Kennedy’s NC coast link traced through lone doctor tale
A World War II era yarn recalls Dr Frank Bonner of Aurora aiding a delirious Navy officer who turned out to be John F Kennedy. The tale, recounted by Floyd Lupton, links Oriental and Aurora to Kennedy’s early life and the coast of North Carolina.
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Vedco preferred by council but letter draws ire of members
At a Craven County meeting the mayor aims to send a written response by Wednesday to reflect River Bend input. Ponessa urged Vedco as preferred. Ritchie proposed a cautious stance reserving final judgment. Metcalf and others criticized the rush to send the letter without full council discussion before the public hearing.
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Man Charged in Shooting Death of Teresa Greek in Beaufort
District Attorney W David McFadyen Jr says the suspect will appear in Beaufort on February 28 for first appearance in the case. Greek was a Havelock native whose father once served as a police officer there. McFadyen identified Dickens as Greek's boyfriend. Investigators remain at the scene with few details available.
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NAACP chooses new leader after tense meeting
Enolia McMillian led 90 year old activists to pass a no confidence vote against Gibson amid a bombshell session. Three hundred members occupied a closed board meeting until Evers Williams persuaded them to leave. Gibson lost by one vote as Clinton spoke, while Evers Williams forms a team to appoint a new executive director and address a roughly 3 million dollar debt with interim chief Shinhoster. Donations boosted by about 60 thousand dollars with Chrysler pledging 100 thousand.
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Wetzel denied parole again in North Carolina
RALEIGH AP Frank Wetzel convicted in 1957 of killing two state Highway Patrol troopers has been denied parole. He received consecutive life terms for two first degree murders and has been eligible since 1978. Held at Vance Correctional Center near Henderson his case will be reviewed again in February 1996.
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Gramm Defends Viet Draft Evasion Amid 1996 Bid
GOP candidate Phil Gramm defends avoiding Vietnam service, citing five draft deferments 1965 to 1970 and a PhD path. He contrasts his stance with Clinton and notes family military service, saying his choice was to pursue economics work over army duty.
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Actress Lauren Holly cracks down on on and off screen idiots
Lauren Holly says she avoids projects she would have taken a year ago and now has little time to meet with potential roles. She notes she and Jim Carrey are not engaged and are working through normal relationship challenges amid media attention.
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Retirement paints a quiet New Bern life for Pake
Sun Journal notes retiree People Pake ends 39 years in civil service and enjoys an oil painting course at Craven Community College in New Bern. He favors a single Presidents Day holiday for Washington and Lincoln to save money, saying one day suffices.
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Screenwriter’s madness informs King George screenplay
Alan Bennett explains in Time magazine that feeling alienation during writing shaped The Madness of King George. He notes embarrassment as a recurring theme in his work and compares his stance to George III while acknowledging the creative pull of purpose among collaborators in the country house setting.
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Conroy Still Seeks Dad Approval and Brat Pack Echoes
Pat Conroy, a bestselling author of The Great Santini and The Lords of Discipline, says his father still questions his writing career. He notes younger actors like Uma Thurman and Winona Ryder represent a new generation diverging from the Brat Pack mold, with Gen X stars pursuing diverse, ambitious roles.
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Names and the John Debate in a Sensitivity Session
Mike Royko critiques the fuss over naming washrooms and calls for plain language. He argues many names carry harsh connotations yet others remain neutral, noting examples from John to Mike. The column ends with a defiant stance on calling a mike a mike and dismissing excessive sensitivity.
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Parents urged to seek work to cover expenses
A critical voice urges the parents to find employment to fund their needs, arguing self-reliance over reliance on others. The remark underscores frustration with continued support and calls for financial responsibility.
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