Republicans Claim Broad Gubernatorial Win Across States
GOP gains give Republicans a 52-48 Senate majority and control of most gubernatorial mansions for the first time since 1970. Feinstein narrowly defeated Huffington in California. Democrats flip a few seats, while incumbents like Foley and Richards lose. Bush family wins in some states, with others staying split, signaling renewed partisan battles in Congress and beyond.
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Dianne Feinstein
Michael Huffington
California
Bob Kerrey
D-Neb
Henry Hyde
R-Il
Gingrich
House
Congress
Newt Gingrich
Hyde
ABC
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
Bush
Jeb
Statehouse
Florida
Reagan
Jesse Helms
Alfonso D’amato
Arkansas
C-Span
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White House
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Patrick
Ohio
Maine
Oklahoma
Arizona
Michigan
Town of Neuse Forest votes against incorporation
Bill Harper and S Peter Jacobsen led opposition as Grantham precinct tally backed retention of county government. Anti incorporation supporters hailed the result with breakfast at Pollock Street Deli while proponents argued the move would curb annexation and improve local self rule.
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Bill Harper
Incorporation
Craven
Grantham
Harper
Citizens Against Incorporation
S. Peter Jacobsen
Pollock Street
Anti-Incorporation
Jacobsen
Township 7
Neuse Forest
New Bern
General Assembly
Trent River
Sands and Funderburk lead in district races after retirements
State Senator Sandy Sands tops the South District race for the seat left by Stephen Neal. In the 2nd District, Tim Vailentine’s retirement clears the way for Republican David Funderburk who defeated Democrat Richard Moore. Former Charlotte Mayor Sue Myrick, a Republican, wins the 9th District race with 65 percent over Democrat.
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Mer Emanenation
Sandy Sands
Sth
Stephen Neal
Tim Vailentine
David Funderburk
Richard Moore
Charlotte
Sue Myrick
Alex McMillan
Myrick
North Carolina Blacks Win Reelection In Two House Seats
Rory Blake reports that NC's two black congressmen reelected after redistricting won by wide margins. Mel Watt claimed 66 percent in the 12th District over Joe Martino, Eva Clayton led 1st District with 61 percent against Ted Tyler, and Charles Taylor won the 11th District with 60 percent over Maggie Lauterer.
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North Carolina
Mel Watt
Joe Martino
Eva Clayton
Ted Tyler
Charles Taylor
Maggie Lauterer
Gergen resigns as top adviser joins Duke as visiting professor
Former White House adviser David Gergen resigns after 18 months citing acrimony and partisanship in Washington. He will teach at Duke University in Durham North Carolina during Spring 1995, offering a course on governing in today’s America and noting bipartisan moments such as NAFTA.
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David Gergen
Washington
Gergen
Seoul
South Korea
White Houses
White House
Duke University
Durham
N.C
America
Duke
Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Clinton
Noted New Bern resident Estelle Foley enjoys boating in spare time
Foley, a New Bern resident, comments on an overweight 45yearold winning the heavyweight boxing championship. She says she would like to achieve similar success at age 45, calling it wonderful and expressing hope she can perform as well.
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Foley
New Bern
Charles preaches local action in Hong Kong
Charles urged community involvement during a luncheon with Hong Kong and Vietnam businessmen on the final day of his five day visit. He toured publicly owned apartments and a home for the elderly, then visited a workshop for the mentally handicapped before departing for London.
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Prince Charles
Hong Kong
Vietnam
Charles
Swan BA
Ngan
Cabbie vs cheat: a campus bar tale of justice
Mike Royko recounts a Lansing Michigan case where two 21 year old students attempted to flee a cab ride without paying. A scuffle ensued, the driver took a wristwatch, and the pair later pursued a cash settlement with the cab company. The column critiques the outcome and broader justice incentives.
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Hugh Rodham
Connie Mack
Fla
Nate Salsbury
Taxpayers For Incorporation
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Rivershore Drive
Hollows
Rory Blake
Mack McLarty
Glenda Foley Legal Assistant
London
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Pocketbook
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People Magazine
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Nielsen Media Research
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Margaret Mitchell
Emma Tennant
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Rhett Butler
Owen Laster
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