Gideon Robert H. Allen Leads High Point Camp Faithful
Robert H. Allen heads the High Point Gideon camp, one of 24 North Carolina groups. In its first year the 15 members distributed about 4000 Bibles in local hotels and hospitals across High Point and nearby towns. Allen joined in August 1966, quickly becoming president and feeling a strong sense of purpose. Born in High Point, he is one of four brothers. their father Thomas R. Allen Sr. was a sign painter.
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Robert Marks
Enterprise
Army
High Point
Gideons
Gideon
Robert H. Allen
High Point Camp
High Point Group of 15
Allen
Thomasville
Lexington
Denton
North Carolina
Charlotte
Sheraton Hotel
Oonecamap
Sas Wee Eens
Thomas R. Allen Sr
Frances Allen
Village Square Apartments
Fourth Street
Washington Drive
N. Main Street
Greensboro
Allen Brothers
Robert
Thomas Allen Jr
James H. Allen
Carter
Editor's Notebook on Puerto Rico Factory Growth and Labor
An editor notes Puerto Rico's rise as a branch plant hub and brassiere industry capital. He discusses immigrant labor from the Caribbean, crime and welfare concerns, and compares local income to Mississippi while noting U.S. tax breaks and cost advantages attract factories.
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Puerto Rico
America
High Point WGHP-TV to Stay Localier Focused
The editor responds to Nov 2 1967 concerns about new studios in Sandy Ridge. WGHP-TV will remain High Point identified with a High Point phone, address, and staff majority. News coverage and service will emphasize High Point while expansion adds space, equipment, and growth.
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Sandy Ridge
High Point
Wghp-Tv
James W
COAN
Triad Grows Into Standard Metro Statistical Area
The Piedmont Triad Committee reports a landmark 1967 with High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem forming a single SMSA including Guilford Forsyth Randolph and Yadkin counties. The new designation places the area 59th nationally, boosting visibility, investment, and planned regional governance.
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Piedmont Triad Committee
High Point
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Triad Committee
Winston— Salem
Guilford
Forsyth
Randolph
Yadkin
Bureau of the Budget
Triad
Richmond
Charlotte
Atlanta
Miami
New Orleans
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Greensboro-High Point
Winston-Salem-Forsyth
SMSA
Forsyth Counties
Chamber of Commerce
Meade Willis
Winston-Salem
Oscar Burnette
I. Paul Ingle
Ingle
High Pointer
Davidson County Motel Case Draws Sharply Critical Test
The Davidson County Superior Court trial over whether the 29 70 Motel and Truck Stop is a public nuisance concluded for now with an appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals pending. Testimony painted law enforcement officers in a harsh light, but the piece defends the honesty and duty of Sheriff Fred C. Sink and other officers, urging respect for those who enforce the law despite public scrutiny.
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Lexington
N. C. Court of Appeals
Davidson County Superior Court
Davidson County
Fred C. Sink
Davidson
Fall Colors In Randolph Spur Weekend Visit
A Randolph town feature recalls autumn beauty around the metropo lis area while plans rise for a fall trip after rain clears. A mail note highlights an Egg Industry Conference at N C State proposing an emergency plan to raise egg prices. North Carolina farms reported 251 million eggs in September, up 30 million from 1966. A Halloween memory celebrates a polite three year old in a cycler costume, contrasting with other trick or treaters. A scene near Main and English Road notes a Booker Lumber Co. truck and a quip about a friendly owner’s possible political hiss.
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N.C. State
North Carolina
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Bnay
Mississippi
Uncle Sam
the Sunday Forum
Bers
Friendship
By Bob Burchette
Sheriff Link
By Braxton Younts
Jack Milbeck
Milbeck
English Road
Booker Lumber Co
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