Shelby city dodges mass transit study funding
In Shelby the City Council rejected federal and state grants totaling $9,000 and chose not to use $1,000 in local tax funds for a mass transit study. State official David C. Robinson criticizes the decision while urging fiscal restraint, claiming Raleigh may push tax dollars regardless of need. The editorial commends local prudence and cautions against spending for a study that may not benefit taxpayers.
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David C. Robinson
Shelby
State Department of Transportation
David Wilkison
Jim Hunt
Robinson
Raleigh
Washington
D.C
Wake County
Costly Discipline in Schools Sparks Public Debate
The Washington Daily News discusses school discipline arguing that corporal punishment by principals leads to legal battles and public embarrassment. The piece notes how communities demand order but shield their own children from penalties, highlighting a cycle of controversy over punishment in education.
Parents, Teachers Battling Over Conference Plans
Winston-Salem teachers face proposals from Supt. James A. Adams for a 12 hour conference day to aid parent involvement. AFL-CIO critics call it sweatshop labor while the local Educators Association backs noon to six with six hours of talks and additional hours over two weeks. A February date is favored to give time to address problems, but delaying conferences risks poorer outcomes for families and students.
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James A. Adams
American Federation of Teachers
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County Association of Educators
County License Tags Talk of Statewide Revenue Move
Caswell County will issue a one dollar decal for each motor vehicle starting January after getting General Assembly approval. The program mirrors Haywood County where about 50,000 metal tags last year hint at large vehicle counts, with estimates in Caswell and a Raleigh computer tally to refine figures. If statewide, the state could add the dollar tag to the license and reimburse counties.
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Caswell County
General Assembly
Haywood
Raleigh
Durham insulation ordinance seeks bonds and permits
Energy shortages and rising costs push insulation demand across Durham and North Carolina. The 1976 General Assembly authorizes county level permits for insulation installation. Durham County approves the ordinance requiring contractors to post a 1000 bond and obtain planning office permits with inspections to ensure contract compliance.
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Durham
North Carolin
North Carolina General Assembly
Durham County
Focal
New Year Reflections on Hope and Resolve
A meditation on the transition from 1977 to 1978. The piece notes New Year as a moment for fresh starts, resolutions, and renewed determination, highlighting humanity’s search for meaning and improved paths in life. It frames the year as a new leaf in the Book of Life bearing individual names.
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Jane
New Year Reflections on Resolutions and Continuity
The piece argues that personal resolutions fade yet national aims endure. It celebrates leaving 1977 behind, embracing 1978 with hopes for informed civic engagement, open inquiry, and bold advocacy, while acknowledging needed compromises for the year ahead.
Bella Abzug Faces Backlash Over Mormon Handout
Washington report on Bella Abzug's rally in Houston, her attack on Mormons tied to a state funded handout from the Women's Year Commission. Questioned by Kay Clarenbach, Abzug denies direct drafting. State Department pulls mailing privileges amid controversy. The piece notes Mormon history on women’s suffrage and echoes debates within the federation.
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Washington
Middle America
Bella Abzug
Houston
Betta
John Birch Society
Ku Klux Klan
Preas
Mormon Church
Bella
State Department
Hier
Klan
Utah
Wyoming
U.S
Kay Clarenbach
Women’s Year Commission
Beware Your Protectors The CPSC Rant
A satirical letter criticizes the Consumer Product Safety Commission and other agencies. It mocks safety warnings on lawn mowers and toys while predicting new bureaucratic bodies and arguing for cheaper protection from the Mafia.
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Consumer Products Safety Commission
FDA
Donald “Duck
Kennedy
OSHA
America
CPSC
Washington
Aspen
Snow Hill
Minning
Generosity at John Umstead Hospital Operation Santa Claus
The text praises Guilford County citizens for their large participation in the John Umstead Hospital Operation Santa Claus Program. It specifically salutes Mrs. Lola Stanley for her leadership as operations Santa Claus chairman and credits the High Point Mental Health Association and the community for generous time, money, and effort.
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John Umstead Hospital
Guilford County
Lola Stanley
Stanley
High Point Mental Health Association
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Les Whitten
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