Pressing The State's Luck In North Carolina Judges
The North Carolina House narrowly defeated a plan to appoint rather than elect state level judges last week. With three Supreme Court seats, two Court of Appeals seats, and six Superior Court seats up for grabs, campaigns may be quiet or heated but voter knowledge will remain limited. If 1975 sessions reconsider the plan, a major shift in judicial selection could happen, altering how judges are chosen and accountable.
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Judas And Dogwood World March Arrives Early This Year
The Winston-Salem Journal notes an early March vibe in February with early warm days and peeper chirps yet reveals a return of winter winds. The piece describes a shift in light and lingering chill, hinting at a hinge moment toward spring despite the unsettled weather.
Afterdance of a Senator in the Congressional Record
The January 29 entry notes Indiana Senator Birch Bayh attended the Senate session. The brief quip bids him farewell with a playful hope he will return again sometime.
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Forsyth's Horton sidelined in NC GOP maneuvering
The Twin City Sentinel notes Hamilton C. Horton was left out in a party power play amid North Carolina GOP realignment. Horton, a General Assembly leader, retires to Winston-Salem law practice while his supporters mourn the loss of his environment, parks, highway commission oversight, and milk price advocacy torn by intraparty rivalries.
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Shrinking Graveyards of Junked Cars Hit By Scrap Demand
Conservationists have long lamented roadside auto graveyards and now many are disappearing. Advances in shredding technology allow old hulks to be dismantled in about 15 seconds, spurred by a surge in scrap metal demand to fuel steel production. A Cost of Living Council ruling enables higher scrap prices, showing how markets can realign to turn waste into value as Americans learn a European lesson.
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Uncertain Hands on Federal Transit Policy
The Roanoke Times notes federal aims to shift locals toward buses and mass transit while proposing rationing aid to areas with limited transit. It criticizes how fuel taxes largely fund road building for cars, widening the gap between policy intent and outcomes.
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Federal Oil Panic Report Exposes Black Market Profiteers
Washington round up details stockpiling and mismanagement by federal agencies and smugglers. Oil brokers profit from shortages as Americans face long lines and high prices. Italy Romania Libya Venezuela and the Persian Gulf cited as sources of bootleg oil. Mafia involvement hinted. officials deny hoarding while shortages persist and allocations miscalculated. Political note on Rep. Hutchinson alleged to obstruct impeachment inquiry.
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Truman in Plain Speaking A portrait by Merle Miller
A review praises Merle Miller's oral biography Plain Speaking for recreating Harry S Truman's presidency and character. The author contrasts Truman's integrity and decisiveness with contemporary politics, noting Truman's independence, loyalty, and blunt honesty as revealed through Miller's readable account.
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Harry Truman
Exorcist debate letters urge show or ban
Joyce Book argues for showing The Exorcist in High Point despite objections. She defends belief in God, questions censorship of films, and notes adults must choose whether to see it. She compares attitudes to other films and stresses personal responsibility.
Defense of The Exorcist Letter Reader
A reader defends The Exorcist arguing Loretta Mills misjudged the book without reading it. The writer cites a class report with an A, asserts the girl is mentally unbalanced, influenced by an atheist mother, a God-fearing secretary, and a Satan worshipper. The piece urges Miss Mills to read the book before forming opinions.
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