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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1977
Page
2
An educators panel blames broad factors for falling College Board scores and argues quality must precede equality. The piece critiques automatic promotions, homework reduction, media distractions, and societal upheaval, urging a return to solid foundational education as Virginia’s standards inspire.
The piece argues against abandoning sovereignty in the Panama Canal Zone and withdrawing from Taiwan defense. It contends that prestige alone does not justify surrender, and that maintaining a U S presence in Taiwan under the treaty signals reliability to China while protecting regional security and American interests. It critiques Kennedy and Scott for vague plans and cites Kissinger on Taiwan's low priority in U S China talks.
The piece argues Frank M Johnson Jr, Alabama born judge, would reform the FBI. It cites his civil rights record, restraint on power, and statements supporting peaceful assembly. It notes past FBI controversies and argues Johnson could realign the bureau toward civil liberties and racial justice.
Washington columnist Ralph de Toledano argues President Carter relies too much on TV image making. He accuses Carter of flabby leadership, a bloated welfare cost, and an open administration that still withholds information, while Bert Lance’s banking ethics controversies surface.
The author labels the President as bland and blundering on Middle East diplomacy while praising the potential for better negotiations. The piece criticizes Cyrus Vance and the national security adviser for pressuring hardline Arab leaders and condemns Andrew Young’s UN speeches, concluding with a mock plea for rest in the Oval Office and peanuts.
Washington area viewers saw uncharged sponsor messages urging breaking up the oil monopoly. The FCC found WTOP violated fairness by airing Texaco ads 58 times aimed at opposing vertical divestiture, without presenting a counterpoint. Energy Action Committee funded the spots with station aid.
Texaco objects to the Energy Action Committee by claiming its free ads are unfair while the FCC and WTOP face pressure over presenting oil industry views on horizontal divestiture. The debate centers on fairness, ad content, and the role of broadcasters as content censors amid competing energy interests.
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