North Carolina House Acts On Wine, Wages And Primary Date
In Raleigh the House moved to allow wine cocktails and raise the state minimum wage to 2.50 an hour starting July 1. The Senate backed returning the state primary to May on the first Saturday in May, May 6 next year, restoring the former tradition. The House also tentatively approved an inheritance tax exemption increase from 10 000 to 50 000 per person and discussed related reforms.
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Lincoln
Trusting People Happier, More Open
University of Connecticut psychologist Julian Rotter says people who trust others are generally happier and more honest and are liked and sought as friends. He notes that low trust correlates with shopping, cheating, and a sense that others don’t trust them, while many experiments used deception.
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Rotter
Uconn
Missing millions haunt Indianapolis heiress slaying probe
Slain heiress Marjorie Jackson, 66, was found after a fire in Indianapolis. Police say nearly 3 million dollars remain unaccounted for, with 5 to 6 million possibly stolen from her home before the murder. Six people linked to the case, including Manuel Lee Robinson and Annie Young, face various charges as investigators chase more suspects and trace cash from luxury cars to safes.
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Indianapolis
Marjorie Jackson
Jackson
Manuel Lee Robinson
Annie Young
John Williams
Overseas Bay Limit Increased for Overseas Flights
The Civil Aeronautics Board says new rules raise baggage allowances for most overseas flights starting Wednesday. First class travelers may check two bags up to 62 inches each plus a 45 inch carry on. economy may check two bags totaling 106 inches with no bag over 62 inches and a 45 inch carry on. Free weights shift from pounds to bag counts and sizes, with several major countries excluded from the change.
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Wake County Grand Jury Eyes Jail Corruption Charges
After months of inquiry into Wake County Jail irregularities, evidence was to be presented to the Wake County Grand Jury. Special prosecutor Joseph B. Cheshire said indictments were drawn but he did not specify numbers while investigations focus on bribes sex with inmates and preferential treatment among jail staff. Leslie Ike Atkinson of Goldsboro is named in reports as having received favorable treatment during his federal case for heroin importation from Thailand. District Attorney Burley Mitchell sought a special prosecutor to avoid conflicts as internal probe info emerged. The grand jury had heard initial evidence and on May 3 issued a sealed presentment for further inquiry. Cheshire had set May 16 to present the case.
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Wake County
Grand Jury
Joseph B. Cheshire
Leslie
Ike) Atkinson
Goldsboro
Thailand
Nal Sheriff's Department
Mitchell
Superior Court
Giles R. Clark
Cheshire
Couple Died Searching For Each Other At Beverly Hills Fire
Everett Neill Jr. 27 and Paula Neill 23 died in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire after both escaped smoke and then re entered to find the other. The tragedy left 159 dead including four band members and disrupted a large crowd of patrons.
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Southgate
Everett Neill Jr
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Paula
Neill
Udall Urges Swift Energy Action in Western North Carolina
Rep. Morris Udall backed President Carter on the energy crisis during a North Carolina swing. He warned Americans face a limited window to shift from oil and gas to new energy sources and warned Saudi production could damage the U S economy. He spoke at Western Carolina University and urged strong federal action.
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Carter
North Carolina
Udall
House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Western Carolina University
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