ShockWave jet truck stars at Cherry Point air show
Les Shockley wowed a 75,000 strong crowd at Cherry Point with the ShockWave jet engine truck. The 36,000 horsepower vehicle, powered by three Pratt Whitney jets, has a world land speed mark of 376 mph and was billed alongside Blue Angels demonstrations and other precision air show acts.
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Kansas
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Trout Farm Fishermen Targeted by Repeated Thefts
Wilcox reports ongoing fish thefts at his trout farm where customers catch their own. A cooler of trout priced at 3.25 a pound was stolen in September and the thieves have left messages and missing nets and corks to taunt the owner. He suspects repeat visits since September, with rain often masking tracks.
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Wilcox
Trial of Ernest Basden ends in death sentence
Ernest Basden, the admitted trigger man in the elder White murder, is sentenced to death by a Duplin County jury after a one hour and forty three minute deliberation. Sylvia White, who attempted self harm, was moved to Raleigh for mental health care as officials seek to determine how she obtained plastic and pills. Sheriff Ayers said procedures were questioned and SB I assistance may be sought. The case follows a tense courtroom scene as prosecutors and family members react to verdict. An escape-like incident occurred when Sylvia White locked herself in a restroom and officers had to break in to intervene.
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Martin County
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Ayers
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Michael Jordan Reflects On The Future In Atlanta
In Atlanta during a Bulls road trip, Michael Jordan discusses aging, the pressure of a possible third straight title, and preparing for life beyond basketball. He notes privacy limits, reflects on fame, a recent foot infection, hospital stay, and finds peace in staying alone yet anticipates the arena crowd.
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Ritz-Carlton
Atlanta
Chicago Bull
National Basketball Association
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New York
Columnist Lewis Grizzard Leaves Atlanta Hospital in Good Humor
Humor columnist Lewis Grizzard, 46, left Emory University Hospital after heart surgery with a mechanical valve. He promised to quit smoking and drinking, noting recovery will take time and that his body has been his temple. Doctors warned of a possible finger amputation due to a blood clot from heart-pump complications.
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Lewis Grizzard
Atlanta
Grizzard
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta Journal- Constitution
Ted Turner seeks grazing permits for buffalo herd in Truth or Consequences
Ted Turner and wife Jane Fonda own about 1000 buffalo on the New Mexico Truth or Consequences ranch. He seeks permits to graze on public land within the ranch, aiming to build a herd of over 2000 for meat and breeding. Cattlemen worry buffalo could break fences and spread disease. Turner has drawn criticism for a documentary blaming grazing for environmental damage.
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New Mexico
King of Cable
Russ Miller
Turner’s
Turner
Sierra County
Diver says US has head in sand about Vietnam
Jean-Michel Cousteau says the US is missing out economically in Vietnam after touring restricted areas in Vietnam and nearby Southeast Asian countries. He predicts Southeast Asia will become a major economic power and notes Vietnam’s booming growth amid the Mekong series.
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Jacques Cousteau
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Jean-Michel Cousteau
Mekong
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Laos
Thailand
Burma
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Pinehurst golfer Lilian Thorpe reflects on pollen and travel
Lilian Thorpe, a Pinehurst resident, recently played in a North Carolina Seniors Golf Association event in New Bern. She notes pollen season arrival and shares a coping strategy with her husband, planning trips to Nags Head to manage expenses and pollen exposure.
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Pinehurst
New Bern
North Carolina
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