Mall stroller shortage prompts shopper concern
Reader asks Westchester Mall to provide more strollers for small children while shopping. The response notes Penney's and Thalhimer's strollers are left around and suggests returning them to parking areas. Merchants plan a wheelchair ramp at Baskin-Robbins entrance. postmaster and sheriff advised for mail theft issues.
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Bicycle Night Riding Rules and Sidewalk Debate
Citizens discuss reinforcing bicycle safety with night lights reflectors and bells. Trails Committee weighs sidewalk riding versus dedicated paths funded by property owners and city rights of way. They seek public input on safer non motorized routes and potential sidewalk use change.
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Television Guide notes largest tower claim in Kaleidoscope ad
The February 26 to March guide mentions a Kaleidoscope cigarette ad stating Fargo North Dakota hosts the world’s tallest TV tower at 2 063 feet. The reader recalls WGHP TV tower at 1 255 feet and questions the claim.
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Randolph Republican Women's Club Meet in Archdale Trinity Area
The North Randolph County Republican Women's Club meets on the fourth Thursday at 7:30 PM in members' homes. Women in Archdale Trinity who wish to join may call Mrs Talton Harrison at 431 6896 after 6 PM.
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ABA urges medical treatment over punishment for heroin addicts
A special study committee of the American Bar Association urged shifting policy from punishment to medical treatment for heroin addicts. It proposed federally funded urban treatment centers using methadone and withdrawal programs, with a pilot in Washington, D C, and an emphasis on swift, non-severe justice alongside reform of victimless crimes.
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Edward Bennett Williams
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Baldhead Island Development Ends Historic Battle
Baldhead Island in North Carolina moves toward transformation as Carolina Cape Fear Corp bulldozes dunes and oaks, sells land worth over 2.5 million, plans a July hotel and two seaside golf links with 3,300 homes. Critics warn wildlife and habitat may be affected despite conservation claims.
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N.C
North Carolina
Baldhead Island
Carolina Cape Fear Corp
Baldhead
Bob Scott
Coast Guard
Carolina Cape Fear
Cape Fear
Henderson
James F. Parnell
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
China conducts atmospheric nuclear test at Lop Nor
The Atomic Energy Commission reported that China set off an atmospheric nuclear explosion at Lop Nor in northwest China around 1 a.m. EST. The yield ranged from 20 to 200 kilotons, marking the 13th test since October 16, 1964.
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Atomic Energy Commission
China
AEC
Lop Nor
White House Pressures in ITT Inquiry
Washington Post reports the White House directs a major effort to discredit columnist Jack Anderson due to anger over Senate hearings on the ITT merger. The White House and Justice Department decline comment as ITT links surface through aides and lobbyists.
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Jack Anderson
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the Post
Anderson
Dita Beard
Beard
David W. Fleming
Fleming
San Diego
Atty
Richard G. Kleindienst
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kleindienst
Judge Looks Back Across Proceedings On Pages
A judge reviews prior rulings and case history across back pages, highlighting key dates and unresolved questions. The column surveys past actions, seeks context, and sketches potential implications for current proceedings.
Nixon Seeks Support in Busing Shift and School Aid
President Nixon rode a yellow school bus in a bid to boost his chances for a second term. He links halting court-ordered busing with a $2.5 billion push to improve inferior schools in poor neighborhoods. The move blends politics with policy and will affect Democratic rivals in the campaign.
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Washington
Nixon
Political Busing Debate Shapes Nixon Plan Ahead of July Convention
Alabama Governor George Wallace and Senators Humphrey McGovern Muskie Jackson react to President Nixon s busing moratorium as Democratic rivals clash while Nixon seeks a broad middle ground. Mondale warns of political manipulation and Mansfield hopes for early conference action on anti busing measures.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Humphrey
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South Dakota
Henry M. Jackson
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White House
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Senate
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