Washington Letter Returns to North Carolina After Legal Fight
A long lost 1790 letter from George Washington to North Carolina's governor was returned after a two year dispute. An out of court deal in New York p ello accepted as a gift to the state, ending NCs bid to recover ownership and to identify the buyer.
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Raleigh
George Washington
North Carolina
New York
Associated Press
G. Washington
Thornton W. Mitchell
Washington
U.S
Mitchell
Alexander Martin
Fayetteville
Sotheby Parke-Bennet
Rufus Edmisten
People of
Attorney General's Office
Kramer
State Bureau of Investigation
Hillsborough
Congress
Washington Letter to North Carolina Governing Council
Texted 1790 letter from George Washington to North Carolina’s governor and Council of State recovered from a New York auction. He praises the state’s affectionate address, celebrates the Union’s completion, and pledges to justify the people’s confidence, while acknowledging health concerns and divine Providence’s care.
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Raleigh
George Washington
Council of State
North Carolina
New York
Divine Providence
Washington
Bell Says Ray Stays At Brushy Mountain Prison
Gov. Ray Blanton says James Earl Ray will remain at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary under strict security as long as the federal government does not take custody. U S Attorney General Griffin Bell refused the request to transfer Ray, who escaped and was recaptured, to federal custody. Ray faces an additional escape charge and a trial set for October 27 in Wartburg.
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Nashville, Tenn
James Earl Ray
Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Ray Blanton
U.S
Blanton
Bell
Ray
Lee Asbury
Wartburg
Robert S. Brandt
Nashville
Jack Kershaw
Kershaw
Judge strikes down North Carolina immoral purposes law
A Guilford County judge ruled NCs 70 year old ban on two adults sharing a hotel room for immoral purposes is unconstitutional for vagueness. Judith Ann Sanders faced charges in Greensboro and the DA considers an appeal after the dismissal.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
North Carolina
Robert L. Cecil
Cecil
Guilford
Cop To Deny Sex Peeper Charges
A Charlotte police officer, David W. Lynn, suspended and facing potential firing, will deny charges at a Civil Service Board hearing. A student reported a man in a badge forced sexual acts in exchange for leniency near the Charlotte airport. A similar complaint was investigated in February.
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Charlotte
Lovers’ Lane
City Civil Service Board
David W. Lynn
J.C. Goodman
Lynn
Steve Blackwell
Ladies profitable jeans and apparel shop package
Complete store package includes supplies, fixture outfitting, training, and beginning inventory for a gala opening with a well known celebrity. Open and earning profits within 15 days. Call toll free 1 800 874 4780 and ask for Mr James.
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James
State to review handling of 20 year abortion service case
North Carolina officials plan a state review of police actions in the Madge Roberts case after a formal request from Winston Salem city leaders. The inquiry would consider potential indictments of city police in connection with an abortion and prostitution operation run for two decades.
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Madge Roberts
Winston-Salem
Justice Department
Orville W. Powell
Powell
Thomas A. Surratt
Atty
Rufus Edmisten
Roberts
Edmiston
Winston- Salem
North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
U.S
Greensboro
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State Division of Archives and History
United States
Mann
Vacuums Sales & Service Servicing
Electrolux
Kirby
Kenmore
Main & Westwood
Brushy
Floyd Hooks
Tower 4
State Civil Service Commission
Hooks
Tox
S. Main ST
High Point's House OF Fashion
N.C
Mike Carmichal
Teaneck
N.J
Scholl
Wilsouws
N. Main ST
High Point
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