15 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1977
Page
1
About 500 union hotel workers at 9 Miami resorts approve a new contract ending a three week strike that began on Christmas Day. The agreement improves pay and benefits and guarantees jobs while offering some guaranteed tips. details remain undisclosed.
William Brock III won the GOP chairmanship on the third ballot in a crowded race. As national chair he plans to be party spokesman and a rebuilding technician, potentially clashing with incumbent officeholders who see themselves as primary GOP voices. Brock forged ahead after losing a Senate seat to James Sasser of Tennessee.
Claudine Longet cried I’m not guilty after a verdict convicting her of criminally negligent homicide in the March death of her ski camp lover Vladimir Spider Sabich. Sentencing set for January with maximum penalties of two years in jail and a $5000 fine.
British actor Peter Finch, noted for Network and roles such as Israel's Rabin in Raid on Entebbe, died of an apparent heart attack at 660 Beverly Hills morning. Sidney Lumet witnessed Finch collapse as they prepared for a TV appearance. Paramedics worked for about 30 minutes before UCLA Medical Center pronounced him dead. Finch's widow Eletha could not be located earlier. His filmography includes The Nun's Story Flight of the Phoenix Far from the Madding Crowd Lost Horizon.
North Carolina may gain extra gas next week after a Federal Power Commission decision allowing Transco to augment interstate shipments with intrastate supplies. Houston Pipe Line’s status remains under review and weather in gas regions could affect availability. Transco aims to trade for gas, expand storage, and build a $100 million yearly production program to reduce fragility for 36,000 North Carolinians this winter.
Carter outlines a four pronged staff structure with seven top aides led by Hamilton Jordan for political advice and activity. Eizenstat handles domestic affairs, Watson oversees governmental relations and Cabinet, Moore liaises with Congress, Lipshutz serves as counsel, and Costanza acts as liaison to special programs.
FBI describes the Yarnell bank siege as murder death by own action after William Buffington 31 of Liberty Texas and Johnna Jessee 22 of Spokane Washington died inside Valley National Bank. The pair had seized the manager and demanded 25000 and a helicopter before taking their own lives as authorities closed in.
In Raleigh the 1977 General Assembly hears Rep. John Gamble propose bills to ease taxes and promote energy conservation. One measure would raise inheritance tax exemptions for spouses and children, another would exclude federal taxes from state sales tax calculations, potentially costing $1-$2 million, and a solar power tax credit of up to $1000 is planned.
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