04 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
1
Washington AP reports May shows jobless rate down to 7.3 percent from 7.5 while wholesale prices rise just 0.3 percent. Farm prices up 0.6 percent, industrial goods 0.1 percent, boosting a view of steady expansion with moderate inflation. 6.9 million seek work, 87.7 million employed, margins of improvement widespread among adult women.
The Enterprise reader queries about lung capacity testing in High Point as 100 calls push for local testing. A Piedmont Lung Association meeting will review past tests and plan a fall repeat, with tests measuring breath volume and speed compared to normal values.
After Ohio California and New Jersey primaries Humphrey said he will test party leaders for an active campaign if Carter emerges with under 1,200 to 1,300 delegates. Carter criticized as lacking zip while Reagan widens Ford lead in California poll 56 to 32 with 12 undecided. Edmund Brown Jr leads Democrats in California with 51 percent. Carter 20. Reagan reiterates aim for peace in Rhodesia.
Justice Department weighs civil action to recover public funds paid to Elizabeth Ray for allegedly serving as Rep. Wayne Hays mistress. Hays steps down from leadership roles amid investigations. DOJ mulls False Claims Act option against Hays or Ray as separate civil case.
Iowa City AP report quotes Dr. Bradley Loomer of the University of Iowa saying many children prefer classroom learning to summer vacation. He cites 8 percent of U.S. children liking school more than parents did, argues summer breaks curb mental development, and urges parents to offer stimulating activities to match school.
Leftist Lebanese and Palestinian guerrillas refuse to evacuate mountain strongholds in central Lebanon as Syria threatens devastation if orders are not followed. A guerrilla spokesman cited Syrian commander demands to abandon positions near Beiruts Christian enclave by midnight Thursday, with reports of Syrian tanks moving toward Marjayoun and the Arkoub region. Israeli officials warned of possible retaliation if Syria advances south, while Rayak air base near the frontier was reported to be under Syrian control with limited aircraft and pilots remaining.
An Air Manila propjet crashed after takeoff from Guam International Airport, killing all 45 aboard and the ground driver. The Lockheed Electra carried 33 Filipino contract workers returning to Manila from Wake Island and 12 crew members. The plane struck a fence and nosedived about a mile from the runway.
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