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12-03-07
Beaufort Observer - Community news of eastern Carolina
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| I thank Hood Richardson for that small but important part of his VIEWPOINT item (11-15-07) reminding Observer readers to keep worrying about the "OFL Threat". However, for the most part, that item would better have appeared as a rant and rave item rather...(more) |
| Turn OLF burden into OLF benefit |
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12-02-07
Virginian-Pilot
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| There's no good place to build an OLF for Oceana Naval Air Station pilots. A new OLF would generate noise, take property off tax rolls, do damage to the environment & family farms, insult history, & provide precious few jobs & tax revenue in exchange....(more) |
| Illinois company says a floating OLF possible - Navy spokesman says platforms too costly, pose danger to pilots |
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11-28-07
Washington Daily News
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| Versabuoy International claims to have developed a technology that would allow the Navy to float an outlying landing field offshore North Carolina, or anywhere, a company spokesman said Tuesday....(more) |
| Jones County shoots down proposed anti-OLF resolution - Commissioners: Vote not an endorsement |
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11-28-07
Daily Advance
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| Navy officials say they know of no county in eastern NC that has formally endorsed having the OLF built nearby. ... Jones County commissioners have decided to keep an open mind about the U.S. Navy's plans to develop an OLF in the region....(more) |
| Talk Turkey - Navy OLF - Dole, Easley - Cartoon |
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11-27-07
Washington Daily News
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| NAVY OLF - WHY DID I WORRY?... THEY'LL NEVER BE PREPARED TO TALK TURKEY... DOLE, EASLEY...(more) |
| Belhaven Christmas Parade |
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11-26-07
Washington Daily News
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| First prize winner of the 2007 Belhaven Christmas Parade float contest, NOOLF, entered by Wanda (the unofficial mayor of Wenona) and Kenny Stotesbury, lines up Saturday night on Railroad Street....(more) |
| For one day, you'll get a closer gander at waterfowl |
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11-23-07
Virginian-Pilot
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| On Dec. 1, visitors will get the only chance during the year to see areas normally closed to the public. For information and reservations for the tour, call (252) 926-4021. The refuge is in Hyde County, nine miles east of Swan Quarter on U.S. 264....(more) |
| Disagreeable partners |
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11-23-07
News & Record, Greensboro, NC
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| Gov. Mike Easley and Sen. Elizabeth Dole would serve their constituents better by working together, which shouldn't be difficult on the issue of the Navy's proposed outlying landing field. After all, they essentially agree with each other....(more) |
| NO OLF gives thanks for land, homes - Group pledges support for northeastern counties |
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11-22-07
Washington Daily News
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| Having begun her own fight against the Navy in Sept, when northeastern NC was announced to be the location of four new proposed sites, Gates County resident Laura Dickerson applauded the grassroots effort put forth by Washington/Beaufort county residents....(more) |
| Put OLF in Virginia - Letter to Editor |
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11-22-07
News & Observer
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| Since an OLF by itself is an economic and environmental loser, the new OLF should be in Virginia, which is receiving the huge benefits of the Super Hornet Squadrons at Oceana....(more) |
| No OLF Resolution |
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11-20-07
No OLF News
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| THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on September 25, 2007 the North Carolinians Opposed to the Outlying Landing Field, (NoOLF) by unanimous vote passed this resolution and pledge our support to our communities and people of Northeastern North Carolina....(more) |
| Commissioners vote to "not oppose" Navy landing field site in Jones County |
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11-20-07
New Bern Sun Journal
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| Jones County commissioners have voted 3 to 2 to "not oppose" a Navy landing field there. Jones County is home to Hofmann Forest (one of the six newest alternative sites), owned primarily by NC State University and also covers a portion of Onslow County....(more) |
| They're on the same side, but it's hard to tell |
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11-18-07
Charlotte Observer
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| This fall, both Dole and Easley concluded separately that the Navy's new potential sites in northeastern North Carolina won't work because local folks don't want it....(more) |
| Field fighting - Politics rears its head in the controversy over OLF sites, but a blame game isn't the best path to a solution |
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11-18-07
News & Observer
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| North Carolina would get the noise and disruption, with only a modest economic boost. The field itself would host only a few dozen jobs....(more) |
| Onslow County Board of Commissioners: Nonresponsive to OLF Concerns - Letter to Editor |
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11-17-07
Washington Daily News
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| There has been great resistance against the Navy to build an OLF in northeastern North Carolina, but there has been little of that resistance regarding the southeastern sites. The Navy will get their unnecessary outlying landing field....(more) |
| OLF bad for animals, teachers - Letter to Editor |
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11-16-07
Daily Advance
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| I am 6 years old. I like all the animals and stuff here. I don´t want the Navy outlying landing field. The animals will not like an OLF. Some of my teachers would have to move. I would not like that. I hope people will help keep it from coming....(more) |
