Triad Split: Debate Over COG Reorganization and Secession
The Winston-Salem Sentinel argues against splitting the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments. It warns that secession by five western counties risks fragmenting regional planning, reducing coordinated grant access, and eroding centralized services. It urges reconfiguring the existing COG board with non elected members while preserving regional unity.
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Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
COG
Forsyth
Davie
Surry
Stokes
Yadkin
Northwest Economic Development Commission
The Trashers' Victory Over Bottle Bill Opposition
The Elkin Jonesville Tribune argues the bottle bill faced strong lobby opposition from bottlers and canners who claimed job losses. It notes Vermont and Oregon saw litter declines and urges a public referendum to let the people decide.
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Vermont
Oregon
Court ruling lets IRS drill open safe deposits without consent
The U S Court of Appeals in New York held the Internal Revenue Service may break into a safe deposit box to seize valuables for tax collection without the boxholder’s prior consent or opportunity to object. The Meissner case involves $260000 in back taxes and prompts concern over Fourth Amendment rights.
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United States Court of Appeals
New York
Internal Revenue Service
Milton F. Meissner
Robert L. Wescoe
IRS
Meissner
United States
Tax Court
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Local option mixed drinks measure urged by Sen William Smith
The Charlotte Observer argues for passage of a local option mixed drinks bill by Sen William Smith of New Hanover County. It would let any NC county or city with an ABC system vote on mixed drinks, with strict eligibility and licensing rules and a $5 per gallon tax on liquor for resale in mixed drinks. The piece supports fairness and constitutional viability, noting prior court rulings and limited local actions.
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N.C
William Smith
New Hanover County
North Gerolina
Oklahoma
Len Smith
ABC
Institute of Government
ABC Board
Mecklenburg
Moore Counties
N.C. Supreme Court
Sen. Smith
Smith
General Assembly
Graduation Voices Rally Roaring June Sermons
A 1977 graduation theme laments long commencement speeches across the nation. The piece notes graduates endure verbose orators while reflecting on national mood and the sense of being on a brink and crossroads.
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Whit
Commencement Reflections and Local Honors Highlight 1970s Year
The article reviews commencement speeches urging leadership amid national issues and notes mixed optimism. It highlights Johns Hopkins honoring Gerald Johnson, the Pem nican yearbook celebrating High Point Central’s 50th anniversary, and local events including a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit, Lions Club activities, and upcoming Shrine Bowl reunion plans in High Point and Greensboro.
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Pemnican
High Point Central High School
Ferndale Way
Roger Hickson
Red Cross
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
James J. Kilpatrick
Executives Club
Arnold Metcalf
John Crowder
Byron Haworth
Youth Guidance Division
Youth For Christ
Robert I. Smith
Lions
Greensboro
High Point
Lions Club
Piedmont Saddle Show
Highway 68
O'Neill Emerges as Nation's No 2 Power in Washington
The portrait of Speaker Thomas O'Neill shows a dominant presence in the House. Colleagues praise his leadership while noting parochial Boston roots and a reliance on backroom deals. He defends a national role while balancing energy policy and committee assignments.
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Washington
Thomas
Boston
O'Neill
Tip O'Neill
Marc
Jack Mitchell
House
Congress
Massachusetts
White House
Tip
Carter
O’neill
Objection to New Tax District by Local Property Owner
A Winston Salem reader objects to a proposed new central business district tax district. The letter argues unfair costs on property owners in High Point and criticizes hiring a “Mr Downtown” for guidance. The writer owns four parcels and urges equal payment by all city property owners. He invites clarification if mistaken.
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Channel 8
Trade Street
Winston- Salem
Durham
Winston-Salem
High Point
City of
Asheboro voters reject liquor stores and alcohol sales
A speaker congratulates Asheboro residents for turning down liquor stores and beer and wine sales, contrasts with High Point, says citizens were not deceived by promises of profit and control, and praises the decision to avoid intoxicating beverages.
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Asheboro
High Point
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Winston -Salem Sentinel
Elkin-Jonesville Tribune
the Trashers
Burlington Times-News
Charlotte Observer
Holt McPherson
Free World
Robert M. Bleiberg
Barron's
Johns Hopkins University
Gerald W. Johnson
University of North Carolina
Thomasville
Organ of the Baptist
New York Times
Johns Hopkins
Gerald Johnson
Zeke
Les Whitten
Jack Anderson
the Enterprise
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