Ginger hurricane eyeing North Carolina coast in uncertain path
Hurricane Ginger remained a fickle storm off the North Carolina coast with 90 mph winds and a movement toward the region. Forecasters warned of possible course changes and issued a hurricane watch for a broad coastal area while noting a potential landfall timing remains uncertain.
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Miami
Ginger
North Carolina
Atlantic
Wilmington - Cape Hatteras
National Hurricane Center
Weather Service
Wilmington-to
Cape Hatteras
Joe Pelissier
Pelissier
Oak Island Faces Evacuation as Ginger Approaches Coast
North Carolina authorities suspend ferry service to move passengers off Oak Island and nearby communities Long Beach Yaupon Yacht Fort Caswell as Hurricane Ginger nears. Gov. Scott orders National Guard helicopters and emergency bus service while schools arrange care for about 210 island children. Coast Guard evacuates three light stations. Red Cross mobilizes 33 staff and volunteers with emergency vans to Wilmington New Bern Myrtle Beach and Georgetown.
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Long Beach
N.C
Oak Island
Ginger
North Carolina
Yaupon Yrach
Fort Caswell
State Highway Commission
Raleigh
Highway Commission
North Crolina
Southport
Bob Scott
National Guard
Wilms
Highway Patrol
Scott
State Department of Public Instruction
Brunwick County
Coast Guard
Virginia
Elizabeth City
Sth Naval District
Norfolk
Diamond Light
Cape Hatteras
Frying Pan
Cape Lookout
Chesapeake
Cape Henry
Ray Kraft
Red Cross
Charlotte
North
South Carolina
Atlanta
Wilmington
New Bern
Myrtle Beach
Georgetown
Action Line invites reader questions at The Enterprise
The Enterprise announces Action Line accepts inquiries and requests from readers though high volume prevents replies to all. Readers are asked to write or call with their questions or problems for potential assistance.
State Fair Opens October 15 With Big Lineup
The 104th State Fair runs October 15 through 23 with Bob Hope opening night and dozens of entertainers including The Serendipity Singers The Sound Generation Paul Revere and the Raiders Roy Clark Charlie Pride Archie Campbell and more. Gate admission is 1.50 for ages 12 to 59 with free parking.major attractions require advance tickets through October 14 that include free fair admission on the show day. For tickets or schedules write State Fair P O Box 5565 Raleigh NC 27607.
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Bob Hope
Serendipity Singers
Sound Generation
Paul Revere
the Raiders
Roy Clark
Charlie Pride
Archie Campbell
Margaret Tilting
P. O
Raleigh
N. C
Law on children working with parents in family business
Wage-Hour officials say the facts are insufficient to decide whether children must work with their parents in a family business. They urge calling 1-800-632-0268 for Wage-Hour information in Greensboro, a toll free hotline for guidance.
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Greensboro
Westwood Street resurfacing eyed after rough season
Public Works Director Wills says sections of Westwood between Lindsay and Elm are rough from roadway cuts and freeze thaw cycles. After a season of freezing and thawing, officials will review conditions to determine necessary smoothing work.
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Westwood
Lindsay
Elm Street
R. P. A. Public Works
Wills
Shotgun Lengths and Legal Minimums Explained
A police officer states that a gun with a barrel under 18 inches is illegal. Sawing the stock off is not illegal by itself, as long as the overall length reaches 26 inches.
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Anon. A
Walnut Street dwelling to be demolished by November 21 1971
The East Central Redevelopment area reports a meeting with the owner and Deputy Building Inspector Freeman Hill leading to an agreed demolition date on or before November 21 1971. A separate note explains duplicates for driver training certificates are obtainable from the school office.
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Walnut Street
East Central Redevelopment Jurisdiction
Freeman Hill
Commission
Grass and weeds addressed at 1104 Tryon Ave site
Neighbor asks if owner can be compelled to cut grass around the condemned house at 1104 Tryon Ave. Building Inspector Hill reported the grass should be mowed and the house will be demolished soon.
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Tryon Ave
Hill
IMF Urges New World Money Exchange Rate System
The IMF calls rapid move to revamp global exchange rates to restore order amid currency and trade disruption. It urges 118 members to cut restrictive trade policies, loosen currency controls, and lay legal groundwork for reforms possibly ending the gold dollar standard.
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Washington
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Nixon
Board of Governors
United States
No Light Shed On China Puzzle
Hong Kong AP reports Canton television aired over two hours of Peking programs but skipped the promised special National Day news. Observers doubt the telecast clarifies recent Red China developments amid parade cancellation rumors and political tension between China and the Soviet Union.
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China
Hong Kong
Canton Television
Peking
China Watchers
Red China
Mao Tsetung
North Vietnam
Chou En-lai
Chou
Canton
Radio Peking
Communist Party
Tien Anmen Square
Mao
Soviet Union
Albert Seeks briefing on consumer protection bill clash
House Speaker Carl Albert asked the committee chairman for a full briefing on the consumer protection bill amid Ralph Nader’s criticism. Holifield described a detailed, section by section review, with Albert showing interest in a strong bill and questions answered. Virginia Knauer praised the legislation as balanced and aimed at giving consumers a stronger voice. Rosenthal criticized the committee rewrites as weakening the original measure.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
House
Carl Albert
Albert
Virginia Knauer
Rep
Benjamin
Rosenthal
D-N.y
Nader
Nixon
Castro Threatens Hijack Action Over Cuban Airlift Shutdown
Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro denounced U S charges over the airlift shutdown and warned that imperialist propaganda may push Cubans toward illegal departures including hijacking. He spoke in Havana on the anniversary of the Revolution’s defense committees, citing resumed flights and lists of potential emigrants.
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Miami
Fidel Castro
United States
Havana
Castro
Revolutionary Plaza
Cuba
United
Northern Democrats Block House Vote On Busing Bill
Northern Democrats seek to bottle up Nixon's 1.5 billion emergency school aid plan delaying action in the Education and Labor Committee. The bill would force busing desegregation measures, drawing opposition from anti-busing factions and wary Northern districts while civil rights groups and administration supporters push for a vote.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
House
Nixon
Education and Labor Committee
Congress
Supreme Court
James H. Scheuer
D-N.y
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