29 May 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1977
Page
1
Inflation drives higher prices and reduced purchasing power in 1977 as the Carter administration raises its inflation forecast to 6.7 percent for the year. Higher interest rates and slower retail sales threaten growth and employment.
An elderly reader seeks help after group health insurance rose to 30 dollars monthly and was canceled. The response notes group policies end after retirement, advises consulting the Council on Aging and John Conrad for affordable options, and mentions Medicare supplements.
Matas Biff Bream of Greenville searched Monday for witnesses to an auto accident in which he was involved on Wednesday. He stationed himself on a traffic island at the wreck site hoping a passerby would offer information. AP Laser on
A Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze in Southgate across the Ohio River from Cincinnati killed at least 40 people with many trapped as flames engulfed the Empire Room and dining areas. Singer John Davidson was about to perform when authorities reported the incident.
An Egyptian court sentenced three men to death and twelve others to life imprisonment for plotting to assassinate officials and damage public buildings. Defendants were described as Libyan agents, though Libya denied involvement. Trial began April 23 amid tense Egypt Libya relations.
A bill in the National and Resources Committee proposes county by county votes on horse racing and pari mutuel betting in North Carolina. House Bill 1274, filed by Rep. Wilda Hurst, envisions a five member state racing commission, state bonds, $50,000 license bonds, and Sunday racing bans with age restrictions.
Interior Department weighs a limited program to kill some golden eagles to curb livestock losses. Officials say no plan is adopted yet, with last options including removal or relocation. Ranchers urge action as Audubon protests. 145 eagles were moved from one Montana ranch in 1975.
A Washington liquor dealer named Addy Bassin paid $10,000 for a single bottle at the Ninth Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines in New Orleans. The Royal Sonesta Hotel hosted 700 lots as bidders from across the country competed for old and rare bottles.
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