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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1972
Page
21
The Ledford High School Drama Department presents Hillbilly Weddin a comedy tonight at 8 in the school auditorium. Rehearsing are Bruce Hayworth Freddine Kennedy Danny Hilton and Debby Caudle. Admission is 1 25 for adults and 75 cents for children.
Guilford Technical Institute trustees expect to advertise bids late in June for two new buildings estimated at 2.8 million dollars. The campus center and learning center will total 110000 square feet, financed by a 3 million bond approved last year.
A 14 year old was treated and released from the hospital after injuring his knee and wrist while pursuing a man on foot whom he attempted to arrest for public drunkenness. The suspect was charged with resisting arrest.
Capt. Leak of the High Point Police Dept Youth Division details impressions from a Department of Defense sponsored trip to Germany. He cited housing, communication gaps between soldiers and NCOs, racial friction, media fairness, and East versus West Berlin contrasts.
Robert Lee Simon, 27, of E Commerce Street, received 8 to 10 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery at the East Green Curb Market on April 1. Night manager Bernard Mayhew chased the robber, fired at him, and reported no money taken from customers.
Boone residents Martha Hall and Michael Clapp appear in the University Theater production of Cabaret at Appalachian State University this week. Hall serves as co chairwoman and has prior university acting credits while Clapp emcees and coaches vocals and belongs to Alpha Psi Omega.
The annual State Youth Convention of the Church of God of Prophecy will meet today and Saturday at the state campgrounds on Old Mill Road. Evening services feature Bishop Billy Murray from Cleveland Tennessee. Saturday morning includes remarks by Bishop A J Coulter. The Blanton Brothers of Greenville South Carolina perform a contemporary music message and Jim Scratt of California gives a personal testimony. Youths statewide will have performance opportunities.
Joe Floyd Medley, 21, of Douglas Drive in Thomasville, was sentenced to five to seven years after pleading guilty to armed robbery stemming from the April 5 Paradise Motel burglary near Thomasville. Judge William Z. Wood delayed sentencing until Wednesday for conferences with state probation officials. Medley had been jailed since the offense and could not post bond.
Senate House conference committee approved a compromise tobacco allotment leasing and transfer bill. Rep Wilmer Mizell said House sponsors will vote next week. The plan lets farmers with over 2000 pounds lease or transfer after June 15 with qualifications and allows those under 2000 pounds to lease or transfer at will.
District Court Judge James B. McMillan ruled that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg pupil dress code cannot be enforced. The decision stems from a 1969 suspension of two pupils who refused hair cuts. School spokesmen said they will study current regulations in light of the ruling.
The State Highway Commission approved a 21000 program to grade drain and pave 1.37 miles on Guilford County roads this year. Targets include State Roads 1606 1607 between NC 68 and Burnt Popular Road near Friendship Airport and a .8 mile paving extension. Also included are 17 mile Road 3386 southeast of Greensboro near NC 62 and .4 mile Road 2612 northeast of Greensboro near US 29.
Dr. Dean B. Pruette installed officers for two organizations. NCAE heads include Robert Beatty as president and Betty Welch as treasurer. ACT names Nan Overman as president and Lois Blue as treasurer. The Ninth Grade Girls' Chorus of Ferndale Junior High, directed by Lena Hedrick, performed and earned a superior rating at a district festival.
Council members show likely support for repeal but not enough to push a vote. Since Pearce joined, councils viewed the blue law as a sleeping dog. In 1969 discount store operators moved the issue to the fore, failing repeal but temporarily suspending enforcement for over a year amid court challenges.
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