Rambling Rose Falls To Police Gunfire In Wilson NC
The Virginia famed bear Rambling Rose, known for stealing from campsites, wandered into Wilson County North Carolina where she was found limping after a car strike. Police bullets ended her life at about 9:45 a.m. behind a Wilson cemetery.
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Wilson Daily Times
Associated Press
Wilson, N.C
Rambling Rose
Virginia Mountains
Shenandoah Mountains
West Virginia Line
Virginia
Wilson County
Virginia Game and Fisheries Commission
Wilson
Rose
Commission
North Carolina
Norfolk
Jack Raybourne
Shenandoah Valley
West Virginia
Raybourne
Kenneth Deans
Court Overtime Dispute Drives to U S District Court
NEW BERN AP A overtime clash between dock workers and the North Carolina State Ports Authority moves to federal court after 74 workers reported for overtime duties following a mass dismissal of 19 for refusing overtime. The union cites guaranteed eight hours pay. the ports seek an injunction to enforce the contract.
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New Bern
North Carolina
Charles McDonald
Dock Workers and Warehousemen Union
McDonald
U.S. District Court
John D. Larkins Jr
Ports Authority
Gene Merritt
Merritt
Rape Trial Nearing Jury Deliberation in Concord Case
In Cabarrus County Superior Court, Ronnie Wallace Long faces charges of rape and robbery of a white widow linked to a textile executive. Defense rested after 10 witnesses while prosecutors noted the victim's injuries and a courtroom identification. Detectives traced the suspect’s device as officers searched Long’s car, yielding items including a toboggan cap gloves and a black leather jacket.
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Concord
Cabarrus County
Ronnie Wallace Long
Long
James Long
Janice Spears
Lance T. Monroe
Taylor
Tar Heels Split On Veto
Washington AP reports North Carolina legislators split on overriding President Ford's veto of the Labor-HEW appropriations bill. In the Senate 67 15 favored override with Helms voting no and Morgan voting yes. House members Andrews Fountain Heiner Henderson Jones Preyer Rose Taylor voted yes while Republicans Broyhill and Martin voted no.
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Washington
North Carolina
House
Senate
Jesse Helms
Robert Morgan
Ford
Andrews Fountain
Heiner Henderson
Jones
Neal
Preyer
Rose
Taylor
Broyhill
Martin
Arthur Godfrey Won’t Eat Grits in Nashville
Arthur Godfrey, 73, in Nashville to host a show for Music Hall America, says he won’t eat grits. He quips about motel restaurant service and jokes he doesn’t like girls, while remarking on his long broadcasting career.
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Arthur Godfrey
Nashville. Tenn
Dixie
Godfrey
Nashville
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Monroe
David Taylor
High Point Enterprise
Tar Heels
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Buster Brown
Thomasville Playboys
Sunde
Lexington
Music Hall America
Pd Ly
Ra ‘Brady Beawt
Ae Ak
Iy R Ra Hs
Wd ST
Zenn
Nea
SANYO
Famous Brand
Magnavox
Rca
Ae Rrna
Ade
Tad
Sanyo Black & White
Syvania
Sylvania
Sony TV
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
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