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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1972
Page
3
Charlotte City Atty Henry Underhill argues the open meetings law allows a secret session to discuss council appointments, clashing with the state attorney general office interpretation. Deputy AG James Bullock had said the closed meetings view was only an informal expression of the statute.
Judge Raymond Mallard chief judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals argues that capital punishment is not cruel and unusual punishment. He says the anti death penalty argument may apply to imprisonment. Mallard spoke to 30 NC ABC liquor enforcement officers in Durham during a training seminar.
RALEIGH AP Grampian Marine Ltd of Canada will build its first U S plant in Edenton. The factory will employ about 100 workers including tradesmen and riggers. Annual sales exceed 2 million dollars. Production starts in temporary facilities with a 20 000 square foot building planned.
In Santee South Carolina a town of 500 named Silas N Seabrook Jr the first mayor in 23 years He won 39 of 65 votes with white rivals R H Metzendorf 19 and Thomas Mellette 10 Four white wardens were chosen Officials gave no official reason for the long gap in mayoral elections though unofficially it was said the matter was overlooked.
Southern Bell Telephone Co asks the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a $26.5 million rate hike citing higher wages construction and borrowing costs. A. Max Walker testified that residential bills would rise about $1.65 monthly and business rates $4.25. The case follows a previous increase and a court appeal challenge to ratemaking methods.
A cold front and rain swept through North Carolina with clearing and colder conditions to follow. The National Weather Service predicts a warming trend starting Friday into the weekend, with highs mostly in the 50s to 70s inland and 60s to 70s along the coast, and frosty nights in the mountains.
Raleigh AP says Dr Lenox Baker urges making public the state mental hospital study after review. Baker wants full background on researchers and the report’s statements. Scott holds release authority and the document cites patient neglect, mismanagement, and drug abuse.
Sylva North Carolina AP report: James E. Barnwell a 25 year old teacher coach was found guilty of second degree murder in the shotgun killing of fellow Sylva Webster High School teacher June Love Barker 22. Jurors deliberated 1 hour 55 minutes. Sentencing postponed by Superior Court Judge Sam Ervin II. Barker a Western Carolina University graduate who was in her first year of teaching was found dead on a rural road near Sylva.
Belfast reports describe tightened security as Prime Minister Faulkner and ministers push bag checks in shops. Snipers and army patrols escalate fear amid recent bombings in crowded malls and a restaurant area. In Londonderry an army spokesman notes a soldier wounded and guerrillas believed hurt in gunfire. The British cabinet debates terms of a political initiative amid Protestant-Catholic tensions.
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