Privatizing NADEP Work Faces Senate Bill and Board Studies
Three fronts push privatization of depot maintenance. Sen. Roth introduces a March bill to end the 60/40 public to private split. Defense Science Board and Silva's office study V-22 privatization, while critics cite flawed data and past privatizations that raised costs and risked readiness.
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William V. Roth
R-Del
Chuck Silva
Naval Air Systems
Defense Science Board
The
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NADEP
Silva
Coast Guard
Elizabeth City
Bell Boeing
Cherry Point Nadep
Privatization threat to Cherry Point NADEP feared to devastate local economy
Local officials warn privatizing Cherry Point NADEP could erase more than 12 000 jobs when each NADEP post supports about 2 1 2 private sector positions. Craven County and seven central coast counties would feel lasting impact while area leaders seek possible aid before any action.
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Cherry Point Nadep
Cherry Point
McDonnell- Douglas Aerospace
Hughes Aircraft
Naval Air Warfare Center
Indianapolis
Marine Corps
NADEP
Silva
Pridgen
Havelock
Kurek
North Carolina
Hicks
Marion Smith
New Bern
Congress
Coastal rights clash over public access in North Carolina proposal
Regulators defend public access to coastal waters as a UNC Wilmington expert criticizes a draft proposing to shield waterfront property owners. The text suggests the state would limit blocking projects over public trust rights and could curb denying permits for access to deep water, even with dredging barriers.
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Carolina
Courtney Hackney
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
General Assembly
Writer Cussler fights with South Carolina over Hunley submarine
Clive Cussler, who announced the Hunley discovery, refuses cooperation with the University of South Carolina team claiming incompetence. The Hunley sank off Charleston in 1864 after ramming the USS Housatonic. Offers for artifacts surface, including $50,000 for the hatch cover and $100,000 for the propeller.
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S.C
Clive Cussler
University of South Carolina
Cussler
School
Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
John Paul II Prays at Tomb of Belgian King Baudouin
Pope John Paul II interrupted a Belgium visit to pray at the tomb of King Baudouin, who refused to sign abortion liberalization. The stop underscored support for leaders sharing his moral stance during an unscheduled trip near Brussels amid a beatification ceremony for Father Damien.
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Belgium
Baudouin
John Paul
Brussels
Damien de Veuster
Hawaii
Basili
Resident of Skaneateles Hints at Cultural Ties While Traveling
The Sun Journal notes Swiss descent resident Schneider from Skaneateles N Y traveling through New Bern en route to Brasstown North Carolina and the John C Campbell Folk School. A hog farm discussion recalls a 500 head operation with neighbors a half mile away and no odor problems due to solid waste disposal and plowing under.
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Schneider
Skaneateles, N.Y
New Bern
John C. Campbell
Folk School
Brasstown
N.C
Nashville fan fair sold out at State Fairgrounds
Nashville International Country Music Fan Fair attracts large crowds with more stars than autograph booths can handle. Legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette join newer stars Alan Jackson Toby Keith and Tim McGraw with country acts including Helen Darling and Lisa Brokop. The 12 concert week begins Monday with a Bill Monroe bluegrass show. About a hundred stars will visit autograph booths before the event ends. the festival sold out in January.
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George Jones
Tammy
Alan Jackson
Toby Keith
Tim McGraw
Helen Darling
Lisa Brokop
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Bill Monroe
Kidman Denies Cruise Marriage Rumors in EW Interview
Nicole Kidman says she and Tom Cruise are heterosexual and in love, calling gossip about their marriage and his sexuality utterly ridiculous. She defends their privacy while promoting Batman Forever due to hit theaters June 16.
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Kidman
Entertainment Weekly
Cruise
Tom
Crusader
Ted
Mother Teresa to open convent and lead Charlotte prayer
Mother Teresa will visit Charlotte to lead a public prayer gathering at Charlotte Coliseum at 4 p.m. on June 13. The free ecumenical event aims to draw attention to the homeless and ill as four Missionaries of Charity sisters move to Charlotte the same day. Local officials praise the visit as a blessing and a sign of care for neighbors.
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Mother Teresa
Charlotte
Charlotte Coliseum
Missionaries of Charity
William Curlin
Jesus
Richard Winroot
U.S
Hope Fades for Baby Richard in Adoption Case
Bob Greene reflects on the Richard case detailing a four year old boy taken by his adoptive parents, promises of return broken, and court denial of a hearing. He contrasts public activism with the lack of legal protection for Richard, urging accountability and a rightful courtroom proceeding.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Edward J. O'Connell
O’connell
Bob Greene
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