Watergate lessons ignored in state leadership stalemate
The piece argues that lessons from Watergate about integrity and accountability apply to North Carolina. It criticizes Robert Morgan for delaying resignation as attorney general and the Senate and House for blocking an electronic voting system, hindering public input and transparency amid political maneuvering.
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Raleigh
Robert Morgan
Morgan
Democrats
U.S. Senate
Senate
Holfhouser House
Legislative Services Commission
House
U.S. House of Representatives
Duke Ellington’s passing ends era of a timeless icon
News of Duke Ellington, the famed pianist and bandleader and creator of hits like Satin Doll and Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, who transcended race and shaped American music, who died in New York City at 75 from pneumonia. He rose from Washington to global fame in Harlem and Carnegie Hall and remained active, leading his band well into his seventies.
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Edward Kennedy Ellington
Duke Ellington
New York City
Gunther Schuller
Washington
Duke
New York
Fate
Tito's Dilemma at Belgrade Congress Signals Succession Struggles
London reports on the 10th congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party in Belgrade where Tito's plan for a post Tito era is tested. Analysts note his push for democratic centralism and a return to party primacy, while youth favor a freer society and purges deepen tensions. The new constitution and a nine member state presidency shape the post Tito order.
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London
Tito
Yugoslav Communist Party
Belgrade
Communist Party
Yugoslavia
Croatia
League of Yugoslav Communists
League
Nixon Loans And Rebozo Cash Ties At Key Biscayne
Investigative notes link Bebe Rebozo to 1969 payments totaling nearly $12,000 for Nixon property work in Key Biscayne Florida including electrical air conditioning and painting at 516 Bay Lane. Other payments tied to a roof replacement and a pool area while cash bundles from Howard Hughes appear connected.
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Washington
Bebe Rebozo
Nixon
Rebozo
Key Biscayne
Fla
Babcock Company
Florida
Babcock
Bay Lane
Howard Hughes
Richard Danner
Hughes
Key Biscayne Bank
Danner
Robert Maheu
White House
High Point furniture center marked by growth and craft
Taunton Daily Gazette highlights High Point North Carolina as a furniture production and marketing hub. The piece traces the shift from case goods to upholstered furniture, notes plant networks near markets, and cites strong management and skilled labor as drivers of local prosperity. It also covers tourism and regional business ties, naming Nixon era gaffe anecdotes and local developments.
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High Point
Taunton
Mass
Daily Gazette
New England
Larry Laughlin
Shari Polikoff
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Virginia
Piedmont
Planning A Building For High Point Sheltered Workshop
The Advisory Board of the High Point Sheltered Workshop thanks voters in High Point and Guilford County for approving bonds to build improved facilities. Engineering is underway and occupancy is hoped within the year. The staff and board pledge to continue enhancing services for handicapped citizens and seek ongoing support. Dr. Allen Thacker, Chairman.
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High Point
Guilford County
Allen Thacker
City backs away from dangerous cyclist route plan
City council abandons Emerywood proposal amid safety concerns over high speed intersections for bicycles, urging a safer alternative. Camp Cheerio prepares for a banner season with four all weather tennis courts, plus a football field and potential softball fields and marching band parade area. Grading for the tennis courts extends to a level area of 300 by 700 feet.
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Emerywood
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