Twin trailer debate favors allowing longer trucks in state
The North Carolina General Assembly faces a proposed amendment to permit twin trailers up to 65 feet, replacing current 55 foot limits. Proponents cite fuel savings and efficiency, while opponents cite safety and highway wear concerns. the editorial ultimately supports permission with caveats.
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North Carolina
North Carolina General Assembly
Mississippi River
Great Lakes Area
Atlantic
Maryland
Delaware
State Dept. of Transportation
Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea Opens in New York
The Third U N Conference on the Law of the Sea began in New York amid urgency as key disputes linger. Jonathan I Charney warns it may be the last chance for agreement if disagreements persist, with deep seabed mineral exploitation and manganese nodules as among the most crucial issues.
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U.N. Conference
New York
U.N
Seabed Mining Debates Regulate Deep Ocean Resources
The discussion centers on mining nodules rich in iron cobalt copper and nickel with manganese. estimates place vast, thousands year old deposits across seabeds. Developed nations push regulation or none while developing states seek an international body to share access, costs, and benefits.
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Pacific Ocean
Interior Department
United States
International Institute For Economic Research
Dennis E. Logue
Richard James Sweeney
U.N
Princess Anne orders maternity clothing from local firm
Jeanette Frocks, Inc. reports a royal order from Buckingham Palace for maternity wear placed by former designer David Loring for Princess Anne. The shipment is to be sent to London’s Buckingham Palace with Marvin Israel confirming the unique first for the plant in 14 years of maternity lines.
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Jeanette Frocks, Inc
Buckingham Palace
Princess Anne
David Loring
la Conte Realando
London
Marvin Israel
Britain
Cities to buy power from Duke for McGuire plan
The article outlines a cheaper plant option for cities than Duke, with a seven percent interest rate tax free. It details a reach with Duke including an exchange ensuring power from McGuire units if Catawba is inoperable, Duke purchasing excess city power, and reserve/emergency costs. Engineers estimate city build cost would be 40 percent higher than the Duke plan.
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North Carolina Electric
High Point
Duke Power Company
Catawba
Duke
Municipal Power Agency No. 1
General Assembly
Rural Electric
Marshall Lancaster
Washington moves toward marijuana policy shift
U S lawmakers and officials debate decriminalizing and legalizing cannabis amid mixed views. A 70 page study notes minimal enforcement for small personal use but endorses harsh penalties for large scale trafficking and production. Medical opinions vary on health effects and driving impairment remains a concern.
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Wolff
Drug Enforcement Administration
Justice Department
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Decriminalization Debate Sparks Pot Use and Policy Questions
A congressional study weighs marijuana decriminalization, noting potential rises in use and scams, while citing mixed state results. Proponents claim police cost savings and crime focus, opponents warn of health risks and career impacts for offenders.
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White House
Dr. Bourne
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