The Charlotte Observer from Charlotte, North Carolina • 35

1 i "4'VWNPqrwftwN'y i THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Friday June 24 1983 3C Williams Wonders About Results Of Championship Or 1' '1 109" r-4i 11 7 i 1 ''''''i it 4 i -yt111 i x- i--- if '4 i S1- i I d''4k14q I- A 4 l- 4s-44 i i' 4 1 4- 4- "kw sk 0 i 4 77w I ') It -i 'l'- -c 3 1 4 7 'T I' i': 5-4- Speedway Build Condos Continued From Page IC prices for the 12100 grandstand seats were not but similar seating on level was $50 per ticket for World 600 on May 28 second phase of the $30 program is to begin in and includes a permanent at the track along a camper center and a 15- lake Also a new speedway is to be built at the base of condominium complex expansion also Includes of the high-rise grandstand and VIP suite complex toward turn one with elevators and support facilities It targeted for construction in 1990 said the current construction already in its early will not affect spectator or comfort during the 500 weekend on Oct 8-9 going to have to do a lot grading" said Smith "But not going to let our dirt Baker the only driver to years ago says only two teams are assured packed houses They are Los Angeles and Boston "I think (Virginia's Ralph) Sampson coming into the league will give us another good drawing opponent" said Williams "We have 35 home games that don't have that natural pull" After college in Winston-Salem Williams cut his promotional teeth as general manager of Spar tanburg's minor league baseball club Ile was tireless in planning group promotions special nights audience participation gimmicks giveaways Promotions paid off and started a trend in the minors Spar tanburg with Williams wheeling and dealing outdrew some Triple A baseball clubs Attracting national attention Williams became a young man destined for business stardom "You know Bill Veeck (baseball's original showman) was 30 years before his time" said Williams who admired and copied Veeck's inventiveness "Look around People who criticized Veeck are now staging identical promotions "At Spartanburg I knew I had to sell more than baseball You have to make things happen in the minors" cc Observer Photo By BILL BILLINGS Bruton Smith (left) flumpy Wheeler admire artist's rendering of condos Charlotte Motor i Sp Tc 4 Co 1 Tick new arm 1 that le the VA 1 The million 1984 campg with acre I office the col Plan extens stand ward 1 other geted I Smi struct stages i viewit Miller of gr we're show' Bud RA ings t') Leg Na Ca introd Mara ate amen( To Ticket new announced that the The million 1984 campground with acre office the Planned extension other Smith stages viewing Miller "We're of we're show" Buddy tvm "Bo" Introduced March mlz NC House Approves Bill Regulating High Rises On Ridges Speedway 1959 Construction begins 1960 First World 600 1965 East paddock stands 1968 Chrysler stands (turn 4) 1972 First VIP suites 1973 GM stands (turn 1) year was approved by the Senate and enacted into law Lemon Law: The General Assembly enacted a law that makes auto manufacturers fully responsible for new cars that are defective "This means that consumers now have the right to make the manufacturer take back a seriously defective new car and get a refund of the purchase price" said NC Attorney General Rufus Edmisten who sponsored the bill Condo Conversion: The Senate approved a House bill barring owners of housing projects from Continued From Page IC limIted number had similar back grounds and coached a championship team (Bill Russell Lennie Wilkens Tom Heinson Bill Sharman etc) "Cunningham's greatest contribution? He has that knack to work with and coach great talent" said Williams referring to the superb 1982-83 season "For example we had four all-stars: Dr (Julius Erving) Malone our guards (Maurice Cheeks Andrew Toney) Bobby Jones (defense) is really a fifth It takes a strong personality to control all that Billy has played at that level He understands he's not awed" The Cunningham issue settled Williams says he now constantly mulls the effects a championship will have at the gate "Philadelphia has never been a leader in season-ticket sales" said Williams "We sold about 3000 last year I hope a championship will double that number "But an NBA banner doesn't fill a building It will help Our play and our record created new fans But we're still planning to promote strongly" The Philadelphia Spectrum seats 18000 for 76er games 42 who was a pretty good catcher for the Demon Deacons 20 will be the only one of its type there The bill already has passed the House Military Credit: After lengthy debate a divided Senate approved a bill adding honorable discharge from military service to the list of factors that could lessen a convicted criminal's sentence The bill already has passed the House Forced Retirement: The Senate passed a bill that eliminates most mandatory retirement laws in the state in keeping with a federal court ruling that struck down mandatory retirement as age discrimination oct -il IMMIONNOS HOURS: 9 am 2 pm Sat Only IEMERSON 0 )- -4 zi to I Associated Press RALEIGH High-rise buildings may be prohibited on mountain ridges in up to 35 coun- ties under a bill the HouSe ap4 1 tc'3F1 1 proved Thurs 0 day after it was amende to 11AV) smooth its final Senate passage Under the Legislature proposal build- ings taller than North 35 feet above a Carolina ridge crest would be hibited Sen RP Thomas D-Henderson who the Senate version in said he would ask the Senate to agree with the House amendments The House voted 93 7 for the bill The definition of ridges was the chief obstacle addressed by an amendment introduced by Rep Martin Nesbitt DBuncombe While the original committee amendment covered all ridges more than 500 feet above a surrounding valley Nesbitt's suggested it be limited to ridges 3000 feet or more above sea level with 411 sLAQ Legislature North Carolina re Firestone is liquidating its Home Supplies and has consolidated all inventory into the warehouse at 4401 Wilkinson Boulevard Super Savings on display models and damaged models MANY ITEMS NOT LISTED Green Savors Dinner With Youthful Pages 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH 11:11 on revolving charge at Firestone stores and many Firesione dealers Minimum monthly payment required All finance charges refunded when paid as agreed We also honor Visa MasterCard Diners Club Carte Blanche American Ekpress Prices and credit plans shown are available at Firestone Stores See your independent Firestone dealers lot their prices and credit plans Stores and dealers are listed in the Yellow Pages Development 1973 Infield road course 1977Infie Id landfill completed 1978 High-rise stands 1980 First repaving of track 1981 Driver's lounge 1983 Condominiums planned suddenly deciding to convert the buildings to condominiums and ordering residents to buy or move out Under the bill owners of the buildings would have to give residents at least 30 days' notice Residents then would be given first option on the apartments and would be given 30 days to decide whether to buy Hazardous Wastes: The Senate approved a bill that makes It unlawful to locate two hazardous waste landfills 25 miles or nearer to each other ensuring that the PCB landfill in Warren County LAWN SELF PROPELLED 5 HP TILLER by MURRAY ALL '2509 es 0 1111111H: to HP ONLY 1 LEFT LIER by JFIRAY L-11 start every race in the speedway's history also had a wisecrack "What I want to know" said Baker who attended the press conference at the Radisson Plaza hotel in Charlotte "is what the condo owners are going to do with the pictures on the walls and the glassware the first time we go into the first turn?" a provision letting each county decide whether to use the 500-foot rule The amendment also contained clauses allowing counties to opt out of the law after a binding public referendum This provision was a cornerstone of the Senate bill passed last month In other legislation action: Workers' Compensation: A state House committee approved a bill designed to extend workers' compensation to farmworkers but only after adopting an amendment labor groups say will prevent anyone from qualifying "This doesn't cover anybody" said Christopher Scott of the state AFL-CIO who had supported the original bill "We ought to try to kill this now Workers will be better off without it" The bill introduced by Rep Joe Roberts D-Gaston originally would have required workers' compensation be provided to workers on any farm where 10 or more are employed at any time But Roberts offered an amendment Thursday limiting the bill to "regular full-time nonseasonal" workers No-Fault Divorce: A bill eliminating grounds for divorce other than separation for more than one Dateline: Raleigh million budget and are responsible for 140 employees in ABC stores and warehouses Because of the commissioners-school board split the legislative delegation has declined to take a position "I simply didn't think it was up to the delegation to interfere in these negotiations unless they come to an impasse Helms said The delegation will meet Wednesday and vote whether to support the change Helms said Although some legislative leaders predict the legislature will adjourn in early July Helms said there would be enough time for the bill to clear the House and Senate before adjournment Ken Eudy Nursing Program Receives Grant Of 52339951 The UNCC College of Nursing has received a 6233951 grant from the Kate Reynolds Health Care Trust The money will be used to support UNCC's master's degree program in nursing and for management training said William Britt vice chancellor for development "The graduate degree program in nursing is relatively new and of course this will be of great assistance in that aspect" he said "It's just one of those special grants for a special purpose We are very very grateful to the Kate Reynolds trust for that" UNCC's master's program in nursing is about a year old The foundation awards about $2 million annually in grants to nonprofit organizations It was created in 1946 to improve health care for people in North Carolina The grant will be paid in installments over three years Britt said the school applied for the grant as part of Its Campaign for Excellence which has now passed $55 million Linda Brown IIIp 401111" Obscenity: A bill adding adult live entertainment such as strip shows to North Carolina's obscenity laws was approved by the House Judiciary I Committee It would also define an adult book store as receiving a preponderance of its income from the sale of sexually oriented materials Waste Compact: The House Judiciary I 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