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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1976
Page
18
Opening day at the farmers market proved a lifeline for area growers and gardeners as it promises bountiful vegetable supplies in the weeks ahead. The market operates on Saturdays and will add Wednesday hours later in the season.
A humorous column reviews Daniel B. Steible’s You Don’t Have To Be Bald. The writer notes how the book argues hair retention hinges on scalp care and mindset, cites anecdotes and old remedies, and debunks myths about baldness and intelligence while lampooning the idea that bald men are sexier.
Guilford County Board of Education approves a 9.4 million current expense budget for 1976 77 with a 1.5 cent tax rate increase to 25.5 cents per 100 valuation. The plan raises teacher supplementary pay and funds accreditation needs, utilities, supplies, and new staff amid a transitory funds note and a capital outlay proposal of 16 million local and 1 million state bond funds for school improvements including Northwest Garden Elementary and Western Guilford High School shop.
Several High Point social agencies will appeal to City Council for operating funds Monday. If denied, some may close. Agencies include High Point Youth Services Bureau, Council on Aging, Drug Action Council, and Legal Services. Guilford County Information and Referral Service dropped its request.
The Fairview Street Elementary PTA outlines steps to improve conditions facing its students. It requests new district lines to diversify socio economics, reduce enrollment, and boost staffing while addressing health, transport, and recreation needs. The High Point Board of Education signals consideration for 1977 78 adjustments.
Andrews High School sponsors a bloodmobile visit Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Basic sailing classes begin Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Oak Hollow Marina open to adults and youths under 16 with a parent. Further sessions planned with details at Oak Hollow. Indian parent committee meets Tuesday at ? p.m. at Urban Ministry to discuss Indian Education Act funding use.
A reader recounts a long struggle with aerophobia despite a friend gifting a flying manual and offers to take them up in a private plane. They detail the book’s lessons though fear remains, noting safety statistics, weather basics, emergency landing advice, and their final realization that they still tremble at boarding.
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