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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

2

Thieu Confirms Election Plans Amid One Man Race

SAIGON AP President Thieu said on Wednesday he will hold the presidential election on October 3 as scheduled despite rivals withdrawing. US Ambassador Bunker met Thieu multiple times efforts to avert a one man campaign and preserve a democratic facade. Thieu told a campaign meeting he would run unopposed, rejecting new proposals from Bunker.

Saigon Neuyen van Thieu Ellsworth Bunker Thieu Bunker Thieuw Washington U.S Vietnam Independence Palace Nguyen Lau Vien Vien Nguyen Cao Ky Duong van Minh Thiew Primar

Economic tensions shadows in Nixon era political moves

The piece indicates campaign tactics around Ky and Thieu, Nixon’s wage freeze, and labor responses. It notes stock market gains on economic measures, a sinking dollar in Europe, and AFL-CIO and Machinists opposition to wage freezes. It highlights labor reactions, potential teacher pay adjustments, and planned congressional hearings on foreign policy.

Cost of Living Council Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists Pri-Folk

Virginia governor weighs busing fate amid crowd

Gov Holton told a Norfolk audience he opposes widespread busing yet sees no option shorter than a constitutional amendment. He praised Virginia school administrators and predicted a good year ahead, acknowledging the disruption but arguing action is needed. He named Sen Byrd Jr as a potential ally.

William B. Spanger Norfolk Hottly Holton Thomas Foldon Virginia U. S Harry F. Byrd Jr

Volkswagen And Toyota Price Increases On Incoming Models

Volkswagen of America and Toyota Motor Sales announced price increases on their 1972 imports after Nixon raised the foreign car surcharge. Nissan said its 1972 Datsun models would rise, with no change for 1971 models. Toyota forecast an average rise of about 100 dollars, while Volkswagen indicated some dealer adjustments could push increases to 4 to 6 percent.

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