Utility Bill Sets Off Controversy In North Carolina Assembly
Raleigh AP reports sparks fly in the North Carolina General Assembly over revisions to utility regulation. Rep. Lacy Thornburg attacks sealed meetings and the Statutes Commission plan to keep current rate-setting methods, citing Nantahala Power and Light rate hikes and proposed line sales to Duke Power Co. The dispute centers on safeguarding utilities against abuses while Western North Carolina residents face higher electric costs.
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General Assembly
General Statutes Commission
Lacy Thornburg
Jackson
Nantahala Power and Light Co
Thornburg
Statutes Commission
Duke Power Co
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District Bill Goes To Committee In North Carolina
Senate debate stalls Richmond County switch from the 8th to the 7th District. Sen. David Clark seeks a hearing, opposing the plan backed by Sen. W. D. James and Bert Bennett. Also approves liquor referenda in Roseboro and a Pender County vote. Hospital funding bill aims to raise the charity hospital fund to 3 750 000.
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W. D. James
Bill
Richmond County
Congressional Districts Committee
Luther Hamilton
David Clark
Lincoln
James
Clark
Democratic Party
Bert Bennett
General Assembly
Sampson County
Roseboro
Pender County
Austin Jones
Ashe
North Carolina Hospital Association
Gasoline tax increase looms in future North Carolina politics
W A Shtr es reports that a one cent per gallon gasoline tax for highways is likely to be debated in 1965 as a future issue, with bond financing discussed but not seen as a cure for all highway needs. Officials warn against overspending, while politicians avoid current talk but acknowledge eventual tax action.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Terry Sanford
Highway Commission
Sanford
Walker and Hargis to Speak in Greenville Rally
Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker and evangelist Billy James Hargis join for a national tour titled Operation Midnight Ride in Greenville South Carolina. They will discuss communism with Walker addressing international issues and Hargis focusing on the United States. Attendees urged to contribute $1 at the door.
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Edwin A. Walker
Oxford
Miss
University of Mississippi
Billy James Hargis
Hargis
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Okla
Walker
United States
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