Sheriff Ralph McSwain Graduates Magna Cum Laude
Stanly County Sheriff Ralph McSwain, 45, has earned a bachelor's degree from Pfeiffer College, graduating magna cum laude after six years as a part time student. He credits the education with improving his understanding of people and complex crime issues. The degree was funded by a Law Enforcement Assistance Administration grant. His deputy also graduated with him and five others are enrolled.
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The Return Of Kong Is Today Worldwide Opening
Los Angeles AP reports the largest worldwide opening for King Kong, a 24 million Dino De Laurentiis remake. The film, starring Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin, opens in 1,043 U.S. and Canadian theaters with 1,000 more abroad. Rick Baker portrays Kong in a full gorilla suit.
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Uncertain link between swine flu vaccine and paralysis in Raleigh woman
NC health official says plausible no connection between swine flu vaccine and Guillain Barre syndrome in a 42 year old Raleigh patient. CDC halts inoculation to review cases. state to canvass counties and track vaccine exposure.
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Mother of Andrew Young weighs in on UN post decision
Daisy Young, mother of Rep Andrew Young, says she would have preferred he stay in Congress over becoming U N ambassador. She notes Carter aides argued the U N post could yield greater impact than legislation and cites Adlai Stevenson era as a benchmark. She expresses concern over the added responsibility.
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Carter offers FBI director post to Johnson but he declines
President elect Jimmy Carter asked U.S. District Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. to head the FBI, but Johnson declined over financial concerns. The Times notes a possible future Carter administration role with higher pay and that Johnson, a Republican appointed by Eisenhower, could still help as attorney general, though the FBI post would have paid $44,600 yearly.
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Channel 17 expands to satellite transmission nationwide
Atlanta based Channel 17 WTCG begins satellite transmissions to 250 cable systems across all 50 states under a 24 hour programming authority from the FCC. Ted Turner’s station aims to cut costs on telecasting NBA and other pro games to Atlanta and beyond. The first telecast will feature the Hawks versus the Jazz.
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TVA Fuel Fee Cut Slightly for January Bills
TVA cuts its monthly fuel adjustment charge by 97 cents per 1 000 kWh for January, with residential bills showing 23 47 for the first 1 000 kWh. The Browns Ferry plant output reached a world record level, boosting TVA power supply while delaying any general rate increase until next spring.
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