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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
5
Tom and Philomena Drake plan to spend their life savings on lottery tickets. They have sold a bicycle and other possessions, netting about $100, aiming for $20,000 to purchase more chances. Officials say odds remain extremely long at 35 million to one per ticket.
President Carter assigns Richard Pettigrew as assistant for government reorganization. He aims to build a broad public constituency to support reforms, with hearings seminars and task forces inviting wide participation before Congress acts. Pettigrew notes potential disagreements but emphasizes inclusive, transparent decision making.
Atlanta AP report says Voter Education Project warns blacks remain underrepresented despite gains. In 1977 blacks held 2129 posts, 2.6 percent of public offices in the South, with 20.4 percent of the population. Distribution across states listed. details include representatives, senators, mayors, council members, and school officials.
Americans turn to jump ropes as a low cost fitness option with store managers reporting a surge from 100–200 yearly to 200–300 monthly sales. Experts urge gradual start and warn against overdoing it, noting rope workouts stress joints and heart, but highlight advantages like low space needs and weather independence.
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