Year Round School Plan Moves Ahead In Craven
In Craven County five of twenty one public schools, all in Havelock, show parent support for year round schooling. Superintendent Little reports staff backing rising to 92 percent after a January board defeat and plans further parent surveys and information sessions before a regular meeting decision. Emma Baucom Franks wants more data on costs and survey outcomes before deciding.
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Havelock
Little
Emma Baucom Franks
Board of Education
Black boycott targets Trenton county businesses over discrimination
Willis cites segregation and lack of black representation in Trenton while 3,700 blacks in Jones County make up about 40 percent of the population. The boycott names Coward's Red and White Grocers Brock Motor Co Trenton Hardware Hamilton Drugs and Branch Bank and Trust Co. Organizers plan car pools for shopping trips and discuss picket lines at a Saturday meeting.
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Coward
Red and White Grocers
Lawmakers Form Subcommittee On SOS Bill And Alternatives
Rep. Howard Hunter chairs the House Children and Youth Committee and appoints a special subcommittee from two panels to refine Hunt's SOS bill and Barnes' alternative. Rachel Perry, Hunt spokeswoman, says the step is welcome and expects collaboration to fine tune. The administration previously sought legislative input to craft the Smart Start program.
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Budget and Simon on constitutional amendment process
The text discusses budget concerns and Senator Simon urging prudent action. It notes a potential constitutional amendment requiring two thirds in both chambers and ratification by 38 states. It also cites Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown calling for preserved benefits for veterans.
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Motorola Clash Signals Escalating US Japan Cellular Row
U S officials warn of several hundred million dollars in revenue impact from a Tokyo Nagoya corridor deal linking Motorola with a Nippon Telegraph and Telephone partner. Kantor accuses Japan of market closure while Japan cites private sector issues and promises from 1989.
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Pneumonia Sends Martha Raye Back to Hospital in Los Angeles
Singer and comedian Martha Raye, 77, was hospitalized Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with pneumonia in her right lung. Her husband Mark Harris says she is improving and doctors will consider amputation of three toes after the infection is controlled. The case coincides with a $5 million breach of contract lawsuit against Bette Midler and 20th Century Fox over the life story used for the film For the Boys.
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Dolly Parton forms own label Blue Eye Records
Dolly Parton plans a new artist oriented label modeled on United Artists with Steve Buckingham heading Blue Eye Records. Parton will release a live acoustic album from Dollywood’s opening in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The move aims for creative control rather than big scale.
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New Bern resident Wagner backs winter sports interest
Wagner moved this week from Columbus Ohio to New Bern and enjoys ice skating and sled riding. He loves cold weather sports and plans to watch the Winter Olympics only about one to two hours weekly due to being self employed and time constraints.
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New Bern
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Ohio
Miller Wins Pebble Beach Tour Championship at 46
Johnny Miller, 46, defeats top players at Pebble Beach to win a West Coast PGA Tour event and take home 225000 dollars. The victory echoes past legends like Jack Nicklaus and highlights aging athletes overcoming age and nerves to win on golf’s biggest stages. The writer reflects on midlife, retirement, and the enduring lure of competition.
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Pebble Beach Course
California
Pebble Beach
Roan
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Lewis Grizzard
Should Craven County School Board Try Year Round Schedule
Readers vote on an optional year round calendar for a single school with calls to action and opinion on deadly force in intruder cases. The piece also presents a late-night vote window and debate on property protection and self defense.
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Craven County School Board
Six hurt in restaurant shootings in Tulsa
Tulsa AP report: Marcus Thompson, 26, opened fire at a Wendy’s parking lot injuring six, including coworker Ericka Osborn, 17, and manager Doug Bowen. Osborn declined his advances on Valentine's Day prompting the attack. Thompson was booked on six counts of shooting with intent to kill.
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Doug Bowen
Steve Emmons
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