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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1969
Page
9
A graduate from Central endures brief nerves as 12 years of schooling culminate in a single ceremony. A smile and a word of thanks signal completion, though the moment carries heavy emotion for the graduate and family alike.
A memorial service honored a Marine who died in 1955 at age 32 as family and community members recalled his duty and a radio station started a scholarship fund. Kenneth Hayes, a Korean War veteran with two Purple Hearts, attended with his parents, while Governor Lloyde Allison joined the group. The article also covers Guilford College president Dr. Grimsley T Hobbs addressing Central High graduates about scholarships and future education funding, and a proposed tuition rise to fund loans for North Carolina residents.
District Court defendants drew sentences after Friday's session. Isaac Hogan got six months for operating a vehicle under intoxicants. Paul Grice received 30 days to six months for chronic alcoholism and public drunkenness. Melvin Morgan pled to a lesser charge with two years prayer for judgment and a $15 fine plus costs. William Haynes was acquitted of fugitive from justice. The report also quotes a school speech urging discipline, service as ministry, and selecting vocations, with Dr. Pruette presiding and diplomas awarded by J C McAllister as graduates named by Jerry Shaver.
Guilford County Welfare officials urge more foster homes to care for displaced children. In May there were 550 children in care and 197 available homes, down from 211 four years ago. Foster parents are paid 55 dollars monthly per child with county covering clothing book fees and medical costs. The department seeks mature couples or widows with space to provide home like care for children not eligible for adoption.
Miriam Albertson tops the 173 graduates with the highest academic honors. Richard Lowe follows second in academics, with Cheryl Dye Minnie Flowers Peggy Matters Saundra McCullough Candice Bodie Acey Spencer and Donnie Jackson also receiving academic recognition.
Police investigated two shooting incidents, both non fatal. James Johnson was shot in the leg on Amos Street when a gun showed by a friend Ed Brown discharged accidentally. he was treated and released. Earlier Gladys Britt was admitted for a gunshot wound to the chest but was not seriously injured, with no reason given in initial reports.
The state faces tobacco revenue loss as voters weigh a bill to extend a 1 percent local sales tax to all 100 counties next November. Mecklenburg now imposes the tax, while a 3 percent levy is also discussed in the bill.
A compact television log lists prime time airings from 6:00 PM to 11:15 PM including CBS and ABC lineups. Highlights show Race time coverage, Huntley-Brinkley News, dating game, Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, Petticoat Junction, Mannix, The George Raft Story, The Great Man and So Big among others with multiple movies and talk segments.
Television guide of evening programs listing guests Tony Bennett Milton Berle Jackie Vernon Nipsey Russell and 12 ADAM 12 GET SMART MY THREE SONS GHOST AND MRS MUIR HOGAN'S HEROES DRAGNET PETTICOAT JUNCTION DIANA ROSS SINGERS SHOCK THEATER TAIL STRANGER BOOTS MALONE noting show lineups and plot hooks including a pool accident a KAOS disguise and a killer model case with several films and guest performers.
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