Open justice urged as secret trials begin in three NC cases
In North Carolina three preliminary hearings have been held behind closed doors in Harnett Mecklenburg and Cumberland counties amid Army tribunal activity in the McDonald case. The Southern Pines Pilot argues such secrecy harms democracy and calls for condemnation by the bar and public to prevent a trend toward secret trials.
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North Carolina
Harnett County
Mecklenburg
Cumberland County
McDonald
Bar of
Midi fashion battle rages as stores train salesgirls for fall push
The Washington Star reports New York department stores organize sales staff for the midi skirt offensive. Training sessions allow buying clothes-midis at cost to push the total look. Bosses warn customers may not adapt quickly while midinettes face a major retail clash.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Midi
William M. Fine
Bonwit Teller
Uniformity Rising Across American Higher Education
The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education notes increasing homogenization among universities and society, driven by technology travel and shifting work. It warns of bigness and politicalization while citing Harvard trimming graduate programs and students bridging disciplines. The long term trend is healthy with better prepared entrants who stay longer and complete degrees.
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Carnegie Commission On Higher Education
United States
Commission
Carnegie
Harvard
America
Goals For The Year 2000 Editorial Debate On National Aims
The White House National Goals Research staff report aims to spur public thought and debate on future society. It avoids hot issues and discusses education environment quality of life population growth and production. The document notes possible population leveling and urges inclusive input from universities foundations and civic groups.
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White House
National Goals Research Staff
Vietnam
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
America
Congress
Praise for the new Enterprise building and community support
A reader lauds the new Enterprise building hoped to open during National Newspaper Week in October. The letter thanks the newspaper and churches for coverage and expresses optimism about community hospitality and a formal opening.
Home on the Hill and the Rose of Beatings and Forgiveness
A commemorative poem recounts life at a hilltop home with family memories from Ezra to Toe and Mae the tales of parents and grandchildren. It reflects on a 1947 departure to heaven and honors beloveds with verses about a rose, forgiveness, and faith led by Beatrice Sechrest.
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Ezra
Alvin
Oscar
Father
Mae
Nolena
Hickory
Heaven
Happy Golden Shore
Mae H. Carmichael
Beatrice Sechrest
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Christian Science Monitor
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Church Avenue
High Point
N. C
Pec
D.a.rawley
C. H. Lockwood
David A. Rawley, JR
Randall B. Terry
Joseph P. Rawley Holt McPherson
Joe Brown
C. W. Patterson, JR
Vv. W. Idol, JR
Richard Teague
Rere
Cee
Hke
Associated Press
N.C
AP News
Woodrow W. Robbins
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Germany
Citizens For Justice
Goldsmith
Swift
Terry Sanford
Luther Hodges
Virginia
Emerywood
State Highway Road Commission
Vickery Chapel Road
Kivett Dr
Joe Hunt
Highway Commission
Raleigh Highway
Greensboro
Lexington
Joe
Corn Cake
Everett P, Covington
Ethel
Gertie
Baby Wee
Christie Thompson
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