Jaycee President Leads High Point Chapter As First Black Head
George Edward Pope, elected High Point Jaycees president, is the first Black man in the post since formation. He aims to expand awareness of Jaycee projects, recruit more men 18 to 35, and strengthen leadership programs while continuing charity efforts like the N C Burn Center fundraiser and Christmas toy drives. Pope, born in Aiken South Carolina, is married with two children and works as lamination department manager at Hatteras Yacht.
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John Lowe
Enterprise
George Edward Pope
Nick Lawrence
Charlie Pope
George Pope
The
Jaycees
High Point
Pope
Jaycee
N.C. Burn Center
Chapel Hill
Route 1
Lillian Wright
Aiken
Karen Edwardnette
George Edward II
Allen University
Columbia
S.C
Army
Job Corps
Curlew
Wash
da Nang
Vietnam
Burlington Industries
Hatteras Yacht
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Leonard Street
Geneva Vote Could Give Immunity To Terrorists
A Geneva convention update proposal could blur the line between soldier and civilian by removing the requirement to wear a uniform. On April 22 a conference committee voted 6 to 2 with 19 abstentions for the wrong route, risking broader immunity for irregular fighters.
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International Conference
Women Run for Office Fall Short in 1976 US Elections
In 1976 more women sought public office yet only 18 of 112 congressional hopefuls won seats, with most winners incumbents. Gloria Schaffer was the sole woman to reach a Senate general election, defeated by Weicker. States show limited gains with women governors and lieutenant governors but no female attorney general.
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Washington
NEA
Congress
House of Representatives
Barbara Mikulski
D-Md
Rose Mary Oaker
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Gloria Schaffer
Connecticut
GOP
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
Senate
Margaret Chase Smith
Main
Cumshaw
Ruritania
Tragedy Sparks Davidson County Cancer Fund Drive
In Hasty near Thomasville nine-year-old Jeremy Daniel Stone died after a 15 month brain tumor illness. His parents Betty and Jerry Stone led a local fund drive that raised about 900 dollars, later directed to the Davidson County Cancer Society Crusade via Hasty Elementary School. Donations continue during National Cancer Crusade Month.
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Thomasville
Jeremy Daniel Stone
Dan
Betty
Jerry Stone
Stone
Linda Lankford
Davidson County Cancer Society Crusade
Editor's Outlook Bribery and Lockheed Overseas Sales
An annual Lockheed report warns that continuing grand jury probes could reveal further bribery scandals in overseas aircraft sales. The piece notes bribery as a cultural norm in some countries and warns of potential foreign competition built on corruption, risking orders and jobs if U.S. ethics erode.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Lockheed
Prince Bernhard
U.S
Chambers of Commerce
Department of Justice
Roaming the Piedmont rambles in two city parks
A writer recalls a Sunday with his 3 year old grandson at Jamestown and City Lake parks. The youngster climbs, slides, waters fountains, and inspects an old fire engine prompting the grandfather to chase and laugh through a lively park outing. The piece also notes Extension Teletip Service brochures and a contact line for Home Gardener tips.
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Jamestown
City Lake
Navy
Jamestown Park
City Lake Park
Powers That Be
John Carroll
County Agricultural Service
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