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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1969
Page
31
Residents of the southern Allen Jay community file a formal appeal to a City Planning and Zoning Commission ruling that cleared a 300 unit apartment project. They seek an audience with the City Council to press their protest.
Owners James Conrad George McLarty G W and A M Guyer and J G Cecil seek MA district rezoning to allow apartment and single family homes on a 21 acre tract along N Centennial west of First Wesleyan Church bounded by Tabor and Norwood. Hearing set by City Planning and Zoning Commission.
In High Point the Spring Valley Apartments face high vacancy with 31 of 78 units empty despite a recent rise in eligible incomes. Ed Mendenhall of Madisouth Corp cites three main hurdles for applicants including income level and credit ratings.
An overheated electric motor in a radiator unit at Montlieu Avenue Elementary School caused an unscheduled fire drill. Students evacuated in order and carried the hot motor outside. No building damage occurred as smoke was minimal and inspectors checked the scene.
The weatherman predicts more rain with tonight partly cloudy and warmer conditions and a 30 percent shower chance. Temperatures dip to the low 60s, after last night's 59. Wednesday brings clouds and a 60 percent rain chance with highs in the upper 70s. Thursday looks cooler with continued cloudiness and rain. Today’s high is expected in the mid 70s.
Davidson County Commissioners began consideration of a mobile home ordinance, with no action expected for weeks. Dr. Dermont Lohr cited countywide problems from unregulated mobile homes and inadequate sewage controls, especially near Thomasville, urging action to curb illegal septic setups.
Planes and Green Berets joined Monday search for a twin engine aircraft missing since 8:30 p.m. Friday between DeLand and Orlando Florida. Piloted by Rev Stan Hardee First Baptist Church of Poo minister with his son Bobby 13 and Dr Fisher aboard. The crew was returning to Daytona Beach area after a business trip with executives for Oceanado Inns Inc Lyndauick Investments and Fisher listed as company attorney.
One person was injured in a three car collision on Greensboro Road. Grady Barringer was shaken after his car was rear ended by Lowell Soots, whose car had been hit by Charles Gilmer. Gilmer was charged with failing to reduce speed.
Randolph County commissioners failed to endorse the proposed one cent sales tax deciding to wait for other groups to reveal plans. Some members opposed the tax citing voter resistance to higher taxes while others urged support to fund schools and welfare services. They discussed court remodeling and approved Lexington’s request to join the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments.
The North Carolina Board of Health declares byssinosis a significant problem in textile mills. Surveys of 1,000 workers show 6-12 percent with symptoms overall and 18-28 percent among card room employees, in six plants near Greensboro and in Gaston County. Dr. James T. Merchant notes the mills reflect up-to-date operations.
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