High Point Merchants Hopeful for Record Christmas Sales
Local merchants in High Point report strong Christmas sales as the Shop in High Point campaign drives brisk activity across departments. Executives say higher early buying and a better economy boost confidence, with praise for nationwide AP survey indicating gains in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
High Point
North Carolina
Associated Press
Stanley Culbreth
Greater Greensboro
Carter Promises Unified Energy Policy By April First
President-elect Carter pledges a unified energy policy by April 1 and may name one person to head both the Federal Energy Administration and the Energy Research and Development Administration. He aims rapid reorganization, seeking broad congressional cooperation and a four year timeline for consolidating federal departments.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Howard Metzenbaum
Carter
the Ohio Democrat
Federal Energy Administration
Energy Research and Development Administration
Metzenbaum
Benjamin S. Rosenthal
D-N.y
House Democratic
Congress
Pentagon
William Hathaway
Maine
White House
Capitol
Local Beta Club questions on grade averages and membership
Readers ask about national grade standards for the National Beta Club. A regional official says no national average exists due to varying school grading systems. Principals set local standards. juniors may be affected this year, while seniors retain some privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledford Senior High
National Beta Society
Anon
Calanthe Cleary
Ms. Cleary
Big City NC Crime Drops In First Nine Months 1976
North Carolina Attorney General Rufus Edmisten reports a 15 percent drop in violent crime in major cities for January through September 1976 from the prior year. Murder Robbery and aggravated assault fall while rape rises 16 percent. property crimes rise 3.5 percent. Data drawn from Charlotte Durham Greensboro Raleigh and Winston-Salem police.
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Raleigh
Rufus Edmisten
SBI
Edmiston
Charlotte
Durham
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Police Information Network
Edmisten
Navy desertion rate hits record high in 1976 despite all‑volunteer force
The Navy posts a desertion rate of 24.8 per 1000 in fiscal year ending June 30 1976 the highest since the Vietnam era. Army Marine rates also fall from wartime peaks while Air Force remains low. Vice Admiral James D. Watkins forms a study group to find causes and solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Air Force
Pentagon
Adm
James D. Watkins
Gas And Fuel Prices Likely To Increase
Washington reports a State Department study predicting higher OPEC oil charges will raise U S gasoline and heating oil prices and worsen inflation. For every 5 percent rise in OPEC costs, gasoline climbs 8 cents per gallon and heating oil about 8 cents per gallon with regional adjustments. The study warns of a deeper trade deficit and slower GNP growth as prices rise.
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Washington
U.S
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Qatar
Persian Gulf
United States
Frank Zarb
State Department
New England
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High Point Merchants
Ninian
Chevron Oil
Ninian North Sea
Loch Carron
Scotland
Cleary
Anon. Man. A
C.R. A
William Matthews
High Point College
T.A. Guiton
Jamestown
N.C
Big City
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