Influence Peddling Charged In Plan
An investigation into a school music program reveals allegations of influence peddling as committee members questioned the origin of the plan. Officials discuss proposals, experiences, and possible connections with a music company, noting that several systems have not adopted appointed providers. The report cites trade journal warnings and scholarship schemes tied to instruments and summer bands.
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Jim Harris
Anderson
West
Harris
North Carolina
Watauga County
High Point
Durham
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Welborn
Greensboro
Music Trades
Budget Game in Randolph County Commissioners Court
Randolph County budget sessions unfold with department heads pressing needs for vehicles, computers, and staff while commissioners prepare to trim requests. George Elliott requests a new county home, John Lawrence presents facts, Marion Smith seeks double last year, Wayne Underwood highlights revenue, Charlesanna Fox piles for books and staff, and Sheriff Moore ensures safety funding before the final cut.
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Randolph County
George Elliott
John Lawrence
Lawrence
Marion Smith
Carl Moore
Graham Says Nixon Back To Old Self
Evangelist Billy Graham, speaking in South Bend during a Notre Dame crusade, said Richard Nixon appeared more like the Nixon of old in his second Frost interview. Graham noted Nixon seemed relaxed and focused as if pre Watergate, marking his first crusade at a Catholic university.
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Graham
Nixon
South Bend
Ind
Billy Graham
Richard Nixon
David Frost
Notre Dame University
Open communication key to healthy parent child bonds
The piece argues that open honest dialogue is essential for strong relationships. It warns withdrawal damages kids and outlines steps to foster openness, including lowering emotional barriers, early patterns of communication, relationship based discipline, meeting needs lovingly, and letting faith guide parenting.
Women Drivers Rally Against Feminist Voice
London AP reports Maureen Colquhoun MP criticized women drivers saying they err and distract easily while a Transport and Road Research Laboratory study found women drivers have more accidents and are more careless. She calls the research a $340,000 waste.
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London
Maureen Colquhoun
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Four Seasons Mall
Winston-Salem
Galeski
Ptical CO
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