Acquittal Not Bought Says Judge Hobgood
Raleigh AP report quotes Superior Court Judge Hamilton Hobgood disputing defense attorney Jerry Paul’s claim that Miss Joan Little’s acquittal cost $325,000. Hobgood says the outcome reflected the facts and legal process, noting money cannot guarantee justice, while acknowledging wealthy defendants may access better legal services. Several peers declined comment on the controversial assertions.
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Noel Yancey
Associated Press
Raleigh
Joan Little
Superior Court
Hamilton Hobgood
Jerry Paul
Durham
Miss Little
Paul
Beaufort County
Hobgood
State Leading Nation Out Of Recession
CHAPEL HILL AP Gov Jim Holshouser says North Carolina is leading the nation out of the recession. He expects recent weak revenue growth to improve in early 1976 as officials note July through September tax collections. The general fund rose only nine tenths of 1 percent from 1974 figures. The 1975 budget anticipated about 9 percent growth.
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Chapel Hill
Jim Holshouser
North Carolina
N.C. Association of Certified Public Accountants
Holfhouser
State Department of Revenue
General Assembly
Holshouser
Mercer M. Doty
Joint Economy Committee
House
James C. Green
North Carolina National Bank
Atlanta Federal Reserve Monthly
TVA Unable To Afford N-Plant In Hartsville
TVA cannot fund the 2.5 billion nuclear plant at Hartsville without borrowing beyond its 5 billion debt limit. Assistant Attorney General Hubbard urged the licensing board to seek assurance of extra authority before work begins, a demand opposed by TVA and NRC attorneys. The three man board opened hearings on environmental aspects amid alarm.
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Hartsville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal
William Hubbard
TVA
Congress
Hubbard
Federal Atomic Safety and Licensing Board
Hartsville
John Wolf
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Edward N. Rodman
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Lexington Ave
High Point
SUN
Jcpenney
Diag
Dia
Greensboro
Four Seasons
Winston-Salem
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