House Leaders Predict Liberal Shift in 1977 Assembly
A North Carolina caucus signals a modest liberal tilt with Gov elect Hunt to push for ERA, governor veto power, and his succession. Democrats Davenport Harrington and Watkins weigh capital punishment for rape, local liquor by the drink, and constitutional amendments, while stressing a brief calm and later heated debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
John Ed Davenport
D-Nash
Davenport
Harrington
Jimmy Green
Jim Hunt
Whoavors
Ian
William W. Watkins
Granville
Senate
House
Watkins
J. P. Huskins
D-Iredell
Statesville
Huskins
Hunt
Kenneth Royall
Durham
Ford keeps stance against blanket amnesty for Vietnam era resisters
President Ford says he does not plan a blanket amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters, despite promising to consider the idea after condolence calls to Mrs. Hart. He reaffirmed no blanket pardon while noting a review will occur before he leaves office.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Michigan
Philip Hart
Jane Hart
Hart
Senate
Pentagon
Vietnam
Phil
Carter
Hunt Aims to Four Lane U S 74 and More NC Roads
Gov elect Jim Hunt plans a four lane upgrade for U S 74 from Charlotte to Wilmington and broader roads program to spur economic development. Projects include port access improvements at Wilmington and Morehead City and urban loop roads, with anticipated 1977 highway funds between 180 million and 200 million.
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Raleigh
Jim Hunt
U.S
Charlotte
Wilmington
News
Gary Pearce
Hunt
Morehead City
North Carolina
Pearce
Ddo
Billy
Rose
James E. Holfhouser
Department of Transportation
North Carolina trooper reinstated after court order
Trooper D H Matthys of Franklinton, fired over an I 85 roadblock shooting that killed Virginia trooper Garland Fisher, is rehired to an office post by Wake County Superior Court Judge James H Bailey. The ruling follows the firings of Matthys and Trooper Robert P Williams by Transportation Secretary G Perry Greene. demotions of two sergeants a lieutenant and a major were decreed after investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Carolina
Ole
D.H. Matthys
Franklinton
Patpl
Henderson
Wake County Superior Court
James H. Pou Bailey
Bailey
Matthews
Robert P. Wilams
Transportion
G. Perry Grene
Ptrol
Interstate 85
Virginia
Garland Fisher
Greene
May
Jack Cabe
Williams
Histtorney
Pilot Life announces record ten billion in force life insurance
Pilot Life Insurance Co. reports a record 10 billion dollars in life insurance in force, eleven months after reaching 9 billion. The company has grown about 1 billion annually since 1970 as officials note steady expansion.
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Pilot Life Insurance Co
Pilot
Nitrous Oxide Eases Fears in Dental Visits
Raleigh reports on nitrous oxide use in dental care. Dentists note it calms fearful patients and preserves consciousness, while others warn of unusual sensations and caution against use by certain groups.
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N.C. Dental Examiners
William Wynne
Raleigh
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D-Stanly
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Point Blueprinters
Brentwood St
High Point
N.c
Freeman Associates
Pilot Life
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Seee
Vickey
Apy
Vick Chemical Co
William S. Bergman
Vic International / Africa
Furniture Academy
Hickory
Delmar Kroehler
Kroehler Mfg. Co
Pioneer Group
American Furniture Academy Hall of Fame
American Furniture Academy and Hall of Fame
P. O. Box
Hickroy
Pattie Swift
Rex Hospital
Ernest W. Small
School of
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Small
Color and Craft Decorating & Craft Center
Mary Carter Paints College
Vilage
Harold C. Davis
William Aaron Louise Byron Harold C. Davis
Evelyn Davis
H. Leigh Davis
Ronald Saunders
Harold C.davis
Plowers North Main
Farriss Riss Avenue
PFDI
A.P.R
Central
Central’s
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N. Main
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