Draw the Line Against Obscene Shows in High Point
A High Point editorial condemns the Pointer Drive-In for screening films deemed obscene. It urges the Board of Adjustment to deny a fence-variance that would shield the theater from view and insists the city use its powers to halt such movies. The piece argues for protecting youths and upholding public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Pointer Drive-In
Vincent Furio
Geraldyn Furie
Board of Adjustment
Schweitzer's Light Shines On In Lambarene Hospital
The text honors Dr Albert Schweitzer and his Gabon hospital on the Ogooue River at Lambarene. It notes successors vow to continue his work despite criticism, praising his life as a symbol of selfless service, charity, and faith. It highlights his roles as physician theologian musician and author, and recalls debates over colonial era perspectives.
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Albert Schweitzer
Ogoove
Lambarene
Gabon
Dr. Schweitzer
Schweitzer
Bach
Africa
French Equatorial Africa
Their Finest Hour Recalled In RAF Battle of Britain Tribute
Editorial reflects on Britain's WWII air defense, Churchill's legacy, and the Battle of Britain. It notes Goering's 1940 bombing campaign, three battle phases, and postwar disclosures on Sea Lion. RAF survivors form the Battle of Britain Fighters Association, honoring fallen pilot Richard Hillary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Air Force
Reichsmarshal
Herman Goering
Luftwaffa
Britain
Winston Churchill
Churchill
English Channel
Dover
Plymouth
London
RAF
Goering
England
Hitler
Hurricanes and their history through high seas and weather
A retrospective on hurricane behavior and naming, tracing origins from Saint’s day storms to modern satellite aided tracking. It notes peak U S hits, historic Miami 1926 destruction, Lake Okeechobee flooding, and attempts like Project Stormfury to influence storms with seeding technology amid ongoing debate about control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Navy
National Science Foundation
Higher Wall Not The Answer In The Pointer Theatre Row
Letters to the editor praise a September Enterprise article condemning a porno film shown at the Pointer Driven Theatre and agree that building a higher wall is not the solution. The writers also discuss support for High Point College and critique political corruption rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
W. E. Garrison
West End
HPC
High Point College
Notes on News exposes corrupt politics and greed in candid rant
A fragmentary speech rails at corruption in exchange for political gain. The speaker mocks money over patriotism, admits willingness to sell public service, and warns that honesty is a terrible discount while promising to reveal true sentiments only in jest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney
United States
Ain 9
Community thanks police for handling dangerous call
Mrs Betty Amos of 1034 Rockford Road publicly thanks the police for a well managed incident triggered by a survey call. A salesman questioned times she would be home. she alerted police who coordinated with the company. Two plain clothes detectives arrived, found the salesman tied to a legitimate firm, and protections in place proved effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Amos
Rockford Road
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