23 May 1992
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1992
Page
1
Gas prices ease about eight cents from last year as Memorial Day weekend kicks off. Forecast promises sunny skies and mid to upper 80s with low 90s by day and 40s at night. Area pools open and residents prepare for trips to beaches and getaways, signaling summer’s start.
A detailed review of the Coca-Cola 600 covers race dynamics, key performers, strategic decisions, and notable moments. It reflects on pace, cautions, and the outcome, highlighting drivers and teams shaping the event's narrative.
The Association of North Carolina notes a $6.7 billion travel and tourism sector will boost commerce over Memorial Day weekend. Officials at Charlotte Motor Speedway anticipate 160000 spectators for the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race while U S Travel Data Center reports 27.4 million travelers will take trips of 100 miles or more, up 4.6 percent from last year.
Judge Weisberg orders Officer Laurence Powell retried in Los Angeles after three days of deadly rioting that followed the first trial in Simi Valley. Powell faces a single deadlocked charge of excessive force. rioting caused 52 deaths and $750 million in damage.
Johnny Carson closed his 30 year run on late night TV with a tearful final Tonight Show farewell. Attended by family and staff, he thanked Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen, recalled son Richard, and joked about Dan Quayle while ending with a televised montage of memorable interviews and performances.
Gaston County Commissioner David Ward defeated D Wiggins by 23 votes in a recount of May 5 ballots. Officials found a clerical error in Ashbrook precinct where Ward’s hand counted votes were misadded, giving him 2 instead of 41, altering the margin and prompting the recount.
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