Questionable ethics at Guilford County health department
Critics argue Guilford County health officials fail to prevent conflicts of interest as sanitarians work for restaurant and meat company clients. They cite outside jobs, DIY permits for septic tanks, and conflicting statements about meat inspection practices. Board members provide limited answers, leaving many questions unresolved.
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E. H. Ellinwood
Guilford County Health Department
Ellinwood
Dr. Ellinwood
Health Department
Arthur) Combs
A Nation’s Independence Reflections On Global Role
The author links the 1776 Declaration to today's global duties and warns against withdrawing into Fortress America. The piece contrasts colonial grievances with modern foreign policy and urges continued moral leadership to sustain world peace and freedom.
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United States of America
England
France
C. Light
New Chronicle of
Jealon
United States
America
Misdirected High Pointers Face Utilities Commission Critique
The city defends its water supply efforts while criticizing the Utilities Commission for meddling. It argues the commission could set a precedent to force the city to serve other areas beyond Deep River’s capacity. The city notes it has spent millions on its water system and must meet obligations to residents within its boundaries.
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Utilities Commission
High Point
Point
Indignation and the Supreme Court in American Life
George Sokolski reflects on the role of moral outrage in a free society and the enduring tension around Supreme Court appointments. He recalls Warren, Brennan, Frankfurter, and Brandeis era dynamics, noting political maneuvering, party loyalty, and the pro and con mindset that shaped judicial selection.
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Caeal Tome” Saami Ames
Warren
Harlan
Whittaker
Warren Ho
Aga Goose Ee Een
Red Ees
Tome Iputtioen
Eisenhower
Taft
Supreme Court
California
Richard Nixon
Felix Frankfurter
Holmes
Brandeis
Fourth of July Reflections and Local News Digest
A parade of items mixes patriotism with community notices. The piece recalls Jefferson and Franklin, shares a German immigrant’s Capitol anecdote, announces Crippled Children and Adults camps in North Carolina, and notes post office stamp machine issues. Jaycees safety drive, local politics, media hires, and regional civic updates follow.
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Constitution Avenue
Capitol
Germany
Lobbyists and the North Carolina Legislature Examined
Lynn Nisbet surveys lobbyist influence in Raleigh noting Joe Branch’s $9000 fee as the only direct taxpayer funded payment and the highest paid state employee outside the governor. He argues reporting gaps and argues for tighter registration while praising lobbyists for research and service.
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Dave Gillespie
Godfrey
North Carolina
Capus Waynick
Raleigh
Waynick
Hodges
Waynicks
New York
Adjutant General
Joe Branch
Enfield
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