Quayle attacks Murphy Brown sparks White House stir
White House wrestles with Dan Quayle’s criticism of Murphy Brown amid a national furor over the TV show. Quayle said Hollywood is out of it and illegitimacy is wrong while Bush avoids direct comment, stressing two parent families as the dispute plays out in California.
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GOP seeks replacement for vacant North Carolina Senate seat
A week after John athan Rhyne quit his state Senate bid in District 25, GOP leaders say no replacement is in sight. J A Dalpiaz warned any Republican candidate faces an uphill race against Democrat Hoyle, who has momentum from a strong primary. He noted the district favors Democrats and that only a named candidate with recognition would have surfaced already. Local chairs in Gaston and Lincoln say the replacement process is stalled and no clear candidate has emerged.
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Partly Sunny With Warm High Near 78
Weather summary notes a partly sunny day with a high around 78 and a low near 58. Details suggest mild conditions for the region with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Supreme Court wont stop Coleman execution in Virginia
Roger Keith Coleman, accused of murdering his sister-in-law in 1981, was executed in Greensville Correctional Center after the Supreme Court denied a last appeal and Governor Wilder refused clemency. A polygraph given earlier showed deception on relevant questions, aiding the clemency denial amid appeals from supporters who insist on his innocence.
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Prisons awash in ill fitting shirts and overstocked gear
Raleigh AP report details North Carolina prison wardrobe woes under new Corrections Secretary Lee Bounds. He cites huge overstock and poor quality purchases, including 15,488 dozen T shirts with blue collars from Anson Apparel that may trigger a lawsuit, and unaccepted Angelica Uniform Group orders.
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Charlotte Motor Speedway Readies Coca-Cola 600
Coming Friday Charlotte Motor Speedway gears up for Sundays big Coca-Cola 600. The event draws race teams officials and fans to Concord North Carolina for a premier NASCAR Cup Series showdown.
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