Voters Question Primaries and Convention System
Harris poll finds the public unhappy with spring primaries and the delegate convention system. A 51 to 28 percent prefer a nationwide primary, while 39 to 37 favor national conventions as representative. Romney and Rockefeller withdrawals left Nixon reliant on public polls for support.
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North Carolina poised for statewide rain this week
The weatherman projects rain across North Carolina starting tonight and reaching the entire state by Tuesday. Light showers fell Sunday ending a dry spell. Rain totals are expected from half to three quarters of an inch with low temperatures in the 40s and afternoon highs mainly 50s in the mountains and far north and 60s in the southeast. Temperatures 24 hours to 7 am included Asheville 65-38 Charlotte 65-48 Greensboro Raleigh Durham 64-45 Wilmington 70-54.
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Breakdown in Middle East peace talks stalls Jarring mission
Diplomatic sources say U N envoy Gunnar Jarring cannot secure indirect negotiations as Egypt hardens stance and Israel resists giving up occupied lands. Israel cites Cairo rejection after Jerusalem declares the West Bank not enemy territory. Cairo cites Security Council resolution as obstacle.
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Trespasser Found On White House Grounds
Washington police report a man from Cincinnati scaled the White House fence undetected Saturday night and was found on the driveway. Secret Service took him into custody and sent him to a local hospital for mental examination. Police did not reveal his purpose or identity.
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Rhodesia Hangs Two More Africans Amid Clemency Review
In Salisbury Rhodesia two black men Francis Chiresa and Taka Jeremiah were executed for murder despite appeals from Pope Paul VI and attorneys. Nine others were reprieved while authorities review cases in chronological order involving over 100 condemned Africans as Britain and the United States condemn the actions and pressure for a stronger stand.
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Ian Smith
Francis Chiresa
Taka Jeremiah
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Central Prison to Undergo $5 Million Modernization Plan
In Raleigh AP report, North Carolina's Central Prison will receive a $5 million modernization that reshapes the 98-year-old facility into a correctional complex. A $1.238 million diagnostic treatment center for mentally ill inmates will be built at the left front, with a long-term treatment building at the right front. The plan also envisions replacing the main cellblock with single-cell units and concealing the prison’s front.
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Moore labels GOP pair Dumbo Duo at Raleigh dinner
Gov. Dan Moore attacks two GOP gubernatorial candidates, calling them the Dumbo Duo for their alleged failures and quick fix plans. He criticizes Patman and Blunder for proposing yesterday's solutions to tomorrow's problems while addressing 1,500 Democrats at the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Raleigh.
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Doctor OKs hemorrhoid treatment for W J couple’s son
Mr and Mrs C M Jeffers report their son suffered hemorrhoids and improved after using Preparation H as prescribed by a doctor. The ad claims quick pain relief and reduced swelling with the doctor-tested formula and its lubricating, soothing effects to ease bowel movements and prevent infection.
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