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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1974
Page
1
Forrest Dates pens a humorous field note on dining inequities as diners eye each other's portions. A narrator recalls favorable pork chop vibrations and a Judas among friends who snatches the big plate, leaving him with a lone chop and a ruined appetite.
North Carolina voters in High Point hear from State Sen. Lynwood Smith and Leo Heer, both Democrats, on keeping services without tax hikes and boosting education. Smith focuses on health care, budget reform, and studying the Tax Study Commission report. Heer pushes attracting outside capital, retirement living, tourism, and tax-base restructuring while preserving education funding. He emphasized Guilford County ties and legislative cooperation with local officials. Charlie Webb announced no contributions over 100 dollars and criticized the 3000-dollar cap. See HIGH POINT On 9A.
High Point is slated to receive 776000 in Powell Bill funds for 1974 75, about 60000 more than expected. The state says the city’s share is 776174 45, from one cent of the nine cent gas tax. Funds total 29 million this year and are distributed by population and mileage of nonstate maintained streets. High Point’s estimated population is 65480, placing it sixth in the state. Asheville ranks seventh with 62490.
Mayor Paul Clapp and several High Point City Council members were subpoenaed to appear in court Monday as hearings into the police department investigation faced a restraining order. Judge Sammie Chess will determine when hearings resume, amid actions by six officers and the League of Professional Police. Police Chief Laurie Pritchett is on indefinite sick leave with hypertension, potentially disrupting proceedings.
Roy Hatten will speak Tuesday at the High Point Personnel Assn meeting. A defensive driving course open to the public runs Tuesdays at the High Point Chamber of Commerce building with four sessions through Oct. 22 taught by Carl Sut ton of the DMV. Auditions for The Imperial Nightingale aim to cast 20 to 30 children. Sandra Epperson directs at Astor Dowdy Towers Auditorium with 7 to 9 p.m. auditions. Davidson County’s Davidson Fabrics hosts a new sewing crafts and gifts class starting Tuesday taught by Mrs. Dale Hedrick, twice weekly. UNCG offers Fiction Writing on Tuesdays until Dec. 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Jackson Library. instructor Michael Bohen. High Point Central High PTSA meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. Social security numbers require proof of age and ID.
A reader envisions a future of free lunches and milk funded by government within schools. The piece notes federal aid already feeds many hungry students, with free breakfast in some districts. It stresses eligibility for free meals and milk, concerns over bureaucracy, and the impact on student productivity.
The writer argues that free and reduced price lunch programs require extensive form handling and tracking by principals teachers and cafeteria staff. They call for strict federal guidelines and highlight the potential for discrimination while noting the benefits of ensuring no child goes hungry. The piece suggests universal free lunch as a possible alternative to reduce administrative strain.
Archdale plans raise tap-on fee from 80 to 100 dollars after October 31 for residents who delay signing up for water service. Bids open October 17 as 410 residents have joined the program, contributing 30,146 dollars. City officials warn the council could require hookups for all within the corporate limits if signups lag, with 1,580 dwellings and 80 businesses needed to volunteer.
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