Unsuccessful Political Hopefuls Of Past In NC
AP report profiles several forgotten North Carolina political candidates from the 1970s. Bee Sweatt Rudy Nesmith Dr Bob Hannon Bozo Burleson once ran for high office, drew votes but faded after failed bids and party switches. The piece notes Sweatt’s crop of conspiracy claims Nesmith’s Rockefeller era fears and Hannon’s credit card quip at a Sheraton press conference.
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Associated Press
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Moonshining Fades From Western North Carolina Hills
Wilkesboro scene recalls 30 years of moonshining with ex Treasury agent Cabe describing the shift away from illicit whiskey. He recalls heavy jugs, mountain routes, and raids, noting education and changing times push younger generations into other work while some moonshiners stay cooperative and wary.
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Raleigh Man Shot by Officer After Burglary Suspects Run
Raleigh Patrolman John R. Knox shot Joe Randy Smith during a burglary chase at a local school Friday evening. Smith was wounded in the back and listed in critical condition at Wake Memorial Hospital. Police say Smith was unarmed and Knox faces a standard departmental investigation. Local leaders criticized the handling while City Manager Zachary declined to intervene.
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Socialist Party Holds Madrid Convention After 40 Years
The Popular Socialist party opened a two day convention in Madrid with government approval for the first time in four decades. About 1,200 delegates and foreign observers attended under Prof. Enrique Tierno Galvan. The gathering aims to unite 15 regional groups into a national confederation representing some 35,000 members. Several former Franco opponents attended as guests.
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Suspects Named in Wilkes County Double Slaying
Wilkesboro sheriff says names of several persons tied to the murders of brothers Edward and Alfred Greene. Investigators found marijuana in Alfred’s car and valuables on both bodies. robbery ruled out. Alfred found shot in trunk on a rural Wilkes County road. Edward found in a Caldwell County van at a car wash.
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Lima Strikers Clash With Police in Peru
In Lima on Saturday striking workers clashed with police outside a nylon plant. Rocks, fire bombs and tear gas were used, injuring at least 39 civilians and 25 officers. Police reported 52 arrests in the melee.
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Eight Die In Traffic Accidents In North Carolina
Eight people died on North Carolina highways over the weekend, raising the year toll to 561. Victims include Kenneth Morris Stancil and Ricy McCox Boone in a train collision near the Virginia border, plus others in crashes around Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Lincolnton, Pembroke, and Vanceboro.
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Winston- Salem
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Greensboro
William D Hartse
Yale
Lincolnton
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Lumberton
Pembroke
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Atkinson
Pender County
Vanceboro
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Man Charged In Murder In Greensboro Shooting
A Greensboro man Ray Davis Belton has been charged with murder after the fatal shooting of Floyd Breeden, 54, whose body was found at Belton’s home in Greensborg North Carolina.
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Inflation Hits U S Flags As Bicentennial Boosts Demand
ConsumerWatch notes higher prices and a flood of flag styles as the Bicentennial spurs flag manufacturing. 50 by 3 foot flags remain popular while kits sell about 11 dollars, up from six five years ago. Liberman cites cotton costs and labor as main drivers.
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Associated Press
U.S
Michael Liberman
Valley Forge Flag Co
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Need Help Pray Phone Service Responds to Requests
A church or faith group offers prayer help via a phone line. Call 454 4511 to leave a request without giving a name. A recorder will note your need and prayers will be offered, with promises of privacy and divine assistance.
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