State torn over Baldhead Island plan and Brunswick petrochemical plant
The State faces a collision between opposing Baldhead Island development and backing for a petrochemical plant near Baldhead, Brunswick County. Environmental groups press for safeguards as officials argue for compliance with air and water standards, suggesting balance may allow both projects under strict protections.
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Baldhead Island
Brunswick County
Cape Fear
Baldhead
North Carolina
Bob Scott
C&d
Roy Sowers
Bill Henderson
High Point
Scott
Sowers
Consumer Protection Support Surprises Laurinburg Chamber
A Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce survey shows strong backing for consumer protection laws with about 82 percent of respondents favoring new methods of consumer redress. The result reflects concern for the economically disadvantaged and for an ethical business climate.
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Laurinburg Chamber
of Commerce
Commerce
FCC drug lyric ruling provokes press freedom debate
In a six to one decision the FCC warned that stations cannot rely on vague policies to play songs with drug oriented lyrics without management awareness. Critics call the stance paternalistic and urge precise legislation if such music is to be banned.
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Federal Communication Commission
FCC
Trading stamps boost good behavior in Philadelphia school
Greenville News reports a Philadelphia junior high starts a trading stamp program to reward good behavior and citizenship with prizes like leather belts wallets photo albums stuffed animals and harmonicas. If successful the pilot may continue next year and shows the trend of behavioral incentives in schools.
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Philadelphia
The Moon Mission Left a Strange Postflight Memento
The text notes that astronauts carried out scientific research on the moon and left a mortar to fire grenades, a bizarre artifact amid the mission. It emphasizes the unusual significance of such remnants as a commentary on civilization's choices.
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Moon
Moon flora dream in a lunar colony
A reflective note questions feasibility of transporting plant cuttings to the moon and leaving a bloom behind after a catastrophic explosion, pondering how lunar life could endure.
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Lunar
Letters About That School Breakfast Program to the Editor
A composite letters page item recounts public comments on a free school breakfast program, praising Don Forney and urging revival through schools while noting a school board inaction. A second open letter from Stephen G. Oxford criticizes High Point Blue Law restrictions, urging repeal to allow Sunday sales of baby bottles, magazines, and other items.
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Playboy
High Point
Stephen G. Oxford
Mother and Son Vietnam Remembrance Poem
A poem collection features a mother recalling her son's Vietnam death and a family’s grief, interwoven with lines about loyalty and America. It includes verses about a robin’s return, a father’s prayer, and a child’s sorrow, highlighting personal loss amid national conflict.
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le Monde
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Jim Pearce
High Point Jaycees
High Point City
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God
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Jerry Sherron
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Papa Robin
Mema
Papa
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