Allison the earliest Florida hurricane hits Gulf Coast
Allison buffeted the Gulf Coast with 75 mph winds flooding more than 65 coastal homes, three hotels, and a restaurant along an 150 mile Big Bend stretch. The storm toppled power lines cutting electricity to 48,000, spawned tornadoes near St. Marys and Jacksonville Beach, but caused no major injuries.
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Shell Point
Fla
Allison
Florida
Gulf Coast
Kenny Thompson
Ochlockonee Bay
Big Bend
Panhandle
Taylor County
Zero tolerance policy cuts guns from local schools
Mrs Shovelin notes the districts strict policy against guns results in expulsions. Gun incidents at Hunter Huss and other schools have fallen over three years, with several incidents in 1993 94 and 1994 95. Principals stress respect for police, while an art program promotes non violence. County peers weigh funding cuts for resource and DARE officers, with officials arguing the cost is justified.
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Shovelin
Hunter Huss
North Gaston High School
Steve Laws
Laws
Henry
Choice plan would offer tax credits for home and private schooling
State Rep. Bob Hensley warned against a Republican backed bill linking a tax credit up to 1000 per child to attending private or home schools and allowing public schools to open classes and sports to nontraditional students. The plan, approved by the House Finance Committee, faces full House and Senate votes with key Republicans touting greater parental choice and critics warning of talent drain and recruitment in public schools.
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Bob Hensley
Raleigh
House Finance Committee
John Rayfield
Belmont
John Gamble
Lincolnton
Jack Hunt
Cleveland County
State Senate
Steve Wood
High Point
Robert Brawley
Mooresville
Hensley
John Wilson
N.C. Association of Educators
Wilson
Wood
House
Senate
Funeral operator faced scrutiny after pockets $75000 in prepaid funerals
Community mourns relatives believed laid to rest as Vermont case unfolds. Ruth Covell recalls the operator as personable while Franne Whitney Nelson laments lost public trust in funeral services. License revoked, bankruptcy filed, and exhumation pending with no criminal charges yet.
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Titemore
Ruth Covell
Milford, N.H
Ms. Metcalf
Franne Whitney Nelson
Ms. Covell
Weather roundup for Greater Gaston and region
Weather report for June 5, 1995 lists sunset 8 36 p m and sunrise 6 19 a m. Asheville 83 64 with no precip. Charlotte 88 69 with no precip. Gastonia 87 69 with 0 08 inches. Greensboro 87 68 with no precip. Hickory 88 68 with 0 01 inch. Raleigh Durham 89 69 with no precip. Wilmington 85 71 with 0 42 inch. Precipitation totals vary across cities.
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Mt. Island
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Brington
Diego
Christn
W.vo
Helena
Juan
P.R
Cheyenne
Honolulu
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Shivort
Andrge
Colmbs
Ohio
Jesavile
Sioux Fils
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Syracuse
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Dayton
Edy Los Vi
Dr Portind
Ty Dlr Lampa
Bolimre
Denver
Cdy
Priind Ore
Topeka
Dr i
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A Produce
Tucson
Bilings
Detroit
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Tulsa
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Reno
Wshagin
D.chite
Boise
el Paso
Richmad
Wickes-Brie
Boston
Evansvile
Sacrmnto
Cay Evwnsvile
Proposal may maintain Citadel's all male corps
Converse College President Sandra Thomas and South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon announced a program funded by taxpayers and private donations to back a women’s leadership initiative. South Carolina will invest 3.4 million dollars while The Citadel contributes about 6.6 million in private gifts to support a 10 million dollar program at Converse College in Spartanburg.
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Converse College
Sandra Thomas
South Carolina
Charlie Condon
Citadel
Spartanburg
Appeals court rejects bid to reinstate juror in Simpson case
A frantic bid to salvage a black male juror was thwarted when an appeals court refused the plea by O J Simpson's attorneys to reinstate one of two jurors dismissed earlier in the day. Also notes on sunshine risks and health trends follow in brief items.
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O.J. Simpson
Gastonia council weighs 1995 96 budget and golf surcharge
Gastonia commissioners begin from scratch on a 1995 96 budget. City council members say they may approve a 153 million budget on June 201. Today they discuss a proposed 1 surcharge for each round of golf at the city course and a plan to spend 250 000 to repair the Erwin Center pool.
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Gaston
Gastonia
Erwin Center
UNC study flags murder as top killer for young Black men
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study finds homicide is the leading cause of death for young Black males in North Carolina. A defendant with a hung jury on sexual assault charges pleaded no contest to eight counts on Monday.
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North Carolina
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Two Gaston firms named in North Carolina top 10
Parkdale Mills Inc of Gastonia ranked No 4 and Pharr Yarns Inc of McAdenville ranked No 8 in a statewide survey of top NC companies. Cotton growers and textile executives convene at the Marriott City Center for a two day cotton summit.
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Gaston County
North Carolina
Parkdale Mills Inc
Gastonia
Pharr Yarns Inc
McAdenville
U.S
Marriott City Center
Panthers rely on veterans to fuel expansion team growth
The Carolina Panthers have built success by courting veteran players to bolster the roster. Kyle Petty stunned Dover Downs crowds with an unexpected win, while Ashbrook saw its long-time coach resign after a historic run. Lincoln ton rolled to a 3-2 NC 2A semifinal victory over Ledford, propelled by a botched ground ball. The Hornets weigh Indiana ties as they seek a new front office leadership.
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Lincolnton
Ledford
Wolves
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