Soul City loan gamble draws fresh White House scrutiny
The Soul City project in Warren County faces a renewed push for a $5 million HUD loan guarantee amid concerns over unmet job creation goals and past bypassing of rules. HUD officials praise progress while critics warn the move risks another costly favoritism claim before the presidential election.
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Press cautious on Ford probe risks inferences ahead of election
The Charlotte Observer notes Watergate prosecutor Charles Ruff investigates possible improper Ford campaign financing. It weighs risks to Ford’s re election prospects, the cautious history of the office, and the press role. The piece highlights grand jury work since August, acknowledges no indictment yet, and argues restraint over publishing sensitive records before the vote.
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Trash can crackdown sparks local confrontation in Hickory
An Asheboro Courier Tribune note questions Hickory city action where over 2000 worn cans were hauled away as noncompliant with sanitation standards. The piece argues cans are personal property and homeowners deserve compensation or replacement, warning of wider precedent and citizen remedies.
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Tar Heels Again Lead South on Legal Insurance Plan
North Carolina forms Prepaid Legal Services Corp to offer group insurance covering legal fees. The program mirrors prepaid health care plans with policy limits and choice of attorney, making NC the first Southern state to adopt such a prepaid legal services plan as courts see rising actions.
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Great Cities livability picks amid global urban analysis
The feature surveys global and American cities of destiny with Norman Cousins leading a Time-Life Books series. It weighs cost of living climate and government, then adds culture, transit, schools, downtowns, and safety as keys to livability. It highlights Seattle Minneapolis Savannah San Diego and New York, noting varied urban strengths and challenges.
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Renegotiation Board Ignored In Congress WASHINGTON
Congress adjournment rush shields the Federal Renegotiation Board from tough scrutiny. Proxmire and Long clash over reforms as the board remains in effect on legacy cases. Harley Dirks resigns amid controversy over HEW fiscal influence and fraud investigations. GAO flags waste in federal flood insurance while others mock espionage tropes and a first time voter voices apathy.
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Letter to the Editor on Alcohol as a Disease and ABC Stores
A letter argues alcohol is a disease by definition and cites fiscal revenue and social harms. It claims licensing, advertising, and tax proceeds sustain a $30 billion industry and $10 billion in government taxes, urging a yes vote for ABC stores to “spread this disease.”
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