Mount Airy to vote on off street parking district plan
After a year of study Mount Airy prepares to decide on instituting a Municipal Service District to fund downtown off street parking. A public hearing Thursday at 7 p m in Town Hall will determine the district’s fate with strong business support noted.
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Special Study Committee
John E. Mills
Mills
Pine Street
Ararat River
Minicam and the Press Tangle With Law Enforcement
A commentary on police work facing rising dangers and media glare. It argues minicam and TV coverage can hinder fair trials, cites the Morrey Joe Campbell case, and cites a district solicitor's controversial remark as an example of sensationalism versus restraint. It urges common sense in reporting to protect justice.
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Forsyth
Davie
Morrey Joe Campbell
Campbell
Arab Oil Ministers Seek Dollar Devaluation and Oil Wealth Redistribution
The Baghdad talks showed Arab ministers aiming to keep oil values detached from the U.S. dollar and to channel surplus income first to the Arab world, with leftovers for underdeveloped regions. The move caused a dollar drop in major markets and urged the United States to curb inflation and pursue energy self sufficiency to sustain petroleum competitiveness.
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Baghdad
Paris
Frankfort
Zurich
Tokyo
Vienna
United States
Military Strength Essential for Defense Says Senator Morgan
Senator Robert Morgan urges Senate approval of the Military Procurement Authorization Bill to sustain U S defense strength. He argues strong leadership, timely funding, and honoring allied promises while limiting waste. The plan trims some DOD requests but preserves land and sea missiles and long range bombers amid global scrutiny.
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United States
Southeast Asia
North Carolina
America
Congress
Senate Armed Services Committee
Department of Defense
DOD
Fire Truck Sparks Local Controversy In History
Letters recount opposition to buying a fire engine, the vehicle’s arrival aiding a blaze at a dentist office while owners were lunching. The note argues the truck’s timely response saved a street, highlighting community debate over public spending.
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Drs. Hege and Ashby
Smith Hardware Store
Drs. Hege
Ashby
Controversial letters spur action on ERA and rails to trails plan
A series of letters discuss constitutional issues on the ERA and Christian conscience regarding homosexuality. They advocate for a rail to trails project along the Seaboard Coast Line right of way, praise Bicentennial support, and urge public letters to officials. Residents urge kindergarten equality, collect signatures, and demand accessible education for all children. A reader denounces local news coverage and suspends subscription.
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New Hanover
Bladen
Sampson
Cumberland
N.C
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Raleigh
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