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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
2
An editorial argues truckers faced diesel shortages and price hikes amid conservation efforts. It warns against highway disruptions and aggressive driving, urging public support for respectful behavior and legal compliance to avoid restrictive legislation.
The Senate and House weigh Saxbe's confirmation amid questions of firing Jaworski. Saxbe refuses to resign if ordered to fire Jaworski, pledging to act properly. He notes past salary issues and suggests Congress cut AG pay to align with pre Senate tenure. Observers see forthright stance as a sign of integrity and potential to restore probity in the DOJ.
Holmes Alexander notes ROTC's return to Princeton and other Ivies signals a military renaissance. He praises ROTC cadets for patriotism and honor, despite scant academic credit, highlighting diverse cadets as a hopeful beacon amid broader military decline. He contrasts West Point and Annapolis football struggles with the revival.
A sharp critique of the U S armed forces surveys by the Hudson Institute and Senate staff. It highlights youth discipline, drug use, and recruitment slogans among troops while warning that only about one third of army divisions are combat ready and air and naval readiness is slipping as oil shortages bite. It calls for decisive reform and cites Admiral Moorer on efficiency declines.
John Chamberlain argues the United States faces an aging, overregulated economy amid oil supply cuts. He cites scrapped drilling rigs, steel and transformer oil shortages, obsolete machine tools, and lagging auto tooling as signs we must rebuild from the bottom up to restore growth and efficiency. The Arabs’ oil cuts merely heighten but do not fix the underlying structural issues.
Russell Kirk reviews The Restless Heart by Robert C. Harvey, arguing modern identity woes stem from weakened groups and a lost sense of the Supreme Person. He cites Harvey’s claim that identity rests in God and in enduring communities like Church, family, and school, offering hope for renewal through personhood.
A confidant notes Sen Edward Kennedy as the odds on favorite for the 1976 Democratic nomination after a Gallup poll showing broad party support. The piece weighs Kennedy’s potential to win against doubts about his ability to govern and unite a divided party.
James J. Kilpatrick notes a Louis Harris poll finding Americans view government poorly after Watergate. Only 18 percent trust the President, 57 percent distrust federal agencies, and majorities feel left out and uninformed about government. The piece calls for better public relations and new education across society to restore confidence.
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