14 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1976
Page
1
Charlotte report notes a national drift away from 10 codes toward clear speech as departments seek accuracy privacy and computer compatibility. Rhett McMillian of the officers association cites benefits while a Lakewood Colorado study spans 13 months and tests the transition.
A nationwide strike by 170,000 Ford workers appeared certain for midnight after UAW bargainers rejected the latest offer and left without resuming talks. President Ford warned of economic harm, while Ford officials acknowledged little chance of avoiding a walkout before the deadline.
A reader inquiry on felony time limits is answered with two years for charging a Fiascerati and seven years for felonies, plus guidance on reporting crimes. A public discussion reviews a 1960s study estimating birth to 18 costs at $20,010 to $32,990 undiscounted, up to $43,000 today, with $121,000 in lost parental earnings.
AP reports four weeks of campaigning ended with low turnout statewide due to rain and overcast skies. Mecklenburg County stations showed about 40 000 voters, while Guilford and other counties ranged from light to very light. GOP nominating contest pits David Flaherty against Coy Privette. Democratic race features Howard Lee versus Jimmy Green for lieutenant governor.
A barge collision with a high rise bridge at Manchac Louisiana caused sections of the span and two vehicles to fall into Pass Manchac. Two men in the tractor-trailer were hospitalized with broken bones while the car passengers are presumed dead.
President Ford defended his stay at home strategy while Congress is in session saying he must check the Democratic controlled body to keep it from going off the deep end. He spoke on NBC Today and outlined debate plans and a fall campaign kickoff at the University of Michigan. Ford also noted a looming Ford Motor strike could affect the economy and expressed hope debates would spur voter interest before the November election.
Carter aligns with Ford on Vietnam UN membership and praises Ford and Nixon appointees to the Supreme Court. The stance signals a conservative thrust in his campaign as he travels from the South to the West and then Arizona, while Ford keeps to public ceremonies and avoids campaign appearances during a busy week. Ford plans a Michigan speech as he largely stays away from voters.
Uncertainty over the economy prompts Congress to extend last year’s antirecession tax cuts for 18 more months. Without extension, most Americans face higher taxes and reduced spending, with estimated losses to consumer demand and job creation. The bill also offers per-person credits and a 2 percent income credit option for smaller families.
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