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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1974
Page
1
Forrest Dates reflects on a nine mile gas line in a cold era, joking about Nixon, motorcycles, carpooling, and past shortages. He notes a shift in American character while awaiting fuel, comparing the scene to pioneer times and predicting crowd reactions to line-jumpers.
Amnon Friedman and Zohar Triton, 17 and 16, part of a 60-student Israeli goodwill delegation, say the United States feels too big, crowded, and materialistic. They note Americans rarely pursue culture beyond cheap recreation, contrast Israeli theater and culture, and question U S leadership and Middle East peace.
About 225 people attended the Trinity area Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scout Pack 52. Awards followed the meal. the Fairfield United Methodist Church sponsors the troop and Ronnie Brewer serves as Cubmaster. In Lexington, Davidson County Community College begins a radio operator course Tuesday run by the Amateur Radio Club and the VHF Society, meeting Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m., to prepare adults for the latest license.
A new jiu jitsu and self defense class begins Thursday March 7 at the High Point Central YMCA led by Miss Leotta Cobb Brown belt with over three years of study. The eight week course runs Thursday nights 7 to 9 PM for men women and teens following a recent successful session. Concert Set by Stanley Grady Jr pianist and Joseph English Walker Lyric Tenor at Greensboro Public Library auditorium today at 6 PM.
High Point Democrats plan a March 18 dinner rally at Western Sizzlin on N Main Street to launch 1974 campaign efforts. The High Point Republican executive committee will meet Monday at 7:30 pm in City-County Building Room 206 for a working session on changes to Guilford County elections board.
Guilford County Board of Education members challenge a proposed Board of County Commissioners policy to cap the district tax rate at 21 cents per $100 at 100 percent valuation, instead of the current 30 cents at 70 percent. County Manager John Witherspoon argues for comparable rates. officials warn the move may be unlawful and unnecessary.
Tomorrow March 4 marks the start of a local gas sales plan agreed by 44 High Point station operators on February 24. Dealers will open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for at least one hour each period, with some flexibility for supply. Purchases limited to 10 gallons per customer with half tank rule, odd-even plates applied, and two gallons for metal containers unless credentials show non hoarding use. Larger quantities require manager approval and adherence to state transport laws.
The inaugural edition of Who's Who in North Carolina by Names of Distinction Inc. includes area residents among about 30 libraries. Included names from this area are Thomas A. Allred Ronnie G. Ashby William S. Bencini Charles H. Brockmann Clayton A. Brown Richard F. Byrd Dennis H. Cooke Nadia T. Daughtridge William E. Davis Fred Dixon Jr. etc.
A writer recalls past political fever sparked by the Wallace rally in Dorton Arena and the 1972 election night in Raleigh. She describes shifts from skepticism to involvement, noting names like George Wallace Jim Hunt Skipper Bowles Nick Galiafinakis and Robert Morgan and her plan to work again and attend victory parties.
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