High Pointer Frank Shields Chosen For Driver Education Role
The High Point educator Frank Shields, former police sergeant, is praised for his 16 year shift from viewing teens as risky to calling them capable. He now teaches driver education at Central High School guiding about 150 students daily, stressing safety and responsibility. Shields' career includes police work and sponsorship by the High Point Rotary Club to establish local driver education.
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Editor's Outlook The Sun Cities and Desert Growth
The Sun Cities article notes Phoenix and surrounding areas doubling population 1950–60, with rapid growth in Pima New Mexico El Paso and Bernalillo. It cites air conditioning retirees and tech labor as drivers, plus universities as civic assets and a shift in how towns compete for growth.
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Hodges campaigning pattern aids GOP wins in Guilford County
The Raleigh Scene reports Luther H Hodges popularizing door to door voting outreach influencing Republican victories in Guilford County and statewide. Don Badgley notes 7000 hands shook and women voters boosted GOP gains while Judge Susie Sharp led statewide ballots. The Doughton committee used a bank branch questionnaire indicating broad support for banking reform.
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UNC Leaders Back Education Commission Proposals
Governor Terry Sanford and President William C Friday endorsed the Education Beyond the High School commission. They support UNC system expansion and creation of 15 community colleges to raise access and quality, with Woman's College becoming UNC Greensboro and State College becoming UNC Raleigh.
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Thomasville and High Point eye joint future and direct dialing
The Thomasville Scene argues for a single telephone exchange and mutual planning with High Point. Direct dialing would benefit both cities though Thomasville would pay for the extension, while many High Point residents gain access. The piece urges cooperation, cites civic committees, and imagines joint Christmas activities and economic growth from collaboration.
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Sandy Ridge community backs project to build a shared house
Johnnie Hedgecock, president, cites wide cooperation, 4H club support, and youth programs as key to Sandy Ridge winning the Northern Piedmont Area Development Association contest. Plans call for a community house with a basketball court built by do it yourself labor and fundraisers like fairs and barbecues.
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