Federal court takes over Boston school after NAACP ruling
A U.S. District Court judge assumed control of South Boston High administration after a court ruling on integration, amid threats and a firebombing of the NAACP office. Judge Garrity rejected closing the school and ordered a court receivership led by Joseph McDonough. The action follows claims of harassment of black students and denial of opportunities, with South Boston High serving about 1,280 students, including 432 black pupils bused from Roxbury and Dorchester.
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Woman Sentenced To Death In North Carolina Murder Case
In Smithfield North Carolina Pig Moca Boykin 44 was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of her husband Daniel after a two hour jury deliberation. Sentencing set for January 2 with automatic appeal. Two men, Garland Sanders 26 and Johnny Edmundson 17, received lighter terms after pleading guilty to lesser charges and turning state's evidence. Mrs Boykins claimed the shooting occurred after a late night knock at the door and money was stolen from the victim's car the same night.
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Hog Causes Crash Four Are Killed in Pembroke
A hog on a Robeson County road triggered a crash near Pembroke killing four people. Earl Gregory Sheppard, 28, of Maxton, and his two young sons were in a car struck by a hog, which then hit a pickup driven by Curt Patrick Locklear, 28, of Maxton. A passenger, Edward Aree Locklear, was hospitalized in Lumberton. Authorities worked around troopers’ Christmas party arrangements.
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Joan Little Free on Bond Awaiting Supreme Court Review
RALEIGH AP Joan Little remains free on bond at 15000 awaiting the state Supreme Court decision on whether to review her breaking and entering conviction. Court officials say Chief Justice Susie Sharp set the bond and timing of proceedings, with possible several months before a ruling.
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East Carolina U SGA ends planned Greenville boycott
The East Carolina University Student Government Association voted to terminate the planned boycott of Greenville merchants saying it was no longer necessary. The action follows the Halloween arrest of 56 people, many ECU students, and a district court dismissal of many charges. The city will revise crowd policing tactics.
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