Petty elected chairman as Gastonia board meets
Petty was unanimously elected chairman of the Gaston School Board at Monday night’s meeting. The reorganization moved swiftly, with Stroupe elected vice chairman and a plan to form new committees, while speakers from delegations urged cafeteria projects and priority funding amid bond-financed school expansion.
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South Gastonia
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Bank Robbery Near Winston-Salem At Avonue Branch
Three gunmen robbed the Avonue National Bank branch at about 9:15 am. The men wore ski masks and escaped with an undetermined amount of money. Police and state investigators hunted for a 1961 white Oldsmobile as the getaway car.
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Death notices from Kings Mountain and Bessemer
Obituaries reported for Annie G Uat Mit Perkins Mrs James A Moes of Kings Mountain and Bertha Parton of Bessemer along with Jack W Armstrong of Netmont Metals listed as passing on May 2nd.
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Election chiefs protest split ruling on voting age
President Nixon welcomed the ruling as states consider lowering the voting age to 18 for all elections. Groups like the National Young Democrats and young Republican groups plan to register millennial voters, arguing for presidential and congressional votes by 18 while noting administrative and cost challenges for separate registration lists and voting machines. Governors from Washington and other states weigh changes as several states already move to lower age limits.
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Kennedy cites Viet Nam war prisoner list confusion
A Washington bulletin reports confusion over a list of American prisoners held by North Vietnam. Senator Kennedy says the list is incomplete and contains errors, naming 20 alleged Americans missing or released. He notes dates and release details as described by officials and the Departments of Justice.
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Fragments Indicate Shifting Rates and War News
The scanned clipping reports varied items with reduced reference to interest rates and market terms, noting a drop in certain percentages and referring to labor and commerce shifts. It also mentions military moves, homecoming events, and U S reconnaissance progress in a broad, disjointed summary.
Scott presses plan to let youth vote in state elections
RALEIGH AP Gov Red Scott said he favors allowing 18 year olds to vote in North Carolina elections if state procedures align with national rules. He would consult election officials on required steps while noting the 1970 Supreme Court ruling allowing 18 year olds to vote in presidential and congressional elections. The governor also said state budget requests for 1971 will be trimmed to a tighter “balanced budget” within expected revenues.
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Sidewalks Ordered in Gastania After Tragic School Incident
City council approves new sidewalks on Carolita Ave from York Rd to Victory School property despite some property owners opposing taking land. Public Works Director Sam Wilkins says funding allows at least five projects this fiscal year. Projects include Sandy Lane near Gardner Park School, Burtonwood Dr, Miller St, and the south side of 9th Street near Niel St, with emphasis on school-area safety.
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Bank Firefighters Battle Massive $25,000 Blaze
Firemen forced entry into a bank to combat a blaze estimated at $25,000 as turmoil erupted inside. Witnesses described rapid efforts to control flames while investigators assessed the scene on Wilkinton Boulevard near Cox.
ROTC Interest Declines Amid Service Reserve Concerns
Reported decline in ROTC interest raises questions about the future pool of officers. Observers cite questions about career paths and the ability of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps to sustain officer numbers amid evolving military needs.
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Congress Took A Holiday As Bills Stall In Washington
Congress faced a holiday week with limited action as House and Senate debated financing and policy measures. Leaders argued about funding for the Asia Development Bank and welfare provisions, while filibusters and procedural delays stalled key votes.
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