Parker’s guilt bid tied to conspiracy claims in drug case
Parker denied direct drug dealing but faced a conspiracy verdict linked to his role in uniting alleged principals at his residence. He vowed to unveil evidence and pursue his appeal while continuing district outreach, despite resigning from the school system after a prior conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Calvin Brown
Inghis
Inner City
Craven County
Elizabeth City
Havelock High School
Bleau
Tax policy proposals roll through to modify charitable and estate rules
A set of reform ideas includes repealing rules for charitable contributions of $250 or more, exempting seasonal camp workers from Social Security withholding, capping airline ticket deductions, letting widows claim a capital gains exclusion on home sales, exempting state prepaid tuition from tax, and removing real estate broker commission reporting. It also envisions a Peace Fund, expands mortgage bond limits, allows tax-free bonds for volunteer fire departments, enables deficit reduction checkoffs, and cuts taxes for certain trusts while reclassifying hard cider as beer and maintaining wine taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U.S. Olympic Trust Fund
Gephardt backs tax reform with narrowed rates and earned income credit
Gephardt proposes reforming the income tax by lowering overall rates and eliminating most deductions while keeping taxing on unearned income. He would retain the current earned income tax credit for the working poor and the home mortgage interest deduction, aiming to support home ownership as part of the American dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armey
Gephardt
Archer
Sen
Dick Lugar
Senate tackles animal waste training bill amid budget talks
Senator Plyler backs Senate version of a bill requiring training and certification of animal waste operators as the expansion budget is debated. Governor Hunt urges leaders to act, while Rep. Hunter criticizes late session action and says bills in committee could address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hunt
California bases face closures under Perry plan
The Pentagon opposes closing McClellan near Sacramento while the Perry plan would still close the base but seek to preserve about half of its 11,000 jobs by letting the Air Force hire private firms for maintenance, likely favoring California companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Sacramento
California
The
Commission
Air Force
Economic indicators fall again in May
Washington AP reports government forecasts of future economic activity declined in May for the fourth straight month, the first such stretch since 1990 recession. The slowdown comes as Fed policymakers meet to decide on possible rate cuts to stimulate growth, an announcement expected later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Pavilion collapse at campground injures over one hundred
A wooden pavilion porch at a Grateful Dead campground in Wentzville Missouri collapsed during rain at midnight injuring more than 100 people. About 30 injuries were serious and four were critical with 100 to 150 total hurt. Two fans died later from possible drug overdoses amid surrounding unrest in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grateful Dead
Wentzville
Dave Wallace
Sarah Zimmerman
Suburban
Florissant
St. Charles County
Cubans quiz Nixon's nephew about Vesco ties
Donald Nixon Jr., nephew of President Nixon, was detained in Cuba for a month while authorities questioned him about his ties to fugitive financier Vesco. He returned to Irvine, California, and met with FBI agents who questioned him about Vesco and the 1972 campaign contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Vesco
Irvine
Calif
Cuba
Vesco Donald Nixon Jr
FBI
United States
Richard Nixon
Donald Nixon
Executive director Ocorr comments on redistricting ruling
Jerry Ocorr, executive director of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and Chapel Hill resident, weighs in on the U S Supreme Court decision on minority representation in redistricting. He says he agrees with the ruling but argues districts should be based more on geography than race, advocating one person one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ocorr
N.C. Veterinary Medical Association
Ocorr
Chapel Hill
U.S. Supreme Court
Camouflage fatigues and AIDS drug ties veiled by Vesco case
The text links camouflage gear with Vesco’s Cuban connections and alleged drug development efforts. It notes Nixon’s claim of visiting Vesco’s home on May 31 as Cuban officials detained Vesco on foreign agent suspicions, with no further contact since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesco
Nixon
Farrow Allen custody ruling upheld by New York court
New Yorks highest court refused to hear Allen's appeal over a lower court custody ruling granting custody of Moses Dylan and Satchel to Mia Farrow amid allegations of abuse and an affair with Soon Yi Previn. The case stems from decades of controversy surrounding Woody Allen and Farrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mila Farrow
Court of Appeals
Allen
Moses
Dylan
Satchel
Farrow
Elkan
Soon-Yi Previn
Previn
Appellate Division of
State Supreme Court
Cigarette firms urge teens not to smoke a paradox
Bob Greene notes a historic shift in American attitudes as tobacco companies publicly urge adults to guide youth away from smoking. He cites Reynolds and Philip Morris ads and statements from executives, juxtaposed with past culture of smoking. The piece argues this corporate pivot mirrors broader social change and rising scrutiny of youth smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Bogart
America
Philip Morris
James Morgan
Philip Morris U.S.A
Thso
Morris
Congress
Tobacco
Camel Cigarette
Bogart
Bob Greene
Helms AIDS research stance sparks reader opinions
Readers weigh in on supporting a cutback in AIDS research as directed calls to 638-3579 collect votes. One respondent praises New Bern’s current status and urges preserving its unique character, arguing against broader comparisons to Raleigh or Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Helms
New Bern
Raleigh
Miami
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Wright
Conscientious Objectors
Head Start
U.S. Institute of Peace
Peace Corps
Aaron Plyler
D-Union
Cochair
Howard Hunter
Northampton
Pentagon
SUN Journal
Princess
Wcta Ao el
Bond Street
Mia
Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Newt
Cea
Candace Gingrich
Santa Fe
N.M
Ms. Gingrich
Human Rights Campaign Fund
Mia Farrow
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Pollock St
N.C
Langer Ha bin Pene
New Ber
P.O. Box
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!