Elwood Redevelopment Should Move Quickly Under McMahan
Editorial urges rapid progress on the Elwood Hotel site redevelopment in downtown High Point. After redevelopment approval, L Ray McMahan is set to proceed with plans for a worthy, attractive building. The piece notes parking constraints for a major department store and calls for prompt final plans within six months.
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Elwood
High Point
McMahan
Future Of The FBI And Hoover's Impending Departure
The article argues the FBI’s future is secure as Director J Edgar Hoover plans to retire at 75 with executive order needed to extend tenure. Hoover’s long rule created a strong, autonomous Bureau, making it resistant to Congress and shaping a legacy few could imitate. The successor will face the challenge of preserving Hoover’s image while seeking discretion.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Nixon
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Congress
The Remnant and Nehemiah’s Bold Rebuilding
A sermon reflects on Isaiah’s remnant, exile, and return led by Nehemiah. It cites Jerusalem’s destruction, temple desecration, and the mighty yet small band of leaders who rebuilt the city by faith. The speaker likens minority courage to Gideon’s three hundred and the ongoing hope for Zion.
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Isaiah
Jerusalem
Holy Temple
Judah
Solomon
Nehemiah
Brave Ten
Zion
David
iLike Gideon
Miracle of a minority shaping history and faith
A compact meditation argues that small minority groups and brave individuals like Dorothea Dix and Mary Lyon effected lasting change in education and social reform. It recalls a Williams College prayer meeting sparking a broad missionary movement and cites apostles as proof that minority efforts can transform nations.
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Dorothea Dix
North Carolina
General Assembly
Mary ‘Lyon
America
Williams College
Massachusetts
Jesus
Simon
Peter
Paul
Cer
Conscience and Cowardice by Capus Waynick
A column arguing against reparations for slavery mixed with appeals to ethics and history. It questions collective guilt from slaveholding and notes African American citizenship demands risk fueling racism while acknowledging some black leaders’ prudence. It asserts responsibility lies with historical actors across groups and warns against punitive measures.
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Capus Waynick
Egypt
Africa
Drew Pearson U S Civilians In Vietnam Amid Nazi Ties
Washington columnist notes Frank Kluckhohn tied to Liberty Lobby and United Congressional Appeal, invited to White House dinner for Australian PM John Gorton despite Nazi affiliations and campaigns. Also references Col. Ivey memo on civilian misconduct in Vietnam and policy shift after Pearson column.
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Washington
Frank Kluekhohn
Liberty Lobby
United Congressional Appeal
Australia
Kluckhohn
Wsso
White House
John Gorton
Congress
Willis Carto
Adolf Hitler
United States
Imperium
Germany
Europe
Russia
Francis Parker Yockey
Army
Vietnam
Servicerman
Robert H. Ivey
Judge Advocate General’s Office
State Department
Cot
Ivey
Pearson
High Point Post Office plans advance on East Green Drive
Plans refine the new High Point Post Office at East Green Drive and Centennial with bids likely in June. Groundbreaking possible in early summer. Revisions include an information window elevator and more large boxes. Officials tout a post office better geared to local needs. A two year contract with Upton Supply Co for a contract station opposite the Presbyterian Home is reported. Congressman Richardson Preyer fought for a classified station. if contested, it could draw up to a quarter of the city’s population into its service area. Pedestrian safety measures include a walkway across Greensboro Road at River Road and a potential stoplight.
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High Point
Green Drive
Atlanta
Upton Supply Co
Presbyterian ‘Home
Richardson Preyer
Greensboro Road
River Road
Presbyterian
Postal Service
William “Matthews
Emerywood Estates
Bruce ‘Strawd
Mobile Chemical Co
Thomasville
Hamlin Briggs
Jaycees
Bob Lee
Ames C. Gibson
Harland Pell
H. Harper Ltd
High Points Art Council
Bob Bain
Jerry Watson
Jaycee
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