Public Q&A in Gastonia Gazette Focus column recap
A reader questions topics from health to local projects citing ultraviolet risks and bridge work. Officials including the dog warden and traffic authorities address queries on speed limits, missing local figures, welfare employment, bondsmen ethics, and emergency medical supplies in Gaston County.
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Gaston County
Gastonia
B.A
Stroup
Rankin
Gastinia
N.C. A
Albert McGinnla
Toy
Monkees Booked Memorial Hall Show in Winston Salem
A concert appearance by The Monkees was scheduled at Memorial Callison in Winston Salem in December at 8 pm. The booking was a frictionless public event, with limited advance publicity and no elaborate public notices.
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Memorial Callison
Winston Salem
Aine
Atv
Trio Found In Car Trunk Three Men Escape Jail
Three men were found in a car trunk after escaping from custody. They allegedly abducted three hostages during the breakout and were pursued as authorities reported a large-scale operation in the region. Thousands aided the response as Viet Cong units faced intensive search and combat actions in the Mekong Delta.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Chuong Thien
Saisson
Delta
U.S. Air Force
Erta
TAS
Hue
Alc
Tuy Hoa
U.S
North Vietnam
Dien Bien Pin
Demilitarized Zone
Three Jailbreak Suspects At Large In NC SC
Three men escaped from Buncombe County Jail at gunpoint and remained at large as authorities widened a western North Carolina and northwestern South Carolina manhunt. Hostages were found unharmed in a car trunk. one hostage, Asheville lawyer Melvin Elias, was briefly held. Suspects Allen Berube Clifford Harden and Howard Byrd fled in a stolen car after forcing jailer Elmer Duckett to unlock cells. The trio’s escape triggered roadblocks and a joint FBI sheriff patrol across two states.
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Asheville
Buncombe County
North Carolina
South Carolina
Nietria
Allen Berube
Massachusetts
Atlanta
Shelby
Clifford Harden
Howard Byrd
Harden
Ohio
Byrd
Melvin Elias
Berube
Elmer Duckett
Hire
Herube
Elias
Duckett
Candler
Tennings Rogers
Sqnen
Rogers
Mavine Pvt
Jerry Rogers
Ducketh
Hagers
Hendersonville
FBI
Greenville County
S. C
Shell
Ragers
Frrom
Earthquake Hits Chile Toll Unclear in Talal Port
In Santiago and northern Chile a violent quake struck early today devastating Tal tal port near 700 miles north of the capital. Orbe reports 80 percent of Tal tal buildings destroyed with casualties unknown. Tremors were felt across Tarapaca and Antofagasta provinces and a tsunami warning was issued by U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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Santiago
Chile
APA
Taltal
Orbe
Talal
Tarapaca
Antofa- Rasta
U.S
Aveney
Washington
Nilsules
Wiler
al. Handlule Tact
Negroes Making Gains In Textile Employment
The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission reports significant gains for African Americans in textile mills of North and South Carolina over five years. Wage increases followed white workers moving to other industries, with Osburn noting long-standing low pay and limited unionization.
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Washington
North Carolina
South Carolina
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
Donald DB. Oshurs
North Carolina Male University
Raleigh
Osburn
Dlinas
Resiiles
Nemoes
Jabar
Belvas
Yebttin
North
Carolinas
Five States Report No Fatalities During Christmas Holiday
The Associated Press notes five states had no traffic fatalities over Christmas weekend thanks to driver education, increased police patrols, weather, and holiday spirit. Idaho, Alaska, Nebraska, Delaware, and Rhode Island reported zero deaths. total fatalities nationwide were 134, down from 220 last year. Idaho Police Head Perkins credits pre holiday campaigns and safer driving. inclement weather also slowed crashes.
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Associated Press
Taffic
Idaho
Alaska
Nebraska
Puilaware
Rhode Island
Aub. Perkins
Idaho State Police
Poonte
Uite
Returned Color TV Gift Tied to Raleigh Inquiry
North Carolina SBI agent Tolut Boyd testified he returned a color television sent by Dave Goldberg of St. Louis after receiving it on the paroled case. Bruton and Anderson questioned Boyd about contacts with the Parole Board chair Marvin Wooten and policy officials. Boyd produced receipts and receipts for a new TV of the same type.
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Raleigh
sTolut Boyd
North Carolina
Bureau of Investigation
Parale
North Caro Wing
Wade Bruton
SBT
Boyd
Snd Bribseouth
N.C. State University
Bruton
Marvin Wooten
State Board of Paroles
Walter Anderson
SAL
Goldberg
Gollhore
Parele Board
Goldbers
Rateigh
Wooten
Lncal
Ell Andereson
Anderson
SBI
Hans
Insa
Kennedy Book Dispute Nears Quiet Resolution
The Kennedy family and Harper & Row move toward settlement over William Manchester's The Death of a President with talks extending past mid January. Mrs Kennedy seeks deletions, while Manchester remains hospitalized. publishers push for an April 1 release and possible swift talks.
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John
Afl
Supreme Court
Manchester
Julia
Kennedy
Harpe & Rich
Harper & Row
Luk Magazine
Avs. Kennedy
Kenney
Two-Week Forecasts In Future Two-Week Forecasts In Future
Washington AP reports that Dr. Robert M. White predicts usable forecasts ten years hence for two weeks ahead. World Weather Program and World Meteorological Organization efforts aim to advance computer modeling and satellites, with potential economic benefits possibly exceeding $1 billion annually.
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Washington
United States
Iffy
Robert M. White
Environmental Science Services Administration
Weather Bureau
Wise
Hie
Russia
Redd
China
World Meteorological Organization
United Navons
White
Amurican
13Ard
Ameripatt Assosiation
Ierce
Talnne
Young Man of the Year search and DSA award race
A contest for Young Man of the Year unfolds as eight candidates vie for the DSA prize. Pages LB and 1-3 report finalists in the Cotton contest with Peach Pierce among them as the municipal elections loom in 1967.
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Igv
DSA
Peach Pierce
Activities In Our Area Includes Nutcracker at Mite Theater
Wednesday at 2 50 shows The Nutcracker at the Mite Theater in Clay for $1. Thursday at 12 30 pm features a local club event at Musonic Tempe.
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