Guilford County Ends Draft Board After 30 Years
The High Point Draft Board No. 42 closes on February 20, transferring all records to a Guilford County Selective Service office center in Atlanta. The move marks the end of a draft era as the United States shifts to an all volunteer military force amid ongoing debates over pay, benefits, and national manpower strategy.
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Ballot on tax free revenue bonds amid NC amendments
North Carolinians will vote on March 23 on two constitutional amendments. One would let counties form bond authorities to build industrial plants and finance pollution controls, shifting debt to the company. The other would allow hospitals to issue tax free revenue bonds for new facilities. Supporters include Gov Holfhouser and Lt Gov Hunt. analysts forecast passage with homework in coming weeks.
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1776 Lectures Probe Revolution in Social Thought
Public lectures at the University of Chicago begin Feb 15 exploring 1776 era ideas with scholars H. R. Trevor-Roper H. J. Hart and Terence Hutchison. The series examines Enlightenment history, Bentham’s influence, and misconceptions about the American Revolution and Washington legends.
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Free Enterprise Under Fire and Civic Arts Note
A skeptical editorial voice argues that free enterprise faces public doubt as prices rise and regulations bite. It urges visible recovery, consumer patience, and a renewed belief in business while reporting local arts fund drives, birthday cake lore, and community efforts in High Point. Public service notes include post office feedback and suggestions for Five Points branch.
Tax case jurors checked with IRS in probe of juror bias
Federal prosecutors screen prospective jurors' tax records to influence tax cases. IRS access allowed by rules, some officials protested, and tenure of this snooping persists in practice. Juror pools often cross over to IRS for actual returns, strengthening prosecution. Critics say this yields unfair trials and damages defendants' rights.
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Letter to the Editor on Postal Rates and Labor
A letter-respondent challenges postal rate inequities arguing mail order catalogs cost too much to mail while laborers face low pay and hard conditions. He recalls higher past flyer rates, notes his 20 plus years with the Postal Service, and asks whether workers would trade positions with frontline clerks and carriers given harsh weather and demanding schedules.
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