Tax on inventories hinders NC business seeks reform
The piece argues North Carolina should consider abolishing the county levy on inventories as a way to attract new industry and boost state revenues. It notes the statewide effect of losing this revenue and compares with South Carolina and Virginia rates, urging careful legislative evaluation.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Jim Hunt
South Carolina
Virginia
General Assembly
Timing Your Promotions Hit By Coffee Campaign Pause
United States coffee industry drops a nine million dollar ad push after heavy public criticism. The U S delegation to the International Coffee Organization withdrew a request for half funding, citing a lack of public support and rising prices. A Brazilian ICO delegate called the cancellation a pity yet suggested reallocating funds to explain price spikes. Brazilians seek wealth and might sponsor ads of their own.
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United States
U.S
International Coffee Organization
ICO
Brazil
Home Builders Face Soaring Costs and Notable Trends
The National Association of Home Builders meets in Dallas as housing costs surge. Prices for a new US home near 50 000 with monthly payments around 428 in 1976, up from 309 in 1973 and 142 in 1963. Mortgage rates push payments higher while environment and land scarcity affect growth.
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Edgar A. Guest
Ogden Nash
United States
Stiff, Oakley and Marks
New York City
California
Paul Opp
Pacific Coast Builders Conference
Irvine Company
Los Angeles
Woodbridge
Kenneth W. Agid
Congress
Wintry blast overwhelms High Point ERs and scenes of recovery
The High Point Memorial Hospital emergency room treated many injuries after an inch and a half snowfall snarled traffic and halted daily life around noon. Amid the wintry disruption, locals reported recoveries from surgeries and health scares, including Mrs. J W Lindsay home after an eye implant, and retired workers returning to duties.
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High Point Memorial Hospital
J.W. Lindsay
Miami
David Sime
Duke Medical
R. Kenner
Amos
Clifton A. Ring Jr
Sidney H. Tomlinson
Jack Campbell
Sammy Lambeth
Bernard Hunter
Washington
Asheville
ERA Debate Pushes for State Control and Education Standards
A letter to the Enterprise era advocates warns about ERA’s dangers arguing it shifts power to federal courts, questions equality versus sameness, and questions the impact on churches and education. It urges Guilford County legislators to consider expert opinions and vote cautiously.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court
N.C
Guilford County
ERA
Sam Ervin
Congress
Sam Paul Freund
Harvard Law School
Phil Kurland
Chicago Law School
Supreme Court Review
California
Bass Lake
Hayden
Ervin
Toters for All debate cited in High Point trash plan
The letter criticizes months of discussion on High Point’s new tote pickup, arguing costs savings come with image loss. It favors keeping weekly or mixed schedules, proper notification, and removing totes promptly to protect neighborhood appearances.
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High Point
Toters For
Becaus
API backs oil spill liability plans over claims of opposition
The American Petroleum Institute merits support for liability and insurance schemes for tanker spills. It backs TOVALOF and CRISTAL to reimburse governments and victims, and promotes a National Oil Spill Compensation Fund funded by a three cent tax per barrel.
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Jack Anderson
American Petroleum Institute
API
Tovalof
Cristal
National
U.S
United States
Congress
Graduation rule changes prompt student stun at board meeting
The article notes the school board discussed graduation requirements recommending dropping ninth grade units and removing the necessity to pass ninth grade for graduation. This proposal surprised a reader who cites the Friday report.
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