Public backs environmental protections amid political shift
In Chattanooga, the fourth annual National Environmental Forum Survey of Times-Mirror magazines shows most Americans support reauthorizing the Conservation Reserve Program and strengthening the Clean Water Act. It notes 21 percent labeling as active environmentalists, down from 29 percent in 1992, while 69 percent agree that environmental protection and economic development can coexist. The survey underscores rising volunteerism and green voting, and aligns with calls for broader public land input as Congress debates habitat and conservation funding.
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Washington
National Environmental Forum
Times-Mirror
Roper Research
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Rock fishing joyride on NB with friends and big catches
Paul Wachter recounts rock fishing near New Bern during Fourth of July week. Sam Rivenbark and Wayne Umstead join him catching 18 rock keepers in about two hours using Zara spooks and a Fin S. He notes prime rock times, camaraderie, and a note on his boat sale.
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Paul Wachter
NBA players threaten lockout as union decerts over luxury tax
The NBA dispute deepens after talks fail with commissioner Stern. Dissidents, led by Gourdine and Buck Williams, move toward decertification and an antitrust suit, citing a 50 percent luxury tax rising to 100 percent. Jeffrey Kessler says 180 of 324 players back the challenge.
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NHL
Gourdine
Buck Williams
NBA
National Basketball Players Association
Jeffrey Kessler
League
Agassi Admired as Wimbledon Progress Stirs Interest
Brooke Shields attended in the players box as Andre Agassi drew strong Wimbledon attention. Seven seeds remain after four top men fell, including Michael Chang and Jim Courier, while Steffi Graf won her match 6-3 7-5 amid injury concerns.
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Agassi
Brooke Shields
Wimbledon
McEnroe
Michael Chang
Jim Courier
Stefan Edberg
Andrei Medvedev
Chang
Petr Korda
Edberg
Dick Norman
Courier
Cedric Pioline
Medvedev
Jeff Tara
Legion rained out to play two today at West Craven
The New Bern Post 24 American League baseball team had its game against Wayne County rained out Thursday night. A doubleheader is set for today at West Craven High School with New Bern facing Wayne County at 3 p.m. and Pitt County at 7:30 p.m.
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New Bern
Wayne County
West Craven High School
Pitt County
Earnhardt Takes Pepsi 400 Pole as NASCAR Chevys Sweep
Dale Earnhardt earns his second Pepsi 400 pole of the season as Chevrolets dominate qualifying. Marvin Marlin and Jeff Gordon join him among the top five speeds on a sunny day, with Gordon noting the late draw and warm temperatures affected his run.
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Michigan
Bahamas
Marlin
Gordon
Chevrolets
Bobby Labonte
Robert Pressley
Todd Bodine
Boat Owners Association Warns Against Alcohol On July Fourth
The Boat Owners Association predicts up to 60 deaths on U S waterways on the 4th with alcohol a factor in about half. President Richard Schwartz urges designated skipper appointments and notes Coast Guard enforcement of a .10 percent BAC standard with penalties up to 5000 dollars and a year in jail.
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United States
Richard Schwartz
Schwartz
U.S. Coast Guard
North Carolina
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