This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1977
Page
2
A week from Monday Congress begins debate on the Tax Reduction and Simplification Act of 1977 or Carter's First Stand. The piece argues the $50 rebate is ill advised amid rising inflation and urges President Carter to concede and pivot to the larger energy plan, warning that boldness must be tempered with wisdom.
Defense Secretary Harold Brown announces a program to upgrade less than honorable Vietnam era discharges. Triggered by Carter’s January pardon, the plan aims to heal wounds while risking erosion of the meaning of honorable service. Case by case review is the saving factor, as communities weigh burdens and mitigating factors.
L D Johnson argues that the first Christian message centers on Jesus crucified and resurrected. The risen Lord’s reality, witnessed by many, redefines history and faith, making Easter a concrete, evidentiary pivot for Christians and their hope beyond death.
A reader asks the Register to reassess its stance on teachers and collective bargaining. The letter criticizes April 6 editorials naming Godwin’s stance as forceful and VEA support as rabbie rousing, arguing for fair treatment and group recognition for educators. The writer defends teachers as capable, argues for collective bargaining over collective begging, and likens local government to Alice in Wonderland.
This reader letter argues television is a tranquilizer that grips many, likening excessive viewing to addictions like coffee and cigarettes. It urges parents to supervise their children, separating good from evil programs to prevent neurotic generations and supports church and editorial stance on the issue.
City Council discussion on a renewal of the FAA lease with Danville airport. A councilman questioned the annual rent, comparing it to another Terminal Building tenant. The piece urges reviewing FAA grants for airport improvements and aviation projects.
Bella Ahzug defends the National Commission on the Observance of Women’s Year against Kilpatrick’s ERA criticism. She notes federal funding supports nationwide meetings with diverse women addressing discrimination, highlights the 1975–80 panel work, and invites Kilpatrick to attend in his home state to witness progress toward equality.
A 1874 group photo from Pittsylvania County shows Matthew Clay Weiss and eleven of his twelve children on a Turkeycock Creek farm. The narrative recalls self sufficiency, farming, weaving, spinning, hunting, and family care without state aid, plus Civil War service and memories of life in 19th century Virginia.
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor. Signatures require full addresses and telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and may be aborted if space on the page is limited.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.