Sororities Shift Focus From Beauty To Politics And Scholarship
The Associated Press reports sororities are emphasizing the women movement scholarship and individuality as membership climbs at Tennessee South Carolina Alabama Auburn Emory and Georgia. Officials note hazing declines though rushing remains emotionally strong with lingering concern over competition and potential renewed viciousness.
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Associated Press
University of Tennessee
South Carolina
Alabama
Auburn
Emory
University of Georgia
Laurie Stulberg
Tennessee
Pi Beta Phi
Gas station artist paints portraits in Newton
Malcolm Macdonald, an out of work art school grad, turned to pumping gas at a Newton service station and found commissions to paint portraits. He now keeps drawing instead of just fueling, as customers request his artwork alongside car fuel.
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Newton
Mass
Malcolm Macdonald
Macdonald
Burlington
America
Americas
County manager voids dismissal notices in patronage incident
Surry County manager Steve McKeaver voided dismissal notices issued to two women Carol Chilton and Virginia Marshall in a patronage incident. He said the action was to allow them to apply for insurance before a new registrar of deeds, elected Democrat, takes over the appointive office.
Atlantic City Hopes to Regain Elegance via Casinos
The city moves toward casino gambling after a Nov 2 vote authorizes casinos. Investors forecast a 1978 start as Resorts International plans a $50 million 1,000 room hotel on the Boardwalk and Chalfonte-Haddon Hall renovation. Airlines seek service to Atlantic City Airport while Playboy mulls a casino hotel and croupier school amid crime concerns.
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Peter Mattiace
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N.J
Albert A. Marks Jr
Howard Johnson
Regency
National
Eastern
Northwest Orient Airlines
Allegheny Airlines
Here
Philadelphia
Resorts International Inc
Bahamas
Playboy
Britain
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PiXies
Pire
United Oo Syndicate, Inc
Wuurlinzer Piano
W. Elm ST
Greensboro
Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
New Jersey
Marks
FBI
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