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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1977
Page
2
Caswell County farmers finally qualify for federal drought disaster assistance after President Carter declared the area a disaster. A county courthouse meeting Thursday night will discuss available programs as locals emphasize relief funds amid nationwide disasters and ongoing tax concerns.
The piece argues that a generation of college students champions the environment but has defaulted on 750 million dollars in student loans. It questions who will bear the repayment burden as borrowers enter the job market and suggests the focus on future generations should not excuse debt.
A study group named by Deputy Attorney General Griffin Bell criticizes undisciplined LEAA grant use. It recommends routing funds into the regulative and budgetary process of appropriate governmental bodies to improve the overall system rather than leaving planning to law enforcement and court agencies.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report a dramatic shift Aug. 10 when Rosalynn Carter’s call to Mrs. Lance signaled a new climate in the Lance affair. President Carter publicly endorsed Lance Aug. 18 amid White House worries over liberal backlash and political fallout.
A Virginia reader vents frustration with Democratic figures though urging party unity in a tight gubernatorial race. The writer pledges Republican support for John Dalton, decrying cross‑aisle factions and urging readers to decide for themselves amid a heated contest.
In a forceful critique, Carl T. Rowan questions why aging lawmakers push war talk to keep control of the Panama Canal. He argues for a treaty that treats Panamanians as equals, cites military leaders supporting treaties, and condemns racism and segregation seen in the Canal Zone. He singles out Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms, linking opposition to prejudice and old era imperialism.
In Guatemala and Central America, hard right forces clash with dissent as President Laugerud’s regime vows rights protection while vigilantes target critics. Priests and the Church tilt toward reform, warning that brutal tactics push moderation toward leftist coups amid rising fear and political polarization.
The Danville Register outlines policy for letters to the editor including required signatures and addresses, with telephone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or shortened to fit space while preserving signatures.
Russell Baker satirizes Wampum Island life where year round residents, summer visitors, renters, day trippers, and boat arrivals all measure status by ever shifting hierarchies. The piece notes how even tiny differences in residence, transport, meals, and suntan fuel snobbery, yet concludes the system remains socially sanctioned and oddly tranquil. A power outage fails to spark chaos, underscoring the island’s unsettling yet comfortable social order.
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