The Trouble With Harry in Newsroom Dispute
A caller posing as a leader of the Harry Anti Defamation League argues that the stereotype of Harry as a comic fall guy fuels derision and crime tropes on TV and in print. The columnist counters that names shape reader expectations and jokes, noting Marvin as a preferred example.
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Washington
Harry Anti- Defamation League
Harry
Steve
Jim
Jack
Bill
Chuck
Fred
Louie
Harrys
Mortons
Arnies
Chesters
Bill Gives Full Rule To Board
A Raleigh subcommittee outlined a 15 campus University of North Carolina system to be governed by a single statewide board. The bill, presenting a final form next week, would take effect July 1 if approved by the General Assembly reconvening Oct 26. Gov. Bob Scott wins a key victory as UNC leaders drop opposition to the plan.
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Raleigh
Joint High Education Committee
Fuid
Bob Scott
Scott
UNC
William Friday
Advisory Budget Commission
Frank Justice
General Assembly
University system grows with interim board under plan
A subcommittee approved a two stage UNC system plan with a July 1 1973 start and a 33 member interim board governing the new structure. The permanent 32 member board would form in 1973 and would include legislature and governor appointees, with chancellors for 15 campuses and local 13 member boards.
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UNC
Board of Higher Education
Central High Homecoming Highlights at Friday Event
Members of the Key and Keyette clubs at High Point Central High School created a float that won top honors during Homecoming Day events. The Junior Class and Spanish Club float took second, and the Girls Athletic Association built the third place float. Jeffri Kearns was crowned Homecoming queen with escort Tommy Adkins as Central defeated Smith 21 to 0 at the football game Friday night.
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High Point Central High School
Girls Athletic Assn
Jeffri Kearns
Tommy Adkins
Central
Smith High School
Dog Owner Is Indicted Under City Leash Law
High Point police arrested Howard Lee Younger on a charge of allowing a dog to run loose. The move follows a father’s appeal to council to enforce the leash ordinance after a dog caused his son to crash his motorcycle and be hospitalized. Humane Society urged stiffer action with fines proposed for repeat offenders.
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High Point
Franklin Street
Joe Branson
Councilman
Branson
Roy Culler
Humane Society
Hannah H. Adams
The
Guilford County Humane Society
Kiwanis Club Hears Boyles Talk on Modern Football
Central School football coach Roy Boyles described the triple option offense from Houston and Cincinnati as now common in college and high school play. He cited film reviews of past Bison games shown publicly the following Monday at 7 30 PM in Central cafeteria.
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Central School
Roys
High Point Kiwanis
Univ. of Houston
Univ. of Cincinnati
Boyles
Central
North Carolina nursing homes struggle under $14 daily cap
Nursing homes complain the $14 per day ceiling on indigent care fails to cover operating costs with half unable to operate under the limit. Some facilities withdraw from Medicaid or transfer patients to other homes or hospitals, while others stop accepting new Medicaid patients, as officials note the strain and shifting costs.
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Noel Yancey
Associated Press
Raleigh (Ap
North Carolina
John T. Kerr
Durham
North Carolina Association of Nursing Homes
Kerr
New Bern
Guardian Care
Social Service
Clifton Craig
Craig
Kerr’s Association
General Assembly
James M. Burns
Social Services Department
Burns
Man Facing Assault Charge In Thomasville District Court
A warrant charging assault with a dangerous weapon was served on Henry Taylor of Culbreth Avenue in Thomasville on September 26. Trial is scheduled for October 15 in District Court with bond set at $250.
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Man
Thomasville
Henry Pag Oe Him
Ting Jerry Wayne Eas
Tremont Street
Taylor
Culbreth Avenue
Baskin-Robbins Proceeds To United Fund Drive
A 258.62 check from Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream to the Greater High Point United Fund Campaign was for proceeds from the United Fund kick-off day September 28. Manager Michael Quinto expressed satisfaction with sales and hope the drive becomes one of High Point’s most successful. Baskin-Robbins is at Westchester Mall.
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Greater High Point United Fund
Baskin-Robbins
Hardy Prather
United Community Services
United Fund
Holt McPherson
Michael Quinto
Pea Jacket Evolves with Navy Wool and Bent Back Belt
The more sophisticated version of the navy pea jacket features navy wool with pewter buttons, a belted back, larger pockets, and wider lapels.
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ART Buchwald
George
Arnie
Envy
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Jims
Jacks
Rocco
Frank
Red
Dusty
Phil
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Hubert
Alfred
Bert
Marvin
Los Angeles Times
Freeman Hill
Welch Harris
Elizabeth Covington
South Main Street
Tomlinson
West High Street
SMB Management Corp
Melrose Hosiery Mills
Grace Flower Shop
Wrenn Street
Westchester Mall, Inc
Westchester Drive
Carolina Container Pany
Prospect Drive
Clarendon Industries
English Road
Howard Lee Younger
Mrs. Adams
United
Kiwanis Club
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Church Avenue
N.C
AP News
Ward-Griffith Company
National Advertising Representatives
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