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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1977
Page
4
At a Mount Airy commissioners meeting one member proposed naming the new Independence Boulevard bridge after commissioner Charles Lowry. The persistent advocate highlighted Lowry’s role in pushing the project despite past maintenance issues and a second-hand history.
The Watauga Democrat urges state lawmakers to clarify councils of government authority, noting ambiguity in current powers over property and potential for COGs to become unaccountable governing bodies. It recommends a study commission and prompt action next year to prevent unwieldy expansion.
A 1971 court order and prison dynamics at Bushy Mountain State Prison in Tennessee are cited as the likely factors behind Ray and five others escaping. Analysts caution against conspiracy theories and urge a thorough investigation to prevent repeats while confirming James Earl Ray’s status as the lone assassin.
Rep. David Obey denounces Capitol Hill reporters for chasing perks and misses the focus on reporting congressional action. He argues press perks exist but both sides should fund only what is needed to inform the public and pass laws.
President Carter’s UN ambassador Andrew Young defies critics by openly calling out racism and urging new race perspectives. The national interest is not harmed, and Young’s candor challenges leaders to hear reformist ideas, even as some resist. He should continue speaking.
Mrs Willard J Lindsay of Lambsburg Virginia recounts a January to April 196? CETA job application ordeal at Lambsburg Elementary, alleging age discrimination. She cites late handling of her three applications, a substitute chosen despite certification, and lack of interview notice, urging readers to report similar experiences and noting federal protections.
Gov James B Hunt Jr says a power struggle exists within the Department of Human Resources not for politics but to bring rogue agencies under central direction. He outlines a hiring freeze to protect vacancies for redeployment, aims to cut turf fighting, and shift focus to addressing the whole person across agencies.
Johnny J. Sasser writes from Mount Airy thanking the community for six years of kindness and support after transferring to a Rose's store in North Carolina. He credits friends and local associates for helping him settle, find employment, and adjust during a difficult career decision.
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