Couple Engaged After Meeting at Dialysis Ward
In Portland Oregon Mike Leite and Robin Perry announced their engagement after meeting at Good Samaritan Hospital dialysis ward. Both kidney patients had spent 24 hours weekly on artificial kidney treatment since 1974. Perry 22 and Leite 26 plan a September wedding.
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Portland
Ore
Mike Leite
Robin Perry
Good Samaritan Hospital
Miss Perry
Leite
Hawaii
Medicare
Kidney Association of Oregon
Construction Will Remain Unfinished In Gastonia
A downtown Gastonia Main Street section will stay gravel covered for up to two years while officials and merchants fight over an urban renewal project. A January 15 deadline set by U S District Court Judge James McMillan halts work until an environmental study is completed, leaving access blocked and merchants like Angelo Pappas noting a 200 000 dollar annual loss.
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Gastonia
U.S. District Court
James McMillan
Jim Allred
Angelo Pappas
Sweetland
Hugh Casey
Pappas
Casey
Veepco Seeks 12.7 Percent North Carolina Rate Hike
Virginia Electric and Power Co. files rate increase request with the North Carolina Utilities Commission proposing a 12.7 percent rise to boost annual revenue by about 6.6 million dollars. President T Justin Moore Jr cites inflation and rising construction and operating costs as reasons for the need, noting a 9.61 percent return on North Carolina equity versus 13.57 percent allowed previously. Residential bill impact estimated at 5.69 dollars in summer and 5.06 dollars in winter for 79 kilowatt hours monthly. The company serves about 68,000 retail customers in northeastern North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Virginia Electric and Power Co
North Carolina
State Utilities Commission
Vepco
T. Justin Moore Jr
Commission
Rural aid urged to expand medical careers for poor youth
The Old North State Medical Society urges government action and better financial aid to enroll more poor-area students in medical school. It cites doctor shortages in southern rural counties and higher infant mortality among rural blacks.
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Old North State Medical Society
Association of Black Physicians
Salisbury 13.5 million prison unit breaks ground
Groundbreaking for a 10 story state prison high rise in Salisbury with 472 beds. The ceremony included Corrections Secretary David Jones, Prisons Director Ralph Edwards, and local leaders Mayor James Summers and Rufus Honeycutt. The facility aims for two year occupancy with a second phase planned.
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Salisbury
Hillsborough
Rowan
Camp Road
David Jones
Ralph Edwards
Don Torppa
Jim Marvin
John Patseavouras
James A. Summers
Rufus Honeycutt
Rowan County Commissioners
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Robin
Carolina Fu
Dresser & M
Wish m. Co
Dixie
Bechealidh
Mirra
AGE Furn
Vikie
Sra
Ladd Ke Ey
Scon
Iutch
Carolina
Murror
Cabolt
Moore
Ilderton Oil Company
Ilderton & Amoco
Amoco
W. Fairfield Road
High Point
N.C
Haves
Ratledge
Dea
IBM
McDonalds
Chrysler Whirpool
Indiannapolis
H O. Ra
Cal & Associates
Physicians’ Association
Charles D. Watts
Durham
Watts
Jimmy Carter
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