Store Owner Slain in High Point. Motive Unknown
High Point police and the State Bureau of Investigation probe the slaying of James Warren Armfield, 47, president treasurer of Wood Armfield Furniture Co. at 460 S Main St. Armfield was shot in the back near the store, died after reaching a Gulf station. No robbery evidenced. a weapon found at the scene. Detective Lt. Rich urged witnesses to come forward.
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High Point Police
State Bureau of Investigation
James Warren Armfield
Rt. 7
Greensboro
Armfield
High Point Memorial Hospital
Wood- Armfield Furniture Co
S. Main St
Gulf Service
S. Main-Grimes Avenue
J. T. Rich
Rich
Identity Of Man Is Sought In Robbery Shooting
Asheboro police seek identification of a 25 year old man shot Friday afternoon during a botched robbery at Buddy's Distributors on North Fayetteville Street. He was wounded in the right side neck and shoulder and treated at Randolph Hospital under the alias John Doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Buddy
Underwood
Boyd Cagle
Randolph Hospital
Cagle
John Doe
Hunt assails Holshouser GOP at Randolph rally
Lt. Gov. Jim Hunt told Randolph Democrats that fiscal restraint will prevent a New York City in North Carolina and blasted Gov. James Holshouser for poor leadership. He cited no spending cuts, urged departmental restraint, and praised the reorganized Utilities Commission for protecting consumers.
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Don Wrenn
Enterprise
Asheboro
New York City
North Carolina
Jim Hunt
Randolph
Raleigh
Washington
James Holshouser
Gov. Holshouser
Greensboro
Holshouser
Hunt
General Assembly
N.C. Utilities Commission
Two Shooting Incidents Reported To Police No Serious Injuries
Two shootings reported to High Point police produced no serious injuries. A man at Amos Street alleged a gunshot wound to the leg after an argument and chose not to press charges. A business dispute on Main Street ended with a single shot and a hit to a parked car. Additional notes include local thefts, a fall at Swarm Metals injuring a worker, and several arrests for drunken driving and counterfeiting charges.
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High Point
Charles Edward Stevenson
George Place
Amos Street
Stevenson
Jim Canady
Thomasville
S. Main Street
Northeast Junior High School
Lillie Ruth Ford
Pearson
Vall Street
Paul Thomas Manley
Rt. 3
Theodore Howard Harrington
Hulda Street
Tate Street
James Thomas
Franklin Street
Berkley Street
Vernon Leak
Park Street
Larceny
Elsie Park Street
Hunter
Terry O. Sloane
Route 3
Walter Lee ‘Crowder
Rt. 11
Greensboro
Barbara Ann Pennello
Eastwood Avenue
New Medical Insurance May Hike Doctor Bills
Raleigh AP reports the North Carolina State Medical Society plans a new malpractice coverage company with rates potentially 500 to 900 percent higher. Doctors warn routine visits could rise $1 to $2 and surgeries $100, passing costs to patients. Some doctors may stay with St. Paul Fire and Marine after a large rate rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Medical Society
Steve Morrisette
Medical Socity
Morrisette
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co
High Point Enterprise Subscription Rates Noted
The High Point Enterprise lists mail and carrier subscription options with annual and partial terms. Rates include daily and Sunday at 42 dollars yearly, 21 dollars for six months, and smaller figures for three and one month periods. Sunday only and carrier options are also shown with respective prices.
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High Point Enterprise
Praiene
Church Avenue
High Point
N.C
Patrol Drawing Fire From Assembly By BILL NOBLITT
North Carolina Highway Patrol faces legislative backlash as efforts to build a Raleigh training school and headquarters compound meet resistance. Critics warn of wasteful spending and possible duplication with the Salemburg facility while outlining projected costs and ongoing disputes within state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Noblitt
Raleigh
North Carolina Highway Patrol
General Assembly
Patrol
Highway Patrol Training School
Garner Road
Gov
N.C. Criminal Justice Academy
Salemburg
Justice Academy
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Mike Kemp
David Kemp
Lazy Lane
Art Richardson
GOP
Kivett Drive
James Wallace
Oakview Road
Citizens Band
Martin Street
Rebecca Robb
Lincoln Drive
James Willie
S. Elm Street
Sonny Hedgecock
John Ingram
Associated Press
AP News
Theigh Point Enterprise, Inc
Griffith Company
National Advertising
Legislative Commission
John Ed Davenport
D-Nash
I. C. Crawford
Dbuncombe
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