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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1969

Page

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Pope Paul IIII denounces church rebels in Holy Week address

Pope Paul VI in a Holy Week address at St Peters Basilica denounced rebellion within the Church and defectors who scandalize the faithful. He cited priests and laymen challenging birth control celibacy catechism and authority, urging spiritual solidarity and courage against fear and skepticism.

Pope Paul Vatican Paul VI St. Peters Basilica Giovanni Musante Paul Florence

Laird’s Pentagon tenure and clash with Congress detailed

The article portrays Laird as a polished, politically savvy secretary able to navigate lawmakers while challenging military planners. It contrasts him with McNamara, notes friction with Congress, and recounts how Nixon urged Laird to take the defense post after Jackson stalled. It highlights his budgetary conservatism and Vietnam modernization critiques.

McNamara Stort Laird Secretary of Defense Congress Army Army National Guard and Reserve Pentagon Capitol Hill Senate Sen. Albert, Gore D-Tenn J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Fulbright Defense House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee U.S Vietnam Navy Laird Long Nixon Hent Wisconsin Henry Jackson D-Wash Jackson Capital Hill

Vietnam War lull cited in allied briefings amidst shelling

U S military reports a lull in the enemy offensive with lighter nightly shelling and pauses by main battle units around Saigon and Long Binh. Meanwhile Viet Cong terror campaigns kill and abduct civilians, police, and village leaders as they strike rural targets amid broader conflicts.

U.S U.S. Army Long Binh Saigon United States Paris

Captured yachtsmen and passengers held by Communist forces

A group of 15 were seized on a pleasure cruise from Hong Kong to Macao when Communist junk boats captured their three yachts on February 17. Among the group were four Americans, two Britons, three Swedes, one Frenchman, one Australian and four Hong Kong Chinese, later announced as to be released.

Page One Baldwin Hong Kong Canton Carol Zinky Hector Ross Christine von Sydow Sarah von Sydow C. F. von Sydow Joan Hopkins Spokane Wash von Sydow Ocelyn Budge Kenneth Budge Ross the von Sydows Simeon Baldwin Los Angeles Bessie Hope Donald Bristol Paul Daiko Henri de Pontbriand Campaigne Maritime Des Chargeurs Reunis

Panthers plot guerrilla acts revealed in Supreme Court case

Police uncover two earlier plots by the Panthers including a 1965 Statue of Liberty scheme and a 1967 plan to begin guerrilla warfare in New York. Prosecutors say a detective rose to vice president of the Revolutionary Actions Movement as members are named and charged with bombings in the Bronx Queens and East Harlem.

New York U.S. Supreme Court Revolutionary Actions Movement Hogan High Bridge Bronx Queens East Harlem Collier Lumumba Abul Shakur Michael Tahor Black Panther Party Shakur Afeni Walter Johnson John J. Casson Alex McKiever Eddie Joseph Clark Squares Richard Moore Joan Bird

Pat Nugent Returns From Vietnam To Texas Welcome

Pat Nugent Johnson's son in law returns to Austin after Vietnam duty. He is greeted by his wife Luci and son amid cheers from former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Nugent, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, will discharge at Bergstrom Air Force Base soon and may work at the Johnson owned radio television station. He dodges questions on politics and preferential treatment.

Pat Nugent Johnson Texas Vietnam Austin Tex J.C. Patrick J. Nugent Luci Lyndion B. Johnson Jonson Austin Municipal Saigon Nugent Berestrom Air Force Base Tittle Lyn Air Force Pat Lyn Bergstrom Air Force Base U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division Dallas

Virginia House votes on tax tion and finance article debate

The House approved the finance article with a 68 to 30 vote after Monday discussions on funding through revenue bonds. A key amendment to strip state backing failed 55 to 40. The debate covered land use tax assessments, jury rights, and gun provisions, with friction over antidiscrimination language and Bill of Rights wording. The Senate's local government article preserves Dillon Rule while permitting Richmond boundary changes with limits.

Pagene House Wedesday Commonwealth del. Flournoy L. Largent Jr Winchester Senate George Mason del. C. Harrison Mann Arlington Mann Del Dorothy McDiarmid Fairfax Theouse del. Lyman C. Harrell U.S del. J. Lewis Rawls Suffolk Mason del. Clive DuVal Thomas Jefferson Richmond George S. Alihizer Rockingham County Assembly Wiliam F. Parkerson Jr Henrico Constitutional Revision Commission Dillon General Assembly Commission On

Soviet Leaders Press Prague to Enforce Socialist Line

Soviet Marshal Grechko and Semyonov met Czech leaders amid reports of a Soviet ultimatum to clamp down on anti communist protests. CTK said talks concerned Czechoslovak Soviet relations as about 70,000 Soviet troops remained in the country. The Presidium suspended Politika and warned media must follow party policy while flagging Listy and Reporter as deviating from lines.

Andrei A. Grechko Czechoslovakia Tass Prague Moscow Radio Grechko Semyonov Ludvik Svoboda Alexander Dubeck Oldrich Cervik CTK Presidium Oldrich Cernik Stanislav Razl Inva Politika Rude Pravo Listy Reporter

Hope Fades For 125 Still Missing In Mexico Disaster

In Barroteran Mexico crowds dispersed as hope dwindled for about 125 miners missing after Mexico's worst mining disaster. Rescue teams persisted while officials estimated it could take a week to retrieve bodies. Eight U S officials advised on removal and safety as volunteers aided victims and families.

Mexico Barroteran Braulio Gernandez Aguirre Coahuila Fortunato Salinas Sierra Madre Range Monterrey U.S. Bureau of Mines Kentucky

Resurrection Power Turns Apostles Into Bold Evangelists

Easter lesson describes a dramatic transformation of Jesus followers after the resurrection. From fear and defeat they become fearless proponents who defy threats and persecution, with Peter and others delivering the message in public. The piece weighs explanations for the resurrection, dismissing swoon theories and noting eyewitnesses and the empty tomb as supporting evidence.

Jesus Israel Peter Thomas Paul Mee Jerusalem

Eisenhower funeral rites mark Abilene ceremony scene

A 5,000 strong crowd in Abilene watched a sunlit funeral procession for Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Nixon and other dignitaries attended as military honors and hymns accompanied the catafalque. The service, led by Park Presbyterian and Palm Desert churches, noted Eisenhower’s lifelong ties to Abilene and his family home nearby.

Page One Nixon John Eisenhower Eisenhower Johnson Eisenhower Center Mrs. Eisenhower Tricia Julie David Eisenhower Movacant Arme John Robert MacAskill Th Park Presbyterian Church Gettysburg Sean Miller Palm Desert Calif. Presbyterian Church

Youths Involved in Violent Car Stop Incident

Kenneth Elkins of the Palm Springs Police Department, 26, was seriously injured while stopping a car load of eight youths to question them. An occupant opened fire, dragging Elkins, as the car crashed into two other vehicles and a building before stopping. all eight youths were arrested on various charges. Authorities noted an influx of youths due to Easter vacationing at beaches, and cited an oil leak at Santa Barbara and storm contamination at Newport Beach as contributing factors.

Kenneth Elkins Palm Springs Elkins White Santa Barbara Newport Beaches Newport Beach Los Angeles

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