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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

3

Or Else Directive Aims to Enforce Desegregation Policy

The Nixon order to require federal agencies to pursue desegregation and comply with top directives could mark a turning point in responsive government. The piece argues that bureaucratic resistance threatens policy, cites the Health, Education and Welfare Department, and urges strict top-down enforcement across all programs to avoid thwarted will of the people.

Nixon United States Department of State Department of Health Education and Welfare

No Place For Nudism At Vatican City Say Church Leaders

Vatican officials and Vatican newspaper warn that sacred spaces require modest dress, citing nun duties and up to 2000 tourers barred in a day for edge of attire. The piece contrasts beach wear with basilica decorum, urging visitors to respect holy sites and worship’s reverence.

Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica Holy St. Peter's L’osservatore Romano Vatican Rome

Tobacco Museum for Danville Leads Durham in Ambition

An Associated Press report from Danville notes Virginia Tobacco Co. president H. W. McComb deeded the old Danville factory for a National Tobacco Textile Museum with partners like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg. The piece argues Danville will gain exhibits first, while Durham lags on a tobacco museum, risking lost tourism impact and economic benefits. It also mentions Durham’s Bennett Place restorations and local sports news about the Littlest League’s Tiny Tigers manager of the year.

Durham Associated Press Danville WH. R. McComb The Virginia Tobacco Co National Tobacco Textile Museum Smithsonian Institution Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Colonial Williamsburg, Inc Danville Museum Bennett Place R. O. Everett Tigers Eranbar Chicago New York Atlanta Detroit Newes Kansas Moore St. Louis Charlotte

Fragmentary AP Copyright Notice Across Newspapers

A garbled Associated Press copyright notice appears with scattered city names and references to reproduction rights. The legible fragments indicate exclusive republication rights and national advertising representatives across several major cities.

Nixon faces conservative challenge in New Hampshire primary

President Nixon tours Manchester with Governor Peterson as New Hampshire conservatives led by Wesley Powell and William Loeb threaten a right flank challenge. Historical NH primary results show Nixon’s dominance, though editors warn this move could erode conservative credibility if he defeats rivals again.

Manchester N. H Nixon Grenier Field New Hampshire Maine Walter Peterson Spirit of 76 Air Force One Paul N. McCloskey Vietnam McCloskey Hanover N.H Wesley Powell William Loeb Manchester Union Leader Loeb Powell Michigan George Romney Hal‘lot California Pat Brown Harold *Sen Christian Herter Stassen Wisconsin Oregon Reagan Rockefeller

Apathy Shapes 1972 Prospect in Nixon Era

The piece argues voters are apathetic toward 1972 politics while Henry Jackson gains footing as a Republican drift away from Nixon grows. Analysts note business discontent, concerns over economic policy, and conservative interest in Jackson’s foreign stance amid a waning voter engagement nationwide.

Henry Jackson Washington Nixon Edward Kennedy Massachusetts Republican Party Peter Flanigan Afl-Cio White House Jackson South Congress Democratic Party United States Israel State Department

Enrollments, Growth, and the Virginia Question

The piece argues rapid postwar university enrollment growth harms academic quality and campus life. It highlights the University of Virginia’s expansion toward 14,000 students by 1977, surveys 84.4% backing caps, and cites a student council report urging expansion limits to preserve humane standards and educational value. The author praises Virginia institutions pursuing quality and warns against converting UVA into a Behemoth State U.

University of Virginia Charlottesville Teisen Philip Chabot Eves Virginia TS. Eliot Unifeel U. Or

Great Terror study on China and Soviet crimes urged

In 1970 Senator Dodd urged Quest to author two pamphlets on Soviet and Chinese inhumanity. The China piece lists death toll estimates across wars, reforms, and labor camps totaling 34.3 million to 63.8 million. Walker notes these as estimates, arguing the People’s Republic rests on skulls and warning of looming aims in global power dynamics.

Washington, D.C Tom Dodd Robert Conquest Russia Dodd Senate Conquest China Nixon Peking Conquest J Richard Walker University of South Carolina Tibet Walker Institute of International Studies Red China Mao Taiwan India Japan Europe Africa North America

Open House U.S.A invites world to United States Bicentennial

A global guest list forms for the 200th birthday as Open House U.S.A. mobilizes invitations to foreign groups. Wally Byam Foundation sparked Caravan America, now guiding friends abroad to visit and join U.S. Bicentennial events with help from RV institutes and travel writers. Open House U.S.A. operates as a nonprofit to raise travel grants.

United States America Open House U.S. A Open House Us.a Wally Byam Foundation Britain France West Germany Switzerland Washington, D. C U.S.A Society of American Travel Writers

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