Havelock school site vote centers on Rowe property
The school board chose David Rowe’s 60 acre site near Slocum Creek and the Neuse River over alternatives despite concerns. Officials noted potential delays from railroad access, wetlands permits, and electrical radiation fears, with delays risking up to 1 million dollars in extra costs.
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Neuse
Havelock
David Rowe
Eva Sermons
Staton
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Lawrence
Phoenix Recycling Center
Rowe
Smith Sinnett Associates
Raleigh
John Sinnett
Sinnett
Hickman Hills
Morton Inc
Highland
Arland Bell
Bell
North Harlowe
Adams Creek
Survey voices mixed on smoking rules for local eateries
Daly and allies pushed back a 1996 deadline requiring at least 50 percent nonsmoking dining space with a year’s delay. A non scientific, self reported survey asks diners about ventilation and costs, showing 37.8 percent smokers and 57 percent nonsmokers among respondents, with six local restaurants named in the effort.
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Daly
Board of Health
Board of Commissioners
Health Board
House panel holds up progress on NC veto
In Raleigh, Republicans push to extend veto powers to North Carolina governors. Duke County Rep. Mickey Michaux signals amendments to let the Legislature reject governor appointments, potentially delaying a veto bill as lawmakers weigh balance of power. Senate already passed its version. referendum may decide constitutional change.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Mickey Michaux
Durham
Michaux
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Gingrich pressures FDA to quicken approvals for donors
House Speaker Newt Gingrich pressed the FDA to speed approvals for products from companies that donated to the Progress and Freedom Foundation, including a home AIDS test and a Solvay OCD drug. He contacted the White House and wrote to the FDA commissioner, with donors also tied to a college course Gingrich promotes.
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House
Newt Gingrich
Food and Drug Administration
Georgia
White House
FDA
Progress and Freedom Foundation
Gingrich
Tony Blankley
Leon
Direct Access Diagnostics
Panetta
Elliott Millenson
Johnson & Johnson
Rep
Cassiao
R-N.c
David Kessler
Knievel hotel altercation tale linked to old girlfriend
Sun Journal recalls Evel Knievel mentioning a possible 1996 vote for Phil Gramm instead of Bill Clinton. A clerk at a Binghamton hotel gave Clarence Paulsen Ill Knievel's room key in 1989 and Paulsen beat Knievel after discovering his former girlfriend in the bed. Hotel attorney Michael son Paulsen testified Knievel asked for wake up assistance but Knievel left without a confrontation.
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Knievel
Clarence Paulsen
Paulsen
Michaelson Paulsen
Siskel and Ebert Way Named in Chicago Streets
The Windy City honored film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel with the opening of Siskel and Ebert Way on Roser Street. Ebert quipped he always wanted his own way while Gene Ebert is quoted as not speaking for his colleague.
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Roser Street
Roger Ebert
Gene
Windy City
Siskel & Ebert
Ebert
Scorsese To Be Honored By US Cinematographers ASC
The American Society of Cinematographers will honor Martin Scorsese on February 26 for landmarks like Raging Bull Taxi Driver and The Age of Innocence. ASC President Victor Kemper praised his brilliant directing and appreciation of cinematographers’ contributions. The gala also awards Gordon Wills with the lifetime achievement award for work on The Godfather films and other Allen projects.
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Scorsese
American Society of Cinematographers
In Scorsese
Age of
Martin Scorsese
ASC
Victor Kemper
Los Angeles
Gordon Wills
Allen
Alternates to rummage sales and a winter coat gift
A Chicago columnist recalls a whimsical chain of charity gifts sparked by a frayed coat. A widow in Arizona sends a nearly new overcoat, others mail ties and a box of jockey briefs with humorous notes. Assertions about gifts, humor, and the idea of recycling drive the column.
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Arizona
Columbus
Ohio
UPS
Mike Royko
Smokers vs Non-Smokers Rules Debated In Restaurants
Readers weigh in on voluntary versus government enforced smoke free separation in eateries. Supporters urge personal choice while opponents call for clear policy. The discussion also touches on tax relief for retirees and a Supreme Court ruling about state taxes.
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John Knox
Craven
Billy’s Ham and Eggs
Franco’s Pizza
Tom’s Biscuit
Famous Subs & Pizza
Dilusso’s Deli
Ballenger
Daredevil
Ridpath Hotel
WestCoast Hotels Inc
SUN Journal
Winkler
Binghamton, N.Y
Bill Clinton
Phil Gramm
Tony Winkler
Murray
Bill Murray
At&t
Pebble Beach
Calif
Carmel Bay
Beman
Tim Finchem
John Muir
William E. Edwards
George Bush
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Donald
Harold Pinter
The
London
Wisconsin
Salvation Army
U.S. Supreme Court
SUI Journal
SUN Journal, Inc
Pollock St
New Bern
N.C
P.O
New Bern, N.C
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