No Place For Immunity In Private Schools Debate
A North Carolina legislative commission weighs a petition from Rev. Ket Kelly urging private Christian academies to sever ties with public education and the state superintendent. The proposal seeks minimum teacher qualifications and oversight to ensure compliance with compulsory school laws, with a suggested delayed enforcement to allow schools to conform.
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North Carolina
Ket Kelly
Southern Pines
General Assembly
Public hearing stirs support for municipal bus system plans
The piece argues a city council hearing on municipal bus service reflects growing public support for continuing transit. It notes bond referendums, revenue authority, and potential federal grants as key factors while urging public input to shape policy and funding decisions amid uncertain federal aid and a pending private operator exit.
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High Point
Consolidated Bus Co
Projecting the News Defending Against Takeovers
A Ford signed bill directs Commerce and Treasury to study foreign direct and portfolio investment with a final report to Congress by early 1976. Corporate executives fear hostile takeovers and adopt bylaws to block removals of directors and require strong shareholder approval.
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United States
U.S
Congress
Ford
Commerce and Treasury Departments
America
Wall Street Journal
Gre
Bill Jens
Ptecoet
California primaries and reform debate echo nationwide
St John Gardner of Common Cause says voters spoke in California and lawmakers must listen, signaling a push for reform ahead of November. A Roman Catholic seminary administrator notes education must reach the disadvantaged inner city, praising his school program to recruit from ghettos.
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John Gardner
Common Cause
California
Congress
Thase
Roman Catholic Seminary
Paradise
GOOD AFTERNOON NEWSMEN REUNION AT UNC CHAPEL HILL
United in Chapel Hill to mark UNC Journalism School’s 50th anniversary, former students and deans gathered to celebrate the program’s early leaders Gerald Johnson and Oscar Coffin and recall notable alumni such as Tom Wicker Bob Ruark Vernon Royster and Walter Spearman. The tribute also honored Skipper Coffin whose teaching philosophy and colorful remarks left a lasting imprint on generations of reporters and editors.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Department of Journalism
Gerald W. Johnson
Oscar J. Coffin
Norval
Neil Luxon
John B. Adams
Gerald Johnson
Thomasville
Archibald Johnson
Journalism
UNC
Dr. Johnson
J. P. Rawley
The
Enterprise
Greensboro Daily News
Baltimore Sun
Roy Thompson
Winston-Salem
Carolina
Tom Wicker
New York Times
Time Magazine
Bob Ruark
Vermont
Margaret Truman
Bill Woestendiek
Colorado Springs Press
Kays Gary
Charlotte
Thompson
Florence School Woes Prompt County Promises
Letters from Eldon Hartman of High Point criticize Guilford County Schools over Florence open classroom issues. He cites enrollment gaps, transfer pressures, and delays for a planned new K-12 facility, urging immediate investigation, public disclosure, and parental engagement to address ongoing apathy and inequality in education. He questions promises of a flawless future and warns against pie in the sky solutions.
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High Point City
Guilford County
FAZ
Florence
Florence-Deep River
High Point
Heaven
Shangri-La
Florence School
Franklin Blvd
Eldon Hartman
Rt. 1
Revival or Revolution: A Call to Faith and Mail System
A reader condemns perceived failings in the U S postal system and business sectors over a year or more. He links these issues to threats against government, urging a return to faith and Almighty God. He cites a Jewish evangelist's warning that America faces revival or revolution.
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America
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Erwin Potts
Charlotte Observer and News
Skipper Coffin
Hell
Oscar Jackson Coffin
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Moore County
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