29 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
1
Saharan women near the Algerian border photographed marching under the Polisario banner. They are described as militia guarding rebel camps and fighting Morocco and Mauritania for an independent state.
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision by Justice Byron White, ruled that states may not impose the death penalty for rape, even for child victims. The ruling struck down Ehrlich Coker's death sentence from Georgia and limits future capital punishment in rape cases, with implications for related crimes.
Durham police charged Alfonzo Mason of Durham with kidnapping rape and armed robbery in the abduction of Nancy Anne Oakley the night manager of the Cricket Inn on Interstate 85. Authorities sought a second suspect as witnesses placed the incident outside the motel and a car matching the abductor vehicle was recovered.
Public Works Director Carl Wills says alley garbage service continues for residents on Johnson Street who previously had alley pickup. Richard McLean found few alleys with toters at the curb and advised alley use remains available for quicker, safer access.
The article warns that polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride in home furnishings can release toxic gases like hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride when burned. It cites a Tennessee jail fire as an example and notes federal studies and expert opinions on safer alternatives such as rubber foam and fiberglass insulation.
A mother asks if state ABC laws about selling or giving alcohol to minors apply to private teen parties with free drinks. Answer confirms it is unlawful to provide alcohol to anyone under 18 or 21 and to possess for underage individuals. The notice also includes two free curbside pickup offers for old appliances with contact numbers.
OPEC members decide to scrap the July 1 5 percent price increase citing unity. Nine members Algeria Ecuador Gabon Indonesia Iran Kuwait Nigeria Qatar Venezuela forego the hike while Libya and Iraq are unnamed. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had supported the full year 5 percent rise previously.
President Carter told a Senate group he would decide by Thursday on whether to proceed with the El bomber project. Senator Jennings Randolph said Carter is unlikely to grant the Air Force all requested bombers but will offer more than previously discussed. Randolph noted no hint of the decision during the session.
Howard N. Lee, NC DNRCD secretary, says the EPA 10 percent rule blocks funding for treatment plants growing beyond projected sewage loads. He warns plants come online already near capacity and fears a shift to zero percent could worsen economic and environmental cleanup efforts.
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