Downtown Parking Sparks Conflict of Interest Questions
Two key events at the High Point City Council meeting drew attention to downtown policy and ethics. Councilwoman Hathel Gray supported retaining 35 on street spaces and $15,000 in state rebates, prompting concerns about a possible conflict of interest given her downtown business interests.
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Hathel Gray
High Point
Coune
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Culler
Gray
Council
Af Council
Archie Myatt Jr
Arnold Koonce Jr
Koonte
What is communism in the late twentieth century
The piece contrasts classic and modern views of communism, questioning what defines it today. It cites Kissinger maneuvering to influence outcomes, discusses Italian and European Communist positions within NATO and the EC, and weighs whether Western allies can sustain ties while keeping a softer approach amid ideological shifts and economic aid.
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Henry Kissinger
Communist Party of Haly
Europe
Websters
Congress
Lenin
Newther
Moscow
London Economist
Italy
NATO
Soviet Union
Enrico Beriinguer
Yes
Kissingers
Economist
Residency Rules Stir Debate Across Cities
A Supreme Court ruling upholds residency laws for government workers, highlighting economic and social arguments. The piece cites Washington DC, Chicago, and Philadelphia cases, noting many workers live outside city boundaries while a majority of U.S. cities and counties maintain residency requirements, with suburbs housing half of DC’s 35,000 workers.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Chicago
Washington, DC
Marion Barry
District of Columbia
Washington
Mike Ravko
Chicago Daily News
Richard J Daley
Richard Cohen
Washington Post
Dastrict of Columbia Office of Personnel
Amtrak Bosses Pamper Themselves With Subsidy Money
Washington story alleges Amtrak executives misuse taxpayer subsidies with lavish meals club memberships and first class travel. It cites Paul H Reistrup and other VPs paying for dining entertainment, air travel, and club dues while seeking more federal funds. Names include Silvio Conte Fred Rooney Robert Morgan John Barnum and Charles Clapp. White House aide Rourke linked to events.
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Washington
Amtrak
Congress
Capitol Hill
Rotstrup
Army-Navy Country Club
Army-Navy Club
Washington Area
Athletic Club
Chicago
Harold Graham
Kenwood Country Club
Nathaniel Goodrich
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
David Watts
Norfolk
Bruce Pike
Tagwigs
Rentrup
Federal
Asaph Hall
Amrak
Reisteup
Silvio Conte
A-Mass
Fred Rooney
D-Pa
Rooney
Conte
Robert Morgan
D-Nc
John Barnum
Interstate Commerce
Charles Clapp
Edwin Edel
White House
Russ Rourke
Edel
Annapolis Yacht Club
Rourke
Fourke
Amtraks
Igwigs
Edgewise fears and rumors swirl about Nixon in spring 1974
The piece notes widespread talk of Nixon’s possible resignation or drastic actions amid Watergate. It recalls Kissinger meeting with an English ally linked to Eden and cites analysts doubting any leader could withstand the strain. Foreign students fear upheaval on Pennsylvanial Avenue.
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Samener
Washington
Ninanis
Kissinger
World Hawk
Anthony Eden
Richard Manon
Nixon
Fletcher Echoes
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
Supreme Court
Inside View of Nixon Era Security and Posture
The piece argues that during Nixon's presidency a tight security and presidential order system operated, with Kissinger, Schlesinger, and Haig as key figures ensuring obedience to presidential decisions. It recalls Ford's succession, Watergate revelations, and a defensive stance toward political enemies, while urging restraint toward Nixon and his family.
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United States
Rissinger
James, Schlesinger
Kissinger
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Nixon
Ford
Noxons
Washington Post
Watergate
Woodward
Bernstein
Richard Nuon
Presi
A Better Mousetrap for Postal Giants
Washington reports Rexrode Monica developed a high speed package shredder for the US Postal Service after a garage garage invention. The machine uses a conveyor and crane to jam and crush parcels during processing, proving effective in minutes and aiming to modernize mail handling.
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Washington
Rex
Monica
Tis
Rexrode
Aum
Watson
United States Postal Service
Dr. Watson
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Reistrup
Amirah
Calvin Andringa
Berstrup
Andringa
Mary Head
Dent John Kennedy
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Art Buchwald
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