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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1971
Page
2
The Apollo 15 mission sparks reflections on space exploration as children’s calm reactions contrast with old views of manned flight. Experts warn of costs and physical, psychological moon effects, but deem long term space activity inevitable and ongoing.
The piece discusses the Fannin amendment proposed by Sen. Paul Fannin to bar compulsory union dues funding political campaigns. It notes the amendment was withdrawn and tabled, media coverage gaps, and Lynchburg editors urging balanced reporting. It also reflects on right to work in Virginia and broader union dues concerns amid political spending questions.
The piece argues that life gains meaning through bold, risky living and openness to others. It cites Abraham, Thor Heyerdahl, and Christian thought to illustrate how venturing beyond comfort builds character, while urging readers to embrace ongoing spiritual growth and not settle for a life as an “animated corpse.”
Ralph de Toledano argues Israel needs defensible borders or risk national death. He criticizes U S pressure and Siscos threats to cut military aid for withdrawal from Sinai and the West Bank. He recalls past U S assurances and warns against repeating concessions. He notes Arab and Egyptian positions and the danger of permanent crisis in the region.
In a column on energy policy Holmes Alexander argues the United States should import foreign know-how in energy, not more foreign fuels. He cites LNG imports from El Paso Natural Gas, Sen. Jennings Randolph and Senate Resolution 45, and urges learning from solar, tidal, and geothermal projects abroad while boosting domestic fossil fuels and a balanced ecological approach.
The piece argues Nixon's China opening could affect Israeli Arab tensions and the liberal Jewish vote in New York and Los Angeles. It weighs Kremlin responses, MIG aircraft deliveries to Egypt, and Sisco's talks as Washington seeks a Suez reopening while balancing Soviet and Chinese pressures. The long-term impact on Egypt Israel ties and regional stability is contested.
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