North Carolina weighs Sen Morgan stand on New River dams
NC lawmakers debate the fates of twin hydroelectric dams proposed by Appalachian Power on the New River. The fight pits executive branch opposition against proponent views in courts and legislature. Senator Morgan re examines the issue amid political pressure and regional displacement concerns in Ashe and Alleghany counties.
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North Carolina
Sen
Robert Morgan
Appalachian Power Co
America
Lee Metcalfe
Senate Interior Committee
Sen. Metcalfe
Dunk Return Sparks Debate In College Basketball
The NCAA rules committee restores the dunk to amateur basketball, prompting surprise and mixed protests. Writers warn the trend toward individual star power weakens team play, favoring five man units and praising Indiana champions while foreseeing crowd and referee challenges and possible injuries.
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Ncaa Rules Committee
Kareem Jabbars
Witt Chamberlains
David Thompsons
Indiana
Washington Stage Holds Mixed Film Outlook For All the President
Washington critics and audiences have mixed expectations for All the President's Men, though sales of the Watergate book remain strong. The piece surveys recent political films from Me. Smith Goes to Washington to Stand Up and Cheer, noting Washington staging and public reception. It recalls For some unexplained reason, the consumer has suddenly been endowed with omnipotent judgment on any and all matters.
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Bob Woodward
Carl Bernstein
Kennedy Center
Washington, D C
Washington
James Stewart
Senate
Claude Rains
Ural
Judy Holliday
Holliday
Alan Drury
Charles Laughton
Shirley Temple
Franklin D Roosevelt
Warner Baxter
Baxter
James Dunn
Mr Cromwell
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alan Jay Lerner
Leonard Bernstein
Philadelphia
Broadway
Irving Bertin
Telethon raising funds important for cerebral palsy work
An 18 hour weekend telethon on WGHP-TV raised over 300000 dollars for the Cerebral Palsy Fund with more than 44000 from the local area. Mrs Dan Jackson directed the event with Mrs Lloyd Cramer as telethon chair and Jess Washburn leading the VIP phone team Saturday night into Sunday afternoon.
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Wghp-Tv
Dan
Frances) Jackson
Lloyd Cramer
Jess Washburn
Profile Of A Vice Presidency Possibl Washington
Washington profiles Treasury Secretary William Simon as a potential Ford Reagan vice president candidate. The piece depicts his plainspokenness, loyalty to Ford, tension with bureaucracy, and his intense work ethic from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., noting his strong people skills and reformist leanings. It also highlights his view of government as pervasive, energy conservation concerns, and a sense of humor about Washington life.
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Washington
Treasury
William Simon
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Bill Simon
Reagan
Simon
White House
Secret Service
Internal Revenue Service
A Vote For Local Control Sparks Reader Debate
A letter defends Rachel Gray against a headline and argues for local control of city affairs. The writer contends federal parking policy threatens downtown businesses and praises Gray for standing up for community interests amid tax and government concerns in Washington.
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Rachel Gray
Washington
Fight To The Fini Berheps on Republicans and Ford presidency
The piece argues Republicans in power at the White House may overestimate their election chances. It references Nixon’s 1969 rise, the 1969-70 turmoil, riots, inflation, and the Vietnam War, suggesting a conservative mood could push Ford toward reelection. It notes potential liberal backlash shaping the Oval Office.
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Ford
Cours
G.O.P
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