Mrs C H Lockwood Names Vice President Saturday
Mrs C H Lockwood was named vice president in a Saturday ceremony dated November 28 1977 with Joe Brown serving as editor. The events reflect leadership changes in the local newspaper’s management team.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1977
Page
2
Mrs C H Lockwood was named vice president in a Saturday ceremony dated November 28 1977 with Joe Brown serving as editor. The events reflect leadership changes in the local newspaper’s management team.
Winter looms in North Carolina and officials recall how last year's snow and floods disrupted schooling. WKSK and WATA radio aided students when roads failed and schools closed, showing the value of a school by radio link amid emergencies. Public TV could expand reach, though funding and coverage are challenges.
The governor Jim Hunt signals openness to study all public education aspects including teacher performance. He says the idea is not a trial balloon but a clear signal of examining tenure, salaries, and student readiness, despite strong opposition from teacher organizations. Some teachers may favor scrutiny that links outcomes to performance.
Senator Jesse Helms cites an unusual set of welfare cases among Washington D C School Board candidates and current members. He notes two candidates and two board members collect benefits while campaigning or serving, contrasting with their substantial assets and income.
North Carolina labor secretary John Brooks says community colleges and technical institutes fail to provide adequate training in auto mechanics and bricklaying, citing a labor shortage. He notes the schools offer courses when there is demand, but cannot compel interest.
The Washington Daily News notes gradual efforts to diminish tobacco influence. Consumer groups seek a skull and crossbones symbol on packs, alongside existing health warnings, signaling a shift toward eliminating tobacco. The piece envisions a future where tobacco is outlawed and marijuana is legalized, reflecting changing times.
U S intelligence testimony to Congress says the Soviet merchant marine is being transformed into an intelligence arm. Up to 16 percent of 500 nonmilitary Soviet vessels off North America act as intelligence ships, with naval officers aboard fishing boats and trawlers. Some ships carry troops and military equipment, aiding access to ports and potential deployments, while survey ships trail and probe U S defenses. KGB agents have infiltrated port cities and smuggled arms, underscoring Moscow's plan to use global oceans to advance communism.
A moving Emporia Gazette tribute recounts Mary White's life from her playful riding through her community ties and charitable work to the moment of her death after a horse riding accident. The fatherly editorial honors her zest for life, wit, love of books, and mission to help others, ending with a solemn memorial at Congregational Church.
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