High Point Police Captain W C Johnson Honored Figure
W C Johnson, head of the High Point Police Detective Division, turns 65 and nears 30 years in law enforcement. He fought downtown lottery rackets in the 1930s and 40s, faced demotion and violence, but remained loyal, returning to duty after a Civil Service review.
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Frank Warren
W. C. Johnson
High Point Police Department
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W. G. Friddle
Main Street
Saratoga Cigar Store
Columbia
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An Editor's Outlook on Freshman College Life
A veteran essay urges freshmen to value college while noting higher difficulty and selective admission today. It compares elite and small schools, warns against complacency, and champions teaching quality and independent exploration as essential to education.
Letter thanking hosts and staff for national swim meet success
Dr Raleigh E. Dingman chairman commends The Enterprise for cooperation in the National A A U Women's Outdoor Swim Meet praising staffers Bill Hodges and Art Richardson. Cubans in North Carolina express gratitude and urge U S support against Soviet influence in Cuba, calling for freedom and democracy.
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Bill Hodges
Art Richardson
Raleigh E. Dingman
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North Carolina
United States
Cuba
High Point
Carlos Lopez Efren Besanilla
Quotes on peace and leadership in global affairs
The remarks compare population and resources as factors shaping peace and war. Kennedy emphasizes neighborly tolerance for peaceful coexistence, while Goldwater signals readiness to campaign vigorously if nominated.
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President Kennedy
Sanford edges toward special session for Senate redistricting
Gov. Sanford moves to call a special session after securing sufficient approval for a Senate redistricting plan. He aims for roughly one senator per 91 123 people, creating 32 districts with Guilford and Forsyth at two each, Mecklenburg at three, and Cumberland with a district of its own.
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Cumberland County
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Charlotte
Jack H. Ritterskamp Jr
Ritterskamp
Mecklenburg
Ritter proposals clash with Sanford plans in North Carolina districts
Ritter’s plan splits Davidson County with Rowan and Davie, pleasing Lexington Dispatch but Sanford favors Greenville centered alignments. Sanford’s redistricting draws Davidson with Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland and Hoke, a move seen as politically expedient though not perfect for Piedmont representation.
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Lexington Dispatch
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Hoke
Thomasville Growing Fast with New Schools and Homes
Permits issued in August total 252628 as Thomasville sees two large school additions and new residences, offices and factories rising. July permits were 51380, with seven month total 1449821. Roy Gates resigns from North Carolina Highway Patrol to join private insurance in Lexington. Thomasville Red Cross Chapter named Chapter of the Year for 1962 63 blood center collections at 109 percent of usage. Miss Ann Sherrill notes last swim before schools start, pools close Labor Day 6 pm and reopen next summer. winter schedule in development.
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Roy Gates
Lexington
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Tiedmont Carolinas
Red Cross
Charlotte
Paul Berrier
Thomasville
Ann Sherrill
Chair City
A New Type Hamburger Sign Sparks Highway Debate
The piece notes a roadside sign near Charlotte promising a large hamburger with curious wording and ponders whether a kid altered the sign or the restaurant meant a different recipe. It also comments on air conditioning comfort and overcooling in public spaces.
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