Questionable editorials and notes on clubs and standards
The reader asks about who pays the fee for a club or sorority selection and notes the lack of written rules. It discusses high school and college clubs, mentions Phi Beta Kappa and other organizations, and notes concerns about inclusivity and trauma. Also covers nursing assistant courses at Davidson Community College and a traffic correction request at Trinity School. The piece ends with a sports Q&A about the number of Super Bowls this year and playoff structure.
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Greensboro judge Allen Gwin dies at 77
GREENSBORO AP Jurist Allen Gwyn of Reidsville died today at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro at 77 after a recent illness. A veteran of more than 30 years on the bench, Gwyn was elected to the 17th Judicial District and earlier served as Superior Court solicitor and in the North Carolina Senate. Born to a farm family in Caswell County, he attended Trinity College and studied law at Trinity before joining the bar in 1921 and practicing in Reidsville.
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One Year Later Gun Law Fails To Curb Handgun Traffic
A year after the federal gun law, cheap handguns nicknamed Saturday night specials remain plentiful. Importers found a loophole by supplying parts for domestic assembly or US-made parts, keeping market levels steady. officials call for an updated policy and broader bans. The AP notes the law reduced some interstate activity but failed to curb cheap handgun availability or associated crime.
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Freedom Of Choice Backed By Committee
In Washington the Senate Appropriations Committee kept a desegregation provision in a large funding bill, rejecting Sen. Case's motion to strike. The measure would prevent schools from bus or forcing pupils against parental wishes, backing free choice plans the Supreme Court has deemed unconstitutional absent ending dual systems. Secretary Finch warned approval could jeopardize desegregation progress.
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Panama Strongman Torrijos Regains Power
Brig. Gen. Omar Torrijos, deposed, regains control with backing of loyal National Guard troops. After being removed during a weekend visit to Mexico, he returned to Panama City by plane, secured the capital garrison, and reportedly jailed the coup leaders Col. Ramiro Silvera and Col. Amado Sanjur, with other regional troops surrendering.
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Nixon to Withdraw Another 50 000 GIs
President Nixon announced a further pullout of 50 000 U S troops from South Vietnam over a longer period than previous withdrawals with an April 15 target date for completion He cautioned about increased enemy infiltration while stressing continued pursuit of a just peace and warning Hanoi of risks in escalating offensives The plan follows prior rounds and would bring total removals to 410 000 by mid April
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Draft calls to fall about 10 percent next year
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said draft calls will drop about 10 percent next year due to Nixon's decision to withdraw 50,000 U S troops from Vietnam by mid April. He noted the reduction hinges on a thinner armed force and a Vietnamization pace, with withdrawals continuing after Tet.
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Tax reform hope seen for Christmas deadline
Washington AP reports lawmakers nearing agreement on a broad tax reform bill with progress on House Senate differences. A 15 percent Social Security boost was approved, while the key issue remains a minimum payment increase from 35 to 100, pushing the bill’s cost to about 6.4 billion yearly. The conference may adopt a modified version with rate cuts to take effect later, amid Nixon veto threats over the personal exemption rise from 600 to 800 in 1970.
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