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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1960
Page
11
The fate of about 1 700 challenged High Point Township voters rested with precinct officials after a heated election board hearing. GOP challengers aimed at 3 000 voters, mostly Democrats, were pared by officials who later withdrew many names.
Clara Blair Blair pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of George Welborn. Judge Gambill suspended a seven to ten year sentence for five years on good behavior, no alcohol, and costs. Mary Montgomery testified she witnessed the shooting. her earlier statements varied as the trial opened.
Maj. Gen. Capus Waynick was to address High Point Negro teachers at a Boundary Street School luncheon during Business-Industry-Education Days sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Local business leaders attended. teachers toured Negro schools. BIE Days conclude with a white teachers’ banquet tomorrow night at the Plantation Supper Club.
Police report two crashes yesterday totaling about 600 in damage with one driver charged. A triple collision on Mangum Avenue involved Edna Bartley Smith James Arthur Belo and a parked Coors vehicle causing 325 in damage. Another crash at East Green and Park Streets between Christine Brady Smith and James Dolphus Moore caused 275 in damage and Moore faces a failure to yield charge.
Red Cross Bloodmobile visits the Armory for two days of open house inviting people ages 18 to 59 to donate with a goal of 500 pints. Parental consent forms are available for 18 to 20 year olds though not required for married individuals or those in military service. Transportation can be arranged by calling 888 6711.
City inspector Jim Miller announces a building permit to Walter C. Anderson Jr. for a one room addition to a frame dwelling at 706 Liberty Drive in Thomasville.
The Guilford County elections board held a public hearing on 1,700 High Point Township voter registrations. About 300 challenged names were dropped and nine challenges sustained, leaving around 1,400 undecided. Voters will be challenged only if they appear at the polls.
The High Point Township election board met to rule on about 1 700 voters mostly Democrats whose registrations were challenged for nonresidency in certain precincts. The session grew tense with protests from Democrats led by Jesse Campbell and objections from Republicans, provoking sharp exchanges and threats of legal action.
Police investigate larceny of a fender skirt from a 1950 model car owned by Jer ry P. Parker on Baltimore Avenue. The vehicle was parked in the South Side Baptist Church lot when the theft occurred last night.
Four fire calls yesterday included two caused by defective light switches at 1201 Downing St and 1704 Valley Ridge Dr. An oil heater fire at 2001 English St caused no damage, and a damped stove switch incident at Flamingo Club, 632 Fairview St, filled the building with smoke after the damper was cut.
A local forecaster reports cloudiness tonight and tomorrow with milder breezes. Temperatures rise to the mid 60s today then fall to the 40s tonight and hover in the low 60s tomorrow. Expect fair skies and moderate temps Friday with heavier rain expected over the weekend.
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