Magic Block issue must not become a Tragic Block
High Point editorial urges a April 3 cutoff and a swift land reuse decision for the Magic Block. It notes the council and Redevelopment Commission must secure city and federal approval for any sale, and favors college partnership to boost central business district trade and parking. The piece warns against political delay and stresses long term community benefits over short term gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redevelopment Commission
Mehan
High Point
Confusion in Viet Nam Crisis Amid Global Talks
The article sketches a murky South Viet Nam picture with U S air raids on North Viet Nam, possible peace talks, and appeals by France and U Thant. It argues Washington, Moscow and Peiping shape a hidden policy aimed at preventing Red China's domination of Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
North Viet Nam
North
Viet Nam
France
U Thant
United Nations
United States
Johnson
South
Washington
London
Paris
Moscow
Peiping
Hanoi
High Point Courts Could Keep Local Status in Reform Move
Local attorneys push to preserve High Point as a judicial area within a Guilford district system. Courts would remain in High Point but operate under a countywide reform aimed at streamlining lower court operations. The three townships comprising High Point and adjacent areas have about 80 000 residents and argue for district status to address local court needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford
Bar Association
Em Legisla
Point Township
Eps Avi Pas
Aasip
Federal aid for education and national responsibility
A speaker urges federal funding to support education as a national duty, arguing 400 million of the first billion would aid eleven Confederate states. He cites school construction needs, Russia's literacy lesson, and warns that Johnson's Great Society requires strong public education to fight illiteracy and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
T. Wingate
Raleigh
Russia
Germany
Richardson Foundation
NEA
National Education Association
Johnson
Republic
Tigers and church life in Asheboro lens discussed at Ladies Night
A talk to the Ladies Night dinner session of the Men’s Junior Wesley Class at Asheboro First Methodist explored using the tiger as a symbol for virility and strength in church outreach. The piece notes ties between High Point and Randolph and mentions awards to three High Pointer salesmen at Piedmont Sales Executive Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Asheboro
First Methodist
Petae
Sat Ah Pane
High Point
Randolph
Weaver
Charles D. White
Costles Te
Piedmont Sales Executive Club
B. T. Collins
National Cash Register Co
Bill Crowell
Greensboro
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Earl Crocket
Friedon Co
Sunday Sermon on John the Baptist Bold Prophet of Truth
The sermon portrays John the Baptist in the wilderness delivering sharp gospel truth that offends many yet offers spiritual cure. It contrasts physical medicine with spiritual medicine and praises the prophet’s fearless rebuke of hypocrisy, sin, and social evils among all ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John the Baptist
Adam
Garden of Eden
Jesus
Israel
Peer Dee
Amos
Jeremiah
John
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
Suns
Petty
AP News
N.C
National’ Advertising
Kepresattatives
George Washington
Ney
China
Japan
Kai Shek
Formosa
Philippines
Australia
Malaysia
England
Europe
Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Burma
India
Hoit McPherson
A Cnp Sa AP Temnan Y
William Blake
Rachel Wahlberg
Blake
Christ
Lyndon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!