Hunt Faces Legislative Hurdles Over Energy and Reforms
Gov. Hunt faces potential friction as the 1977 General Assembly weighs his energy conservation push and major reforms. Bills on Utilities Commission restructuring, succession, testing for students, and a windfall tax shift advance this week. Nominees to the Utilities Commission appear poised for confirmation amid party divisions. A Decency coalition backs a bill to close adult bookstores and X rated theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Jim Hunt
Utilities Commission
I. Beverly Lake Jr
Wake
R.D. Beard
Cumberland
Coalition For Decency
Caravan protest small as last year at airport
A caravan of about 550 cars gathered to protest at the airport. Organizers promised continued demonstrations until the Anglo French SST is permanently banned from the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kennedy Airport
National Parks expect record turnout this summer
National Park System officials predict visits will exceed the 268 million seen in 1976 with about 280 million expected this year. Major parks like Yosemite and Grand Canyon will be busy, while lesser sites offer elbow room. Camping fees vary from zero to four dollars per night, and entrance charges range from free to three dollars per carload. The Golden Eagle Passport costs ten dollars and covers admission to all park areas in the issuing calendar year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park System
Duncan Morrow
Morrow
National Parks
Park Service
Yosemite
Yellowstone
Grand Canyon
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North
Carolina
Tennessee
Cumber Gap National Historic Park
Daniel Boone
Carlsbad Caverns
National Park Service
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Interior Department
Washington, D.C
Golden Eagle
ACS Presses NC Tobacco Funding Shift Targets
The American Cancer Society seeks to end federal price supports for tobacco, urging NC growers distributors and businesses to fund the Society or lose ACS presence in the state. Congress spends about 60 million yearly on tobacco production and marketing. NC aims to cut adult smokers to 25 percent and teen smoking by half along with reducing cigarette toxins by 50 percent.
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Raleigh, N.C
American Cancer Society
ACS
North Carolina
David Stone
Congress
Irving J. Rimer
Congressmen Return From Easter Recess
Congress resumes duties after a 10 day Easter break as Senate weighs Carter tax bill on $50 rebates and energy program details. Carter to unveil energy package with gasoline tax hikes and car surcharges while Republicans press for permanent tax cuts.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
Senate
House
Equity as a Key to Big Real Estate Loans
An unclear message explains equity as the difference between a home’s value and mortgage. It notes equity as a valuable asset to back large loans and suggests using it for substantial real estate purchases. It references borrowing power tied to home equity and mentions obtaining a loan.
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Bo Ae House
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Gov. Hunt
Senate Utilities Committee
Carl Stewart
House Constitutional Amendments Committee
House Education Committee
Hunt
House Finance Committee
Caravan of Complaint
ConsumerWatch
By Louise Cook
Associated Press
N.C
Tobacco Funding Society Target
Kitchens, Inc
Zenith
Piedmont
North Main St. Sheraton Hotel
High Point
Yewon
Mann Drug Store
Butler
P. O. Box
Jamestown
Fatgo
Cathedral Quartet
Poplar Ridge Friends Church
Hillsville
Sun
Paul Dickinson
al United Methodist Church
Bowling Green
Barney Pierce
Mney
Main Street
Chrysler
Plymouth
Frank Beasley
Mgr
MER
Mortgage and Loan Company
Systen
J.L. Carr & Son
P.O. Box
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