Women plan congress to monitor NC lawmakers on women issues
Grace Rohrer leads organizers forming a Women's Congress in North Carolina to monitor General Assembly sessions and governor actions on equity and justice. Gov. Hunt supports the effort as part of International Women's Year resolutions and plans to help displaced homemakers and women’s political empowerment efforts.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Women’s Congress
General Assembly
Grace Rohrer
Women's Assembly
Congress
Rohrer
Women’s Assembly
Coastal Area Management Act foes admit plan likely dead
In Raleigh eastern North Carolina lawmakers concede they cannot repeal the Coastal Area Management Act this year. House amendments threaten Lilley’s reform bill, while repeal efforts stall in committees. next year’s session seems the only path unless court challenges succeed.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
House
Senate
Dan Lilley
Dlenoir
Lilley
Speed
North Carolina South Carolina 3-Day Weather Outlook
A warm humid forecast with temperatures near 90 in North Carolina and low to mid 90s in South Carolina. Scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers expected through Tuesday with notable mountain and Outer Banks variations. Extended outlook through Friday remains partly cloudy with continued showers and heat.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
NAACP Plans Attack on Covert Discrimination at Session
The NAACP kicks off its 68th annual convention in St Louis with a focus on covert discrimination. About 4 000 delegates are expected as Roy Wilkins retires and Benjamin Hooks succeeds him. Cyrus Vance will address the gathering.
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Day Wilkins
Hooks
Wilkins
Memphis
Dismissal Claim Ties to Classroom Prayer Protests
Michael Smith a typing teacher at North Stanly High School says his contract was canceled after he objected to prayers and devotional duties in class. He cites constitutional concerns and seeks legal action with the North Carolina Civil Liberties Union.
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New London, N.C
Michael Smith
North Stanly High School
Smith
Jim Mauney
North Stanly
Paul Heaton
North Carolina Civil Liberties Union
Winston Salem
Good Times Star Says Career Frustration Affects Him
Hampton Virginia AP Jimmy J J Walker star of the Good Times series says he is unhappy with his career and contemplates death by his own action. He criticizes the negative image of the show and says he has tried to leave the series but remains tied to it. He notes the society values television fame over thoughtful culture.
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Hampton, Va
Jimmy
J. J.’ Walker
Walker
Walker Walker
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