Prayer group claims credit for ERA defeat in NC Senate
In Raleigh several hundred women participated in a praying marathon to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment. Norma Swanson described a volunteer chain calling about 50 friends who spread the effort across North Carolina. She said the plan began Monday night and continued through Tuesday, with many praying as the Senate rejected the ERA 26-24.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Senate
Norma Swanson
North Carolina
Swi
Mic
Senate
ERA
NC Senators Repelled Carter ERA Lobbying Efforts
North Carolina Senate rejected a bill to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment 26 to 24. President Carter and First Lady Mrs. Carter personally contacted at least four senators, all of whom voted against ERA. Senators Rauch Combs Webster Palmer reported their conversations and responses.
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Raleigh
Jimmy Carter
North Carolina
Senate
Carter
ERA
Marshall Rauch
D-Gaston
Bobby Lee Combs
D Rockingham
Joe Palmer
Dhaywood
Combs
Carters
Rauch
Lounge patrons lament ERA defeat at Fayetteville bar
In Fayetteville on Hay Street Rick's Lounge patrons express disappointment as the Senate defeats the Equal Rights Amendment. Residents including Robert Goodwin Robin Gadd Frances Conyers Art Greene and Susan Smith voice opinions on the outcome and implications for their state. In Colorado Gerald Ford arrives for a ski vacation amid back trouble while noting lesser security hurdles than during his presidency.
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Fayetteville
Rick
Hay Street
Senate
Robert Goodwin
Robin Gadd
Frances Conyers
Ft. Bragg
Art Greene
Susan Smith
Vail
Colo
Gerald Ford
Ford
Betty
Secret Service
Testing Stage Shutoff Device To Save Power
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corp begins a North Carolina experiment using remote controlled switches on 2000 air conditioners and 6000 water heaters to reduce peak demand. The program aims to cut CP&L bills and save up to 300000 dollars yearly, with tests showing minimal indoor temperature impact.
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Red Springs
N.C
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corp
North Carolina
Coop
John O’briant
Carolina Power and Light Co
Cp&l
Lumbee River
Fire Destroys Seven Stores in Fuquay-Varina Blaze
A Tuesday morning fire wrecked seven downtown Fuquay-Varina stores, causing about 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze started at Country Gardens Flower and Gift Shop and spread through false ceilings. Fire units from Holly Springs and Fairview battled the flames, with control achieved around 4 a.m. and crews on site for hours after.
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Fuquay-Varina
N.C
David M. Ransdell
Country Gardens Flower and Gift Shop
Pr Block
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Belk Beck
High Point
America
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Kesler’s
United Credit Corp
Country Gardens
Ransdell’s Clothing Store
Home Office Machine Co
Earl Lee
Friendly Flowers
Rhe and
Peoce
Thomasville
Isave
Maalox
Ronee
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