Real good feeling may hide city street funding lapse
The piece criticizes Council for shifting blame over the Harrison Street widening and the E College Drive project. It notes the city relied on a $1 million state contribution as matching funds for federal renewal, questions responsibility across planning and traffic offices, and urges proper record keeping and information flow to avoid future shortfalls.
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Paul Clapp
Harrison Street
E. College Drive
Harrison Center
E. College
Guilford County Expands Water Sewer Plan for Oakview Estates
County commissioners outlined a plan to spend up to 1.5 million dollars from bond funds to lay water and sewer lines in Oakview Estates north of High Point. Residents welcome the move as septic tanks and wells fall short for growing communities, with frontage and tap fees covering most costs amid debate on annexation and urbanization.
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Guilford County
Oakview Estates
High Point
Guilford
Jim Hawkins
Greensboro
Arbitration reshapes pay disputes in 1974 MLB season
The 1974 baseball season opens in Cincinnati amid labor unrest and new binding arbitration for salary fights. Of 29 cases, 16 favored owners and 13 favored players, with Oakland A's leading in arbitration outcomes as Reggie Jackson sought a settlement.
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Cincinnati
America
Major League Baseball Players Association
Players’ Association
Oakland A’s
Los Angeles Times
Oakland
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Ball Players Seek Higher Salaries Amid Arbitration Shift
Balk demands 135000 for 1974 after 75000 prior year and 100000 offer. Arbitrators weigh salaries, contribution, career pattern, leadership, and gate appeal. Bouton recalls 1963 10500 pay, 21-7 record. 1965 salary 30000 despite 4-15. Reserve clause limits free movement. owners retain monopoly power though arbitration helps players. Diesel fuel shortage sparks protest from Oklahoma drilling manager Fugter.
CIA Stalwart Osborn Forced Retirement Over Cover-Up
Washington report details the forced retirement of Howard Osborn, longtime CIA security chief, amid a Watergate linked memo about destroyed documents at James McCord's home. The piece traces involvement by Lee Pennington, Senate probes, and interagency concerns leading to Osborn's exit. It also covers related Navy contract disputes implicating Sen. Russell Long's circle and subsequent inquiries.
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Washington
Watergate
Central Intelligence Agency
Howard Osborn
Osborn
CIA
James McCord
FBI
Lee Pennington
McCord
Senate Watergate
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
William Colby
Colby
Lucien Nedzi
D-Mich
House
Capitol Hill
Leon Jawors
Pennington
Nedzi
Navy Blues
Russell Long
D-La
Navy
Long
Senate Finance Committee
J. Roy Becnel
Becnel
Lewis Malnak
Cherry Hill
N.J
Internal Revenue Service
Malnak
Lew Malnak
Louisiana
He Will Oppose Bus Bonds
Letter writer argues the May 7 1974 bus bond election in High Point hinges on prudent use of scarce funds. He says demand is insufficient, the private bus firm cannot profit, and taxpayer subsidies should not fund a service few will use despite federal financing. He states he will vote against the bond issue.
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High Point
Jim Pennington
Enterprise
Knights in red rescue squad aid travelers home
After a wedding shower in Spencer, a couple stranded with two children in a failing 1967 Ford near High Point prayed for help. Two rescue squad volunteers in red jackets and caps stopped, started the car, and escorted them home, earning their heartfelt thanks from Mrs Grace Hoffner.
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Spencer
Knights In Shining Armor
High Point
Grace Hoffner
Green Oak
Stand For The Right Of Teacher Lobbying
A letter from Athelene P. Marlowe of Lexington urges Rep. Gilbert Boger to support teachers lobbying, arguing it boosts education funding and salaries. She notes Raleigh costs, substitute fees, and a few teachers foregoing pay while lobbying, and questions bills restricting lobbying and the impact of pay raises.
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Gilbert Boger
Athelene P. Marlowe
Lexington
Roger
Raleigh
Alabama
NCAE
Bank Tax Bill Praised as Fair Finance Move
AP dispatch notes a new law taxing banks like other businesses. Senator Gordon Allen argues banks pay their fair share, condemning privileged status for banks amid global currency concerns. The letter laments currency manipulation and endorses backing by gold and silver as checks on government money creation.
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Gordon Allen
Washington
Senator Soaper and Sludgepump Parody Wealth Graft Gaffe
A satirical exchange features Senator Soaper praising extreme wealth while Congressman Sludgepump jokes that graft might have driven him to nepotism, highlighting political shadiness with irony.
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Sludgepump
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Council
New York Yankees
Jim Bouton
Richard Fugter
Oklahoma
Bob Hunter
Beenel
Hunter
Sen. Long
Russell
Polaris
Edwin Forsythe
R-N.j
Les Aspin
Dwis
Justice Department
JUNTA
Treasury Department
Henry Gonzales
D-Tex
World Bank
Greece
Treasury
Boger
Tion
Senator Soaper
IRS
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