Radar detectors and the law clash over trucker access
The piece argues that U S Transportation Secretary Federico Pena issued a Jan 19 rule banning radar detectors for interstate truckers, while private motorists remain unregulated. It contends the ban infringes on free access to broadcasts and questions misuse of information. it notes opposition from independent truckers who fear the measure criminalizes a common practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Transportation
Denver
Federico Pena
Feds
Interstate Commerce Authority
Washington
Pena
Latin America Economic Boom Contrasts With Africa Slump
Latin American nations push market reforms and open trade, cutting tariffs from 56 to 15 percent since 1985, lowering inflation, privatizing state firms, and boosting growth. Chile leads with about 8 percent annual growth since 1990 and 1992 trade among top 11 economies rises. Africa, by contrast, stagnates under state socialism, political instability, and deteriorating production and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
sub-Saharan Africa
Mexico
Colombia
Venezuela
Chile
America
United States
Subsidy Proposal Triggers Tax Break Talk in North Carolina
The proposal would cut pump taxes by seven cents for diesel car owners using more than 714 gallons, a plan critics say could shift costs to North Carolina taxpayers. Seddon Goode Jr. of the N C Global Fitch voices opposition while Paul O Connor of Capitol Press Association comments on the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Free speech fights reshape campus culture and satire
Suzanne Fields argues that political correctness and thought police threaten humor and free expression on campuses. She links sensitivity training and speech codes to eroding discipline, noting Riverside’s statute and a broader pullback from the melting pot ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Individual Rights Foundation
Riverside
Santa Makes Christmas Possible for Five Local Children
Sun Journal staff donated coloring books, paint, candy and items for each child. Wal Mart provided games, books, tea sets and toy soldiers. Berne Restaurant supplied a takeout meal for each child and individuals contributed candy and fruit. The author prays for home repairs and hopes others extend love and security to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Journal
Wal-Mart Management
Berne
Santa
Audrey B. Ormond
New Bern
Craven Firefighters Light Up Faces With Charity Baskets
Craven County Fireman’s Association reports 30 needy families received Christmas food baskets from 15 county fire departments including New Bern and Havelock. Baskets delivered December 23 and 24 contained a turkey and trimmings. Firefighters said the effort was worth the cold to see the smiles.
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Craven County
New Bern
Havelock
Cravenerty
Cleveland Woolard
Craven County Fireman’s Association
Pamlico recycling Christmas trees drive urged
Pamlico County organizers call residents to drop off Christmas trees for recycling behind the main area. They ask people to remove tinsel nails and stands and any other decorations before drop off to aid the small staff.
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A Can
Pamlico Coonmy
New Year Black-Eyed Peas Lunch At Riverside Church
On January 1 1994 Riverside United Methodist Church hosted a 1130 AM black eye peas lunch. Attendees enjoyed a meal and good wishes for 1994 as Dot Taylor promoted the event and organizers thanked her for a successful New Year lunch.
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Riverside United Methodist Church
Dot Taylor
Seeee
Fragmented reader submission to Forum Sun Journal
A damaged OCR fragment shows a mailing address for letters to the Forum Sun Journal at P O Box 1149 New Bern, North Carolina 20663 with a note about a phone contact and submission terms. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Lerd
Forum
Sun Jownal
P.O. Gon
New Bern
C.C
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John R. Graham
Patrick Holmes
Judy Zimmerman
Jerry Wicks
Vermont
Royster
Freedom Newspaper
BY Dan Piraro
Paul O'Connor
Seddon Goode Jr
N.C. Global
Fitch
D-Wilson
Paul O*connor
The
Capitol Press Association
Snowing
Frosty
University of California At Riverside
Suzanne Fields
California
Pamlico
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