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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1972
Page
2
Men and machines dig a large hole on S Hamilton Street for a new three story city administration building. The project consolidates operations from several buildings while the old City Hall on Commerce Street would become a community center if the bond referendum passes.
Reporters exposed an undercover State Department led by William Rogers during Nixon's trip to China. Rogers, seen beside the President, is described as a secret adviser whose existence was kept hidden to preserve mission flexibility. Hoover and White House aides seek to protect the arrangement amid questions about Kissinger's control and potential dismantling.
Guilford County will open bids March 30 for removing the old agricultural center on Sycamore Street to clear the site for a new jail funded by a bond issue. Domestic Relations Court will relocate to the Guilford County Health and Social Services Building on Eugene Street before moving to a new courts building next fall. Bid openings to sell food at the Health and Social Services Center are set for March 16 with plans for hot meals and drinks. The Family Planning building on Elm Street in High Point is expected to be operational next week.
The forecast shows considerable cloudiness tonight and Sunday with a small chance of showers. Highs near 50 today, around 60 Sunday, and tonight low in the upper 30s with a 30 percent rain chance each night.
Charles Sturkey Sr., the sole living charter member, entertained about 30 Rotarians and guests at the 50th anniversary dinner. He recalled founding the Thomasville chair and his role in the now historical Chair Town News while sharing memories of Thomasville and his Seattle career.
Armed thieves robbed the Fast Gate Shopping Center branch of First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. shortly before noon, taking an undetermined cash amount. A second robbery at Watson's Superette on S Main Street netted about $392. Suspects fled in vehicles, police issued a wide area alert, and FBI involvement was noted. Witnesses saw two men in their early 20s, wearing yellow stocking caps, one with a rifle and the other a nickel plated revolver. Tellers, staff, and customers were ordered to lie down during the bank holdup.
North Carolina women press for equal representation in the Democratic National Convention delegation. Led by Mrs. Jane Patterson, they vow to pursue precinct to district conventions and may seek court help if necessary to secure a larger female share and influence in party affairs.
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