For Law And Order Letter to the Editor
A reader argues for stronger support of law and order amid rising crime. The letter cites police staffing and public indifference, warns of riots and crime, and credits American Legion posts 196 and 206 for taking up the cause in the city.
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United States
High Points
American Legion
GTI Cries For Help and Public Deceptions Questioned
A concerned taxpayer urges investigation into Guilford Technical Institute alleging deception by GTI leadership. The letter questions student credit transfers, program credibility, and accreditation timelines while calling for community trust and a board election to remove the current head.
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Guilford Technical Institute
GTI
Heart Fund drives aid for heart disease research
The Heart Association urges public support to fund research as cardiovascular disease remains the leading threat, causing about half of US deaths with nearly a million yearly. February fund drives seek donations and community awareness.
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United States
The
Heart Association
Kind Word For Mr. Dale City Electrical Employees Praise
An open letter from High Point Electrical Department workers commends E. J. Dale for guiding power restoration after the 1934 ice storm. They acknowledge Dale and外 crews from other towns, noting long hours from Friday through Sunday and leadership under emergency conditions.
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Enterprise
Ben Saunders
E. J. Dale
Dale
High Point
Cause Of Tensions
Alexander V. Berkis argues that U.S. sanctions against Rhodesia clash with Johnson's push to expand trade with the Soviet bloc. He condemns Soviet expansion and Baltic incorporation, denounces colonialism and minority rule, and calls Congress to reject coexistence with communism at others’ expense.
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Rhodesia
Johnson
Congress
Russia
Europe
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Parking Is Death Cry in High Point
In a 29 year business record in High Point H L Kanter urges council engineers and city manager to inventory parking spaces gained and lost. He warns the city cannot lose a single space or nickel and stresses parking as a critical urban issue.
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High Point
Council City
Crime Prevention Week Appreciation Note
The High Point Exchange Club thanks you and your staff for cooperation in making National Crime Prevention Week successful and for supporting the program.
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High Point Exchange Club
No Complaints Yet I Fight To Reach The Top
A reflective monologue describes steady striving despite setbacks and financial limits. The speaker notes limited means, no debts, and a belief that circumstances could be worse as they pursue a better state through persistence.
Employment opportunities for teachers in North Carolina
A Pittsboro High School teacher reports an established organization seeks qualified teachers for next school year. Requirements include college degree, national achievement test, exemplary character, willingness to train at personal cost and attend weekly and monthly meetings, and handle extra duties without extra pay. Starting salary 4227.25 with no paid vacation holidays or insurance and annual contracts.
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North Carolina
State of
Truth Needed From American Voices Amid Cold War Echoes
A reader cites Editorial Research claiming Voice of America marked 25 years with promises of truth on Feb 24 1942. The piece ponders the line broadcast to Germany and questions if Germany remained the mortal foe, noting Korea Berlin Cuba Vietnam and other conflicts as part of the 25 year span.
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Voice of America
Germany
Russia
Korea
Berlin
Cuba
Kennedy
Vietnam
America
George Washington
U.S.A
von Steuben
Munich
Why Wage Laws Protect Waitstaff and Tipping Issues
A reader questions federal wage or hour rules for tipped workers, arguing restaurants pay starvation wages and rely on tips. He cites waitresses paid 50 cents per hour, discusses tipping costs, and urges fair wages amid published restaurant profit claims.
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Someody
Howard Jobson
Monte Christo Proclaims Defiance Against War’s Warlords
The poet speaks as a free mind defending truth against tyranny. He signs as Monte Christo and notes his unjust imprisonment of moral brotherly love by immoral war propagators. Encloses Thomasville address for submission to Friday Forum.
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J. Donel Robbins
Thomasville
Support for Work-Release Program in North Carolina
James M. Hayes Jr urges Senator Charles Maxwell to oppose restrictions on work-release for prisoners. He cites cases of a felon father supporting his family and a murder convict released after years, arguing work-release rehabilitates inmates and benefits taxpayers as a moral and civic program.
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Charles Maxwell
North Carolina
James M. Hayes JR
Allen H. Gwyn
Gwyn
John McConnell
Mocksville
Winston
General Assembly
Board of Paroles
Forewarned Citizens Over Alleged Charity Fraud Schemes
A letter urges the city to disclose the percentage of funds that go to sponsoring organizations in charity drives. It accuses police and media of laxity and claims established groups are used to defraud the public.
Forum Page Letters Policy From The Enterprise
Forum page directs each letter carry signature and address or initials for publication. Editors may identify writers by initials and will not reveal identity without permission. Submissions are edited to prevent libel and impractical length, but aim to preserve essential meaning.
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Body of Peace
Jim Doxey
Ghana
Dominican Republic
Viet Nams
N. C. Good Neighbor Council
Law & Order
Mr. Dale
Alexander V. Berkis
H. L. Kanter
David J. Kitzmiller
Pittsboro High School
Monte Christo
Salem
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