Part Time Police Sworn In at McNeil Ceremony
Reserve Training Officer John Wilson takes the oath as McNeil adds new reserves. Back row from left Thomas E. Wilson, Reserve Chairman Bob Cress, Michael Bryant and Leo Palmer III. Patrol division Lt. Shaw Cooke oversees reserve activities in a staff photo by Art Richardson.
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Davis Announces Candidacy for High Point Mayor
Republican Robert D. Davis, longtime city official, files for mayor in High Point alongside two GOP council hopefuls C Coolidge Murrow and Bill D Cain. He faces Democratic mayoral candidate Roy Culler. filing closes April 4. Davis touts five years on council and two party system benefits.
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Republican Party
High Point
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Elections Board
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Outstanding Educator To Be Selected In High Point
High Point hosts a banquet at Top of the Mart to name the Outstanding Young Educator of the year. Jaycees sponsor the event with a 7 15 p m start. Nominees are High Point teachers aged 21 to 35 evaluated by a judges panel. The winner advances to statewide judging in April and receives a savings bond and plaque.
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Southern Furniture Exposition
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All-Out Effort Urged for High Point Model City Bid
Ray Hubbard reports from Washington on a High Point delegation led by Mayor Carson Stout seeking citywide backing for a model cities program. The group announced post office site approval and noted Harrison Center Urban Renewal funds await the new fiscal year starting July 1, with optimism for project approval.
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Redevelopment Commission
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Milk Price Injunction Case Heard
National Food Stores sought to vacate a restraining order barring milk sales below the North Carolina Milk Commission price. George Hutchens, national foods president, claims the price fixing violates Sherman Antitrust laws and would again cut prices if the order is lifted. The Supreme Court hearing was moved up for public interest.
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Putman Files For Re election To High Point City Council
Incumbent Democrat J. C. Putman filed to seek a second term on the High Point City Council. He is among three incumbents announcing re election bids as the May 2 city election nears.
Cain and Murrow Enter City Council Race
Three Republican candidates including C. Coolidge Murrow and Bill D. Cain joined Mayor Robert D. Davis in filing for May 2 city council posts. Murrow, Cain and Davis vow a full slate to regain control. Murrow, long active in Quaker groups, is a veteran and business executive. Cain runs the Men’s Den in High Point area.
Mild Days Mild Nights Bring Pleasant Spring Forecast
The Friendship weather outlook calls for clear cool nights and mild days. Tonight's low is expected in the mid 30s with Thursday sunnier and in the 60s. Friday should bring partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions.
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Jamestown Mayor Ragsdale Files for Re-Election
Jamestown Mayor Thomas C. Ragsdale becomes the first candidate for town office in the May 2 election. He has served as mayor since 1947 and will seek a 10th term. The town will elect four councilmen. filing closes April 8. Ragsdale, of Main Street, heads Jamestown Mills, treasurer of Oakdale Cotton Mills, and sits on multiple boards including North Carolina National Bank and High Point Memorial Hospital. He is a Jamestown Methodist official and Rotary member, NC State College graduate, married to Margaret Hill with two children.
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Overbrook Dr
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North Carolina National Bank
Nonsupport Trials Set in Thomasville Court
Two High Point residents face nonsupport charges in Thomasville Recorder's Court with trials scheduled for March 31. Herman Lee Hill, 47, and William E. Harris Jr., 23, were released on $200 bond pending appearances.
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Ingram Street
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