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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1975
Page
10
Harris Survey shows Ford at 59-38 percent negative overall, down from 56-41 in September. Discontent with economic policy and foreign policy handling cited. Confidence in the White House at 53-37, lowest since April, and 49-44 on Ford’s campaign trail and voter outreach.
Deputy State treasurer Harlan Boyles says NC cities and counties face little risk of NYC-style debt crises. He recalls the 1930s defaults where 62 counties and 152 municipalities defaulted, and notes state actions under the 1925 Executive Budget Act to keep budgets balanced. Measures included caps on local borrowing, voter approval for large debts, and a Local Government Commission that refinanced bonded debt to extend repayment up to 40 years.
North Carolina Supreme Court rulings extend triple actual damages for unfair and deceptive trade practices. Don Davis notes the decision strengthens consumer protection, suggesting more cases will use the statute. The ruling arose from a 1971 used car purchase where misrepresented ownership and odometer tampering voided the warranty and led to a $600 jury award.
In Charlotte area truckers staged slowdowns on I-65 and I-85 to protest a Highway Patrol speed crackdown. About 20 trucks moved in a side-by-side procession for 12 miles, causing traffic delays as troopers intercepted the convoy. One driver, James Ingram Jr., was cited for impeding traffic and failing to yield to a trooper.
A new calmer phase emerges in Beirut as Christian Muslim fighting eases after 12th cease-fire talks led by Premier Rashid Karami. Negotiations with Palestinian guerrilla leaders and Phalangists slow attacks on the hotel district. Some snipers fire, but areas are described as relatively calm with humanitarian aid reaching civilians.
Nearly 200 black candidates run in southern races this week spanning 14 Virginia county supervisor posts to Mississippi governor. Voter Education Project notes over 400 southern black hopefuls for November, with Louisiana leading at 180 candidates. Mississippi has 156 and Virginia 35 in Tuesday contests. rest are in scattered municipal races. John Lewis says gains hinge on turnout.
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