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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1964
Page
4
Governor Sanford launches a statewide plan with a pilot program to train 100 students for a summer intern effort aimed at fighting poverty and ignorance. Democratic candidate Dan Moore pledges a similar agency but timing raises questions about the origin of the idea.
Senate attacks on B Everett Jordan and Maj. L P McLendon mix with praise for Jordan and denouncements of Baker associates. The piece notes legal obstacles hindering uncovering facts, calls for stronger rules, and questions ZIP code automated sorting plans versus current scanner tech amid Post Office optimism.
The Federal Trade Commission begins hearings on proposed warnings for cigarette ads and packs amid debate over its authority. Tobacco remains a major state and national cash crop with billions at stake in farm values, taxes, and industry profits, while observers note contrasting trends in the UK and the United States.
The interstate highway system now open covers 16,550 miles with 5,000 more under construction and 12,000 awaiting surveys. About 18 percent of the planned network remains, with 870,000 highway jobs tied to the project and total federal and state spending exceeding 31 billion.
The editor explains North Carolina law requires annual personal property listing and eight year real property revaluations. Guilford County completed a 1964 revaluation by Associated Surveys to restore equity between real and personal property taxes.
A county debate notes a 2000 M.P.H. secret plane remark and suggests a tax rate cut from 89 to 70 75 cents could maintain current year revenue. Officials caution taxes only rise in certain conditions and emphasize revenue stability.
A February 1 change by the Post Office Department curtails a long standing service used for validating absentee ballots and other official processes. Officials say it saves money but provide no figures and warn of inconvenience and cost to the public. The move affects election officials and business/legal mail procedures.
Ternan City Council assigns Municipal Court Solicitor Rossie Gardner to clean up drive-in movie showings amid decades of fluctuating decency enforcement. Jet service to New York begins April 7 with Eastern Air Lines Boeing 727s, marking first state jet passenger operation. String and Splinter Club considers relocating to the New South Motor Inn atop a new building for October market. Sheraton hotel explores replacing the club and completing renovations before mid April furniture market expectations.
The Executives Club maps a star studded program including Vincent Price and Ann Landers. Crestwood Presbyterians add April 22 double services. Horace G Siderton Sr wins Benjamin Franklin Quality Dealer Award. Southern Market Spring show dates set April 17-24. Fourth Annual Family Camping Weekend May 13. Tanglewood backs a $10,000 Steeplechase April 25. Pleasant Garden schedules 50 events for April 18 Horse Show. Easter Seals campaign runs via Pilot Club. Sixth Annual Boys Home Invitational basketball game boosts High Point College. THE APOGEE earns top regional honors. publication praised by Dr. Herman Estrin. St Patrick’s Day greetings to all true sons of Erin.
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