Power and politics block national land use policy
The piece discusses the failed national land use bill after a 211 to 204 House vote, blaming White House influence and Nixon era politics. It notes state and local limits on planning, Morton’s opposition to Udall’s measure, and the broader clash over property rights versus public good amid Watergate-era conservatism.
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U.S. House of Representatives
North Carolina
White House
Senate
House
Rogers C. B. Morton
Arizona
Morris K. Udall
Nixon
Morton
Udall
Thomas Named Chairman Of North Carolina Environment Board
High Point lauds John Thomas as chair of the State Board of Water and Air Resources appointed by Gov. James Holfhouser. He says he will be a middle of the road environmental advocate as the board becomes the Environmental Management Commission with regulatory duties after July 1.
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High Point
John Thomas
Thomas Built Buses Inc
Civl Service Commission
State Board of Water and Air Resources
Raleigh
James Holfhouser
Thomas
Board of Air and Water Resources
Environmental Management Commission
Save for tomorrow and lay up for the future
A sermon extols thrift across eras from Benjamin Franklin to World War One savings stamps and education. It notes families save with banks and bonds, and students store knowledge for future careers in medicine, business, ministry, domestic science, and technical trades, urging no hindrance to such plans.
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Benjamin Franklin
Ben
Treasures for Tomorrow and the Hereafter
A sermon discusses earthly wealth versus spiritual riches and eternal life. It cites Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount, warns against material loss from crises, and urges surrender to Christ to store treasures in heaven. The speaker uses the Polaris anecdote to stress the lasting nature of the soul.
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Jesus
Polaris
Christ
Cer
Gold fever stirs past North Carolina mining areas
The piece surveys historical and current gold mining interest in Randolph's hills Jamestown and Hayworth Springs areas noting old smelters near Kivett Driveway and legendary buried gold at Brummell's Inn. It also covers modern economic activity with a rising housing market post office plans at the Southern Market Center and new retail outlets.
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Hayworth Springs
Randolph's
Jamestown
Commerce Street
FBI role looms in Nixon impeachment case says Rodino panel
Washington report notes the impeachment strategy hinges on FBI work which uncovered most Watergate facts. It cites Fenfound officers and others, with claims White House obstruction and senior officials pressing for dismissal. Also covers Nixon Ike deathbed pact, drug enforcement shifts to pill and powder traffic, and a costly Arlington House reception for Bible and Hansen.
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Washington
Nixon
FBI
Duke University
White House
CIA
Richard Helms
Vernon Walters
Where Did All The Pennies Go
The article notes penny hoarding as a result of a 95 percent copper penny changing to aluminum. Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mint director, advocates June as return the penny month with certificates for pennies turned in. Hoarding rises as copper prices surge. discussions include aluminum cents and changing copper zinc ratios to reinstate circulation without large copper savings.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
Mary Brooks
The
Mint
General Services Administration
House of Representatives
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