Help for hospital decisions and debt relief guidance
A reader asks who to contact for emergency operations and financial help. Advice includes trusting the family doctor, discussing fees, and consulting hospital chaplain or social worker. Officials suggest Social Security death benefits, Medicaid eligibility, and debt counseling from Mr. Murphy and High Point Credit Counseling at 142 Church Avenue and 885 0041.
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Anon
Roy Grant
Rosemary Hartzler
Community Health Services
United Fund Agency
Social Security Office
Guilford
High Point Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc
Church Avenue
Nine Hostages in Attica Died of Gunshot Wounds
At Attica State Prison nine hostages died from gunshot wounds, with autopsies confirming no slashed throats. Two more prisoners were found dead, total fatalities rising to 40. Authorities warn the source and timing of gunfire remain unclear amid ongoing investigations and court actions delaying inmate interrogations.
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Attica
N.Y
Monroe County
Attica State Prison
John F. Edland
Carl Lupo
Jerry Houlihan
U.S. District Court
John Curtin
Buffalo
Herman Schwartz
Joseph J. Ricotta
Help for narcotics users and Haley House historic items sought
Readers are urged to contact Guilford County Mental Health Center or Ed Spivey at Beeson Hardware or through 882-8121 for youth drug counseling. The High Point Museum seeks old steps and artifacts for exhibits and a volunteer guide training program September 28-30 with Mrs. Mary Jarrell.
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Anon
Guilford County
Haley House
High Point Museum
Peter Thurston
High Point
Mary Jarrell
Birth Rate Declines Unexpectedly in First Half 1971
Washington reports from the Census Bureau show U.S. births totaling 1,755,000 in January through June 1971, down 17,000 from the same period in 1970, raising questions about a possible shift in population trends. The six months could alter views on fertility and family size amid debates on abortion and economic factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Department of Health, Acation and Welfare
McGovern Escapes Fire Bombs In Vietnam Church
Sen George McGovern was rescued by U S military police and Marines from rocks and firebombs hurled at a Roman Catholic church where he met with South Vietnamese students and dissidents. He emerged shaken but unhurt, saying he did not know who attacked him.
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Saigon
George McGovern
U.S
McGovern
South Dakota Democrat
South Vietnam
Higher Education Shakeup Faces Weeks of NC Hearings
Legislators hear Gov. Scott’s plan to reform North Carolina universities as a governing board proposal meets opposition from UNC supporters. Michigan expert James Miller urges preserving distinct campuses while Warren Committee’s broader board concept and SUNY official James Delaney testify.
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Raleigh
Bob Scott
North Carolina
House
Senate
Michigan
Scott
Board of Regents
Warren
James Miller
University of Michigan
Board of Higher Education
University of North Carolhe
Board of of Education
University of North Carolina
Miller
Warren Committee
UNC
James Delaney
State University of New York
William Friday
Friday
Pembroke State
Western Carolina
N. C. Association of Independent Colleges
John Burney
D-New
State urged halt on teacher pay raises in NC
North Carolina education officials urged local school systems to delay raises for teachers and staff who did not work before August 14 the wage price freeze date. They proposed split pay rolls through November with 5 percent on the on the job group and 1970 71 levels for those after August 14. Assistant Superintendent Tom Davis said the ideas are suggestions, not mandates. Governor Scott seeks written ruling from the Cost of Living Council on legality. the NCAE asks Scott to order higher pay for all teachers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Nixon
A. C. Davis
State Board of Education
Tom Davis
Bob Scott
Puerto Rico
Cost of Living Council
Washington
North Carolia Association of Educators
Scott
NCAE
Ruth Jones
Rocky Mount
Eya
General Assembly
Baltimore Jail Uprising Beaten Back by Tear Gas
About 200 inmates barricaded the City Jail cafeteria in Baltimore and were forced out with tear gas. No injuries were reported. The incident followed an Attica prison rebellion where 37 people were killed. Police cleared the cafeteria in about an hour and reported the jail secure by morning.
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National
Baltimore
Attica
N.Y
Hector the Alligator Returns to Lake LaGorce
Hector, a 300 pound alligator known for his cambering presence at Lake LaGorce, was moved to Myakka State Park two years ago. He has now returned after being spotted near Trier’s dock, sharing a breakfast ritual with Paul Trier and guarding the waters. Wildlife officers say Hector may stay unless complaints rise.
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Venice
Fla
Hector
Paul Trier
Lake LaGorce
Gulf Coast
Tampa
Triers
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Myakka State Park
Trier
Gator
Sarasota County
Donald Love
The
Game Commission
Myakka
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New York
John Curtain
Oswald
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
William Kunstler
Radi
Philip
Curly’ Watkins
Watkins
Peggy
Gov. Scott
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