06 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1977
Page
1
President Carter proposes a $34 billion federal welfare overhaul with work requirements for more than a million current welfare mothers, targeting 10 percent state savings. The plan eliminates the food stamp program, cuts fraud, and aims to balance the budget by year end, with early savings of up to $1.3 billion over two to three years.
North Carolina officials ordered the Unification Church to cease soliciting funds until it secures a state solicitor license. A July 1 law requires religious groups that rely mainly on contributions from non members to apply. If denied, the Moon group must file within 15 days and faces fines up to 1000 dollars and up to a year in prison.
President Carter's energy plan passes the House 244 to 177 and heads to the Senate finance committee for hearings on tax portions. The bill aims to cut oil use and boost coal, with gas price controls continuing, while a separate Senate panel backs a 1980 car fuel efficiency standard of 18 mpg.
Brush fires burn across 125000 acres in a drought hit area with additional large fires reported in Alaska Oregon and Arizona as authorities monitor outbreaks.
Lucille Esposito cares for her comatose daughter Elaine Cinderella in Tampa, facing potential nursing home placement as federal health benefits are halted. A 1970s SSI/Medicaid dispute left back benefits unpaid and future aid uncertain after a Tampa judge granted relief, but federal offices stalled actions for months.
Los Angeles AP reports jurors in the Leslie Van Houten case are deadlocked after 25 days of deliberations. Judge Edward Hinz orders a final attempt with the dynamite instruction to break the impasse. If no verdict today, a mistrial likely, with potential third trial or plea bargaining options discussed by prosecutors.
North Carolina officials doubt retailers will pass wholesale price cuts to consumers. Avery Upchurch of the N C Service Station Assn cautions stations may hesitate to reduce prices to avoid later penalties if the FEA sets a new base, while lower demand and summer inventories push supply down. Oil jobbers expect early price shifts as supply and demand respond.
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