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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1971
Page
2
A Los Angeles Times Q A explains the phosphate detergent controversy. Government agencies clash over safety and environmental impact while soap companies push nonphosphates and sewage plants as solutions.
Long Service Recognized 1 1939 and retired effective Nov 1 Fire Chief H L Thompson center presented them with plaques and gifts from their fellow firemen in brief ceremonies Friday afternoon.
The High Point Enterprise issue dated Saturday November 20 1971 presents regional news and community briefs in a standard late week edition. Coverage includes local developments, notices, and reporting typical of a North Carolina newspaper of the era.
October data from Davidson County shows unemployment at 2.2 percent, down from 3.4 percent a year ago. Officials cite a pre Christmas business surge and mild October weather that keeps construction and the furniture industry active, with fewer attached unemployment claims than last year.
Poul Jorgensen International President of Denmark will speak at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point tonight. He addresses the Southeastern Region's Y's Men and Mennettes gathering of 14 clubs across North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. He is a native of Fredericia Denmark and has held multiple international YMCA Y's Men roles.
A Superior Court criminal session ended with 70 cases disposed, above recent 27-30 case averages. Judge John D. McConnell presided. Several defendants received suspended sentences or probation for offenses including drug possession theft assault and embezzlement.
Raleigh attorney John Jordan told the North Carolina Social Services Association that county welfare under state supervision is inefficient and unequal. He said the governor and state board favor state administration but timing is tied to pending congressional reform plans. Jordan warned Nixon’s proposal would not solve NC’s welfare issues and could raise costs.
Charlotte AP Gardner a Rocky Mount businessman says he will not seek the Senate but may run again for governor. Holfhouser a Boone lawyer and former state GOP chairman vows a primary could happen and vows to win. Gardner won a 1966 House seat, ran for governor in 1968 and lost narrowly to Bob Scott. Atty Gen John Mitchell spoke at the convention praising Nixon campaign strategy.
High Point College junior Lammie Jo Huneycutt won the 1971 Miss Thomasville title Friday night and will reign at the Piedmont Festival events. Kathy Warner and Janice Byerly finished first and second runners up, with Terri Lambeth as third runner up after talent and swimsuit rounds. Miss Huneycutt discussed Head Start volunteer work and her goal to become a second grade teacher.
Archdale Trinty Jaycees plan their first Christmas Parade on December 18 at 1 p.m. Santa Claus will lead the event with at least six floats, antique cars, and clowns. Jaycees Sherman Staton and Larry Boyles assist Ronnie Hoover in organizing entries from civic groups churches businesses and schools.
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