Changes In Senate Plan Are Refused
In Raleigh a legislative committee heard proposals to redraw Senate districts. Representatives from Pitt Edgecombe Halifax and Warren urged a new two senator district. Sen Julian Allsbrook outlined a plan preserving Pitt Greene in Sixth District and pairing Halifax Northampton in a new setup while Warren moves with Granville and Vance. Rep Carl Bailey Jr urged Pitt remain with Albemarle in Second District. Sen Ed Kemp proposed Guilford as a separate district with Randolph, but committee feared too much reshuffling in the Piedmont.
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Death Of Widow 36 Under Investigation In North Carolina
Sheriff said investigations continue into the death of 36 year old Gastonia widow Margaret Sue Beaty. A preliminary report cited carbon monoxide poisoning as likely cause though she was found in a wrecked car near Polkton. A complete autopsy is expected in several days.
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Attorney Protests Court Order In Murder Case
Winston-Salem AP Attorney for Robert E. Porth a missile engineer charged with murder protests Judge Eugene Shaw order denying the bill of particulars The defendant told police he last saw his wife as she left for Milwaukee to visit relatives Booker says the order violates the cemanel meen by me to-
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Robert E. Porth
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Eugene Shaw
James J. Booker
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FBI Confirms Bones Found Near Wreckage Human
In Gatlinburg Tennessee the FBI identified bones found near a wrecked car in the Great Smoky Mountains as human remains. Investigators note the bones show animal chewing and are linked to a North Carolina man involved in the crash.
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Outer Banks Observe Old Christmas
The Cape Hatteras area prepared for Old Christmas with Old Buck the wild bull kept in his pen for the annual Outer Banks celebration. The tradition traces back to the Julian calendar era when Britain and possessions used the old dating practice.
Committee Approves Changes to Congressional District Plan
The committee approved a revised redistricting plan by a 15 to 8 vote. Carteret County moves from the 1st to the 3rd District while Jones County shifts to the 1st. Warren moves to the 1st. Polk and Rutherford move from the 10th to the 11th. Burke and Avery shift in as compensation. The plan aims to avoid pairing incumbents and satisfies constitutional requirements.
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Buck Shortage Delays Stallions’ Payday Stretch
Buck shortage leaves Sothae Woda and others awaiting payment. some workers say checks won’t cover until the next payday, causing cash flow strain and delayed earnings.
Four Held In Building Site Thefts
In Winston-Salem police report four arrests in connection with the theft of about $45,000 in building materials and appliances from construction sites across eight counties. Otis Evans, operator of a Leaksville motel and lumber company, was among those taken into custody.
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