Hearts and Darts: Violent Reeves and Local Notices
A satirical roundup notes Michael McGay Reeves, a violent murderer, urging he deserves death while praising Red Cross blood drive efforts. It also lists local items: New Bern police surplus scopes, River Towne Square parking woes, and JC Sheriff's dispatch upgrades, with a call for reader suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Cherry Point
Virginia
Michael McGay Reeves
Reeves
N.C. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Ernil
Endangered woodpecker becomes new golf course hazard
North Carolina courses join Safe Harbors pilot to preserve mature pines for the red cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species in the Southeast. The bird, nicknamed for its loud rasping calls, could face new threats from flying golf clubs as golfers hope for par on the 18th green at Pinehurst.
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North Carolina
Peterson
Pinehurst
Reforming the FDA Sparks Fierce Health Policy Debate
The piece contrasts reform supporters with vehement critics over the FDA charter. It argues the agency’s caution blocks valuable drugs abroad, causing needless deaths, while reform could risk public health. It cites Sidney Wolfe and Anthony Lewis warning of dangers from weakening regulation and recalls thalidomide as a cautionary comparison.
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Food and Drug Administration
Washington
New Republican Congress
FDA
Sidney Wolfe
Public Citizen Health Research Group
American Heart Association
New York Times
Anthony Lewis
Europe
The FDA Drug Lag and Thalidomide Controversy
Stephen Chapman argues the drug lag harms safety less than rigidly defending the status quo. He cites thalidomide, beta blockers, and Interleukin 2 to show delays cost lives and hinder innovation. He notes off label use and criticizes defenders who overstate FDA protections while doctors frequently guide care.
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Washington
FDA
Louis Lasagna
Center For the Study of Drug Development
Tufts University
Europe
Canada
Japan
John Caffee
American Enterprise Institute
Stephen Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
Workfare funding clash nets GOP plan in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans push to extend a 50 50 funded workfare pilot to all 100 counties. Democrats flag unfunded mandates as counties face costs cited by DSS officials. House bill 24 advances amid dispute over money shifts and voluntary participation. Paul O Connor notes GOP promises contrasted with funding gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
House Welfare Committee
House
Julia Howard
R-Davie
Social Servicas Secreearene
Yoke Fick
D-Wikon
Eee
Howard
Ms. Howard
Huggins
Howard Hunter
Chertford
GOP
Paul O'Connor
The
Capitol Press Association
Eddie Craig a Marine leader who fought with his troops
Retired Col. David Hackworth highlights General Edward A. Craig as a model of frontline leadership. Craig led from fox holes slept on the ground with Marines and comforted wounded men as battles raged along the Naktong and at Chosin. His example contrasts with generals detached from the grunt level.
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Air Force
Edward A. Craig
U.S. Marine Corps
Norman Kingsley
Eddie Craig
Army
Walton Walker
Fire Brigade
U.S
Craig
Naktong River
1St Marine
Chosin Reservoir
Oliver Smith
7Th Marines
Puller
1St Marines
Smith
Eddie
Pfc
Will Hurstman
Cpl
Brandenhorst
Sal di Carlo
Haiti
Santo
Vietnam
Somalia
saldavien+aike
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Wei
John R. Graham
Patrick Holmes
Judy Zimmerman
Jerry Wicks
Vermont
Royster
American Red Cross
Sun Journal
Red Cross
AHEC
Craven Regional Medical Center
Rivertowne Square
Hearts
Jones County Sheriff's Office
County Board of Commissioners
New Bern
Queen Street
B Street
Bridgeton
Hearts and Darts
P.O
N.C
Scripps Howard News Service
Fcorle
Azal
Picasso & the
FRD
DSS
Durham County
Warriors
U.S. Army
David Hackworth
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