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27507
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The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People is holding its biennial election. The committee controls much of the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of Commissioners. No one is quite sure where the group is headed as there are splits between those who want to focus on social action and those who want to focus on economic action. Regardless, the results will determine the black community’s role in Durham’s future.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 49, December 5-11 1990,
p8-9
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27508
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Radio station WRDU is the Triangle’s most popular station thanks to shock-jocks Steve Reynolds and Kevin Silva. Reynolds and Silva have 169, 000 listeners per week who tune in to their raunchy and controversial show that airs between WRDU’s rock music. Some area residents are offended at their brand of comedy often aimed at women, blacks, ethnic groups, and Southerners. Questions also arise about how long WRDU and the show will stay popular as musical tastes change.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 49, December 5-11 1990,
p10-13
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27509
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Last February, the state Environmental Management Commission adopted regulations to control 105 toxic air pollutants. This should reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals through air pollution. However, the state lacks money to implement the protection program and rules allow businesses to petition and avoid compliance. These problems and loopholes may see little actual change in air quality over time.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 50, December 12-18 1990,
p8-9
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27510
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Some of the Triangle’s biggest issues from the past year are slowly being resolved. Updates to the major news stories since they were first printed are covered. These include the zoning issues in Orange County, traffic congestion in the Triangle, public transportation in the Triangle, downtown development in Raleigh, the merging of Durham’s schools, and the survival of the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 50, December 12-18 1990,
p10-11
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27513
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E. Lawrence Davis is the new chair of the Democratic Party in North Carolina. Davis is one of the most conservative Democratic chairs in the nation and has changed many of his progressive positions on issues like the environment to more conservative positions. One of his main goals is to attract more conservative white men to the party and is working to do this through NC Democratic Party politics.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 6, March 23 - April 5 1989,
p10-13
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27514
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Chapel Hill’s new mayor, Jonathan Howes, has gained respect for his fairness, his ability to get things done, and his ability to get people to work together. Several of his contributions and issues are profiled, as well as the challenges ahead which will determine his re-election. Howes has repaired relations with UNC-Chapel Hill and created a growth plan, but will face concerns over a possible tax increase, local water problems, and others. All of this will have voters left to decide if he deserves re-election.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 6, March 23 - April 5 1989,
p7-9
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27515
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Carrboro mayor, Eleanor Kinnaird, is known for her vision of making the town vibrant, alive, and a desirable place to live. Under her vision, Carrboro has been called “The Paris of the Piedmont.” Not all residents like her vision and some are concerned that she is too focused on change and neglects the town's history as a blue-collar area. Critics believe she does not pay enough attention to working class families and concerns, and they may not re-elect her in this summer’s election.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 7, April 6-19 1989,
p5-6
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27516
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Duke University and Hospital are being sued by Betty Eldreth. Eldreth received unnecessary radiation and surgery based on results from an experimental procedure that was performed without her consent. The results indicated Eldreth had cancer, but she was found to not have cancer after the surgery and radiation were complete. Evidence suggests that the experimental procedure was used improperly and this was known some at Duke who failed to stop the practice. This has caused the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to look into allegations of fraud and conflict of interest in use of the test.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 7, April 6-19 1989,
p7-11
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27517
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A merger between Durham County Schools and Durham City Schools is being considered. A task force of community leaders is looking into the merger which would save the county money. The citizens of the county are unsure about the merger and it faces much opposition. Many issues are being raised including issues about race, class, identity, and whether the merger makes sense. Most citizens seemed concerned about what they will lose if the schools merge and whether it is best for their children.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 8, April 20-26 1989,
p7-8, 11-13
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27518
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Durham City Schools and Durham County schools are considering a merger. Members from the task force in charge of reviewing the merger share what they have learned and how the facts have changed them. Many members who were first opposed to the merger are now open to the idea and are beginning to talk to others about what changed their minds. The city schools are primarily African-American and poor, while the county schools are primarily white and wealthier. The merging of the two schools would save money and would improve the quality of education for the city schools.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 8, April 20-26 1989,
p9-10
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11.The Mysterious Faucet by Oppenheimer, Todd Independent Weekly Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989
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27519
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Experts say the Triangle’s drinking water is “probably” safe, but carcinogens have been detected in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. The area treatment systems are not equipped to handle this problem. Most of the area’s rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are considered unfit for swimming and drinking. The scope of the Triangle’s water pollution and solutions are examined in Part 1 of a three part series.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989,
p9-10, 14-16, map
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27520
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The Triangle area water supply has contaminants in it and some are appearing in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. Each city’s water supply is examined according to chemists at each city and their lab tests on file at the NC Division of Health Sciences. Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro and their results are explained.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989,
p11
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27521
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This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on water pollution in the Triangle area. The sources of the Triangle’s water pollution are examined. The majority of pollution is from toxins that run off of city streets caused by citizens. Farmers account for 17 percent of the problem and industry and faulty sewage treatment facilities account for 16 percent. The governments role in regulation and what can be done is also examined.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 10, May 4-10 1989,
p7-11
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Record #:
27522
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This photo essay shows the changes that development and time have brought the Triangle area. Photos from the past are paired with photos of the same places as they are in 1989. The locations include: Wonderland Theatre (1920), Watts Hospital (1909), IBM Site (1965), Hargett Street (1940), Fayetteville Street (1959), Carolina Barber Shop (1954), and Crook’s Fish & Produce Market (1951).
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 10, May 4-10 1989,
p13-17
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Record #:
27523
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Part 3 of a three part series on the water pollution in the Triangle focuses on how the area and residents can fix the problem. The Triangle area has some of the sickest rivers and lakes in the state. Seven solutions are presented. Better regulations, technology upgrades, limiting growth, and citizen action through recycling and conservation are the just some of the simple solutions put forth.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 11, May 11-18 1989,
p8-10
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