Accused Gaston murderer tried in South Carolina
Willem Pierce, twice convicted of murder and linked to killings in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, faces trial in Williamsburg County for the December 1 1970 murder of Margaret James Cutting near Gastonia. Evidence centers on a confessed, disputed statement and shows Pierce under parole from Georgia.
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Gaston
South Carolina
Kingstree
Willem "Unlor" Piewee
Killiye
Gaston County
Margaret James Cutting
Pierce
Swainsboro
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia Coral Maing
Miss Mains
Gastonia
Ayist Cutino
Navy
Wills
Ainea
Bualon
Ale
Welkirus
Visi Nersisley
Euse
Kingsteee
Williamsburg
Securion
Hein
Geongla
Vist
Eriday
caNe
Arlpten
Teyouraldl
Hese Pierce
Fatty
Exemption for Elderly Tax Break Proposed in NC
North Carolina considers a measure to grant a $3,000 income tax exemption for citizens 65 and older. Senator Raynor sponsors the bill in the Senate with Representative Tyson backing it in the House. The proposal would replace the current exemptions of $2,000 for individuals and $1,000 for dependents, with an estimated cost of $2.3 million in the first year and $4 million in the second year.
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Raleigh
Senate
North Carolina
Ior Raynor
D-Camberlac
Henry M.tyson
U-Cumberland
House
Raynor
Deaths and funerals reflect a string of obituaries
Multiple notices report funeral services and survivors for Willie Weed Day 10 of De Funtak Springs and Floyd Hayeke of Mount Holly. Also listed are Minnie Wallace Paysour of Dallas and Wesley Crawford of Lincolnton with burial plans, church affiliations, and numerous relatives.
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William Flday
DE Fonme Springs
Willie Weed
Cary Foneral
de Punik Springs
Tay
Anmiong
Mes
Garirude Day
Berryhill
Besseamer City
de Funtak Springs
Faye Berryhill
Phyllis Wn Kelly
Bessemer
Floyd Huoycke Hore
Mount Holly
Floyd Hayeke Math
Mount Uoily
St. Burg
Mia
Wesley Crawford
Lincolnton
Ale B
Wise St
Macedona Baptist Church
Laela
Rock HI Masomie
Alexandria
Gene Crawford
Washinghin DC
Taul Crawford
Taliienare
Anil Percivel GrawFord
Detroit
Mich
Lena Gibena
Mount Mitly
Virginia Crawford
Pallie Oats
Santini
Lollithuckson
New Jersey
Jevelvotinten
Philadelphia
Mea
Veratice
POWs to be released have Tar Heel links
Seven American prisoners scheduled for release next week by Vietnamese authorities have North Carolina connections. Families received word that the men’s names appeared on the list, including a son named Nathan Henry, amid uncertain reports from Hanoi and Saigon.
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North Carolina
Hanoi
Viet
Aire
Hhyurrmar
Fem
Ranklin
Anldatgs
Army
Nathan Fy Henry
Steed
Wytie Vo
The Gaston Gazette Reveals POWs Return From Vietnam Conflict
The Gaston Gazette reports on returning prisoners of war from Vietnam, including names such as Henry and Judy, with notes on capture in 1967 and lists of POWs freed in early February. The piece mentions Maxwell Air Force Base and ongoing medical evaluations for returning servicemen.
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Henry
Tlonry
Saye ‘Vietvang
Iad
Menewille
Air Forge
Hatelior
Mount Aire
Tls
United States
May Ay Haut
North Carolina insect bill sparks bumblebee debate in House
In Raleigh AP report belaughs as Rep Wil ehard proposes making the lev inite the official NC bug. A debate over stings and pests follows with mentions of bees beeswax and bedbugs while lawmakers spar over designation and political risk. The Mouse vetoes nothing and the bill moves toward senate fate.
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Raleigh
la Cune
Wilehard
D-Durhan
North Carolina
Whiehard
Tix
Lawrace Davis
Tax prosecutions are not planned in North Carolina case
IALEIGH AP reported the Department of Justice has no plans to prosecute former Gov Hob Scott campaign contributors in a long running conspiracy to evade federal taxes. The decision follows recommendations from district and IRS officials, while key figures including John T Church Roy Sowerstrat ford and Charles W Crone faced amended charges or probes. Wilder and others commented on the investigation's status amid government resignations and reform talks.
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Ialeigh
Department of Dusti¢E
Hob Scott
Te Bie Lernal Hevenue
He 13
Outbreak Of Shigellosis Reveals New Strain Across Cities
A health bulletin notes shigellosis outbreaks in Cleveland New Orleans and Lexington linked to a new bacterial strain resistant to some antibiotics. Elderly and infants face severe diarrhea vomiting fever and chills. drug therapy reserved for the most vulnerable.
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CDE
Cleveland
New Orleans
Lesington
Dick Weissman
CNC
Gospel events and talks shape up across area churches
Area churches announce speakers and events including Dr. Copeland at First Baptist Charlotte’s suburb, lectures on interfaith relations, a Cramerton Free Will Baptist revival with Lonnie Sparks, a Gastonia lay institute led by Dr. Lowell Jennings, and revival services at Lee Church of God Prophecy with evangelist Umiyr Holcombe.
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Copeland
Bkeuthern Baptist I
Japan
Seon Gakuin University
Gartoerii
First Baptist Church
Punt
Simday
Christian Missions
Vie
Cramerton
Cramerton Freee Will
Wim Das
Inman
Mart Hindin
Lonnie Sparks
Westfrica
Feslatt Ytin Koulanga
Ue Istitute
Lowell Jennings
Gastonia
Willard Kiser
Chuvets
Lee Church of God Prophecy
We Bavnt Ave
Satur
Umiyr Holcombe
Birmingham
Ala
Honale
Meeting called to forestall money crises in Europe
BONN Qormaary AP reports a widening dollar decline amid unofficial world trading with European finance ministers convening a weekend meeting in Brussels to curb a looming crisis. Officials warned a dollar devaluation could occur if currencies jointly loosen control, while Nixon defended no new devaluation and Wall Street sold off on dollar uncertainty.
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Qormaary
Haukarid
Parkers
Dolla Tock
Paul Exchange
United States
Sonia
Abis
Brussels
Nixon
Blaniel Nixon
Washingto
Cormmon Markel Commission
Belgium
Wapure Soyoriel
Markel
Buen
Chad
Gunmen free three hostages in Sonoma County standoff
A gunmen hold crisis near an apartment in Sonoma County ended with the release of three hostages after hours of gunfire and a deputy pursuit. Police say two gunmen fled in a car. deputies pursued, resulting in injuries and ongoing investigation.
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Eselastopol
Calif
Jawan
Sherill
Theo
Sherll
James Caulfield
Striepeke
Stinopeke
Sonoma County
Shevitt
Ron Yu Abel
Religious Services Schedule Amid Community Gatherings
A fragmented list shows various church activities and worship times across multiple locations. It mentions Walter Poot, Sunday shoot, evening and morning worship sessions, prayer services, family nights, and youth events with inconsistent spellings and timings. Names like Pastor York Roag and other denominational notes appear alongside venues such as High Shoals.
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Union Aga Unit
Paw
Calis
Sckaant
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Gistonia
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Tomlinson College
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Church of Gel of Prophecy
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Evering
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Maryland Avenue
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Family Nighe
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Suse
Rowter
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Lerhan Relins
Restor Saunday
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Fey Letrigan
Paster
Sunder Schau
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Cramerton Rav
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Ram
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Gowiants Singing Church
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Aserney Wortip
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