Smoking ban on airplanes sparks discrimination concerns
The Civil Aeronautics Board proposed a full smoking ban on aircraft drawing criticism as discriminatory to both cigarette and non cigarette users. The move follows years of designated smoking and non smoking sections on American flights and prompts calls for public comment from Durham and North Carolina residents wary of federal over regulation.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
American Airlines
North Carolina
Durham
United States
When Dogs Trigger a Prison Quiet Time
In Mecklenburg county prison, inmate Charles Conley earned solitary confinement after a truck with bloodhounds arrived and he yelled. A prison spokesman blamed him for disrespecting a state official, highlighting overreaction in crowded North Carolina prisons. The piece urges more humor and less grimness to keep the lid on.
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Mecklenburg County
Charles Conley
Conley
North Carolina
Beer sales at Charlotte Checkers games tested under strict rules
The Charlotte Coliseum will sell beer only during intermissions in a hospitality room, not in the arena. Paul Buck, the Coliseum managing director, calls the experiment risky and hopes the plan may work, while denying plans for beer at other events.
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Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers
Coliseum
Paul Buck
Charlotte
Right To Complain Voided At North Davidson High
Debby Chisholm, student body president and lunch cashier at North High, was fired after reporting mashed potatoes with a fly to the county school board. Principal Jim Teal and staff oppose the move, raising questions about student rights and fairness in school complaint procedures.
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Davidson County
Debby Chisholm
North High
Jim Teal
Debby
North Davidson High School
Unguided remarks draw scrutiny on Gen George S Brown
The Charlotte Observer reports that General Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, sparked diplomatic embarrassment with remarks decrying Israel as a burden, calling Britain's military pathetic, and labeling the Shah of Iran’s aims as visions of the Persian Empire. Ford distances himself from the comments and notes prior rebukes while accepting Brown's reappointment.
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Air Force
George S. Brown
Israel
United States
Iran
Russia
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ford
Gen. Brown
Duke University
Mr. Ford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Much Ado About a Lieutenant Governor in North Carolina
The Laurinburg Exchange questions the necessity of a governor as the General Assembly handles law and budgeting. It argues the office incurs costs and limited authority while urging focus on why voters should elect a lieutenant governor amid ongoing state governance debates.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
New Police Chief Brings Hope for High Point
John Faircloth, Greensboro native and Salisbury police chief, chosen after an eight month search to lead High Point's department amid calls for team effort and new Alcoholic Beverage Control rules. City aims to curb bootlegging and corruption while enforcing unity and stronger policing.
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John Faircloth
Faircloth
Greensboro
Salisbury
High Point
ABC
Looking Into The Korean Connection On Capitol Hill
The Washington Post ties Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Tongsun Park to a two tier Korean lobbying effort. Moon preached on Capitol Hill and drew about 100 attendees per appearance while Park allegedly distributed cash and gifts to lawmakers. Reports cite a plan to influence Congress and claim Park funded trips and gifts totaling hundreds of thousands yearly, with sources noting links to Speaker Carl Albert and other officials.
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Washington
Congress
Sun Myung Moon
Tongsun Park
Washington Post
South Korea
Park Chung Hee
Moon
Park Bo Hi
U.S
Park
Tongsan Park
Tokyo
Paris
Korea
Capitol Hill
United States
Israel
Richard Nixon
Rasputin
Bill Chappel Jr
D.-Fla
Richard Schord
D.-Mo
Carl Albert
Susan Bergman
Sweet Susan
Richard Hanna
D.calif
Letter to the editor decrying sensational reporting
A correspondent appeals for fair covering of a local scandal alleging that The Enterprise harmed Point's student body by publishing unverified accusations. The writer urges checking facts, printing all sides, and warns of reputational damage to students and the town’s image.
Fragmented echo of a crime and family tragedy
A fragmented reminiscence recounts family trauma from illness and death, a political candidacy and assassination, and a fatal car crash near Concord. The narrator notes a bereaved family, a seven year span, and questions about sources of support amid loss.
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