Uwharrie River headwaters and Yadkin River outlet details
In this reader Q and A, the Uwharrie River is traced to its headwaters in upper Randolph County south of Trinity and its mouth into the Yadkin River south of the Badin dam. The piece also covers Military Affiliate Radio System history and a gun import compliance path via the ATF, with contact points at Ft. Bragg and the Greensboro office.
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Uwharrie River
Randolph County
Trinity
Yadkin River
Badin
Cooling Sleep: Health Effects of Dry Nasal Passages
Cooler night temperatures are generally healthier than very warm rooms. Breathing issues from dry air can occur at high heat, while lowering to a comfortable range with humidity helps comfort and may reduce irritation.
Readers Voice Full of Requests
Dear Readers Action Line notes the large volume of letters and calls from readers. The column tries to feature the most interesting items but cannot acknowledge every inquiry due to the overwhelming demand.
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Action Line
Chicago Seven Sentenced for Contempt in 1969 Riot Trial
Judge Julius Hoffman began sentencing seven men for contempt as a jury deliberated conspiracy charges from the 1968 Democratic National Convention riots. Dellinger, Davis, Hayden, and Abbie Hoffman received prison terms. others await sentence. Scuffles erupted as marshals removed defendants and spectators, including Dellinger’s daughters, from the courtroom.
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Chicago
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S. District Court
Hoffman
David T. Dellinger
Dellinger
Rennard C
Rennie” Davis
Thomas E. Hayden
Abbott
Abbie’’ Hoffman
Delinger
Nixon bans toxins in germ warfare production
President Nixon announced a ban on military production and use of deadly toxins including snake venom and poisons. A spokesman said the move shows commitment to peace and arms control as talks with the Soviet Union continue. Plants at Pine Bluff and Ft. Detrick will stay open but may convert to retaliatory or nonsecret research use. Tear gas and defoliants are retained for now.
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Abiscayne
Fla
Nixon
United States
Administration
Pine Bluff
Ark
Ft. Detrick
Violence at Mardi Gras Threatens New Orleans Fest
New Orleans officials warn that the carnival faces possible cancellation as violence escalates. Al Hirt was struck on a parade float requiring 16 stitches, a 12 year old girl was paralyzed after a street stabbing, and a masker was injured by a beer can. Police report influx of outsiders with weapons and property destruction increasing the danger surrounding the parades.
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New Orleans
al Hirt
Raymond Burr
Hirt
Hit
Bourbon Street
Joseph Giarrusso
Democrats Seek New Leader to Rebuild Debt Laden Party
The Democratic Party, leaderless and near bankruptcy, eyes Lawrence F. O'Brien as front runner to become chair amid a $8 million debt and $800,000 unpaid bills. A split, then healing coalition faces fundraising challenges, with June and September fundraisers planned and debates over reforms and Vietnam policy shaping unity.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Lawrence F. O’brien
O'Brien
Fred R. Harris
Hubert H. Humphrey
Miami Beach
New York
Pny
Humphrey
American Patrol Ambushed Near Cambodian Border
North Vietnamese troops attacked an American armored patrol 62 miles northwest of Saigon, killing seven U S soldiers and destroying two tanks. Twenty seven Americans were wounded as First Air Cavalry units called in artillery and helicopter gunships.
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Saigon
Cambodian
U.S
First Air Cavalry Division
Mekong
Associated Press
David Rosenzweig
Vinh Binh
Rosenzweig
Vinh Long
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Clear Channel
Mars
Korea
A.L.H. A
Army
Edward Liscombe
Navy
Air Force
Military Amateur Radio Service
Tp Mars
Far East
Vietnam
Ft. Bragg
Alaska
Liscombe
U.S. Peace Corps
Boston
London
Anon. A
Natasha
Michelle
William Kunstler
Jerry C. Rubin
Heil Hitler
Davis
Bobby G. Seale
Hayden
Jerry Rubin
Abbie Hoffman
John Fraines
Lee Weiner
David Dellinger
Rennie Davis
Tom Hayden
Giarrusso
GOP
Charlotte
He . A
White House
Congress
Harris
Democratic Policy Council
Harris-Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Council
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