High Point Enterprise May 2 1976 News Briefs
Sunday edition highlights regional briefs with local events, weather notes, and community notices from High Point area. Includes brief updates on schools, city actions, and upcoming events.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1976
Page
3
Sunday edition highlights regional briefs with local events, weather notes, and community notices from High Point area. Includes brief updates on schools, city actions, and upcoming events.
Reagan campaigns in Indiana after Texas win as delegates in 24 district contests lean to his candidacy. Campaign manager John Sears calls the victory a sign of broader primary momentum, while Reagan thanks Texas supporters and acknowledges strong delegate support amid a divided race with Ford.
The Moss subcommittee uncovers cases where Mobil Oil, Getty Oil, and Tenneco reportedly withhold natural gas from interstate markets. FPC delays and legal limits hinder actions while probes expand, raising potential value differences and contract disputes amid deregulation debates.
State leaders reach informal deals on an across the board 4 percent pay increase and a $300 annual boost, with major budget cuts and program expansions under debate. The kindergarten expansion faces study before final approval while malpractice insurance reform moves toward introduction and debate.
A city wide power outage triggered emergency systems at a hospital and Wesleyan Arms Apts. Officials reported no fire and minimal criminal activity as police directed traffic at dozens of intersections. McDonalds closed briefly, Ragsdale Prom faced delays, and a mayor’s reception saw a 40 minute delay before resuming. Doug Streetman, son of Charles Streetman, named a page in the General Assembly.
Mayor Richard Hatcher urged Democratic presidential hopefuls to outline commitment to Black Americans as the caucus met in Charlotte. The gathering plans to shape the party platform with forums on urban crisis unemployment and health care while not endorsing any candidate. Delegates stressed blacks’ influence, with speakers like Coleman Young and Jesse Jackson calling for action on unemployment and urban policy. A separate notice announced a nine week dog obedience class at Oakview Recreation Center.
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