01 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1977
Page
1
The Carter administration projects inflation near 4 percent in 1982 with unemployment around 4.5 percent by year end. It also forecasts gradual economic growth about 5 percent annually and possible budget surpluses in 1981 and 1982, though likely eroded by new taxes and spending.
Congress backs Carter halt on B1 production but faces a GOP clash with supporters of the costly bomber. The defense bill allocates 1.5 billion for five BIs, with House passage at 333 to 54 and potential changes from members like Rep. George Mahon and Rep. Joseph Addabbo.
Paul Clapp resigns as High Point Alcoholic Beverage Control system general manager after a WGHP-TV report and board discussion. Board chairman Nick Fisher says resignation was accepted unanimously and the board will cover duties until a replacement is hired. Clapp cites age and lack of sleep over the incident. Swartzberg praises Clapp’s work and supports his statements.
Charlotte Grosse, 15, was abducted from a Girl Scout campground two days earlier and found safe on Siesta Key. A suspect was arrested near the beach area and the girl called her parents and sheriff’s deputies to report she was freed. An FBI composite of the abductor was released.
FBI manhunt for two young gunmen after Marvin Richie died and Opal James was abducted near a Ouachita Forest town. A 125 member posse, roadblocks at 14 points, and all state all points bulletins in OK TX LA frame the search.
The column addresses a Winston Salem horseshoe tourney at Dixie Classic Fairgrounds on July 4 with qualifying at noon and finals at 2 pm. It cites Bill Williams on fixing a leaning light pole at West Green Drive Ward Avenue. It notes talk of a sandbagging rule for next year's High Point Enterprise Golf Classic due to site differences between Oak Hollow and Blair Park.
Charlotte Grosse, 15, was dragged from a tent in Oscar Scherer State Park near Sarasota at about 5 30 a m on Tuesday morning. Her sister Eleanor 14 and Virginia Wallace 15 were with her during the escape ordeal and say Charlotte woke them multiple times fearing something outside. Deputies sealed off the 460 acre park by 6 a m but did not catch the kidnapper.
Health officials say the 200 elderly conventioneers were hospitalized with vomiting and diarrhea due to suspected food poisoning after a group lunch at Meredith College during the National Men’s Garden Club of America convention. About 75 were sent to Rex Hospital, 45 to Wake Medical Center, and 40 to Durham General Hospital. Crew and volunteers evacuated attendees by bus as clinicians inspected meals for contaminants.
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