Record #:

26998

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

A year-long study concluded in an effort to determine how to build the Triangle into a world-class region. The Triangle J Council of Governments gave recommendations for traffic, water protection, garbage accumulation, high phone rates, child-care shortages, uncoordinated planning and the need for better schools and a world trade center.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988, p5-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Development--North Carolina; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions

Record #:

26999

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry; Walsh, Wendy

Abstract:

The United Nations has named Durham’s Center for Community Self-Help as one of the most successful economic-development groups in the United States. The Independent gave four winners the annual Citizen Awards for their efforts toward poverty, women and minority businesses, and pollution.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988, p7-11, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Center for Community Self-Help (Durham); Citizenship awards

Record #:

27000

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Melinda Ruley, an Independent author, spent eight hours in search of the perfect toy for Christmas. She visited the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, K&K Toys, Toys R Us, and the Play House in Durham. From her observations, Melinda concluded that the perfect toy is something that puts children at the center of the universe where they know they belong.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988, p13-15, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Toys; Christmas