Bid for ECU Med School Faces Scrutiny Over Value and Politics
The Charlotte Observer argues the East Carolina University bid for a two-year medical school in Greenville is a political gamble with long term costs. It notes funding asks of 13.9 million for two years, potential shifts to Chapel Hill or private schools, and doubts about whether doctors would return to rural eastern North Carolina. The piece urges weighing Eastern votes against state wide interests and existing medical education capacity.
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Ast Carolina University
Greenville
State Board of Higher Education
General Assembly
ECU
Duke University
Bowman Gray
Wake Forest University
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
East Carolina
UNC Medical School
Consumer class action bill eyed in Congress
The New York Post notes that eyewitnesses to robberies may join plaintiff groups to sue dishonest merchants. The proposed consumer bill would allow any customer with a $10 loss to participate in class actions, amid opposition from some business groups. The piece frames the measure as protecting reputable merchants from crooked competitors.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Lonborg Romance Highlighted In Local Column
Boston remembers Jim Lonborg’s wedding through a light hearted note in What Else Is New. The piece contrasts mundane and momentous events with brief vignettes from Cairo Paris Tunis Yosemite and Boston.
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Jim Lonborg
Cairo
Yosemite National Park
el Capitan
Regional rivalry in higher education sparks concern
The Hickory Record voices alarm over universities elevating status within the regional group, opposing Consolidated University. It supports Governor Scott's push for a unifying program to secure legislative backing and curb funds and prestige competition. Institutions may gain, but the public loses.
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Consolidated University
Scott
Milk price debates urge clear explanations from commission
In Shelby Star Answers, a reader argues the State Milk Commission must provide plain reasons for price increases and controls. The writer urges admissions that pricing protects dairy farmers and sets retail prices freely, calling for hard-nosed disclosures about who benefits.
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State Milk Commission
Bonds Yes But Stadium No Letter Urges Housing Over Stadium
A reader argues against a $850,000 stadium bond in High Point, urging priority for housing and social needs. The letter critiques councilman Bencini and questions stadium viability, attendance, and revenue, suggesting funds could reduce unemployment and housing shortages instead. It raises doubts about land deeds from the school board and inflation impacts on costs.
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Bencini
High Point
Central
Andrews
Grimsley High
Camp Butner residents thank supporters of 1970 Santa Claus drive
Murdoch Center staff express appreciation to Mental Health Association Association for Retarded Children Department of Social Services churches civic groups and county individuals for Operation Santa Claus Project 1970. They note gifts for residents on campus and commend county interest in mental retardation progress. An invitation to visit Camp Butner in Butner NC and best wishes for the new year from Cecil Greene Director of Volunteer Services.
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Murdoch Center
Mental Health Association
Association For Retarded Children
Department of Social Services
Your
Butner
N. C
Cecil Greene
Camp Butner
God's World in Winter Scene at Trinity NC
Poetic note describes snowflakes falling softly and swiftly, a winter scene with holly berries, rabbit tracks, and children sledding. The author Mildred Albertson Maner from Trinity North Carolina reflects on God’s care and the world’s splendor in a simple, reverent tone.
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God
Mildred Albertson Maner
Trinity
N. C
Transitory GUEST by Virginia Buser
A reflective poem describes a moment of time as a silent, moving guest that arrives unannounced and cannot be kept or recaptured. The verse grapples with the elusiveness of time as it passes while you grasp for it and watch it slip away.
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Virginia Buser
God Leads My Way and Shares Comfort in War Talk
A devotional note urges faith in divine guidance during low clouds and sorrow. It pairs Christ’s comfort with prayers, promising light through trust in God. The piece ends with salutations from Mrs Don R Boyles of Archdale, N C and Katherine Winterberger reflecting on peace, love, and righteousness amid wars and rumors.
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Don R. Boyles
Knollwood
Dr. Archdale, N.C
Katherine Winterberger
New Thoughts For The New Year By Everett Covington
The writer reflects on post holiday mood as the season ends and people move toward better living in the year ahead. He notes satisfaction from gifts, whether valuable presents or simple cards, and encourages focusing on positive efforts rather than regret in the coming year.
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Everett P. Covington
No Graven Stone For My Death Place Command
Poem with a speaker named David Springer rejecting monuments and eulogies. He asks to be buried in a shallow grave with flowers, eschewing coffins cremation and science, so that beauty may be given to others in the end. A stark anti memorial statement from a personal death notice or verse.
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Scienca
After Christmas Chaos at Home Scene
A humorous verse depicts a holiday crash in a house with a broken tree, scattered paper, discarded packaging, empty stockings, and damaged gifts. The verse contrasts the mess with a Nativity scene and a plea for peace on earth from the baby Jesus as a prayer for blessings.
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Father
Jesus
Jerry
Hill Trinity
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