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43185
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Diane Gray is author of a self-published book entitled "Faith Hope and Perseverance" which recalls her efforts in locating her biological family. She is currently Ambassador of the Children's Home Society of NC.and a Congressional lobbyist working on legislation for adoptees securing information from their birth certificates.
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66
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Robin Peacock, program manager for Adoption Services, North Carolina Division of Social Services, discusses the adoption field in North Carolina - past and present - and anticipates changes for the future.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 57 Issue 2, Fall 1991, p2-12, il, por
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17130
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Public health issues include the importation of cholera-infected hogs into North Carolina, sanitary regulations for barber shops and public schools, and theory concerning the spread of tuberculosis. Amendments to the governing Board of Charities and Public Welfare were made as well as strict views concerning adoption in North Carolina.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 7 Issue 3, May 1941, p15-16, 42
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26981
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Seven years ago, Bill and Georgia Finger adopted two children to raise in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They experienced a long and emotional adoption process while dealing with their difficult news of infertility. The Fingers overcame their hurdles and now have two daughters as part of their family.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 7, Apr 7-20 1988, p18-22, por Periodical Website
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29049
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A United Airlines flight attendant reported Henry Amador-Batten to Raleigh-Durham Airport police for cuddling with his adopted son. Amador-Batten and his husband are a gay couple who legally adopted a child in 2011. They have hired an attorney to open a dialogue with the airline about the way their employees treat gay men.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 20, May 2017, p13-14, por Periodical Website
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