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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1970
Page
5
James E. Surratt is projects director for High Point city schools overseeing coordination of federal funds and planning expanded bus service. He mapped 94 routes and 1,000 stops for 43 buses, noting minor early issues as the system starts. A native of Thomasville, he began considering teaching as a student.
Surratt, a High Point College and UNC Greensboro alum, becomes Central High School’s principal after serving as assistant principal and teaching geography and history. He and his wife Elizabeth have two young daughters and reside at 1702 Oberlin Dr. He joins multiple education associations and Kiwanis community groups.
An editor notes Patton as a complex commander whose bold tactics shaped campaigns. The piece argues war favors decisive action over negotiation, citing historical generals and envisioning Patton’s impact on World War II outcomes and American cinema interpretation.
A Washington column critiques TV spending limits and campaign gimmicks, noting lawmakers sidetracked reform until 1972. It cites Nixon packaging and a Kansas firm proposing a mass printing method called the black carbon image letter for direct mail campaigns.
Sunday Accent reports children adjusting to new schools and a nation watching the Supreme Court planned for Oct 12 as it considers busing and desegregation efforts. It notes long-standing busing, neighborhood schools, and the shift toward unitary systems while children adapt despite parental anxiety.
Davidson dateline reports rapid slum clearance in Thomasville over six weeks. Housing inspector notes core slums nearly resolved due to new housing options from Thomasville Church Homes Inc. projects and ongoing demolitions. Demolition totals include 107 units so far with more slated, and a 137 unit housing project expected in early 1971.
A reflective column notes beach crowds in rain storms and the chaotic humor of spectators as a garbage truck gets stuck on Myrtle Beach sand. It also reports NC apple crop quality with Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Stayman, and Rome Beauty varieties and mentions Hi-Toms at Finch Field no longer playing there.
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