No-Fault Auto Insurance Hopes Ride Again in Senate
Burlington Times-News outlines a long battle for national no-fault auto insurance dating back to 1967. It notes past Senate defeats and a 1974 victory that failed in the House, with 16 states already adopting the plan. Proponents say no fault cuts legal fees and court cases, while lawyers oppose. The piece suggests administration support could push approval this year, saving millions in legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Senate
House
Department of Transportation
Consumer Committee
Congress
Misery Forever A Farmer Air Conditioning Debate
In a light exchange between two friends a farmer jokes about his air conditioned tractor with stereo. The piece prompts reflection on comfort for farmers facing floods droughts and market risks and questions why convenience should be resisted.
Perkins Plant Debate Highlights Local Legislator Bias
The Lexington Dispatch condemns Davidson County and Rowan officials for backing Duke Power at Mocksville hearings on the Perkins nuclear plant. It notes Sen. Jack Childers and Reps. Hairston Lambeth and Warner spoke in favor, while private citizens opposed. The piece argues elected officials should not align with a private utility in a major regional issue affecting Yadkin River and High Rock Lake.
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Duke Power Company
Yadkin River
Davie County
Mocksville
General Assembly
Duke Power
High Rock Lake
Jack Childers
Peter Hairston
James Lambeth
John Warner
Senator Childers
Senate
Perkins
Yadkin
Lexington
Childers
Hairston
Davidson
Rowan
Raleigh
Davidson County
Brinkley Says Television Always On Time
Time Magazine quoted David Brinkley visiting the UNC campus saying TV is the only punctual thing in the world. He noted that while the Super Bowl is announced to air at noon, the game often starts an hour and a half later after hype and numerous commercials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
David Brinkley
UNC
Brinkley
Dillsboro Inn and Jarrett House Heritage Highlighted
The Jarrett House near Dillsboro is profiled as a historic Western North Carolina inn. The piece notes its near century of hospitality, 22 refurbished rooms, new outdoor dining with Brown Bag license, and its role as a pioneer inn tied to early travel by horse and buggy and wood-burning trains. It recalls a 3 year since a governor’s Rotary visit and praises home style service spanning nine decades.
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Asheville
North Carolina Press Assn
Sylva
England
Jarrett House
Dillsboro
North Carolina
William A. Dills
Jackson County
Tennessee
Western Carolina Railway
Beulah Dills Weaver
Alice Dills Weaver Turner
Balsam
Jarrett House Roots Run Deep in Dillsboro’s Dining Legend
In Dillsboro near Sylva, the Jarrett House traces back to Mount Beulah Hotel run by Frank Jarrett after 1894, famed for country ham and red eye gravy. Current owners Jim and Jean Hartbarger plan to revive the sulphur spring summer house and preserve nostalgic dining in the mountains.
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Minnie Dills Gray
Dillsboro
Edenton
Dills
R. Frank Jarrett
Franklin
Jarrett Springs
Frank Jarrett
Mount Beulah
Frank
Jim
Jean Hartbarger
Jarrett House
John Parris
Power Of Texans Evident In Washington
The Navy will gain twelve A 7E planes built in Texas with a $100 million cost, over White House opposition. Texas lawmakers led by Rep. Dale Milford and Rep. Jim Wright pressed for funds, joined by Sen. John Tower, securing six planes each for a total of twelve, resisting Carter’s budget cuts.
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Washington
Navy
Texas
Carter
Lone Star
White House
LTV Corporation
Fort Worth
Dale Milford
D.-Texas
Ft. Worth
Jim Wright
George Mahon
D.texas
House
Senate
John Tower
R.texas
Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Leisureland Dive Report Highlights Florida Keys Visit
A reader letter from Key Largo describes John Pennekamp State Park water at 82 degrees and 35 feet visibility. The writer praises low crowds and cheaper vacation options in the Florida Keys with shrimp meals at 3.95 and breezy, cooler days. They note friends diving, driving from North Carolina, and plans for trips to New England and the Rockies this fall and spring.
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John Pennecamp State Park
Key Largo
Fla
Keys
North Carolina
Enterprise
Florida Keys
Carolina
Grouper Fingers
High Point
Key West
Titusville
Florida
Randolph
Muddy Creek
Harold Buffington
New England
Rockies
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Burlington Times-News
THE
Goldsboro News-Argus
Lexington Dispatch
Chapel Hill
Dillsboro Hostelry
Mountain Jewel
Holt McPherson
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Miss Sallie
W.B. Faw
Gainesville
Jarrett
Beverly DeVault
Bruce Silvis
Florence Harris
C.J. Harris
Headquarters
Bangkok
Thailand
Chang Kai-cheng
Tha
Kai-cheng
Chang
Lester Wolff
D.N.Y
Wolff
Ralph Nader
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Leisureland
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