Selecting Our Judges Could Move North Carolina To Nonpolitical Selection
The editorial argues for a constitutional amendment to replace popular elections of superior, appellate, and supreme court judges with a Judicial Nominating Committee and gubernatorial appointment, followed by an eight year term and optional voter approval. It cites Judge Exum and Justice Hedrick as example cases and notes district court judges are unaffected. The piece urges expert analysis of qualifications over polls and highlights retirement age debates as linked reform.
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North Carolina
Superior Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
General Assembly
N. C. Supreme Court
James Exum
Greensboro
Earl Vaughn
Appeals Court
R.A. Hedrick
Justice Hedrick
Hedrick
Exum
Riyadh
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Faisal Ibn Sud
Faisal
Mostem
Spies and Secrecy in Nixon Era Office Leaks Tale
Senate hearings reveal Navy Yeoman Radford secretly forwarded classified Henry Kissinger materials to the Joint Chiefs for over a year. Admiral Moorer confirms reviewing such documents without knowing their high security status. The closed testimony hints at policy decisions made in secrecy beyond civilian leadership.
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Plumbers
White House
Nixon
New York Times
Pentagon
the Times
Daniel Elisberg
Russia
Senate Armed Services Committee
Navy
Charles E. Radford
Henry Kissinger
National Security
Yeoman
Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Thomas J. Moorer
Joint Chiefs
United States
Latin America Stages a New Dialogue With Washington
The article describes a shift in U S policy toward Latin America led by Henry Kissinger as a Mexico City meeting with Latin American foreign ministers aims to address economic questions energy development aid and the restructuring of the Inter American System. It notes Brezhnev visit Cuba and Kissinger Gromyko talks along with Panama Canal talks shaping a broader policy reengagement and the changing power dynamics in the region.
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Latin America
U.S
Vietnam
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Cuba
Andrei Gromyko
Washington
Havana
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Panama
Panama Canal
Mexico City
Mexico
U.N. General Assembly
United States
Bogota
Colombia
Middle East
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Venezuela
Ecuador
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Brazil
Service Station Operators Speak Up On Fuel Shortage
A station operator voices frustration with a fuel shortage, calling out “strange faces” crowding pumps and draining tanks meant for regular customers. He defends prioritizing those with urgent needs such as deaths, deliveries, or medical or religious duties, and thanks considerate customers while warning against greed.
Riyadh: King Faisal Shapes Oil Power and World Economics
Washington writer travels to Riyadh to examine how Saudi rule under King Faisal and oil minister Yamani could redefine global energy prices and the monetary system. The piece traces Saudi history from 1902 conquest to the modern oil economy, noting Faisal's austere leadership, anti-Communist stance, and cautious management of oil as a tool of influence while expanding infrastructure and wealth.
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Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
West
Faisal
Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud
U. S
Israel
United States
Allah
Gas Card Frustration Reported By Trinity Resident
A Trinity resident, R. H. Kelly, details ongoing trouble with gas allocation by license amid odd-even rules. He reports failed attempts Monday and repeated refusals Tuesday, expressing frustration and seeking resolution.
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R. H. Kelly
Trinity
Residents appeal firing of Astor Dowdy Towers director
Astor Dowdy Towers residents and Tower Neighbors group urge reconsideration of the firing of executive director Donald B. Hubbard Sr. They praise his five years of service and public housing knowledge, noting funds were frozen and urging support from authorities in Houston. Pearl P. Williamson signs as secretary.
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Astor Dowdy Towers
Donald B. Hubbard Sr
Mr. Hubbard
Hubbard
Houston
Pearl P. Williamson
Prayer and support for Nixon urged by teen reader
A 15 year old voice in High Point urges unity behind President Nixon amid impeachment talk. The letter defends the elected leader, asks prayers for guidance, and condemns critical gossip while calling for national prayer and stability.
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High Point Enterprise
John J. Dohig
Colfax
Nixon
United States
John Dohig
America
Selection by Tom Watson on Namath ad draws praise
Mrs. Everett Griffin of High Point thanks the Sunday edition for Tom Watson's piece on Feb. 17 about Joe Namath's advertising slogan going all the way or not at all. She commends Watson's rapport with youth and expresses gratitude for the paper.
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Tom Watson
Joe Namath
Joe
Everett Griffin
Woodview St
High Point
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