Downtown Coordinator Board aims to hire “Mr. Downtown” for High Point revival
Enterprise Sunday Editor Lee Mortimer reports the Downtown Development Board in High Point moving on a first objective to hire a centralized coordinator. A subcommittee led by Bart Phillips Jr. and Fred Alexander seeks a candidate described as a shopping center manager to lure investors and solicit agreements for downtown properties. The board plans a low interest loan program to guide rebuilding with federal aid, while pursuing private funds to pay the coordinator. City funds are uncertain amid council resistance. Plans cover attracting government offices, furniture and hosiery showrooms, tourist programs, entertainment, and coordinated bus service. Several improvements are underway, including demolition of the old Railway Express Agency for a downtown minimal on Broad Street plus a municipal bus transfer station link to Main Street. A private developer negotiates with Southern Railway to convert the passenger depot into a restaurant. Underway work includes undergrounding utility wiring south of downtown.
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Lee Mortimer
Enterprise Sunday
High Point
Downtown
Robert Gruenberg
Bart Phillips Jr
Fred Alexander
Bill Hoover
Chamber of Commerce Downtown Committee
Railway Express
Broad Street
Main Street
Gruenberg
Southern Railway Co
Dole Visit Mixup Confuses North Carolina Officials
Randolph Republicans misstate Elizabeth Dole's location causing confusion between Asheboro and Asheville. County campaign chief Richard Pugh says he was told she would appear in Asheboro, while Washington officials said Asheville. Pugh voiced frustration over multiple calls and transport plans for a potential visit.
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Asheboro
Washington
Asheville
Randolph
Elizabeth Dole
U.S
Robert Dole
Richard Pugh
Gerald Ford
Secret Service
Gerald
Guilford County to begin swine flu inoculations for seniors
Guilford County will offer 10 000 doses of bivalent swine flu vaccine to residents aged 60 and over on a first come basis this Saturday at three clinics in High Point and Greensboro. Health Director Dr. Sarah Morrow said the clinics run 9 a m to 6 p m while supplies last, with early preregistration and an informed consent form to speed process.
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Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Guilford County
Sarah Morrow
High Point
New Jersey
Health Dept
Montlieu Avenue
Southside
Taylor Street
Eugene Street
Morrow
Mike Cayton
State Board of Health
Cayton
Monthieu Avenue
Southside Center
Yard Safe features trains cars and cycles auction
High Point city plans a sweeping yard sale offering over 300 items. The list includes eight city vehicles from 1969 to 1974, three fiberglass sailboats, canoes, wooden rowboats, office furniture, a concrete mixer, a GMC bus, greensmowers, and two miniature trains with a track. City Manager Cy Brooks expects a display space and notes divisions will have first refusal.
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Forrest
Enterprise City
High Point
Deisel
Cy Brooks
Brooks
Council
Metor Checkers
GMC
Parks Dept
Important information about swine and Victoria influenza vaccine
Public health advisory explains that the flu is caused by viruses and that the vaccine is made from killed viruses. One shot protects most people for the season but under 25 may need a second dose or different dosage. Side effects are usually mild, with soreness fever or chills possible. Precautions include egg allergies, current fever, and recent vaccination.
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Tam
N C Official Discourages Multi Lane Zoo Access
State zoo officials and planners favoring a multi lane road to the N C Zoological Park on Purgatory Mountain face skepticism from Obie Budd, Randolph County, who urges accessible entry for Cox Road residents. He warns the road could fail to handle traffic and questions funding, while noting the need for safe alternate entrances.
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N.C. Zoological Park
Purgatory Mountain
Obie Budd
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Budd
Randolph
Cox Road
Zoo Road
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Siler City
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Zoo
State Dept. of Transportation
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Hillsville
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