Bar Association calls for nonpartisan NC judicial selection
The North Carolina Bar Association urged moving to a nonpartisan, nonpolitical process for selecting judges. President Ralph M. Stockton Jr announced a study committee on justice, pressing candidates for the General Assembly to back reforms. He warned against political campaigning for judicial posts and urged qualification and temperament standards for all judges.
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The
Bar Association
North Carolina
Bar Assa
Ralph M. Stockton Jr
General Assembly of
District Court
Supreme Court
Assembly
Guilford County
Unknown author parable about government programs and self reliance
A narrator reflects on a self made man who benefits from a web of federal programs from public housing to GI benefits FHA loans and farm aid. The story critiques cradle to grave welfare while highlighting social security old age checks and federal support across education housing and industry and ends urging reflection on national attitudes toward self reliance and government aid.
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Eisenhower Soil Bank
Roy Wilkins at 75 Faces Notable NAACP Era
Roy Wilkins is celebrated on his 75th birthday as longtime NAACP executive director. The piece notes his rise after Walter White, the Brown v Board impact, and his 1977 resignation plan then reversal. It also covers NAACP finances, internal disputes, and notable civil rights milestones.
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NAACP
Roy Wilkins
Wilkins
Minnesota
Walter White
White
Congress
Brown
Memphis
St Lews
Black Panthers
Eldridge Cleaver
Stokely Carmichael
Huey Newton
Bobby Seale
Newton
Carmichael
Cleaver
Seale
Oakland
Calif
The
FBI Abuses and Political Ties Spark Scrutiny in Washington
The piece argues that over 30 FBI field agents face investigation for alleged break ins taps and warrantless searches while claiming orders came from section chiefs and Washington officials. It links the targets to the Socialist Workers Party and Weathermen, and cites possible Castro support and bombings.
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Washington
FBI
Law and Order
Justice Department
Socialist Workers Party
United States
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United Appeal kicks off in High Point and region
A city wide United Appeal launches with a goal of 670000 to fund health welfare and recreation services in High Point and nearby areas. Chairman Murphy Osborne leads a large volunteer force as donors are urged to contribute to a community effort described as the most outstanding appeal yet.
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The
United Appeal
High Point
Murphy Osborne
United” Way
United Way
Guilford County
Wendover Ave
Greensboro
Kendall Center
Ed Mendenhall
Board of
Federal National Mortgage Assn
Charles H. Walsh
Valette Jones Harris
High Point Humane Society
YWCA
Guilford County Humane Society
Humane Society
International Photo Technik
Munich
West Germany
Alderman
High Port
Bonne Peterson
Photo Techniic
Sidney A Gayle
Hospital Is Lauded Letter Praises High Point Memorial
A patient from Lexington expresses gratitude after a 15 day stay at High Point Memorial Hospital. She commends the staff for consistent, compassionate care and equal treatment of all patients, urging others to recognize the hospital’s dedication and friendliness.
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Kleppe
Powerine
High Point Memorial Hospital
High Point
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Godspeed
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Tom Kleppe
Interior Department
Powerine Qi
California
Ford
Robert Collier
Collier
SBA
White House
John
Moss D
Ferdinand Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Fortune
Marcos
Philippines
United Appeal City
Bonnie
United Fund
Bonne Lowder
200S Elm
Jimmy Carter
Randolph
Uwharrie Mountains
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Margaret Shaver
Lexington
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