26 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1976
Page
1
GM raised 1977 model prices by an average 6 percent, about $338 above 1976, citing higher costs. The base price rises $269 with $69 for options, lifting average retail to roughly $6,067 including about $1,200 in options. 1976 models averaged $5,729. Other automakers eyed similar increases.
AP reports that the Federal Election Commission chief counsel says league funded presidential debates would not be illegal as sponsorship but may violate rules against corporate or union money. Ford and Carter discuss specifics with the League of Women Voters as debates cost about 150000. The group plans to raise funds from unions and corporations while candidates use public funds.
Local reports say Crawdad King busted Gyde for selling crayfish on his front lawn. Gyde allegedly acted with a 13 year old sister present. Possible fine ranges from 100 to 500 dollars if charged as con actant. AP Wirephoto accompanying the report.
The piece explains that entry blanks for exhibitors are available by writing to the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh and requesting the premium book, with the fair dates October 15 23. It also covers gas pump inspections by the Consumer Standards Division, issues about hair loss from medications, and a reader concern about advertised shoe pricing and single shoe sales.
Former special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski writes that indicting Nixon would not yield a prompt fair trial, and he did not expect to find the president deeply involved in Watergate. He recalls being offered a Supreme Court appointment as possible bait during discussions in Washington.
Washington AP The Commerce Department reported July imports and exports both above ten billion dollars marking a new high for trade volume. The July deficit reached 827 million dollars led by a 20 percent rise in petroleum imports totaling 3.1 billion, signaling potential downward pressure on the US dollar.
Dr F William Sunderman Jr at University of Connecticut medical school reports nickel detected in kidney brain liver tissues of three Legionnaires disease victims. Levels were five to eight times higher than controls, supporting nickel carbonyl gas as a possible cause though Philadelphia health officials call it not conclusive.
In The Hague Prime Minister Joop Den Uyl announced Prince Bernhard has quit as inspector general of the Dutch Armed Forces and from all public roles. A special commission's report cited a dubious impression of favors and offers from Lockheed but found no proof he accepted funds. Queen Juliana supported removing him to avert a constitutional crisis.
Ford trims Carter lead to 10 points in a Gallup poll of 1,016 registered voters. Carter 49 percent, Ford 39 percent. The survey shows Ford gaining after the GOP convention as Carter campaigns in Plains Georgia and Ford in Wall Colorado. Ford plans a strategy meeting with party factions. Dole Rockefeller Connally may join a steering committee led by Morton. Baker to replace Morton as chair. Carter defends embargo policy after Iowa State Fair remarks and says he will follow the Democratic platform on embargoes if necessary.
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