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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1971
Page
5
The piece notes consumer actions shape the economy beyond Washington. Rising bankruptcy figures and high unemployment loom as factors, with debt repayment up but fewer Americans able to pay. It cites charge accounts shrinking from 8.85 billion in 1970 to under 8 billion, and stock-market trends influencing investor behavior.
Charlotte police confiscated pistols knives rifles and shotguns will become a half ton sculpture at the city Law Enforcement Center. Sculptor David Hargett of Charlotte works at a steel firm and melts the metal into ingots before welding. Police Chief J C Goodman Jr. supported the project which will be completed by September.
Lebanon's Georgina Rizk wins Miss Universe 1971 in a 35 24 35 figure showing Kasbah costume. She plans world travel with visits to New York the Bahamas Puerto Rico and Brazil. Her prize includes 10000 dollars and a 5000 dollar mink coat.
Washington AP The Senate GOP faces a tough path to fast passage for a loan guarantee bill aiding Lockheed and other troubled firms. Key figures warn debate could be blocked, with Buckley and others signaling resistance, while proponents press for a vote before the August recess.
North Carolina weekend traffic toll reaches 12, raising the year total to 915 and marking 24 more deaths than the same period last year. Victims include 6-year-old Rosalee Diamond of Iron Station, and others from Greensboro, High Point, Pittsboro, and several towns, with the counting window spanning 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.
Gov. Bob Scott asserts UNC president William C Friday lacks freedom to speak on higher education consolidation due to a power bloc in the university executive committee. Scott says Friday would have resigned rather than reveal true feelings, naming four influential committee members as drivers of the change.
University of North Carolina President William Friday says the consolidated system views its relationship with North Carolina’s community college system as complementary. He urges a closer liaison in areas of mutual interest such as the state’s educational television network and continuing education as more than 50 college presidents convene at UNC Charlotte for a six day conference ending Wednesday.
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