Textile industry optimistic for 1977 despite imports surge
ATMI president James D. Finley foresees a good textile year fueled by 1976 record production of 39 billion dollars and rising household activity. He cautions imports surpassed domestic gains, notes 5 million dollars in imports for 1976, and cites 820 million planned investment for 1977 to modernize plants and meet regulations.
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Weather outlook for North and South Carolina tonight and weekend
A cold front brings rain across North Carolina this evening with possible coastal thundershowers and high 60s inland to 40s on the coast. South Carolina sees showers through Sunday, warmer by weekend with highs 50s to 60s and cooling nights. Clearing trend expected Thursday and a sun set at 5 07 p m with sunrise 7 24 a m.
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Leadership Behind the Gun Aims to Steady the Mark
A gunman leader argues the aim of the person behind the weapon determines accuracy. The statement stresses command presence and discipline as key to hitting a target, reflecting how leadership shapes performance under pressure.
Milk Pricing Formula Endorsed by North Carolina Officials
The North Carolina Milk Commission endorsed an automatic pricing formula to adjust milk prices based on inflation, costs, and consumer ability to pay. It could replace hearings and could require approval by dairy industry groups and the General Assembly. The commission stressed the formula would likely raise or lower prices less often than monthly, and could harmonize with the commission’s price policy. Farmers showed a nine month loss of 1306 dollars, offset by rising income classed as costs, economists said year end figures may alter the assessment.
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Hunt expected to name Howard Lee to head NC natural resources
Gov elect Jim Hunt appears poised to name Howard Lee, former Chapel Hill mayor and first black major in a southern town, to lead the Dept of Natural and Economic Resources. The Greensboro Daily News says announcement could come Thursday or Friday and notes Lee’s past bids for statewide office.
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Howard Lee
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Greensboro Daily News
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Lee
Dept. of Human Resources
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