Library director receives board vote of confidence
The Northwestern Regional Board backed Library Director R. Pipes after three meetings to address charges of mismanagement and cutbacks. No evidence of mishandling was found, despite staff terminations and a bookkeeper firing last month. Board chairman Williams denied favoritism claims and defended administration. (Continued on page 13A)
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Northwestern Regional Board
Mount Airy
Dobson
Pilot
Williams
Surry County Considers Dog Control Ordinance
Dr. Robert M. Caldwell urged the Surry County board to enact a dog control law as unleashed and vicious dogs rise. State officials cited existing confinement and leashing rules, while county leaders seek model ordinances to guide action and enforcement.
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Surry County
Dinance
Ferry County
Robert M. Caldwell
Caldwell
John Freem
Mount Airy Delays Blue Law Action on Sunday Openings
Mount Airy commissioners postponed a decision on the Sunday closing ordinance for at least three months. Mayor Beamer will form a committee to study whether to revise eliminate or keep the blue law, as petitions both for and against its repeal were presented by Don Jussila and others after a discussive meeting.
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Mount Airy
Don Jussila
Sky City
Singleton
Johnny Bryan Dowel
Dowell Brothers Grocery
Jussila
Watson
Byron Dowell
Beamer
Dowell
Claude L. Puckett
Puckett
Ministerial Association
Two newcomers announce Surry County runs in 1978 primaries
Oscar Marvin Hutchens of Dobson seeks Sheriff of Surry County and Franklin E. Freeman of Dobson runs for county solicitor. Hutchens brings 20 years in traffic patrol constable policing and sheriff's administration. Freeman, 32, son of Judge Freeman, is North Carolina Courts official, touting law experience amid rising crime.
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Steve McKeaver
Freeman
Raleigh
Surry County
Billy Gray Johnston
Oscar Marvin Hutchens
Route 2
Dobson
Franklin E. Freeman
Hutchens
Rockford Township
Pilot Mountain
Surry Counties
Allen D. Ivie Jr
Frank Freeman
Surry Central High School
North Carolina
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Henry Ridenhour
Surry Aemo Commissioners
Hester J
Susanne
Pipes
Cohen
George Scearce
Mad World
Henry Easter
Easter Refinishing
Winston-Salem
Jussiia
Winfred King
Ann Landers Sente
Madbex Piet Meentata
Hutchens, Freeman
Pree
Pra Fae
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