Work-Release Urged for Troubled North Carolina Prison
AP reports Gov. Bob Scott urged reforms after investigations found dissatisfaction with the work-release system at the McLeansville prison unit near Greensboro. Reports cite disciplinary issues and a road-work quota that prevents nearly 700 inmates statewide from receiving work-release.
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Governor Scott Says GOP Causes National Economic Low Mood
North Carolina Governor Bob Scott told a Democratic rally that the nation faces a severe economic low mood and that Republicans are avoiding discussion of the downturn. He contrasted experiences of poverty with leaders seen as out of touch in San Clemente and Wall Street. He urged Democrats to lead the country out of the Seventies downturn.
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Unification Marks End of 63rd Episcopal Convention
Presiding Bishop John E. Hines says the 12 day meeting in Houston centered on unification and solidified positions within the Episcopal Church. The delegates approved new worship services and youth empowerment while admitting women to the House of Deputies and exploring church unification with other denominations.
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Angela Davis Denies Extradition in California Shootout Case
Angela Davis refuses to waive extradition to California on kidnapping and murder charges stemming from the Aug 7 San Rafael courthouse shooting. A Nov 5 habeas corpus hearing was set by State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Dickens after lawyer John Abt requested time to prepare.
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Knutson Elected President of American Lutheran Church
The Rev. Dr. Kent S. Knutson, 46, elected head of the 2.5 million member denomination at the biennial meeting in San Antonio. He will assume the post after year’s end, succeeding retiring leader Fredrik A. Schiotz. Knutson, president of Wartburg Theological Seminary, stressed church resilience, youth work, and harmony between gospel preaching and social action.
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