Harris Survey Highlights Campus Unrest Causes
Louis Harris reports public blame on radical student groups and irresponsible students for campus unrest while Vietnam and political hostility are also cited. The piece compares student beliefs with public perceptions, showing underestimations by the public about student views on draft resistance and systemic change.
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Vietnam
Scranton Commission
Nixon
Agnew
Kent State
FBI
Harris
Three Stormtroopers Charged In UNC Knife Slaying
Three members of the white motorcycle gang the Stormtroopers are charged with murdering a Black man during a mass knife fight outside UNC's student union. James Lewis Cates, 22, died. a second Black man was severely injured. Two other suspects face assault and witness charges. The incident occurred during a dance sponsored by the Afro-American Activities Committee. authorities seek to determine causes and numbers involved.
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Chapel Hill
Stormtroopers
University of North Carolina
W. D. Blake
James Lewis Cates
University
Ronnie Broadwell
William Johnson
Rufus Paul Nelson
Durham
Brian A. King
Charlie Wilson
King
Grady J. Burnett
Wilson
Orange County
Broadwell
Lindy Pendergrass
School
Pendergrass
Recount Ordered in Columbus County State Race
The North Carolina Board of Elections ordered a recount in Columbus County South Lee precinct after Republican Harrelson lost the state house race to Democrat Williamson by two votes. The board also denied an Alamance County state senate recount, allowed Powell to withdraw a new election bid, and called a countywide election for Craven County commissioners with no date set.
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Raleigh
Columbus County
Astate
Thomas Harrelson
Southport
South Lee
Harrelson
Arthur Williamson
Alamance County
Senate
Hubert Lowe
Ralph Scott
William P. Powell
Mars Hill
Buncombe County
Craven County
Craven Elections Board
Social Republicans
Warren County boycott continues despite school reopenings
In Warren County North Carolina a coalition of black citizens pledged to keep an economic and school boycott until principals reveal themselves clear of police and harassment on campuses. The group gathered over 500 students parents ministers and teachers at a Sunday meeting and adopted a resolution detailing demands and safety concerns.
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Warrenton, N. C
Warren County
North Carolina corn blight cuts crop outlook for 1971
North Carolina corn is seen at no more than 75 percent normal in 1971 due to blight. Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham says seed shortages and limited blight-resistant varieties force farmers to use blends, or switch to sorghum, soybeans, or other grains. Some seed corn is being grown abroad and imported to boost supply.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Jim Graham
Tar Heel
Graham
Guatemala
Florida
Mexico
Hawaii
Argentina
Stuart
State House Dean Predicts Four Percent Sales Tax Ahead
Rep James B Vogler a Mecklenburg Democrat says a statewide 4 cent sales tax is likely in the 1971 General Assembly with the extra cent to be shared among counties by population. Gov Scott favors conversion of local option to statewide use. Ski Bowles opposes new levies.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
House of Representatives
General Assembly
James B. Vogler
Dmecklenburg
Bob Scott
Hargrove
Skiper” Bowles
Greensboro
Scott
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Chicago
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P.O
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Vances
High Point Hardware CO
S. Main St
Lady
Norelco
North American Philips Corporation
East 42Nd Street
New York
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Vogler
E. Commerce St
Bradley
College Village
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Guilford Technical Institute
Jamestown
High Point
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