Doodling In Sand Is Latest Relaxer For Executives
In offices and homes, a sand table called Planpit eases tough decisions. Hugo Spencer of Opus International Ltd introduced the 42 by 15 inch teak or walnut box with illuminated sand, used by Canadian industrialists, a Toronto editor, a New York publisher, and a Washington official. Displayed at 156½ S Main St, it showcases relaxed problem solving through doodling in sand.
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Hugh Spencer
Spencer
Huntsville
Ala
Tennessee River
Opus International Ltd
Toronto
New York City
Washington
S. Main St
Forward Thomasville Day launched for city development
Thomasville shifts to total community development with downtown, housing, recreation, and industrial aims. Chamber leader Jim Haliburton says the program will study multiple needs, with a citywide meeting at Thomasville Senior High School on November 13. Mayor Carpenter will call leaders to discuss objectives for a three to five year plan.
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Thomasville
Total
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Haliburton
Chamber
Thomasville Senior High School
Harvey A. Carpenter, Jr
Carpenter
Haliburton
Man Charged In Death Of Alfred Dukes In Vernon Street Shooting
Robert Lee Howze, 27, of Vernon Street, is held without bail on a murder charge for the shooting death of Alfred Dukes, who lived on Windly Street. Police say the incident at 804 Evans St followed a reported prowler call to Ella Jan Dumas. Dukes allegedly raised a gun as Howze, armed with a .22 pistol, and both men struggled. Dukes died at High Point Memorial Hospital.
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Robert Lee Howze
Vernon Street
Alfred Dukes
Windly Street
Ella Jan Dumas
Evans St
Howze
Dukes
High Point Memorial Hospital
Chair markets offer five colors with built in music feature
A furniture item now at the market plays music from a stereo hidden in the chair without disturbing others. The chair is available in five colors and is showcased with a staff photo by Dick Swaim.
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Dick Swaim
Councilman Bencini Opposes North Carolina Power Plan
High Point faces a pivotal vote as Councilman Bencini opposes joining EPIC to build own power plants with co-ops and other cities. Duke Power cites financing issues while others weigh planning costs, with Dec 31 deadline looming and High Point as a key potential withdrawal.
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High Point
North Carolina
City Hall
Duke Power Co
Duke
Bill Bencini
Dukemore
Bencini
James Shelton
John Hicks
Emerywood Pastor Appointed as New Emerywood Leader
Dr. L H Hollingsworth, Wake Forest University church relations director, resigns to become pastor of Emerywood Baptist Church in High Point effective January 1. He has served as supply pastor since September and will preach through year end.
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L. H. Hollingsworth
Wake Forest University
Emerywood Baptist Church
High Point
Emerywood
Hollingsworth
W. Eugene Spears
First Baptist Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
Emerywood Church
Wake Forest
Mebane
Boone
Press Is Out In Force For Fall Furniture Mart
Robert Marks reports from High Point where the fall furniture market draws a record press corps with 325 registrants. Journalists from 40 newspapers and 19 trade publications cover showrooms, trends, and business while Vogue and the Appleton Post-Crescent cover the event for the first time. Jacquline Kennedy Onassis context noted by Letitia Baldridge, Burlington Industries official, on restoration acclaim. German manufacturer Axel Dittman tours the exposition with 10 colleagues, seeking ways to visualize furniture in mobile homes.
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Robert. Marks
Joyce Kupecki
New York
San Francisco
Dallas
Chicago
High Point
Vogue Magazine
the Post-Crescent
Appleton
Wis
Exposition Building
Jacqueline _ Kennedy Onassis
Letitia Baldridge
Jacqueline
White House
Miss Baldridge
Southern Furniture Exposition
Burlington Industries
Jacqueline Kennedy
Fine Arts Council
Axel Dittman
Germany
Dittman
North Carolina voters weigh 1 tax vote in light turnout
Officials predict NC turnout for the November 4 special sales tax referendum to be light to moderate, with about 2 million eligible voters. Wake County reports unusual late registration activity and an expected election day turnout near 40 percent of registered voters. Polls run 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Alex Brock
North Carolina Board of Elections
Brock
Wake County
Martha McLaughlin
Wake Board of Elections
Cool Weather Forecast For High Point Area
The Friendship weatherman predicts cooler conditions in High Point with clearing skies tonight and a 30 percent rain chance. Tonight's low is 40 to 45 degrees, Tuesday remains partly cloudy and cool with a 10 percent shower risk, and winds will be northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday's high near the upper 50s, Wednesday looks for fair skies and continued cool, with today’s high in the mid 60s and last night’s low at 56.
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High Point
Friendship Weatherman
Pruette backs sales tax to fund schools in county vote
High Point Schools superintendent Dr Dean Pruette joined other officials in backing a one cent sales tax to support Guilford County schools. County leaders promise 80 percent of sales tax funds for schools and a 3 to 6 cent cut in property taxes if approved. Pruette cites an $8.8 million five year school construction need and notes most board members favor the tax, though three city councilors oppose it.
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Dean Pruette
High Point
Pruette
North
Carolina
Guilford County
High Point Board of Education
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Dannielle Hayes
Chair City
High Point Enterprise
Vschi Mednick
Norfolk
Chariton Co
Leominister
Mass
Forrest Cates
Enterprise
Dr. Hollingsworth
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