Voters Reject Charlotte-Mecklenburg Consolidation Plan
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County the public voted down the proposed single consolidated government. Opponents argued taxes would rise and that district representation could hurt the common good. Supporters said districts would ensure fair voice for minority and poorer neighborhoods. turnout and results showed broad opposition to consolidation.
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Charlotte
Jackson-Bailey
William the
Gine Ma
Poe
Charlotte and
Mecklenburg
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Fond
John Belk
Bailey
C. ‘C. Cameron
Brown bagging law changes move through NC Senate
In North Carolina the liquor by the drink bill died in the House last week. Senators push a bill to curb brown bagging hours, raise permit fees, and tighten ABC enforcement. Freshman Sen. Eddie Knox backs limits on brown bagging and seeks more local board powers while full floor action looms.
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Raleigh
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Senate
North Carolina
Mecklenburg County
Eddie’ Knox
ABC
Knox
Senate Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee
Assembly
State Supreme Court
Ito
House
Sen
Claude, Currie
Durham
Australian states recruit U S teachers for New South Wales
In Washington AP reports American teachers answer an Australia recruitment push for math and science posts in New South Wales. Last year 300 of 14 000 inquiries were hired. this year aims for 1 000 teachers as states Victoria Tasmania may join. New South Wales advertises salaries comparable to other professions and targets all 50 states and Canada.
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Washington
United States
New South Wales
America
Bill Robinson
Lionel Mead
Apattalian
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Queensland
Western Australia
Robinson
Argentine President Ousted by Military Coup in Argentina
Buenos Aires reports say President Levingston resigned after a military maneuver led by Lt Gen Alejandro Lanusse. The upheaval split the junta with factions backing civilian elections within one to two years versus Levingston’s push for a longer transition. The president left Government House in tears as troops surrounded key locations.
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Buenos Aires
Levingston
Argentina
Prealam
Government House
Roberto M. Levingston
Pee Ae
Deto
Alejandro Lanusse
Lanusse
Lelof
Aradidant Nina Manthe Saan
Ea Momohy Hue Bae
Advertising on preventive medicine saves money healthwise
The message promotes preventive medicine, urging regular check ups to prevent illness. It claims following expert guidance could reduce hospital stays by half, lower Blue Cross and Blue Shield costs, and free hospital beds for those in need, underscoring healthier lives.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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Uurould
Bob’ Scott
Ollie Harris
Cleveland
Harris
Australia
William A. Waugh
Toph
W.H. Rogers
Southern Furniture Exposition
Springfield Town
Cel
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