Green Defends Use of SBI Agent as Driver
Raleigh AP report says Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green defends using State Bureau of Investigation agents as drivers saying a fulltime agent is needed. He cites protection and discreet travel, while officials draft limits on trooper use and the attorney general notes no change in law needed.
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Highway Patrol
John Jenkins
Attorney General
Greeen
Sam Johnson
Green
SBI
Haywood Starling
Jim Hunt
Jenkins
Stanly County
James Garrison
D-Stanly
Garrison
Baden Lake House
SBS
Clarkton
Bladen County
Baden Lake
North Carolina
Stanly
Senate
House
Rufus Edmisten
End of session shocks freshmen with two ring circus tone
Freshman lawmakers describe the closing days of the General Assembly as a fast paced, pressured push to pass bills before adjournment. Trades of support over liquor by the drink surface as veteran senators maneuver to protect or advance measures, with lawmakers openly trading votes and pressuring colleagues while reporters chase word from constituents. Ballenger fluctuates on the mixed drink bill from no to yes in final tally.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Beverly Lake
D-Wake
Carolyn Mathis
Mecklenburg
William G. Smith
New Hanover
Cass Ballenger
Catawba
Sen
Ballenger
Senate
Weather outlook warm with scattered thundershowers
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of rain today and 20 percent tonight. Expect warm highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across North Carolina and South Carolina with scattered thunderstorms, mainly southeast and mountains, and overnight lows in the 60s to 70s. The extended outlook through Friday remains fair, warm, with temperatures in the 80s to 90s and light west winds.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Helms Raises Million Dollars For 1978 Campaign
Jesse Helms has raised about 1 million dollars for his 1978 re election bid. Some 90 percent of funds come from sources outside North Carolina via direct mail and campaign contributions. Helms spokesmen note professional fund raiser Viguerie takes a large share for fees and mailing costs.
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Southern Pines
N.C
Jesse Helms
U.S
North Carolina
Carter Wrenn
Helms
Raleigh
Richard A. Viguerie
Lawrence Davis
D-Forsyth
Hugh Cannon
Superior Court
Sam Ervin III
McNeill Smith
Guilford
Rufus Edmisten
Charlotte
Luther Hodges Jr
Fayetteville
David McKnight
Joe Felmer
Greensboro
Women’s Meeting A Success in North Carolina
The three day North Carolina International Women’s Year Meeting drew about 200 on the final day, far from the hoped 2000, yet organizers called it a success. Delegates elected 32 to the National Conference and adopted resolutions for more state funding for women’s training workshops and reforms in social security, finance education for high school students, and an affirmative action plan.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Fit your child to make his own way in this life
A guidance message emphasizes shaping a child’s future through schooling and virtuous example, urging parents to provide education and model conduct that fosters independence and responsibility.
Lone Ranger star Clayton Moore reflects on career
Clayton Moore, 62, recalls his 20 years since the Lone Ranger and more than 200 TV appearances. He notes not killing villains and says Silver, the horse, is thriving while Tonto actor Jay Silverheels runs an acting school nearby.
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THE
Lone Ranger
Tonto Jay Silverheels
Clayton Moore
Decatur, Ga
Moore
Decatur
Silver
Jay Silverheels
Senate Sets Abortion Busing Debates Amid Budget Talks
The Senate moves to shape a domestic spending priority list this week while debating abortion and busing. The Foreign Relations Committee starts closed hearings on Carter's Korea troop withdrawal with CIA chief Turner providing a report, followed by a Joint Chiefs and Habib briefing. The Appropriations panel begins drafting a $60.5 billion Labor Health Education and Welfare bill, likely addressing abortion civil rights and busing.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Carter
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Korea
Adm
Stansfield Turner
CIA
George Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Philip Habib
Senate Appropriations Committee
Departments of Labor
Health, Education and Welfare
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Rurchowe More
Pinecrest High School
Country Club of
North Carolina Congressional Club
Thomas F. Ellis
Alton H. Lennon
Wilmington
Lennon
James Holfhouser
James Harrington
George W. Little
P. Box
Jamestown
North Carolina General Assembly
North Carolina Council On the Status of Women
Sartin
Santina
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High Point
Takea
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G. E. Peter Schultheiss
CLU
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