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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
5
A government report shows rapid expansion in credit card use and instant money plans by national banks. By end of 1971, consumers owed about 4.1 billion across cards and revolving credit, with 701 banks offering instant-money.
General Francisco Franco appeared publicly for the first time since a tooth extraction on May 12. He reviewed the annual military parade marking the 33rd anniversary of the Civil War victory, wearing captain general’s uniform as top armed forces and police units passed in 75 minutes with about one salute every 30 seconds.
In Winston Salem Lt. Gov Pat Taylor wins boost from Wilbur Hobby AFL-CIO president ahead of the June 3 Democratic gubernatorial runoff with Hargrove Bowles. Bowles led in the first primary with 45 percent to Taylor’s 37 percent. Hawkins endorsed Taylor earlier. Taylor criticizes Bowles for avoiding a face to face debate and signals possible reliance on the state’s credit balance to fund a 20 million income tax cut while proposing further tax reforms.
Asheville AP dispatch notes Armistrides forward Galifianakis promoting his name with voters as he campaigns for the June 3 Democratic Senate runoff against incumbent B Everett Jordan. The 43 year old veteran, in public office since 1960, emphasizes person to person outreach across Buncombe and Haywood counties with stops at Beacon Manufacturing Co and Champion Paper Co and a Waynesville courthouse turnout.
North Carolina Republican Jim Gardner ramps up television campaigning two weeks before the runoff against Jim Holshouser. He accuses Holshouser of a mudslinging primary and questions his finances and party leadership. Gardner vows to expose mistruths and push his message nationwide before the June 3 vote. Gardner cites a May 6 near miss and plans media-driven outreach across the eastern state. He stops in Greenville Wilmington High Point Winston Salem and Charlotte as part of the push.
Actress Susan Hampshire wife of French director Pierre Graniere has lost an expected baby after a three day Queen Charlotte’s Hospital stay. The 32 year old star of The Forsyte Saga and Graniere have a 20 month old son.
Holly and Martha Bowles set out Wednesday in a repainted black and yellow mini-bus to campaign for their father Skipper Bowles in North Carolina. The "Thank You" tour will cover many counties, promoting Bowles ahead of the May 6 Democratic primary and June 3 runoff against Lt. Gov. Pat Taylor.
EPA head William Ruckelshaus told a Senate subcommittee that Ford’s 1973 prototypes cannot be certified under current antipollution rules. He warned Congress a law change could trigger a costly recall if cars don’t meet standards, delaying mass production and risking shutdowns and layoffs. He cited unauthorized maintenance on prototype antipollution equipment as the cause of testing setbacks.
Asheville AP Jim Holshouser urges campaign workers to keep cool as they push toward the June 3 runoff for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He predicts victory over Jim Gardner and notes party tensions may rise before voters decide. Gardner led narrowly in the first primary.
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