Inauguration Week Opens Amid Bitter Cold in Washington
Washington greets the incoming Carter administration as Ford prepares to leave. Carter travels from Plains to Blair House for the eve gala while Ford hosts a surprise party at the White House. The cold vented enthusiasm with only about 1000 on the Mall for fireworks, as crowds gather for Thursday’s swearing in and parade.
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Park Service
Getting Into Singing or Acting in North Carolina and Area
Readers inquire about entry paths into singing and acting in the Triad area. Advice covers joining school drama, church choirs, community theater, parks department programs, and learning from California program via Elizabeth Frandsen. Also notes opportunities in local drama groups and talent shows.
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Triad Area
McCall's Magazine
California
Elizabeth Frandsen
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General Electric Cable Vision
Crokaerts Rd
Walnut Creek
Calif
Parks Department
Grampa Smith
Broad and
Elm
Eight Die In Cairo Price Riots
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat cancelled price hikes on food gas and cigarettes after riots in Cairo where witnesses said police firing killed eight people. A 14 hour curfew was ordered for Cairo Alexandria and Suez City to quell clashes and stop transport and business. Police were told to shoot curfew violators.
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Hadaik el Kouba
Rizkallah
4.8 Per Cent 1976 Inflation Rate Smallest In 4 Years
Washington reports that consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in December 1976, bringing the annual inflation to 4.8 percent the smallest in four years. The Labor Department notes slower grocery price declines and gains in real earnings, with nonfood and service costs easing compared to 1975.
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Ford Administration
Labor Department
Severe Cold Sparking Widespread Closures And Layoffs
Subzero cold and natural gas shortages across the East Midwest and South forced hundreds of thousands of school children and workers to stay home. Tennessee faces up to 100000 potential layoffs as factories and stores close for heating fuel shortages. Nashville and Dayton report widespread closures and reduced operations with gas and power constraints.
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National Weather Service
Columbia Gas
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Dayton
How To Make Grits Acceptable Add Wine
Atlanta reporters query wine merchants on best pairing for grits at official functions. Fred Weck suggests Chenin Blanc to soften the taste while Jerry Greenbaum doubts any wine fits grits though prefers a Georgia peach wine. Carter has not indicated grits will be a menu feature and has restricted drinks to wine only.
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Guilford County
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Employment Security Commission
Atlanta
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Ansley Mall
Jerry Greenbaum
Green's Wine Stores
Georgia
White House
Fuel Supply Plan Adopted to Keep Schools Heated
Prolonged cold snaps push North Carolina to an emergency fuel plan for public schools. Carsie Denning of the state school board says independents face oil supply problems while officials work around the clock to prevent closures. The plan routes surplus fuel oil between administrative units and asks superintendents to survey needs and delay new orders.
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Phil Speaks Enterprise
Carsie Denning
Denning
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