Daring WWII escape reunites Wolff and Martin in Gastonia
Two airmen who escaped a 1943 B 17 crash and a P 47 escort meet in Gastonia after decades apart. Wolff, shot down over Belgium, and Martin, hit near Frankfurt, recount their rescue, resistance aid, and grueling trek across France and the Pyrenees to safety in Spain before reuniting.
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Seven Oaks land deal faces tough path in North Carolina
Wren and Stowe resist annexation tactics while evaluating tax implications. Experts note potential partial tax exemptions for conservation land and possible revenue or funds for roads if Seven Oaks incorporates as a non profit. Representative Rhyne plans to delay the bill. local officials were not briefed, hindering support.
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Violence in America seen as public health emergency
The JAMA study series, including 12 violence examinations, shows firearm related deaths among youth rising steeply in the 1980s with 10 to 14 percent increases 1984–86 and 23 to 35 percent from 1987–89. Editor Dr George Lundberg frames violence as a nationwide public health crisis.
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Clinton favors weekly talk shows through election day
Clinton proposes 21 weeks of talk show appearances to engage voters, aiming for one program per week until Election Day. Perot eyes “Today” calls and independent run, while Bush declines NBC offer but may reconsider. Clinton emphasizes direct contact over ads and notes his campaign uses call-in formats increasingly.
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Serbian party splits erode Milosevic support
In Belgrade Abboc and other ruling party members broke with President Slobodan Milosevic, signaling weakening backing amid UN sanctions on Yugoslavia. At the same time UN observers prepared to depart for Sarajevo to pursue a ceasefire, while a Serbian tank moved through Derventa on the frontline.
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Baptists Move to Amend Constitution over Homosexuality
The Carolinas Southern Baptists began a constitutional amendment to ban homosexuality and removed two congregations that had sanctioned gays. Governor Jim Martin asked Raleigh’s mayor to reconsider a city ordinance blocking a Baptist church from displaying a Christian flag.
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House battle over balanced budget amendment begins
Nation Friends and foes clash as Democrats push a milder anti deficit bill to sway votes. NTSB says airlines lack trained attendants for emergency evacuations, while US and Russia seek deeper long range nuclear cuts but terms of a new treaty remain unsettled ahead of Yeltsin-Bush summit.
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Hornets Eye Alonzo Mourning Visit and Playoff Hopes
Alonzo Mourning visited Charlotte on Tuesday to meet reporters and discuss a potential move to the Hornets. Hornets owner George Shinn says playoffs next season are expected and would be disappointing without a postseason run.
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NFL pep rally in Charlotte seeks regional turnout
Local fans plan a 5 to 7 p m rally in Charlotte to support an NFL team. The event draws attendees from across the region amid pre game hype and community excitement.
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Weather forecast for Greater Gaston region June 9 1992
Eighties heat with highs in the mid 80s across major cities including Asheville Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro and Hickory. Overnight lows in the upper to mid 60s with widespread rainfall amounts from 0.38 to 1.53 inches. Beach forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions and similar high temperatures.
North Carolina Malpractice Rates May Be Rising Again
North Carolina has long had low malpractice rates but indicators suggest a comeback may be underway. A survey of top economists projected American companies could see profits rise 16.5 percent this year after several years of struggles.
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Entertainer Ben Vereen Knocked Down By Utility Vehicle
Entertainer Ben Vereen was critically injured early Tuesday after stepping into the path of a utility vehicle on a dark stretch near his beach home. Joan Lunden ordered to pay 18 000 monthly support to estranged husband. Czech rivals fail to agree on preventing split. mafiosi moved back to jail under new anti crime decree.
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