No Indictments From Charlotte Police Probe
A federal grand jury concluded its probe into the Charlotte Police Department with no indictments. Former U S Attorney Keith Snyder led the inquiry into alleged illegal wiretaps in narcotics cases. The case touched on testimony from reporters Bill Bancroft and Marion Ellis of the Charlotte Observer who refused to reveal sources. Observer Editor David Lawrence defended the journalists and their sourcing. Chief J C Goodman and U S Attorney Harold Edwards commented on the investigation’s closure and potential reopening if new evidence emerged.
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David Lawrence
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Snyder
Edwards
Majority Of Migrants In Substandard Camps
Raleigh AP report notes 71 percent of 208 migrant camps inspected violated state living standards. About 4,000 migrant workers live in these camps with 521 identified. A hearing on migrant and seasonal workers in North Carolina is set for 9 a.m. today, as part of a Civil Rights study. Bruce L. Payne of Duke University comments on systemic rights deprivation, citing enforcement gaps. State Labor Commissioner John Brooks says extensive inspections occurred but full study blocked by red tape.
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Raleigh
State Department of Labor
North Carolina
Inmates Hit With Fraudulent Long Distance Calls
Inmates at eight Piedmont units including Charlotte, Huntersville, and Dallas were disciplined for making fraudulent long distance calls charged to third party credit cards. Authorities say 4 inmates made 848 calls totaling $2.1 million between March and July. Southern Bell has not decided on charges. A new policy limits long distance calls in maximum security units and requires staff to place all such calls.
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Weather outlook warm with scattered showers across two states
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies today through Sunday with a 20 percent rain chance today and 10 percent tonight and Sunday. North Carolina shows inland showers and fog this morning, rising to partly cloudy with a few showers east this afternoon. highs in the 80s. South Carolina expects showers and thundershowers today, ending from the west by late afternoon. highs in the 80s, with lingering coastal activity through Sunday. Winds southerly to southwesterly around 10 mph. Friday’s high was 74 and low 67. rainfall reported as 0.49 inch. Extended outlook through Wednesday remains partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers mainly Tuesday. Sunset today 7:30 p.m., sunrise tomorrow 7:04 a.m.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Ronngen Sima Bel
Hunt Proposes Cost of Living Pay Raise Next Year
Gov Jim Hunt told 700 state employees at the North Carolina State Employees Association convention that they can expect at least a cost of living raise next year He cautioned that the budget picture is hard to predict due to drought and farmer losses affecting the economy.
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Winston-Salem
Jim Hunt
Prison Fire Victims Eligible for Restitution
In Morganton four inmates and families of three others injured in the 1976 McDowell County prison fire at Marion will receive up to 30000 dollars each. The North Carolina Industrial Commission deputy director ruled after an eight day hearing that three state officials were negligent.
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Morganton
State Industrial Commission
McDowell County
Marion
Christine Y. Denson
Watergate Closing For Sirica
U S District Court Judge John J. Sirica asked to free H R Haldeman and John N Mitchell by reducing eight year cover up sentences to time served. Mitchell cites arthritis heart condition and daughter. Haldeman calls himself a burden to society amid a smear campaign.
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Washington
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
H.R. Haldeman
John N. Mitchell
Bhutto Arrested Again Before Campaign Rally
Former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was rearrested at his Larkana home under martial law provisions as he prepared to campaign for Pakistan's October 18 election. Ten party leaders, including four ministers, were reported detained. Bhutto had been released on bail after 10 days of detention on a murder conspiracy charge.
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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Larkana
Pakistan People’s Party
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
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