Tobacco support fights threaten North Carolina economy
A column warns that NC lawmakers may soon lose federal tobacco support programs, risking land value collapse and farm layoffs. It argues anti tobacco forces are gaining small victories in airlines and Canada, forecasting a broader national economic hit if the support ends.
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North Carolina
House of Representatives
Eastern
Canada
N.C
Congress
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Criticized for Double Standard
The opinion argues the court favors the wealthy by permitting abortions while denying funds for the procedure to low income women. It contends states must bear welfare costs for children, creating a two tier system and highlighting contradictions in previous rulings.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Jimmy
Gas pipeline dispute signals cooler North Carolina winter
The Federal Power Commission warns the natural gas pipeline serving North Carolina will supply less gas this winter than last. Transcontinental disagrees, citing expanded storage capacity and more supply than the cold 1976 77 winter. Two precincts have voiced dissent, with Piedmont Natural Gas and the state energy office yet to comment.
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Federal Power Commission
North Carolina
Transcontinental
Piedmont Natural Gas
North Carolina Energy Office
Victim Compensation: Idea Gains Currency in Crime Policy
Discussion traces the history and current push for crime victim compensation. Government subsidies could fund state programs meeting federal standards, potentially covering up to full payments to victims. Critics warn of fraud and shared fault in some cases.
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House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Arthur J. Goldberg
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
A Conservative View on Burger’s Court Reform Role
In his eighth Supreme Court anniversary Burger is praised as the nation’s leading advocate for court reform. He contrasts with Warren in temperament and approach, pushing for efficient administration and accessible dispute resolution, including nontraditional small-claims tribunals.
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Warren Earl Burger
Supreme Court
Burger
Earl Warren
Warren
New York
Can We Learn Law Lesson From Iran Opinion
The essay argues American lawyers overwhelm the system, with judges and legislators crowded by attorney influence. It notes high costs and lengthy cases harming the poor, and cites Clark Clifford's famous bill and Learned Hand on dread of lawsuits. It warns of a legal culture driven by profit and procedural clutter.
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American Bar Association
Washington
Clark Clifford
Capitol Hill
Charles Revson
Revlon Cosmetics
Clifford
Revson
Learned Hand
A Day Without Sunshine on Anita Bryant Ad Dilemma
The column argues Florida orange growers face a sales problem as Anita Bryant's anti gay stance links her to orange juice. It proposes a plan to hire a gay spokesperson while reducing Bryant's fee to maintain broad appeal and boost Florida orange juice consumption.
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Washington
Florida
Anita Bryant
Dade County
Miss Bryant
Bob Hope
Texaco
Joe Namath
Danny Thomas
Maxwell House Coffee
Sam Ervin
American Express
California
Florida Orange Growers
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