Lessons From A Tragedy On Kentucky Supper Club Fire
The Kentucky Beverly Hills Supper Club fire highlights gaps in fire codes and enforcement. Officials note exit signs obscured by smoke hampered escapes, urging stricter universal public building codes and integrated safety systems to prevent future deaths. Public awareness and accountability from officials and business owners are essential to reduce fire hazards nationwide.
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Kentucky
Beverly Hills Supper Club
Beverly Hills
Nixon wrestled with pardon over Watergate admission of guilt
Former President Nixon says he debated accepting Ford's Watergate pardon because it implies guilt. Days later Rev. Ben Chavis of the Wilmington 10 seeks a pardon, arguing that a commutation would still admit guilt.
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Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Silver Jubilee in Britain
The article notes a year long Silver Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II with June 6 bonfires and a Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls. It compares her reign to earlier jubilees and highlights public affection for a monarch seen as a unifying symbol and example of Christian values.
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Elizabeth II
St. Paul's Cathedral
Britain
George V
George III
Victoria
Elizabeth
Times of London
Philip Howard
Business image woes hit American firms, survey finds
A Sentry Insurance study by the Marketing Science Institute and Louis Harris & Associates shows 78 percent believe products do not last as long, 64 percent say repairs are harder, and many distrust warranties. Banks and department stores rate best among 25 industries, while auto, oil, hospitals, and ads fare poorly. Managers misread public sentiment, risking stricter regulation.
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Sentry Insurance
Marketing Science Institute
Louis Harris & Associates
Harris
IRS Scrutiny Grows Over Spy Informant Program
The IRS faces a coming General Accounting Office report critical of confidential informants and undercover agents used to crack cases including the Fruehaus Trailer Company fraud. It notes funding cuts under Donald Alexander and possible impact on federal law enforcement.
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Internal Revenue Service
Fruehaus Trailer Company
General Accounting Office
Donald Alexander
Sunshine
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
Project Haven
Alexander
Joint Committee On Taxation
Twin-Trailer Bill Sparks Public Safety Fears
A Davidson County reader warns that a proposed state bill to allow two trailers per truck threatens highways. They argue stronger lobbying by trucking interests and lack of public hearings risk safety. The letter also criticizes local coverage of the statewide Special Olympics and calls for more reporting on civic groups.
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Harrys
Emerywood Country Club
Blair Park
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Channel 2
Greensboro
WMFR
Max Meeks
Lions
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Greensboro Daily News
City Council weighs special tax district for downtown
The Enterprise report claimed heavy opposition to a downtown special tax district. Four property owners spoke against it while five supported it, including the Chamber of Commerce president. Taxpayer representation amounts to 70 percent of the total dollars involved indicating broad approval to the mayor.
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