Debate over Universal Voter Registration and effects on elections
A Citizens Concern critiques the Carter administration's Universal Voter Registration Act of 1977 and related federal campaign financing plans. It cites Alex K. Brock's warning that unregistered voting could disrupt polling, increase chaos, and reduce overall turnout, urging consistency in voting rules from federal to local contests.
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Carter
Congressiona
Alex K. Brock
N.C
Brock
White House
High Point
Case Arone
Recall measure gains support from Gastonia citizens
The Gastonia based Concerned Citizens for Justice endorse a North Carolina General Assembly bill to amend the state constitution and allow recall of elected officials by petition. They argue for removal of incompetent or corrupt officials and note North Carolina is among the few states without recall provisions. Public reaction in Raleigh is weak, but the group pushes direct outreach to passage despite possible constitutional issues at the next election.
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Citizens For Justice
Gaston County
North Carolina General Assembly
Gastonia
Theroup
Gastonia Group
Raleigh
North Carolina
Pentecost Message Urges Christian Unity Across Churches
Dr. Carlyle Adams reports that Pentecost on May 19 will center on unity. The World Council of Churches presidents urge visits to nearby churches and joint services, with leaders including Mrs. Justice Jiagge and Metropolitan Nikodim.
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World Council of Churches
United Services of
Justice A. R. Jiagge
Ghana
Jose Miguez-Bonino
Argentina
Nikodim
Soviet
Russia
T. B. Simatupang
Indonesia
Olof Sundby
Sweden
Cynthia Wedel
Alexandria
Willem A. Visser ‘T Hooft
Real Estate Boom Sparking Move to Smaller Homes
Real estate dealers report renewed activity with a shift to smaller single floor homes, apartments, and condo options at Maryfield and Presbyterian Home. Many old houses are being sold to budget buyers as Maryfield fills with 23 initial cottages and more applicants.
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Maryfield
Presbyterian Home
Harold C. Bennetts
Randy Smiths
Fred
Parkway
Emerywood
Jess Washburns
Brantley Circle
William G. Ragsdales II
W.T. Powell
Hillcrest Drive
W.F. Clayton
Sexuality and family life featured in 1976 Conference themes
The 1976 Conference promotes sexuality as a positive gift from God and a core part of life, stressing integrity, faithfulness, and gender equality. It calls for inclusive efforts across all ages to address needs, information, and understanding of human sexuality within families and communities. It notes Family Week aims to elevate sexuality as central to family life. Also mentioned are Piedmont Packaging’s Company of the Month honor and environmental efforts including duck box installations at City Lake and Oak Hollow Lake with Community funding.
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Piedmont Packaging
Lee
International Management Club
City Lake
Oak Hollow Lake
Soil Conservation Service
Oak Hollow
Bill Faver
Environmental Center
Carter trims entourage and pushes for cheaper travel
President Carter orders Secret Service review to cut back on the presidential retinue and favors commercial travel where possible. He asks cabinet members to reduce office perquisites as protection procedures remain limited in travel.
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Washington
Carter
Secret Service
Stuart Knight
White House
Graffiti Claim Arises Over Meek Inheritance
A street message proclaims that the meek should inherit the earth and suggests they must fight for it. Police note no corroborating event. unknown author observed on a wall near downtown.
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Carlyle Adams
Billy Graham
Dr. Graham
St. Gregory the Great
Apostle Paul
Judith
Jerusalem
Nebuchadnezzar
Adams
John Milton
Holt McPherson
John Corpenings
Wycliffe
Taylor M. Simpson
Emerywood Estates
Ray Montgomerys
Brantley Circle Place
Douglas Bakers
Russell Blalock
Jimmy Johnson
Clarndrews Center
Transportation Department
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Tran
Sportation
Alabama
Alabama Center
Congress
John Snow
William Heffelfinger
Joan Claybrook
FTC
Heffelfinger
Howie Kurtz
Snow
Justice Department
John Shenefield
Michael Pertschuk
Edward Zorinsky
D-Neb
Zorinsky
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
NEA
Frost
Nixon
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