End of the World Believers in Monroe Church
In Monroe North Carolina 1971 followers of the True Light Church of Christ led by Flake Braswell and Nat Hines preached the world would end in 1970 or 1971. They abandoned jobs, avoided entertainment and awaited divine verdict, while others doubted the movement’s sincerity and the community watched the prophecy unfold and fail.
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Monroe
N.C
Nat
Carolinas
Flake Beauwell
Jos
Braswell
True Light Church of Christ
Chechueh
Doyle
Boyle
Taion
Threeth
God
Gail
Youth admits cutting coach in self defense claim
In Gaston Superior Court Holly Johnson 47 formerly on the team coached by Helmer Wiles testified I cut him claiming self defense after an argument at Molly High School. Wiles described a confrontation in the hallway spilling into a homeroom where Johnson allegedly shoved him and drew a knife cutting Wiles jaw and mouth area. Witnesses supported the assault scenario as Johnson denied giving rival teams plays while Wiles pursued discipline at the parking lot amid bleeding and hospital care.
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AML
Holly
Wussell Johnson
Helmer Wiles
Guston
Johnso
Mbity
Anyaalt
Chnson
Wiles
Milolly High School
Mohnson
Soun
Jotson
Spruce Pine High School
Spruce Pine
Johnson
Bimaith
Stanley Giano
Stanley
Aclense
Wales
Jetson
Promi
Tie
Nat
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Wey
Smith
Ohnson
Jolie
Hassall
Nike
Mullinay
Johnaim
Miles
Richard Ponder
Johmson
Ohnson Stelil
Anhasen
Heracas
Charles F. Lawes
Jobson
Dale Iren
Irom
Ile
Wilo
NASA
Lion
Bint
North Korean gunboats sink fishing boat near Yellow Sea
Reports say North Korean gunboats attacked two fishing boats off the northwest coast. One vessel was rescued by South Korean navy craft while the other was last seen adrift. fishermen’s fate remains unconfirmed. The incident follows regional tensions and a claim of a Cambodian-Israeli border clash.
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Seoul
Yellow Sea
Notable Obituaries and Death Notices Listed
A jumble of names appears, including Newton Er Rector Jr Richmond Virginia, Joan W Petites Ir Charielle M Mrs Vernie Thornorg Ho tn, Jacob T Bank Fawell, George McGill, Ida St Mrs Lidde 5, Sherrill Mt Hi Alex Pardo MoAdenville, James A Bayne Eliment. Details on Faye JA.
Disgruntled troops and teacher pay raises loom in budget talks
Disjointed notes describe disgruntled troops planning actions against colleagues and a legislative push to fund teacher pay raises. A.C. Dawson, executive, outlines proposals for a professional recruitment and education loan act, with aims to boost teacher salaries and extend employment terms, while lawmakers debate costs and implementation for the biennium.
Gastonia Banks Cut Prime Rate Across City
Two Gastonia banks reduced their prime rate effective today. Officials cited moving market conditions as prompting the cut, while other institutions considered follow suit. Bank executives noted the rate adjustment may influence competitiveness but stressed it remains to be seen how rival decisions unfold.
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Gestonia
Clleaity Rational
Attain
A. Tity Bank
Fiesvcitizens Wank & Ties Co
ECU Dean Criticized Over Textile Stand
East Carolina University business dean Bearden faced criticism from textile industry officials over import quota policies. Burlington Industries said recruiting dates Jan 18 and 19, 1972 would proceed, though Bearden questioned quotas as a matter of policy affecting workers and job prospects.
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Greenville
N.C
East
Carolla Business Schol
Janes Mearden
North Carolina
Burlington Industries
BCU
Burlington
Greenshoro
Girt Textile Chatin
Dales Amwanks
Sehno
Bearden
Naborl B. Lineks
Ruclington Industries
Gent No Felter
EGU
Dean Beards
Furney K. Jones
Murlington T Dustriea
Ane
Bobby Baker to face prison for tax evasion and fraud
Federal authorities report Bobby Baker, once an aide to the Domaca majority, was sentenced for tax evasion, larceny, and conspiracy. He received a one to two year term in 1967, still serving a fine, while free on bail. Baker, now a real estate developer in Orran City, Md, was accused of shifting income across state lines and misusing campaign funds.
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Washington
Bobby Baker
Baki
Lyon
Johns
Will Surfercdr
U.S
Lewisburg
Supreme Court
Baker
Orran City
Als
Doctors synthesize growth hormones breakthrough
San Francisco researchers announce a major breakthrough in producing human growth hormone HGH synthetic forms. Dr. G I Li and team describe a 388 amino acid molecule enabling mass production, aiming to study growth related diseases and potential cancer therapies while noting implications for cholesterol and immune response.
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San Francisco
Torna Orch
G. IL
Tlochenisley
Seavel
Californian
Pituitary
Tara Conten
Scientista
Three brothers charged in Martinsville grocery robbery slaying
In Martinsville Virginia three brothers Richard Alton MAAR, Dav Lee Martin, and Jerome Martin were charged with armed robbery tied to the death of Ralph Campbell, owner of a county grocery. Police say a roadblock nabbed the suspects who yielded pistols, shotguns and drugs during the arrest. Authorities investigate whether the trio’s crimes link to other recent robberies in Winston-Salem and Statesville.
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Mattinsyimle
Scv
Iol
Theeg
Nichard Alton Ma AR
Martinsyite
Lee Martin
Jerome Martin
Buffalo
Ralph AL Campbell
Sail Campbell
Here
Iieterstate Altale
Paice
Markjuana
Winston Salem
Martinsville
Winston-Salem
Statesville
Fragging assaults rise in Vietnam unit morale woes
In Quang Tri Vietnam a 37 year old first sergeant Gene Tingley of Headquarters Company Mi Engineers survived a fragging attempt with five pounds of plastic explosive. Officials say fragging incidents are rising in U S units as withdrawal nears. Causes noted include frustration racial tension and morale decline with few convictions.
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Quang Thi
Vietnam
Gene Tingley
Tingley
Arey
U.S
Counry
Ainsi
Vin
Te Vth
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Part Said
Paris
APL
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Saigon
Faris
Yray
George Romney
Raney
Newton ER Rector Jr
Richmond, Va
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Charielle
Vernie Thornorghotn
Itope Re
Jacob T
Bank Fawell
George McGill
Ida St
Liddte
Sherrill, Mt. Hi
Alex
Pardo MoAdenville
James A. Bayne Eliment
Faye JA
Ralrigt Law
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A.C. Wawson
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Id Cenora Assembly
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General Assembly
Lossing Ginade
Gastonia
Plito Peat
Aod
Ayatellon
Peavéunt
Pearson
First Union
Willa Keith
Harel Sumier
FirshGitheens Bank & Trust Co
ECU
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Eterna
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