27 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
1
In Raleigh a House committee approved a nuisance bill aiming to shut down adult book stores and movie houses as public nuisances after heavy amendments to fit constitutional guidelines. The panel also backed a bill to break up adult business operations, potentially reducing profits and ending some venues.
The court 5 to 4 held state rules blocking attorney ads for wills and uncontested divorces violate the First Amendment. The ruling limits advertising to a narrow area and says ads aid consumer information. In other action, the justices backed judicial power to require educational programs in desegregation, while sending a Dayton busing case back for new remedies.
A reader asks how to attend California TV programs in July and receive tickets. Guidance advises contacting studio guest relations for ABC CBS NBC in Hollywood addresses and suggests writing program producers or networks in New York for audience services and faster contacts. Bob Barker's Truth or Consequences is produced by Metromedia Producers Corp. in New York.
DeChant presents a gentle sharing of life’s memorable moments in a frolic on the grass at a St. Petersburg, Florida gathering. The scene focuses on warmth, affection, and simple pleasures amid a sunny outdoor setting.
Highland Games return to Grandfather Mountain on Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10 with all ages admitted for five dollars per day while children 12 and under enter free. Pipers will perform and Scottish Clans gather at the event as listed on the calendar of events.
A 16 year old named Andrew Zinmer admitted starting a deadly fire at the Maury County Jail that killed 42 people including 34 inmates and eight visitors. He had prior detentions in Wisconsin for arson-related incidents. Authorities planned to charge him as an adult. A deputy dropped jail keys during the rescue, delaying victim access for about 12 minutes.
The Supreme Court refused to hear the final appeals of John Mitchell and H. R. Haldeman in the Watergate cover up case. The decision ends any further chance to challenge their convictions as the court denied rehearing.
The 9th Circuit ruling allows white employees to sue employers for racial discrimination that harms interracial associations. Laurel, a white plaintiff, claimed United Winters discriminated against women and blacks, and the court held whites can be "aggrieved" under the Civil Rights Act. The decision broadens standing in civil rights cases and drew parallels to a 1972 housing discrimination ruling.
Police say the rubber bag containing producer Michael Todd’s remains was removed from his casket at Jewish Waldheim Cemetery after a grave tampering incident over the weekend. Investigators seek contact with Elizabeth Taylor to learn of any ransom or threats. Todd died in a 1958 plane crash. motive remains unknown.
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