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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
1
Readers ask Action Line about starting a weekend motorcycle club with adult supervision on trails near Laurel Hill 160 acres region south of Archdale. The piece explains minors need parental consent and outlines available riding days and contact numbers.
In Raleigh Alabama Gov George Wallace and New York Rep Shirley Chisholm were added to the NC presidential preference primary ballot Nixon’s name expected later. Wallace backers William Griffin and Gene Leggett filed fees and planned a Raleigh Charlotte Morehead City campaign presence aiming to secure NC delegates for Wallace.
A reader asks how to straighten out missed county tax filings after moving. The tax supervisor of the former county can guide the process, settle any due taxes, and relieve concerns about penalties.
A ten story Barcelona building collapsed after an explosion, killing 12 and trapping many more. Police feared 20 to 30 others were buried as rescuers worked through debris on a hilltop residential block. City engineer cited a suspected gas leak. 300 police, firefighters, and Barcelona University students aided the search.
A presidential commission urged that states bear the primary cost of financing public schools, with less reliance on local property taxes. It recommended federal incentive grants to reimburse part of the cost and a five year transition to state funding, noting localities rely heavily on property taxes. The panel led by Neil McElroy also urged no new national revenue schemes and stressed the need to improve unequal educational opportunities.
In New Hampshire the two Democrats met voters before Tuesday's primary arguing over campaign finance disclosures. Muskie criticized unequal rules while McGovern pressed for full disclosure of 1971 and 1972 contributors. Analysts note little immediate impact from the high profile exchange as campaigns push through the final day.
Dr. Victor L. Liszka warned that Dita Beard still shows severe coronary heart disease and should not travel. He proposed hospital testimony with a doctor present and electronic heart monitoring, saying emotional stress could endanger her health.
The Price Commission signals strong evidence that electric and telegraph firms need sizable rate hikes to maintain service while not yet ruling out other regulatory changes. A 30 day rate freeze currently runs to next Friday, with debate continuing on alternatives that could spark competition and curb excessive increases.
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