Thefts Drive U S crime rate rise in six months
The FBI reports an 11 percent rise in thefts and a 3 percent overall crime increase for the first half of the year, with declines in murder, rape, and robbery. Violent crime fell except for rises in rape and assault in Western states. Major cities show mixed results, including Chicago’s murder rise to 423 and overall drops in others.
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Washington
U.S
FBI
Edward H. Levi
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
New York
Houston
Riot police pursue youths in Johannesburg demonstrations
Black youths race through the streets of Johannesburg as police fire warning shots to break up anti-government protests. A helmeted officer in pursuit is shown at the right, appearing to have lost part of his pants in the action.
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Johannesburg
Community Help Desk Answers Local Questions On Training And Tax
Action Line provides responses on pistol range access in High Point with waivers and summer safety classes by Jaycees, plus a diving trainer possibility and a Blue Dolphin Dive Shop contact. It also notes unemployment benefits taxability since 1958, legislation attempts in 1975, and invites Guilford County residents to a foster home finding meeting at Luther Medlin Center GTI campus.
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Tearn
High Point
L.C. A
Earl Whittaker
Police Academy
Whittaker
Jaycees
Randolph County
Blue Dolphin
English Road
K-L
North Carolina
Anon
B.W. Brown
N.C
General Assembly
Brown
Kirby
Bell
DeBruhl
Edwards
Prestwood
Guilford County
Luther Medlin Center
GTI
Dept. of Social Services
Debate Tonight Faces Ford Carter Clash With 100 Million Viewers
AP reports the Ford and Carter presidential debate tonight in Philadelphia aims to reach about 100 million. U S Steel lobbyist William Whyte details past Ford associations including Disney World stays and Caribbean trips. Whyte's son Roger works as an advance man on Vice President Rockefeller's staff. Both nominees crisscross the nation, Ford focused on Michigan while Carter travels widely.
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Donald M. Rothbberg
America
Ford
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Steel Corp
Disney World
Florida
Caribbean
William Whyte
Roger
Nelson
Rockefeller Ford
Carter
Washington
Michigan
Philadelphia
Bob Dole
Southern California
Walter Mondale
Whyte
Ford-Whyte
Company Lodge
New Jersey
U.S. Steel
Rockefeller
Hugh Morrow
Joseph Canzeri
Young Whyte
White House
Canter
U.S
Market Square Center Planned at Tomlinson Site
An agreement to sell the Tomlinson manufacturing and showroom buildings in High Point to developers to create a major exhibition center named Market Square. The project will be built over two years and serve the home furnishings industry in design architecture and large scale interior decorating, beyond standard furniture marketing.
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Tomlinson
High Point
Dave Phillips
High Point Business Executive
Sidney H. Tomlinson Jr
Tomlinson to Seek New Space Amid Market Square Changes
High Point furniture champion Tomlinson plans to relocate production to a more efficient facility as Market Square shifts to a selective open schedule. Announcement leaked to Winston-Salem media ahead of weekend plan reveal.
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Tomlinson
High Point
Winston-Salem
Tarantulas Rise In Popularity As New Pet Craze
In Elk Grove Village Illinois dealers report tarantulas outselling earlier stars of the reptile world with Tom Krause of Noah's Ark noting 300 sold this year and prices from ten to forty dollars. Scorpions gaining interest among exotic pet fans while experts urge controlled educational use. Esther Lewis cautions kids buy for thrills but under safeguards.
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Tom Krause
Noah's Ark
Chicago
Krause
Esther Lewis
Lisle
Beatrice Lillie Faces Conservatorship Over Medical Bills
British comedienne Beatrice Lillie known as Lady Peel lies under round the clock care in a Manhattan apartment and seeks a conservator to bill pay. Her manager John Huck asks court to allow sale of a $75,000 co op, jewels, and assets to cover medical costs. Her income from a trust is $47,000 yearly while expenses run about $82,000.
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New York
Beatrice Lillie
Manhattan
Miss Lilie
Lady Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Robert Beekman
John Phillip Huck
Lyme
Conn
Huck
Miss Lillie
East River
England
EPA says 1977 cars show better mileage than earlier models
EPA reports 1977 model cars average 18.6 mpg, 6 percent more than 1976 and 34 percent above 1974. 11 of 19 makers meet 1978 standard, seven foreign brands reach 20 mpg for 1980. Top performers include VW Rabbit diesel 44 mpg and Toyota Corolla 41 mpg.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Ford
Chrysler
BMW
Nissan-Datsun
Toyo Kogyo-Mazda
Toyota
Volkswagen
Audi
Fuji-Subaru
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