21 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1977
Page
1
Consumer prices rose six tenths of a percent in March down from February and January surges. The Labor Department cites slower food and other commodity costs, noting a possible temporary impact from winter and warning full year gains could reach about 7.2 percent.
President Carter in a joint address to Congress detailed energy plan proposals including a standby gasoline tax rising to 50 cents, a gas guzzler tax up to 2488 dollars, tax credits for home insulation and solar systems, appliance standards, utilities rate controls, oil and gas tax with rebates, higher crude oil prices, continued natural gas price controls, coal conversion by 1990, faster nuclear licensing, aviation fuel tax, and federal building standards plus highway funding adjustments.
President Carter shifts energy policy formation to a Congress wary of acceptance. He presents a plan with higher fuel prices and autos taxes to curb consumption. Gasoline tax proposals meet strong opposition. leaders predict major edits while pledging support to the overall program.
The city explains sewage charges at 110 percent of the water bill due to rising operating costs. Electric rates align with Duke Power for city customers, and rebates from Duke will be passed to local consumers as credits when determined. Details on Ramp Festival, judo classes, and a can-trade for Bicentennial items are also noted.
Raleigh AP reports North Carolina Medicaid spending grew from 98.1 million in 1970 to about 29 million this year and possibly 330 million next year. Notable cases include dentists Bowens and Simkins receiving 268 000 and 128 000 respectively for Medicaid patients. A bill by Rep Ted Kaplan seeks a six senator six representative commission to study costs and containment strategies with support from medical groups.
Washington AP notes Carter energy plan lacks a clear price tag for families. Government figures show 72 million households spent about 1208 in 1976 on heat light and gasoline, with costs varying by heat source and vehicle ownership. Projections warn of higher gas and oil taxes and potential rebates.
Business leaders and energy producers warn the proposed program will cost billions despite taxes and incentives. They cite a $20 billion coal industry cost, $8 billion for railroads readiness, and $70 billion for utilities conversion, while environmental rules draw reservations from the National Coal Assn. and the Chamber of Commerce notes rising taxes as a major tool.
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