State welfare reform eyed by North Carolina officials
North Carolina social services leaders discussed a potential state takeover of welfare to centralize costs and administration. Dr. David M. Austin argued consolidation would heighten political scrutiny, while Massachusetts experience since 1968 showed more consistency and broader program expansion under state control. Dr. Arthur Fleming was also slated to speak at the conference.
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Tobacco farmers clash with market schedules in Whiteville hearing
North Carolina tobacco farmers criticise marketing schedules at a Whiteville hearing of the Tobacco Marketing Study Committee. Rep. Jimmy Green pressed witnesses as farmers said schedules left many with unsold tobacco and forced shipments to Virginia and South Carolina.
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French Connection Best Picture Wins at Oscars
The 44th annual Academy Awards honor The French Connection with best picture and Gene Hackman wins best actor. Jane Fonda and William Friedkin take top directing and acting prizes while Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary Oscar amid a star filled ceremony.
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Geese Patrol George Hawkins Marine Center
Providence Rhode Island AP reports the George Hawkins Marine Sporting Center uses two geese named Albert and Abigail as watchdogs. Hawkins bought them for 25 dollars four years ago and spends about 2 dollars monthly on feed. The birds have deterred would be thieves with small pinches rather than bites.
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