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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

2

Public Plunder Warning If McGovern Wins

The piece argues McGovern would trigger widespread government worker strikes, hampering public services and boosting deficits. It cites promised higher social spending, a 1974 deficit of 126 billion, and calls for stronger anti strike laws, asserting new administrations would face frequent labor disruptions and reduced governance effectiveness.

George McGovern Democratic Party McGovern Nixon Senate House of Representatives Departments of Health, Education and Welfare of Labor House Postal Union New Orleans

High Rate of Hijacking Failures Prompts Quick Security Push

Airlines and the FAA tighten security after a surge in hijack attempts for ransom. Sixty five percent failed this year, with 16 of 17 attempts thwarted or controlled by authorities. Measures include metal detectors, stricter baggage checks, locked rear doors, a $280,000 reward fund, and more pre boarding checks by customs and U S marshals. Passengers face longer departures but urged cooperation for safety.

Delta Algeria Air Transport Association Washington FAA ATA U.S

First woman to command Air Base Group in the Air Force

Colonel Norma E. Brown is appointed to command the 6970th Air Base Group at Fort Meade Maryland a 2000 member unit mostly men marking a historic first for the Air Force and U.S. armed forces Brigadier General Jeanne N Holm confirms the milestone The piece also notes related comments by Brig Gen Mildred C Bailey Admiral Zumwalt and broader debate over women's roles in the military.

Air Force Norma E. Brown Fort Meade Maryland Brown U.S Jeanne N. Holm National Security Administration Mildred C. Bailey Women’s Army Corps Army Elmo R. Zumwalt Naval Operations Navy

Local AP Notice on Reprint Rights and Dispatches

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited or uncredited news dispatches and to the local news published in this paper. Reproduction rights on special dispatches are reserved by AP.

Associated Press

Value for the Dollar in U S Debt and Tax Ideas

The piece argues the United States has large external debts owed by foreign governments and war-time favors, noting figures for Soviet and World War II lend lease. It highlights Rep Stewart McKinney and allies push to force debt collection and proposes tax credit ideas from James Ferris and economist Henry Hazlitt to curb inflationary finance. It also mentions Weicker Kennedy transport funding ideas and political context in Connecticut.

U.S Fort Knox Connecticut Stewart McKinney Wilbur Mills Arkansas Lester Wolff New York Thomas Morgan Pennsylvania U.S. Treasury McKinney Treasury Russia Moscow Fairfield County Lowell Weicker Highway Trust Fund Senator Kennedy Massachusetts Weicker Weicker‘Kennedy James Ferris Greenwich Ferris Congress T.o.u.s McKinney and Weicker Henry Hazlitt Wilton, Coon Republican

Republicans For An Open Party Rises In 1976 Debate

Washington scene outlines a GOP push against quotas to pack state delegations and convention committees. Open Party leaders Wiggins Crane Snyder argue quotas disenfranchise voters while GOP moderates back current methods. Debate centers on Agnew’s possible path to the presidency and the balance between conservative and liberal wings amid McGovern reforms.

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Ralph de Toledano on the Jewish Vote and Nixon

The piece analyzes Jewish voting patterns in the 1970s, arguing the Jewish vote leans toward Nixon due to a pro Israel stance and fears of McGovern’s economic and foreign policies. It notes shifts among suburban Jews and compares past party realignments under FDR and Eisenhower, highlighting concerns over isolationism and civil rights group influence.

Nixon McGovern Roosevelt Truman Kennedy Johnson Humphrey Israel Soviet Union Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR Dwight D. Eisenhower Women's Liberation Rick Stearns Chamberlain

Portuguese Brazilian Entente Gains in Africa and trade ties

The growing Portugal Brazil rapprochement aims to open Angola and Mozambique markets to Brazilian products while Portuguese capital backs Brazilian development in heavy machinery and cement. The two nations pursue joint industrial and financial links, aided by a new equal rights statute and an eye toward regional influence as US influence wanes.

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Perlik Endorses McGovern Stirring Guild Debates

Charles Perlik head of the Newspaper Guild endorses Senator McGovern without broad consultation. His stance angers some guild leaders who urge clear separation between opinion and reporting. The piece questions neutrality in newsrooms and the press’s role in reporting events versus expressing views.

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Objectivity and opinion in newspapers debated

The article discusses planning, editorial aims, and the need for objective reporting. John Whale argues that facts are essential and a newspaper should present opinions carefully, noting trusted columnists reveal their stance while unsigned editorials can mislead. He stresses reporters form informed views but keep them restrained during work.

John Whale

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