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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1977
Page
4
Durham region study of 1972 to 1975 deaths by motorcyclists shows alcohol in 64 percent of single vehicle crashes and 23 percent in two vehicle crashes. Report highlights underage unlicensed riders and illegal minibike use on public roads, urging greater attention from police, schools and parents.
The Sanford Herald notes the Joan Little acquittal sparked debate on peaceful protest outside courts. A proposed North Carolina bill, backed by Rep. H Parks Helms and urged by Judge Hamilton Hobgood, would ban noisy demonstrations within 300 feet of an active courthouse trial.
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues the 55 mph limit saves lives and fuel and urges stronger enforcement to keep the rule. It notes 1973 and 1974 death tolls, estimates 3 000 to 4 500 lives saved by the limit, and 70 000 to 100 000 injuries prevented, calling for public persuasion and robust enforcement.
The Gastonia Gazette notes daily trash incidents from hotdog wrappers to a county-wide problem. City leaders propose a 50 dollar fine to curb littering while urging public buy-in to change habits and reduce street debris.
Boone residents share slangy tales about winter weather and wind. Joe Miller, a local druggist, recounts overheard comments from Sugar Grove and Sands about cold days and a keen wind that rattled fences.
The Washington Daily News criticizes a NC General Assembly bill requiring UNC Chapel Hill and NC State to televise games in Big Four and ACC tournaments unless a sellout fails, arguing it would strip rights from TV stations universities players and fans and be politically motivated and impractical.
A joint Chamber of Commerce Environmental Quality Committee and State and Local Legislative Committee meeting heard alarming warnings on water and environmental problems essential to growth. Lindsay Cox mapped land use and stream flow, predicting water scarcity by 1980 rivaling gasoline. Yet High Point's city government advances offer some hope.
The article urges long range water supply and waste treatment planning across cities, noting Oak Hollow reservoir, High Point expansions with federal and state funding, Archdale’s sewage plant planning, and regional cooperation to handle growth. It also mentions local business leaders and community events shaping regional development.
A Salon piece outlines Teamsters leader Fitzsimmons living lavishly on a $156000 salary with private jets and two expense accounts while facing mob pressure over pension fund control. It notes a March 13 deal with the IRS and Labor Department to resign from pension duties, yet retain formal control of funds. The column also reports on President Carter's executive appointments being filled rapidly and corrects a Florida oil overcharge attribution to Florida Power entities.
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