Drunkometer Bill Faces Uncertain Senate Fate
In Raleigh the controversial drunkometer bill clears the Senate Roads Committee but lacks solid support. It would authorize chemical tests of blood breath urine or saliva to prove intoxication with license suspension for refusals and two hour test results admissible in court. Senator Henry Shelton argues the measure could protect the public and falsely accused drivers, while Senator Lunsford Crew questions machine reliability and potential testing gaps.
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Mother Skips Sons Graduations Across Two Academies
An Ohio mother declines attending either graduation as two sons prepare to graduate on the same day. Jeanette Stackhouse visits Bill at the Air Force Academy in Colorado before heading to Annapolis to be with Charles at the Naval Academy. She remains employed as an industrial nurse.
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Fourth consecutive set of twins born to Richardson family
ECUM SECUM Nova Scotia AP report: Mrs James Richardson, 36, wife of a fisherman, gave birth to her fourth consecutive set of twins on Sunday. The Richardsons now have 11 children, eight of them under six years old.
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Mirror of Your Mind on Sports Fans and Genius
The text argues fans build momentum during games and release it afterward, finding power and identity in cheering for the home team. It suggests this is a healthy outlet for propriety in daily life and relief from problems. It then questions defining genius, noting uncertainty but cites emotionally healthy fans.
Placebos and Talent Shape, Not Reproach or Doctor Faith
A discussion notes that innate gifts can lead to healthy growth when nurtured, while rejection causes neurosis. It asserts placebos are harmless and often help by soothing anxiety, and that a physician's faith and guidance can drive improvement in minor psychosomatic cases.
North Carolina Holiday Death Toll Reaches Fourteen
The Associated Press reports at least 14 people have died in North Carolina during the Memorial Day weekend four day period. Highway crashes dominate the toll with several named victims including Louis Cook, 50, Fayetteville and James Smith, 19, a Fort Bragg soldier. The death count is expected to rise toward a predicted 24.
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North Carolina
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Fayetteville
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Ft. Bragg
Cumberland County
Rosemary Clooney content with format and family life
Rosemary Clooney says she prefers her current TV and radio work format, balancing guest TV appearances with a CBS radio show hosted with Bing Crosby. She prioritizes family, taking children on engagements when possible and maintaining close control over scheduling to avoid long separations.
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Rainy Peruvian Foothills Lure Sparse Settlers
East of the Andean range in Peru the rainforest receives 75 to 125 inches of rain annually on forested slopes and tropical lowlands yet remains sparsely populated.
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Peru
Maxey Confesses Part In Two Rape Slayings
Plainfield New Jersey Joseph Maxey 23 and Lorelle Parks 22 car washers face abduction rape and murder charges. Maxey admits killing Mrs Elliott C Ewell 49 by running over with her Cadillac. Parks says she strangled Mrs Robert Tyson 50 after rape. Memorial for victims held at St Pauls Episcopal Westfield.
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Plainfield Municipal Court
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Jonas Kitchin bill comes up tonight in Raleigh
The North Carolina General Assembly moves toward a June 17 adjournment and a Senate vote tonight on redrawing the 1960 census based 12 to 11 district lines, likely sending the measure to the House for final action. Gov. Sanford's tax plan to fund a $70 million school program faces committee action this week as revenue talks advance.
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General Assembly
Senate
Charles RK. Jonas
A. Paul Kitch
House
Tar Heel
Senate Finance Committees
Terry Sanford
Joint Finance Subcommittee
Rome Moscow Rail Link Opens Between Two Cities
Rome and Moscow inaugurate the first through car service. Six passengers ride in the Soviet sleeping car with 33 capacity, attached to the Vienna-bound night train departing Rome.
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Moscow
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