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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1969
Page
29
High Point section B notes a Monday afternoon segment for March 10 1969 detailing a housing notice or column about residents and local concerns in the city. The brief centers on social issues affecting households within the local community.
Putman announces he will run for a third two year term on the High Point City Council as the second Democrat to enter the race, with primary set for April 22 and the city election May 6. He cites continuing programs, a new city administration building, and expanded services as priorities.
Don Forney won council confirmation as executive director of the Model Cities program amid unanimous support from most members. He pledged to roll up sleeves and fill four staff positions, including three professional posts and a secretary, to accelerate planning and coordination with health welfare and other agencies.
Archdale Trinity residents weigh proposed city name as 46 ballots arrive. City of Archdale Trinity leads with 20 votes, Trinity 18, Bush Hill 4, Archdale 4. Balloting ends midnight March 18 with postal cards allowed for those lacking ballots.
Early today two tractor-trailers collided on I-85 near the Moose Lodge in Lexington, igniting a fire and causing over 22000 dollars in damage. James Oscar Oakley and Beal Wendell Leon survived with minor injuries while Oakley’s tractor burned. Paul Oakley was hospitalized for observation.
The Friendship weather forecast calls for fair, cold conditions tonight with lows in the mid 20s. Tuesday should be fair to partly cloudy with continued cold and near zero precipitation. Wednesday trends toward fair skies and milder temperatures.
High Point motorists face indefinite delays as main street tracks remain, with City Manager Harold Cheek saying removal or covering is under study and weather will guide asphalt laying. He is consulting state highway officials on responsibility while Johnson Street extension work awaits a weather break.
Guilford County Health Director Dr. Sarah T. Morrow reports a free prescription food program aiding prenatal and nursing mothers and young children. About 100 prescriptions have been issued, mainly in High Point, with four eligibility groups and instruction on food use to prevent anemia and promote growth.
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