FAA satire case ends in secretarial shame and payout
Vin Suprynowicz reports on the FAA settling a long running dispute with the air traffic controllers union after a series of controversial sensitivity training sessions. The piece cites a $300000 lawsuit by controller Douglas Hartman alleging harassment and gender based abuse during a 1992 program.
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The
Chicago Tribune
FAA
Tanya Christopherson
Great Lakes
Douglas Hartman
Aurora
Ill
Reia Federal Aviation Adminis
Christian Coalition seeks voters guided by faith and values
Rev Walter Leake, Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition chairman, urges Christians to engage in politics as salt and light. He cites Francis Kennedy critique and promotes joining the Christian Coalition for a pro God pro life pro family platform with a voter guide and scorecard.
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Christian Coalition
D. James Kennedy
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jesus
America
Brad
Mamie Burdie
P.O
New Bern
N.C
Walter Leake
Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition
Editor Seeks Signed Letters With Contact Details
Reader letters must be signed with author address and telephone for editor reference. Letters under 300 words preferred. longer ones may be rejected. Include machine and date if referring to a specific article. Anonymous or open letters to a card party will not be used.
Base personnel practices at Cherry Point questioned by reader
A reader rebuts a Sunday front page claim that the military is firing and demoting high ranking civilians to fill posts with officers at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The letter cites multiple civilian-to-military conversions and mid level staffing changes over 16 years, arguing there is no conspiracy and civilians remain integral.
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Pentagon
Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry
Builder gets nailed for defects letter condemns media bias
A correspondent defends Frederick Bailey against a Sept. 26 article alleging defects. The writer accuses reporter Laurie Gengenbach and Kathy Sinning of unjust character assassination, urging fair, fact based coverage and trust in due process.
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Laurie Gengenbach
Frederick “Rick” Bailey
New Bern hosts first National AACA car show downtown
Bob Hughes Jr reports on New Bern welcoming the First Capital Chapter AACA for a historic event. Visitors praised downtown cleanliness and Tryon Palace tours while locals expressed pride. Members thank residents for hospitality and hope to repeat the success soon.
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First Capital
Antique Automobile Club of America
AACA
New Bern
Tryon Palace
Kinston
Capital Antique Automobile Club
New
ARCA
Bob Hughes Jr
First Capital Chapter
Alive at Five shines in New Bern downtown strolls
New Bern hosts Alive at Five with a crowd enjoying merchants and city walkers. The event highlights a serene, strong downtown scene driven by dedicated volunteers and business people, drawing praise for its energy and recognition of ongoing urban preservation efforts.
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New Bern
License fee debate sparks coastal saltwater fishing views
Readers weigh in on saltwater licensing in the Carolinas and Virginia. panelists argue for a $15 annual fee to fund data collection while opposing unnecessary management plans. calls to end destructive fly nets and protect weakfish stocks amid rebuilding efforts. multiple individuals reference Marine Fisheries Commission meetings and staff, with emphasis on conservation and revenue use.
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South Carolina
Virginia
Division of Marine Fisheries
Marine Fisheries Commission
Morehead City
Cong. Martin Lancaster
Meddling Costs More Than a Fine
A syndicated column by Walter Williams argues Congress imposes costly, misguided rules across the US. It cites a Southern California dry cleaner fined for not posting employee injury numbers, a Marmon Group subsidiary $5,000 error, and EPA fines totaling hundreds of thousands for minor form mistakes. The piece links these to environmental dictates like protecting the kangaroo rat, notes construction halts in Orange County, and urges limited congressional power based on the 10th Amendment.
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Congress
California
North Carolina
Marmon Group
EPA
Food and Drug Administration
McCurdy Fish Co
Lubeck
Maine
John McCurdy
McCurdy
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Minnesota
Corps of Engineers
Bors
Congressional
Orange County
Calif
Fish and Wildlife Service
Congresst Aeene Reform Foundation
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Bakersfield
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George Mason University
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