Downtown Gastonia facelift may start earlier than planned
Gastonia redevelopment leaders indicate a $7 million facelift for downtown could begin by March or April, not July as previously stated. The plan includes new sidewalks, utilities, street lights, paving, and a rail corridor realignment north of the present tracks. HUD rules may raise land sale price, with a revised agreement to be negotiated by the city and redevelopment commission.
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U S diplomats guarded after Greece embassy death
Greek police tightened security for American diplomats in Athens following the shooting death of Richard W. Welch, the 48 year old U S embassy staffer and potential CIA chief in Greece. The attack drew condolences from Premier Caramanlis and President Ford as investigators pursued clues.
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Twin sons delivered at home as Griffis clan grows
In McAdenville a Christmas Eve delivery doubled the Griffis family. William and Verona Griffis welcomed twins born 6:30 am on Wesleyan Drive with father presiding and older siblings helping. One baby in the kitchen and the other in the living room. Randy Griffis, 14, flagged a rescue squad, and the family was transported to Kings Mountain Hospital in good condition. The expected birth was a single girl several weeks away. The family includes Ricky 8, Bebra 5, and David 3. dad works in a yarn shop tax benefits noted.
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Verona Griffis
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U.S. posts November trade surplus. year outlook dim
The Commerce Department said U S exports rose in November helping a $1.1 billion foreign trade surplus for the month, while the 11 months of 1974 show exports exceeding imports by $10.6 billion. Coal, amps and aircraft led gains as the year ends with no annual surplus anticipated.
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Trade figures show sharp export rise and import uptick
The report states seasonally adjusted exports climbed 1.3 percent from October while imports rose 0.1 percent. Increases cited include a $182 million gain in coal shipments, a $5.82 million rise by Mo exports, and a $97.6 million boost in military aircraft shipments.
Gazette shifts to early morning edition for Christmas Day
The Gazette announces an early morning edition on Christmas Day to let employees celebrate with their families. Normal afternoon publication resumes Friday.
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Optometrists oppose advertising in eyecare sector
Three Gastonia eye care specialists argued against allowing advertising of eyeglasses and contact lenses arguing it would lower service quality. They cited that a professional's judgment and patient care outweigh ads and warned against broader advertiser access amid FTC and PTC discussions on price disclosures and competition.
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Fartedden
Advertising Prohibited for Optometrists Stir Debate Across States
In a discussion on ethics codes and state laws, optometry leaders like Clovingss and Cloninger argued advertising is forbidden though some would welcome basic information for patients. Critics warn ads could erode professional respect, with practitioners like Gastania and Herrin noting ads would degrade the field and mislead patients.
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Inside Today: Shoppers, free agent buzz, and Argentina clash
The Gazette previews shopper tests with five slanted packages and notes Andy Massersmith as a free agent after a 19 win season for the Los Angeles Badgers. It also reports a 101 dead from Argentina government guerrilla fighting and lists pages for classifieds, comics, obituaries, and sports.
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