North Carolina crime up 27 percent in 1974 FBI report
FBI data show serious crimes in North Carolina rose 27 percent in 1974 from 1973, with violent and property crimes outpacing regional and national gains. NC had 188,307 serious crimes, while Cumberland County posted one of the nation’s highest violent crime rates despite fewer murders. Charlotte led NC cities in total crimes and had high burglary rates, with murder rates topping Cumberland County in Charlotte.
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Miami
Charlotte
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Greensboro
Winston Salem
More Time To Pay Light Bill Affirmed
A North Carolina court? utility panel reaffirms a January ruling to extend grace periods for nonpayment. Residential customers now face a minimum 60 days and a maximum 50 days before service cutoffs from bill mailing. The commission notes abuse by some customers and urges utilities to add a 1 percent late charge and authorize a $5 fee for bad checks.
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Raleigh
State Utilities Commission
Policeman Indicted In Slaying In Florence
Florence state high court asked to decide if the attorney general or local prosecutors should defend Officer Clinton M Snipes charged with murder in the Oct 19 death of Marvin Muldrow 25 The case followed a white officer involved fatal shooting and subsequent riot and protest leaders say the hammer used was a tack hammer Snipes seeks AG assistance to curb potential defense costs and remains on paid admin leave
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Blue Cross Seeks Large Rate Hikes For Non-Group Plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina asks the state Insurance Commissioner for about a 40 percent rise in non-group health insurance premiums for 305000 policyholders. Four days of hearings ended, with the actuary Tom Kirkpatrick arguing for smaller increases.
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Tom Kirkpatrick
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Bie Cross
Former Viet General Finds Trash Sorts Quiet Life in Charleston
Le Cong-Chinh, once a South Vietnamese regional commander, now sorts trash eight hours daily in Charleston earning 2.44 dollars an hour. He left danger behind after guiding his family through communist-locked Vietnam to Guam and then to the United States with Catholic Diocese aid. The family, apart from the youngest two, pursues schooling or work as they adjust to American life.
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le Cong-Chinh
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Pot shapes reflect tea and coffee brewing styles
The article notes tea leaves rise in hot water, giving teapots a low wide shape while coffee grounds sink, producing a tall narrow coffee pot. It emphasizes how brewing methods influence pot design and clean brew distribution.
Governor hopeful O Herron backs Nixon Helms, unknown impact
Democratic candidate Edward O Herron acknowledged he voted for and contributed to Nixon and Helms in 1972. He said he does not know if this will hurt his 1976 primary bid, adding he supported the Republicans for state and national balance and would not back Helms in 1978 if Democrats run a strong candidate.
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Edward O’herron
Richard Nixon
Jesse Helms
O'Herron
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O’herron
Nixon
Nick Galifianakis
Helms
Washington
O’ Herron
Jim Hunt
Thomas Strickland
Greensboro
Hargrove Bowles
Nielsen figures show set usage up in latest week
New York AP reports Nielsen data indicate a 1 percent rise in homes using television during the week ending November 9, with prime time set use still down earlier, while total viewing edged higher. Stakes, methods, diaries and meters are being reviewed by networks and a national audience research committee to resolve the anomaly.
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Bill Rubens
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National Association of Broadcasters
Broadcast Network Call Letters and Locations List
A compilation of TV station call letters and their associated city and state abbreviations. Entries include WEMY Greenshere WAL Mateigh WTVD Durham WETV Charlette WGHP Nigh Point wx Winston-Setem WUNC Univ. Station WSOC Charlette WCCB Charlette WSLS Roanshe WRET Charlette.
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WAL
Mateigh
WTVD
Durham
WETV
Charlette
WGHP
Nigh Point
Winston-Setem
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WSOC
WCCB
WSLS
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WRET
Capsule Views Of Today's Evening Programs
Evening TV guide lists programs across channels with times and titles. Notable items include CBS News and NBC Nightly News at 6:38 and 9:12, game shows such as $25,000 Pyramid, and classic sitcoms like Good Times and Welcome Back Kotter.
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