Reporters Stand Before Grand Jury Over Confidential Sources
The Charlotte Observer reports two local journalists refused to disclose confidential sources to a federal grand jury probing police wiretapping. Editorials argue for protecting sources while noting unsettled legal questions about press rights under the First Amendment and potential statutory protections.
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Charlotte
Observer
the Observer
Grand Jury
FBI
Congress
Supreme Court
The
Political Fire Over North Carolina Insurance Rates
A heated debate swirls around North Carolina casualty insurance rate filings and the new law. Legislators face heightened criticism from both supporters and opponents as Insurance Commissioner John Ingram and the NC Insurance News Service issue sharp statements amid ongoing political warfare.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
North Carolina Insurance News Service
Commissioner of Insurance
Marcus Short
John Ingram
O Hair Targets U S Currency In God We Trust Firestorm
Madelyn Murray O Hair escalates a campaign against the phrase In God We Trust on money citing church state separation. She argues currency adheres to public policy and anticipates renewed public ire and legal tests following recent court rulings.
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U.S
O’hair
Merger Prospects for United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ
Prospects for an eventual merger look favorable as the United Church of Christ approves a two year study at its General Synod in Washington. The Disciples of Christ plan to address the merger at its Kansas City national meeting in October, with a potential total membership surpassing three million if agreed.
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the Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ
Washington, D.C
United Church of Christ
The
Christian Church (Disciples
Kansas City
Good Morning Labor Day America’s Curious holiday
A reflective piece marks Labor Day as a 95th celebration in a 201 year old nation. It urges readers to consider the holiday’s real purpose rooted in Samuel Gompers and the founders, noting the pull of workday life and concerns over workers’ rights and compulsory unionism.
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Samuel Gompers
America
Lance Lohr
Chester, Pa
Labor Day shout and local market progress in High Point
The piece stresses labor rights and a nonunion emphasis while detailing Fall Furniture Market plans. It notes the Southern Furniture Exposition Building Company purchasing 3.7 acres for exhibitor parking, new shuttle van service, and a forthcoming Market Preview book. It also mentions awards for Tom Haggai and local civic losses Wesley Gaynor and dison Reese.
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Southern Furniture Exposition Building Company
Steele Street
Steele Mill
High Point
Sears-Roebuck
Joe Patterson
Furniture Marketing Development Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Triad
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Thomasville
H. G. Siderton, Inc
Lyles Chevrolet Co
North State Telephone
Hall Printing Co
U.S
Canada
Jim Casey
Phony figures haunt U S farm export drive
The Washington Merry-Go-Round discloses that the Foreign Agricultural Service overstated U S farm export gains to justify a $40 million budget. Errors ranged from Hungary cattle tallies to private Holstein-Friesian figures, prompting criticism of taxpayer spend despite limited real growth. It also warns of a looming nuclear waste crisis as reactors face storage limits and possible shutdowns within seven years if waste cannot be shipped.
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Washington
Foreign Agriculture Service
FAS
Agriculture Dept
U S
United States
Hungary
Charles Vanik
D.-Ohio
House
Congress
Congressional
Protection With Timeliness By KENNETH ESKEY
The FDA should balance protection with speed for new drugs. Some medicines with strong potential are now cleared for use without the full seven years of testing. Depakene for myoclonic epilepsy shows promise after European use, and an Israeli drug aided leukemia cases. The piece argues for flexible licensing while warning against eroding safeguards.
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Kenneth Eskey
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Chicago
Europe
Columbus
Israel
Frances Kelsey
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E. D. Steele
Tom Haggai
Westchester
Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church
Northwood Animal Hospital
John Hart
Bobby Fletcher
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Wesley Gaynor
High Point College
Anddison H. Reese
Santiees
North Carolina National Bank
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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