Downtown Durham Eyes Focused Downtown Redevelopment
City Council moves to appoint members to assist the Chamber and Merchants Association in studying downtown development. A Durham booster argues for a coordinated, professional effort with private and public support to rejuvenate the core area, citing lessons from High Point and urging unified action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Durham
High Point
Merchants Association
Demands Of The Truckers In A Time Of Strain
The public shows little support for independent truckers blockades while recognizing moving goods and fuel priorities. Washington is seen as slow to act, with truck-stop blockades viewed as excessive amid higher fuel costs and widespread belt tightening. Independent drivers risk alienating public goodwill if tactics persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Culler
Washington
Washington, D.C
United States
Time zones and daylight saving spark state session calls
The piece traces pushback against year round daylight saving, notes Gov. Askew’s special Florida session to exempt the state, cites eight Florida road deaths since Jan 6, and outlines historical moves toward standard time. It also mentions proposals for a single USA time zone and a global unitime concept.
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Congress
House
Senate
Reubin Askew
Florida
Sunshine State
Tallahassee
Paul Mullinax
Defense Intelligence Agency
Contiguous States
USA
Hughes Nixon connection outlined in Senate Watergate record
Senate investigators describe a 1970 timeline linking Hughes to the Dunes Hotel deal in Las Vegas. Danner delivered $100000 to Nixon associates, including Rebozo, amid disputed payments and antitrust concerns as Mitchell weighed the Dunes purchase and Stardust rejection.
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Washington — Senate
John Mitchell
Howard Hughes
Dunes
Las Vegas
Hughes
Richard Danner
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Key Biscayne
Fla
Bebe Rebozo
Robert Maheu
Senate
Danner
Washington
General Mitchell
Justice Department
Stardust
Mitchell
Antitrust
Richard McLaren
Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Justice
McLaren
Maheu
Rebozo
FBI
Antitrust Division
Watergate
Hughes Too
Mahen
Key ‘Biscayne
Public opinion polls show Nixon facing resignation or impeachment
Public polls from Roper Gallup and Harris reveal low support for President Nixon and a drop in confidence in government. Yet Americans seek more factual reporting and believe better information could boost trust. The public shows limited involvement but wants clearer government reporting.
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Roper
Gallup
Nixon
Tas
Disengagement at Suez Redraws Middle East Power Lines
The Suez disengagement shifts strategic balance as Egypt gains canal access and defensible eastern positions while Israel preserves key passes and oil supplies. US and Soviet roles sharpen moral authority and logistics, with warning time improved and potential for further pullbacks amid global tension.
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Egypt
U.S
Israel
Gidi
Mitla
Khatmia
Sinai Hills
Sinai
Sharm-El- Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Sinai Peninsula
East Bank
Tel Aviv
Mideast
Russia
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Odessa
Persian Gulf
United States
Kissinger
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
William Willett
Willett
Hughes-Nixon
Louis Harris
Harris
Suez
Col Robert Heins
N.A.N.A
Detroit News
Middle East
East-Bank
Senator Soaper
Senate Subcommittee of Intergovernmental Relations
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