Tax talk grows as North Carolina governor race stalls
Eastern Senator Tom Strickland backs keeping current food and income tax levels, while Lt. Gov. James Hunt Jr. distances from tax reform. Republicans hint at sales tax relief but avoid detailed tax-change plans. Governorship hopefuls push broad pledges, awaiting a stronger economic outlook before laying out concrete tax proposals.
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North Carolina
Tom Strickland
Raleigh
James B. Hunt Jr
Tax Horn
Gor
Holfhouser
Sen. Strickland
Mystery of Howard Hughes life and death continues
A reflection on how Howard Hughes valued privacy, with speculation about his life as an empire builder and recluse. The dying reveal fingerprints confirm identity, while others may exploit Hughes myths and tax reasons to keep the secrets surrounding his life.
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Howard R. Hughes
Cate
Hughes
Clifford Irvings
Wallace praised for restraint at Madison rally episode
George C. Wallace showed restraint when confronted by a masked group in Madison, Wisconsin portraying Artie Bremer. They carried “Free Artie Bremer, give him another chance” signs. Reporters noted Wallace’s philosophical reaction, saying “They will grow up.” The remark prompts questions about future behavior.
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George C. Wallace
Madison
Wis
Arthur Bremer
Wallace
Artie Bremer
Pastors Among Refugees and Religious Questions
Dr Carlyle Adams reports on East German pastors fleeing to West Germany with 70 parishes left without leaders. The piece also answers questions on Henry van Dyke's ordained status, U.S. presidential religious affiliations, and the Newlights in Canadian religious history led by Henry Alline.
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German Democratic Republic
West Germany
Albrecht Schoenberg
Church of
Berlin-Brandenburg
East Germany
John A. Mackay
Princeton Theological Seminary
Henry van Dyke
van Dyke
Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Rate
Princeton University
Wilson
U.S
Netherlands
Luxembourg
U.S. Navy
Princeton
Paul van Dyke
United States
Gerald R. Ford
Reformed Church In
America
The
Christian Church
Disciples
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Society of Friends
Quakers
Calvin Coolidge
John F. Kennedy
Nova Scotia
Henry Alline
Falmouth
Baptists
United Baptist Convention of
Atlantic Provinces
Adama
Local Firm Tests Solar Energy Systems in North Carolina
The Solaray Company led by John P. Dalley develops a solar energy prototype for heating and cooling buildings in the region. Experts say solar power options grow as utilities study cheaper, abundant fuel. The piece also notes local housing occupancy at Presbyterian Home and rolls into regional business news including Rolls-Royce sales, textile plants, and Carolina Cable expanding CATV service with hundreds of new customers anticipated.
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Sunscape
Solaray Company
John P. Dalley
Erich A. Farber
University of Florida
Randy Whittle
Carolina
Cable, Inc
FCC
Hearst may testify against terrorists to save family
Patty Hearst, confined in a solitary fourth-floor cell in Ute Salt County jail, seeks protection while considering cooperating with federal authorities. She fears for her family against groups like World Liberation Front and Red World Family, and has supplied preliminary life details to probation officers and FBI officials. Her testimony could influence her former underground associates, with potential sentence reductions if cooperation is shown. Footnotes indicate initial jury hints favored conviction before later votes shifted.
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Washington
Ta Ute
Salt Mateo County
Patricia Hearst
Hearsts
World Liberation Front
Red World
Patty
Randolph
Catherine Hearst
Hearst
New York City
San Simeon
Mount Shasta
Olver Carter
al Johnson
Carmichael
Sacramento
Steven Sough
Justice Department
San Francisco Bay Area
Charles Bates
FBI
San Francisco
Bates
Harrisses
San Mateo County
Patty Hearst
Philip Crabbe
Oscar McGregor
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Kirby Commission
Strickland
Gov. Holshouser
General Assembly
Carlyle Adams
Florida
Presbyterian Home
Charles W. Perry
W. W. Walker
Lottie Guan
Sanford
Ralph Brimley
Winston- Salem
East Carolina University
William K. Whitesell
Central High School
George E. Smothers
Greensboro
Southern Railway
Tom Marlowe
Marlowe-VanLoan Corp
Ruth Bowne
Straughn's
Matt Wall
George W. Lyles Jr
Carolinas
Lyles
States
Geo Eads
London
Paris
Rolls
New York
Dave Phillips
American Textile Manufacturers Assn
Monroe Mills
Monroe
Duplan Corp
Phillips-Davis of Canada
Montreal
Philips-Davis, Inc
Collins and Aikman
Phillips-Davis
LAN
Bronea
Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Senator Sooper
William
Emily Harris
New Times
William Wolfe
Emily
Wolfe
Browning
Willie Wolfe
Guy
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