Free Choice in Union Representation Faces NC Hook
The North Carolina House considers Bill 1588 to remove the right of workers under union contracts to join or not join a union. It would allow an Agency Shop with a service fee capped to actual dues, funding union bargaining for all. Guilford delegates Frye Keesee Sawyer Webb Gilmore sponsor or support the measure, with Sawyer the only Guilford member on Judiciary I.
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North Carolina
N. C
House of Representatives
Guilford County
U. S
Congress
Henry Frye
Margaret Keesee
Thomas Sawyer
C. E. Webb
Greensboro
Thomas Gilmore
Julian
House Judiciary I
Guilford
Sawyer
Dividing Morals and Politics in North Carolina
Morse Grant editor of the Biblical Recorder critiques the Christian Action League for backing a four year ECU medical school and tax repeal on food. The league, once focused on temperance, now blends morality with politics drawing opposition from Baptists and Methodists who warn the issue politicizes moral concerns and risks state impact.
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Morse
Grant
Christian Action League
East Carolina University
The
Biblical Recorder
Baptist State
League
North Carolina
ECU Medical School
Coy Privette
Privette
Board of Governors
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Hard times and bold bets in the American magazine scene
The piece surveys publishers battling higher second class postage as magazines fold and new titles enter, noting Playgirl’s rapid growth on nude photography, the rise of niche city and identity titles, and the tight margins threatening overall profitability. It highlights Ms Essence Black Sports and environment magazines while warning of escalating mailing costs impacting every title.
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Time
National Lampoon
Playboy
Playgirl
Penthouse
Gallery
Oui
Genesis
Environment Magazine
Environment
Philadelphia
The
Washingtonian
New York
Essence
Black Sports
Magazine Publishers Association
Time Magazine
U. S
On Planners And Implementers Letter to the Editor
William Sloan argues the City Planning Department performs better than the City Council in research while the council lags in implementing plans. He urges cooperation, careful study of staff work, and prompt action to translate plans into reality. He hints at another letter about Holt McPherson from January 20, 1968.
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City Council
Holt McPherson
Namath Commercials Spark Voter Dialogue on Namath and Watson
A reader comments on Joe Namath and Tom Watson, noting Namath’s TV ads and personal product use. The writer jokes about age and sex and jokes about Namath’s football career. They express willingness to trust Namath’s knees over Watson’s counsel.
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Tom Watson
Joe Namath
Mr. Watson
Namath
Letter Rules for The Enterprise Readers
The Enterprise invites signed letters from readers with optional withheld names. Addresses and helpful phone numbers are required for authenticity. Writers should be brief and the paper reserves the right to condense submissions.
Unmoved By Mrs Joyce Rock Letter On Exorcist Debate
A reader defends their stance on the Exorcist film citing its impact on viewers. They argue the movie harms viewers and reflects demonic influence amid broader world violence and mass killings. The letter questions entertainment value in a troubled era.
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Earth
Bus Idea for Rural Transit in North Carolina
The writer argues rural gasoline shortages could be eased by expanding the school bus system to transport rural workers to city lines or workplaces. Publicly owned and requiring cooperation between employers and schools, it would be nearly as convenient as carpooling and could save significant gasoline, offering a preferable option to bicycling on interstates.
Controversy Over The Exorcist Movie And Moral Guidance
A reader argues against the Exorcist film and related book, urging reliance on God's Word. The letter condemns the movie as vulgar and confusing, questions the devil's portrayal, and warns against self harm. The writer asserts salvation through Jesus Christ and criticizes perceived divine endorsement of the work.
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Jesus Christ
Proud Of Her Gas Station Man
A reader argues that service station workers deserve respect for their hard daily labor. They describe operators braving rain, snow, and long hours, keeping stations open and serving customers calmly. The piece praises a husband who has served the public for eight years.
Blind Jurist Hedrick Backed by Personal Arguments
A reader rebuts an editorial on selecting judges by praising Judge R A Hedrick, arguing a blind judge can excel with training and memory. The letter highlights Hedrick’s perceived abilities, his seeing eye dog Candy, and insists on judging by record rather than appearance.
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Exum
R. A. Hedrick
Supreme Court
Judge Hedrick
State Board of Appeals
Candy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Weighing Reactions to Nixon Speech and Local Judge Exum's Opponent
A jumble of dated opinions clips public response to Nixon's State of the Union with jokes about culture and gasoline rationing. It highlights Judge Hedrick's temper and a personal defense of Judge Exum, urging readers to meet him before the primary and consider his opponent.
Solzhenitsyn
A reader letter discusses Alexander Solzhenitsyns deportation as a sad historical moment. It argues tyrannical regimes suppress truth, notes Soviet ambivalence toward the West, and asks if a writer can function within a system while accurately portraying it. The piece frames the artist’s sacrifice and the dilemma of speaking truth.
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Alexander
Solzhenitsyn
Mr. Solzhenitsyn
Joseph Stalin
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Hedrick
Recorder’s Court
Fred
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