New Inequities Ingram rate plan sparks debate in North Carolina
The article argues that John Ingram's proposed liability rate for mandatory insurance would push many cases into criminal court, hikes for minor violations, and create incentives to contest or evade penalties. It notes aging drivers, young drivers, and drunk drivers face uneven costs and that actuarial fairness is questioned amid existing discounts and surcharges.
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North Carolina
John Ingram
Ingram
Associated Press
Liston C. Pope
Thomasville
Yale University
Christendom
Pope
Gilbert L. Stark
Schoolyard extortion in Forsyth County shocks community
A rural Forsyth County incident shows third graders pressured for hundreds of dollars by classmates, highlighting a persistent school crime issue. Authorities fight extortion as secrecy and fear prevent reports. parents must watch for changes in children and teachers must heighten vigilance to curb tomorrow's criminals.
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Forsyth County
Watergate hearings as future TV drama echoes Kefauver era
A seven member Senate select committee plans televised Watergate hearings in late April or early May. The piece compares the anticipated impact to Kefauver and Army McCarthy hearings, noting Sam Ervin's potential rise and Nixon’s reminder of how televised hearings shape careers.
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Senate
Rod Serling
Fred Coe
Paddy Chayevsky
Sens
Estes Kefauver
D Tenn
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Serling
Coe
Chayevsky
Kefauver
McCarthy
Washington
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D N.C
Joseph L. Welch
Army
Welch
Frank Costello
Costello
Truman
Richard Revere
Wisconsin
Nixon
House
Alger Hiss
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Gemstone Secrets Reveals Watergate Conspiracy Details
The article ties the word Gemstone to Magruder's confession and McCord's statement that the Watergate bugging was planned in Mitchell's Justice Department office in February 1972. It notes briefings by Liddy, Magruder's continued denial of knowledge, Sally Harmony's grand jury testimony, and references to conversations about Terry Sanford.
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Washington
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Magruder
Watergate
James McCord
Justice Department
John’ Mitchell
Mitchell
White House
John Dean
McCord
Liddy
Sally Harmony
Grand Jury
Mr. Liddy
Committee
Democratic Party
Spencer Oliver
U.S
Earl Silbert
Terry Sanford
North Carolina
Magruder Turns State's Evidence In Watergate Case
Testimony details a web of memos from McGovern headquarters and a coded envelope linked to Watergate operations. Magruder’s aide Reisner described removing sensitive files after the arrests, including a blue folder labeled Gemstone, suggesting prior receipt of bugging reports.
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Hunt
Magruder
Robert Reisner
Reisner
Liddy
Pre market chatter fades as furniture market calms
Industry sources say rumors of early openings were unfounded or scotched amid ongoing labor shortages and management woes. Editor Jack Whaley criticizes high plant prices and urges industry unity to improve efficiency, while Fred Councill plans Denton factory growth and a High Point replanting push.
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Jack Whaley
Furniture Production
Fred Councill
Denton
Councill, Inc
Montgomery
Ala
High Point
Eisenhower-era Cabinet Leak Claim Recalled
A vintage remark recalls President Eisenhower appointing a plumber to the Cabinet, suggesting early openness about leaks in Washington. The note highlights skepticism about political integrity during the era.
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Washington
Eisenhower
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Hugh Sloan
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Mr. Sloda
Hugh
By Jack Anderson
President Nixon
Bob
Robert J. Brown
America
Bob Brown
Richard Nixon
Brown
B and C Associates
Presbyterian Home
Ben R. Lacy Jr
Presbyterian Church of the
W. T. Powell
Richard A. Short
North State Telephone Company
Robbins Tilden
North Central
North State
High Point Exchange
North Main
Tilden
Senator Soaper
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