29 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
1
A reader Q A column from the Gastonia Gazette covers local inquiries on topics from zoning and bank clocks to drivers licenses and public works. It includes explanations by city attorney James B Garland and summaries of various municipal issues and services.
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners urged funeral directors not to end ambulance service by the December 31 deadline and to delay action while a solution is sought. Officials discussed private franchises, ongoing talks, and the need for a timely decision as two days remain. Funeral directors awaited official notification before replying.
Four young U S Navy deserters who fled Japan to protest American Vietnam policy arrived in Moscow and then Sweden sought asylum. Sweden weighed options including acceptance and possible return to Moscow. Police checked papers after they landed. the men, aged 19 to 29, hailed from Florida, Maryland, California, and Pennsylvania.
Gaston County commissioners named 12 of 15 hospital trustees from Gastonia Cherryville Stanley Belmont and other towns with ex officio members, while Feb 20 was set for a countywide school consolidation election. The measure would merge three districts into one admin unit and decide 20 million in bonds and a 0 tax for the supplementary school levy.
Bandleader Paul Whiteman known as the King of Jazz died in Doylestown Bucks County after a heart attack. The famed composer and bandleader, who helped shape American music between the wars, was taken to a nearby hospital after collapsing at home. He contributed orchestral and jazz pieces and mentored stars like Bing Crosby and George Gershwin, and longtime retirement in Bucks County marked by a village tribute.
MEMPHIS AP. Tears filled Vicki Marie Palmer's eyes not from cold but emotion as she competes in the Maid of Cotton contest. The 22 year old from Cathedral City California says she is surprised by the southern chill while North Carolina's Mary Claire McMillan endures stairs before luncheon. Contestants model cotton fashions and await the 196? Maid of Cotton crown vote.
Rural Police officials announce eight promotions while Gas tonia Police Department considers expanding the force. Mt Molly city hall slated for demolition as plans advance for a regional mall. Kings Mountain may gain recreation facilities and a new lake with broader improvements.
Activities in our area list a Turkey Shoot at Union Road Community Hut starting Saturday at 10 a.m. and running until 4 40 p m with Sehiele Muscim tour noted at 2 39 p m.
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