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Consumer Survey Gives Residents Profile of Selves Model Neighborhood residents are allowed a good look at one another through the results of a recent survey conducted by Model Cities for Con sumer Credit Counseling. The survey, which took place over six weeks in 579 Model Neighborhood homes, is in the process of being analysed by Model Cities staff mem bers. The 579 respondents represent a little over 10 percent of the house holds within the Model Cities target area. The vast majority of those who an swered the survey — which dealt vdth income, purchasing habits and con sumer problems—were women. About half of them said they were the head of their household. Only 31.8 percent said that their husband was the head of the household. While 57.7 percent of the respon dents were employed, 58.9 percent of them said they are on some form of social service, such as Social Security and public assistance. Income levels were distributed as follows: less than $2500 a year, 37.1 percent; $2500- $3600, 19.5 percent; $3600-$7400, 26.9 percent; and above $7400, 1.6 percent. In other words, over 50 percent of the households canvassed had a total income of less than $3600 a year. In response to education level, 38.9 percent had completed eighth grade or less; 38.2 percent had had some high school; 18.5 percent had com pleted high school; 1.7 percent had had some college; and .7 percent, or four persons, had finished college. Two-thirds of those who said they were employed hold a laborer’s or un skilled job, while .9 percent, or three persons, are foremen. A total of four, or 1.2 percent, are proprietors; 18, or 5.4 percent, are professional or tech nical workers; 4.2 percent are crafts men; and 1.8 are clerical or man agerial employees. Over 80 percent of the respondents said they were aware to some degree about Model Cities, but with the ex ception of the Developmental Day Care program could not name any other specific projects. Some 18 per cent were unaware of Model Cities, while the remainder were not sure. In coming weeks, other findings about this cross-section of Model Neighborhood residents will be re ported. Photos by Barbara Todd Matros Kids - A World of Their Own From naps to snacks and paints to puzzles, Idds move in a world which is uniquely theirs. Developmental Day Care, operated under the Fore-See Agency, helps create a healthy, happy world of learning and fun for 150 youngsters aged three to six. Pictured clockwise, beginning with the little girl sleeping on her cot, are Mae Norris of Brooks Center; Lydia Pitts and James Leak at William Penn Center; John Pitts and Ruth Craley at mealtime, William Penn; David Conner and LaVeme Bailey at St. Paul Center; and Lila McClure and Lisa Roberts with their teacher, Mrs. Sarada Boyd, also at William Penn. Door-to-door salesmen can be hon est, or they can be cnxdcs. Many times it’s hard to tell the difiFerence; there fore, you should be on guard against the ones who are likely to swindle you. A popular tridc to gyp you out of money is the magazine sales gimmick. A salesman approaches you with a “special offer” for several magazine subscriptions for the price (A one. He may even display samples of the maga zines available in his deal. Credit Tip In order to receive these magazines, he says, you must pay, say, 25 cents a wedc — six months in advance. If you pay, that probably wiU be the last you see of your money — and of the magazines. In most cities, including High Point, door-to-door salesmen of any type must notify the Police Department of their identity and whereabouts. It is illegal to solicit money or sell door-to- door without the knowledge and con sent of the local police. Therefore, bona fide salesmen will carry identifica tion papers issued by the police. If the salesman who comes to your house does not have these papers with him, he is a crook and should be re ported immediately. And by all means, do not give him moneyl This tip on sales gimmicks was pro vided by Consumer Credit Counseling, 142 Church Avenue. Phone Barry Boneno at 885-0041. The Model Neighborhood is not large enough for litter!
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