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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1976
Page
14
The city announces numbered decals placed on business windows linking to lists of employees who can be reached by police in emergencies. The program begins this Saturday to speed response and identify responsible staff during incidents.
Barbara Louise Chapman reports a $200 television stolen from her Dartmouth Avenue apartment after her move. A witness saw a man exit a window at a Nance Avenue home. a shotgun valued at $45 was missing from the Leonard Avenue incident. Additional thefts include gloves and a deck of cards, $170, from William Walden’s Elizabeth Street residence, a backhoe valued at $7,500 stolen from Mack Cannon Body Shop, and various items from nearby locations.
A daily theft report shows 164 new thefts this week and this month with losses totaling 8,875 today 13,008 this week and 51,737 this month. Arrest figures remain blank for today this week and this month with four total for the period.
Court log shows 17 defendants heard this week and 316 this month in theft cases. Convictions stand at 18 this week and 1 this month. Active sentences include 2 this week and 7 this month.
The High Point Board of Education approved a near 4.7 million current expense budget for next year, about 1% above this year. If county approval comes, district tax levy could rise modestly, with a $12 yearly increase for a $20,000 home. The plan covers salaries, operations, and supplies, with most growth in salaries and fringe costs. A capital outlay of 1,269,540 is approved, funding renovations at several elementary schools and planning for junior highs. A computer system lease, costing about 20,000 first year, was also approved with implementation at the School Administration Building on English Road.
The High Point Board of Education voted unanimously to continue hot meal programs for the elderly and disabled at cost, defying a state attorney general interpretation that such programs violate a statute banning government competition with private enterprise. Attorney Dan Whitley stated the programs do not compete with private industry and pledged his opinion to support the board.
This caption notes water leaks in toilets and careless fixtures as major wastage sources. It urges homeowners to inspect for leaks, since meters may show no leakage, and to have leaks repaired promptly.
Enterprise City Editor Forrest Cates explains a City Council rate hike that increases water and sewer charges to offset a deficit. He notes a unit costs 48 cents, up from 44, and sewer at 110 percent of the water bill, with typical six units now costing $2.88. He urges residents to hunt leaks and conserve carefully to avoid triggering further rate hikes.
Maj. Stewart Hartley announced a city tag crackdown on High Point residents. Violators face a $1 lag purchase and $1.50 fine, payable at the Police Dept information desk, with tickets usually issued during parking violation checks. Enforcement is intensified at least once yearly.
High Point councilwoman Rachel Gray filed as a Democratic candidate for the State Senate from Guilford County. She is the second candidate for the Guilford delegation, joining Republican Gene Johnston. Incumbents McNeill Smith and Kathy Sebo seek re election. Lynwood Smith declines. Gray was persuaded to run after an advert.
Edward M. O Herron, candidate for governor, vows to lift North Carolina from low per capita ratings via intelligent industrial development. In High Point he campaigns, criticizes current leadership, and touts his business background as ensuring value for every tax dollar.
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