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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

2

The Health Hazards of Not Going Nuclear Book Praise

Energy advocate argues nuclear power is safe and cheaper than fossil fuels. He cites Beckmann’s book to counter environmentalist fears and promote U S nuclear energy as essential for jobs and national health. He claims media underreports science and urges reading Beckmann’s analysis for factual truth.

Washington America New Hamphire Petr Beckmann University of Colorado Access To Energy Beckmann

Carter's Curious Plan in Washington Spreads Myths

M Stanton Evans critiques Jimmy Carter's reorganization rhetoric amid a GOP struggle. He argues Carter's plan would not reduce federal costs or staff, citing Georgia's experience with higher taxes and more employees. Evans notes Carter's claim of efficiency masks growing bureaucracy and predicts a bigger federal government under his approach.

Washington Jimmy Carter Carter Georgia Certin White House Philadelphia Inquirer

Monarch Butterflies’ Mysterious North American Tour Revealed

Canadian zoologist Fred A Urquhart traces the monarchs western and eastern migrations, revealing wintering grounds in Monterey Peninsula California and a high Mexican mountains site near Mexico City. The effort, supported by National Geographic Society, spans tagging of hundreds of thousands of butterflies and decades of field work.

Washington Fred A. Urquhart National Geographic Pacific Grove Zoplogy University Toronto Canada Dr. Urquhart Scarborough College University of Toronto Norah Ant Kenneth ¢ Brugger Mexico City Mr. Brugger Minnesota Juan Sanchez Toronto United States Canada

Ford-Nixon split marks convention as Ford seeks Reagan aid

The Kansas City convention showcases a split GOP with Ford winning the nomination and Reagan delivering a dramatic demonstration. Ford weighs Reagan on the ticket as he argues for a steady, low pressure sales pitch while Democrats target the Nixon-Ford record.

Kansas City Ford Ronald Reagan White House Reagan

National and local surname rankings in 1974 study

A Social Security based tally finds Smith as the most common U.S. surname at about 2.4 million, followed by Johnson, Williams, Williamson, and Brown. In Danville’s City Directory the Jones family leads locally, with Williams Williamson and Davis also prominent. The study notes local lists do not mirror national order.

Smith Wilson Harris Harrison Taylor Moore Thomas White Danville Jones Williams Williamson Clan Davis Thomasson Thompson Carter Johnson Johnston Scarce Scearce Walker Adams Brown Smiths Joneses

Senator Soaper Plains GA profits from Carter nomination

A brief note suggests Senator Soaper from Plains Georgia gains financially from the Carter nomination while the piece notes the value of small-town origins for ambitious politicians. It also mentions a visit of tall ships to New York Harbor and cites Ralph Nader and consumer activists offering no final assessment of practicality and safety.

Plains Carter New York Harbor Ralph Nader

Ford’s First True Test in a National Sales Campaign

Gerald Ford’s early national triumphs set up a tough sales job to convince Americans he is a better president than Carter. Ford’s record is praised for decency, steadiness, and steady inflation improvement, while critics question his conservatism and the appeal of a mature, steady approach in the campaign year.

EPA Denver Colo General Electric Ford Nelson Rockefeller Baker Scranton Pennsylvania Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Gov. Carter Sen. Mondale Kansas City Gerald Ford Jimmy Spiro Agnew Richard Nixon Hit Jimmy Carter Oval Office Jerry Ford

Parting Shots on Four Millionaires and Pro Sports

Towns dream of riches while four millionaires back major sports franchises. The piece labels professional athletes as babies, a provocative take attributed to younger observers.

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