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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1974
Page
6
The Havana Psychiatric Hospital, once a death sentence, now shows humane care with daily activities, literacy classes, and community work. Doctors note improvements in mortality, nutrition, and sanitation, while universal free healthcare remains a cornerstone amid doctor shortages and rising access.
Lloyd Hilman Fjelstad, 60, a Skid Row resident, keeps 3535 Series E U.S. Savings Bonds totaling over 175000 in value. After a thief stole 1362 bonds last December, he moved the rest to a safety deposit box and says they are frozen and cannot be cashed. He lives frugally on 727 a month from a union pension and Social Security, with annual expenses about 1200. He weighs 385 pounds, stands 5 foot 7, and rents a third floor room while inflation squeezes his income.
In Roanoke Virginia officials said the southern pine beetle infestation is so severe at the northern Jefferson National Forest and southern George Washington Forest that control efforts have been abandoned there. About 70 000 acres in Jefferson and 50 000 in Washington are infested.
In Miami Coral Gables a $16 000 silver Mercedes bears the slogan Latins are Loaded as a playful nod to wealth contrasts. The piece notes about 350 000 Latin Americans live in the Miami area with a slice of millionaires and many with substantial means. Alberto Diaz masvidal leads a wealthy exile editor publisher in Miami. Mayor Maurice Ferre is referenced as part of the local scene.
An AP report from Snagov Island near Bucharest details longstanding belief that Dracula lies buried in the island monastery grave found in 1931 by archaeologist Dinu Rosetti. Rumors persist despite disputed findings and missing artifacts. Romania plans a systematic excavation next year aided by authorities and historians. The piece situates Dracula with Vlad Tepes, notes historical accounts of impalement, and reports ongoing debate among scholars. It also shifts to Miami Latins’ wealth and impact on local economy, mentioning Cuban refugees and a Latin Millionaires Row along Palm Beach to Coral Gables.
Airman David R. Clark of Jamestown graduates at Keesler AFB Mississippi from the Air Training Command electronic equipment repairman course and heads to Tyndall AFB Florida. The report notes multiple local sailors and marines completing recruit and duty assignments at Parris Island Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point with details on schools, homes, and family ties.
AP Business Writer Lee Mitgang reports that five and dime chains face decline on Main Street as discount giants push to suburban shopping malls. Woolworth plans more Woolco outlets while Kresge shifts to K Mart style stores. Grant expands toward Grant City outlets amid rising property taxes and shifting consumer demand.
A curio-filled profile of classic film and stage stars including Rosa Ponselle, Hedy Lamarr, Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom, George O’Brien, Ann Rutherford, Toby Wing, John Agar, Sherry Britton, James Cagney, and John Derek. The piece notes age, marriages, residences, and notable career highlights such as Ponselle singing opposite Caruso, Lamarr’s film work and nude scene, Cagney’s golden years, and Derek’s paratrooper and director roles, painting a faded Hollywood panorama.
North Carolina Guilford County notice to creditors of Esther Brown Guy deceased. Grace Ann Seckler Administrator CTA invites claims by April 1985 to present for recovery, and requests debts be paid to the undersigned. Court papers filed by Clontz Gardner Tate at High Point NC address. Notices appear October 1974 in local post.
Guilford County Commissioners set a public hearing for October 21 1974 at 9 00 a m in the Courthouse to hear propane amendments to the zoning ordinance The hearing will consider rezonings for several parcels including properties at N C 1 40 Jackson School Road and U S 220 North plus changes to planned unit developments and street right of way dedication proposed by multiple owners and developers Robert G Shaw chairman announces the agenda and 10-5 12 dates are listed
Leonard D. Reaves is defendant named in a pleadings notice. The plaintiff seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of one year's separation. Defendant must respond by November 15, 1974, or the court will grant the requested relief. Attorney Charles R. Jarrett represents the plaintiff at 118 East Commerce Street, High Point, North Carolina.
The administratrix and T. A. of the estate of David P Teague of Guilford County North Carolina calls for all creditors to present claims by April 1 1975 and for debtors to pay promptly. Dated September 24 1974. David Lee Teague Truitt 300 E Jackson Sites Mebane NC 27302 Silas B Casey Attorney 164 S Main Street High Point NC 27260.
The High Point City Council on September 7 1974 declares its intent to close a portion of unopened right of way known as Troy Street and set a public hearing for October 14 1974 at 8 30 A M in the City-County Building. Also notices zoning board meetings and an estate probate alert for Gertrude Pegram Millikan with April 8 1978 as claim deadline.
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