We the United States veterans recall a united 1945 victory
Jim Wright reflects in the Dallas Morning News on V-J Day 1945 as a unique national bonding moment. He credits the World War II generation with teamwork, discipline, and broad home-front support that welded Americans into a single resilient society.
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United States
America
Red Square
Duke of Wellington
Eton
War Department
Jim Wright
The
Dallas Morning News
Pamlico County Private Prison Debate Stirs Local Group
Citizens Involved In Government outlines its stance on a proposed private prison for Pamlico County. The letter explains the group’s goals to gather facts, foster two way communication, and study pros and cons before deciding. It highlights potential benefits like tax base and employment, and risks including safety, neighborhood impact, and public relations. The group pledges to seek grants and help residents connect with agencies while remaining undecided until all facts are in.
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Pamlico County
Citizens Involved
CIG
Citizens Involved In Government
Ments
Girls' Babe Ruth League a winner in New Bern
Elaine Brouchard describes forming New Berns first Babe Ruth Girls Fast-Pitch Softball League. Eighty girls ages eight to eighteen formed five teams, learning sportsmanship and teamwork. The organizers seek more players and sponsors for a spring and a planned fall league, listing area sponsors and thanking contributors.
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Tom Brouchard
New Bern
Tom
Coastal Electronics
BLG Electric Supply
Royal Flush Sewer
Freedom Homes
C.L. Price Construction
Wal-Mart
Patty's Beach Bingo
Buddy and
Gale Broadway
Broadway Logging
Babe Ruth Boys League
Centura Bank
Citizens Who Our
Mark Williams
Raleigh
Domino's Pizza
Craven County Recreation and Parks Department
Craven County Schools
New Bern Recreation and Parks Department
Elaine Brouchard
Change in Craven County Democratic leadership aims to end old patronage
J W Williams writes as Craven County Democratic Party chairman reflecting on the 1994 NC election rebuke of Democrats for complacency and outlining steps to reform party practices. He defends open nominating procedures for the 3rd District seat, praising Evans as the majority choice and criticizing the old system of rewarding cronies.
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Craven County
Democratic Party
Ben Watford
North Carolina
Watford
Evans
Mr. Evans
Response to AIDS Letter Denounces Bigotry and Calls for Education
In a Forum letter the writer rebukes urges to “rid” society of gays and drug users as a cure for AIDS. Citing CDC data from 1985 to 1993, the piece notes heterosexual transmission rising, that AIDS now hits ages 25 to 44, and argues for education, compassion, and public health funding over blaming groups. The author condemns Sen. Helms’s stance and urges actions grounded in accuracy and humanity.
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Burdic
Forum
Sen
Jesse Helms
Sen. Helms
Center For Disease Control
Black Enterprise in Slavery Era Shows Resilience and Innovation
syndicated columnist at George Mason University notes that enslaved Africans forged income through hidden work and small ventures, from bricklaying and medical practice to stalls and shops. They faced legal and white exploitation yet built quasi free enterprises, while 19th century conventions urged self help and trades over dependency.
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Maryland
Robert Gordon
Cincinnati
Gordon
New York
Frederick Douglass
George Mason University
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II Generation
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Japan
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pamlico
3Rd
J.W. Williams
Craven County Democratic Party
Walter Williams
Loren Schweninger
South
Charles Town
Tony
Primus
John Liddell
Liddell
John S. Sullivan
Troy
Parish
Catahoula
Nashville
Tennessee
Jack
William H. Macon
Fayette County
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