Record #:

397

Author(s):

Guillory, Ferrel

Abstract:

Major players in the North Carolina General Assembly include Liston B. Ramsey, Al Adams, Allen C. Barbee, and Ken Royall.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Fall 1980, p2-7, il, por

Subject(s):

Legislators; North Carolina. General Assembly

Record #:

398

Author(s):

Manus, Roger; Blake, Barbara

Abstract:

Group homes for the mentally handicapped generally lead to more productive lives for the residents.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1980, p30-35, il, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Mentally handicapped--Care of; Mentally handicapped--Institutional care

Record #:

399

Author(s):

Finger, Bill

Abstract:

The history of North Carolina in the 20th century, as any history, offers clues to the state's future direction. Information on industry, economics, race relations, death row population, and famous politicians are used as indicators of the state's future.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 3, Summer 1980, p3-30, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History; North Carolina--Politics and government

Record #:

400

Author(s):

McGregor, Alan; Lewis, Libby

Abstract:

In order to reduce the overcrowded prison population in North Carolina, the authors suggest handing down sentences that offer appropriate alternatives to a prison sentence.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1980, p20-25, il

Subject(s):

Imprisonment

Record #:

401

Author(s):

Swofford, Stan

Abstract:

Studies show that a state-supported public defender's office is less costly than the existing court-appointed system.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1980, p26-29, il

Subject(s):

Public defender system

Record #:

402

Author(s):

Adams, Frank; Saunders, Don

Abstract:

African-American farmers losing their land has become an all-too-common occurrence.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1980, p3-8, il

Subject(s):

Farmers; African American farmers

Record #:

403

Author(s):

Beyle, Thad L.

Abstract:

Some political observers believe local primaries should be separate from a presidential primary since the national election and connected concerns seem to attenuate the significance of the local elections and concerns.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1980, p18-19, il

Subject(s):

Elections; Primaries

Record #:

404

Author(s):

Finger, Bill; Page, Lavon

Abstract:

The North Carolina Alternative Energy Corporation was created to coordinate between utility companies and suppliers and residents who desire on site alternative energy sources.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Winter 1980, p5-11, il

Subject(s):

Energy development; Alternative energy sources

Record #:

405

Author(s):

Gumz, Gary

Abstract:

Alternative energy applications and sources include solar tobacco barns, solar greenhouses, hydroelectricity, and alcohol-fueled power.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Winter 1980, p12-17, il

Subject(s):

Energy development; Solar power

Record #:

406

Author(s):

Dillon, Tom

Abstract:

The Learning Institute of North Carolina (LINC), once known for its educational innovation and experimentation, has disbanded.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 4, Fall 1979, p11-13

Subject(s):

Learning Institute of North Carolina; Educational innovations

Record #:

407

Author(s):

Muse, Howard S., Jr.

Abstract:

Eighty percent of North Carolina's timberland is privately owned and terribly mismanaged.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 4, Fall 1979, p14-15, il

Subject(s):

Forest management

Record #:

408

Author(s):

Stuart, Brad

Abstract:

The issue is whether or not the state has the body of policy and law necessary to deal with issues of synfuels and strip mining.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 4, Fall 1979, p16-20

Subject(s):

Oil shale

Record #:

409

Author(s):

Sturat, Brad

Abstract:

House Bill 456 offers a new and unique approach to dealing with juvenile delinquents.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 3, Summer 1979, p12-13, il

Subject(s):

Juvenile delinquency

Record #:

410

Author(s):

Stuart, Brad

Abstract:

The state's juvenile delinquency policy needs reviewing in order that it might offer solutions to the problems associated with delinquency.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Winter 1979, p3-7

Subject(s):

Juvenile delinquency

Record #:

411

Author(s):

Wefing, Henry

Abstract:

North Carolina is studying the benefits of passing a child safety seat law.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Winter 1979, p12-14

Subject(s):

Automobiles--Child restraint systems