Legend Of High Point Petrified Indian
A High Point reader recounts local natural charm around Carter Mill Spring and historic land figures. He notes the Tomlinson and Carter families once owned 100 acre tracts, the Carter mill as social center, and Indian relics found on farm land. The legend of a petrified Indian maid by the creek is described with sunset sightings and community anecdotes, linking legend to early settlement and honoring John Carter’s contributions.
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High Point
Carter Mill
Crystal Clear Springs
Tomlinsons
Carters
Springfield
Ing House
Sid Robertson
Sid
Millard Bodenheimer
John Carter
M. H. Bodenheimer
Skyhawk
Ariba
Correcting Emotional Instability in Library Access Debate
The author reviews two issues on library equity and capital punishment. They criticize inadequate library facilities in Negro areas and advocate more complete libraries in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. They oppose capital punishment as incompatible with Christian love and cite modern psychology in supporting rehabilitation over killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
High Point
Christ
Teen voices call for action against draft era discontent
A reader criticizes rebellious teen demonstrators who burn draft cards, labeling them social misfits and bum. He argues for strong federal action to prevent communism and praises U S democracy and national duty, urging American youth to defend freedom by serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wants Restricted Routes For Trucks In High Point
A High Point resident argues against restricting truck routes noting trucks are vital to transportation and local life. He cites the city’s growth at transport junctions and urges city officials to consider the economic role of trucks, trains, and ships.
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High Point
Southern Railway
C. B
Rotary Drive
Action
Chestnut Drive
West End
Rotary
Westchester
R. V. Moss
North Carolina
Robert F. Hicks
Rt. 3
High Point P. S. Rt
Seeds of Peace and Ground Tending Verses by Talbert
Poem urging inner reform and communal effort to uproot discord and cultivate peace. Advocates cleansing the heart of hate, renewing faith daily, and performing noble deeds to nurture growth and joy. An attributed piece by Andrew Talbert from High Point North Carolina.
Voices and Faith From a Teen Perspective on Youth and Society
A teenager writes about propaganda, youth unrest, and the search for stable values. He cites Christianity as a guiding principle amid a world challenged by science and political leaders. He argues adults must answer for the mess and calls for tough principled leadership.
UnChristian Baptist Pastors Target Kemp in Raleigh Fight
A High Point reader urges identifying 13 Baptist pastors who traveled to Raleigh to oppose brown bagging and pressure Sen. Ed Kemp over his wife Mrs. Kemp's illness. The letter requests public disclosure of the pastors' names for prayer and outreach.
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High Point
Raleigh
Ed Kemp
Sen. Kemp
Review of Apogee editor undercuts his own critique
In a column from last Sunday’s Enterprise Ralph W. Hoar Jr. argues that Rob ert Marks’s review of HPC’s Apogee magazine exposes hypocrisy. Marks urges familiarity in writing yet writes about something he knows little about, the very fault he condemns.
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Robert Marks
HPC
Marks
Mr. Marks
Ralph W. Hoar JR
From This Day Forward Poem Reflection
A reflective verse urges not grievin g over past losses and to focus on the road ahead The speaker embraces tomorrow and trusts in blessings as life moves forward The message emphasizes endurance gratitude and faith as guidance toward a well done in life
Call for improved baggage service at the tri-city airport
R O Haas criticizes the High Point Greensboro Winston Salem Airport for long baggage delays. He urges local leaders and media to push airlines and airport authorities to upgrade luggage handling and speed up arrivals to reflect the jet age. He suggests a regional crusade to compel action.
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T. V
High Point
Greensboro
Winston - Salem
Tri-City
United States
Greensboro - Winston -Salem
Enterprise
Winston-Salem
R. 0. Haas
Stop the War Call Urges Immediate Action
A plea to end conflict stresses that all wars end but at great cost in lives and suffering. The speaker urges immediate steps to halt the shooting and prevent further harm, arguing any later advantage cannot balance the miseries already caused.
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Free World
First Combat Flight Aboard USS Enterprise
LCDR Jeremy D. Taylor recalls his first combat flight from the USS Enterprise. He describes preflight nerves, a five bomb load, a dawn strike on a North Vietnamese bridge, and a rough carrier landing marking the start of a extended combat career.
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ONE Hundred Thirteen
Ha Tinh
North Vietnam
Enterprise
Lcdr
Jeremy D. Taylor
USN
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Jeffrey Scott Cooke
Andrew Talbert
High Point, N. C
Robert K. Spivey
Jesus
Jadie
Better Baggage Service
Cape Mu Ron
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Monterey
California
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