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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
2
Drop in traffic fatalities in 1970 and the first half of 1971 reflects mandated safety features, improved highways, and driver education. Despite a July uptick, deaths per miles driven fell for the fifth straight year, with 45,570 deaths in the first ten months of 1971 versus 45,390 in 1970.
A national budget squeeze hits public schools as rising costs force cutbacks and early year endings. Chicago plans a shorter school year to save $22.8 million while Portland and Philadelphia enact deep reductions. New York City trims thousands of teaching positions and faces spring shutdowns amid ongoing crisis. A NEA survey finds 41 of 63 districts in crisis. inflation and larger system costs push fewer hires and poorer schooling overall.
Senator Hubert Humphrey announces a frontal challenge to the Democratic nomination aiming to win the Florida primary on March 14 and Wisconsin on April 4. He positions a two man race with Muskie, notes Kennedy exit, and vows a third White House bid with a strong fundraising push.
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense David Packard warned that political restraints prevent action that could save at least 1 billion dollars a year. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird noted job losses tied to cutting defense size and contracts as the U.S. shifts from war to peace, with a wind-down affecting engineers and technicians.
John Chamberlain argues the Suez Canal should remain closed to avoid tipping the military balance. He critiques Nixon Kissinger policy, contrasting diplomacy with naval power and warning that pressuring the Suez risks alienating Israel and empowering the Soviets and Red China. He cites Meir Rogers and calls for a stronger U.S. Navy before reopening the canal.
A conservative critique argues Nixon is ideologically ambidextrous with a strong right arm and a cautious left. They fault his defense stance and UN China vote while praising budget discipline and veto use. Critics warn of too much centralized policy and warn that child care and family aims may undermine democracy and family stability.
Ralph de Toledano reports on Pay Board decisions cited by Virgil B. Day of General Electric. Day argues restraint must avoid cementing inequities in wage relations, or inflationary pressures will surge when controls end. He stresses equity for long term growth and warns against short term popularity contests.
Jeffrey Hart argues wars are not inherently avoidable and cites power disparities as the trigger. He discusses inflation policy, the Pay Board, and phase three goals including price stability, free trade, and restructuring to curb inflation and support economic growth, urging public understanding and board resolve.
A columnist argues future Nixon nominations could balance federal and state bench experience. He notes Justices Powell and Rehnquist sit on the court and discusses potential benefits of appointing able state court jurists, like Indiana appellate Judge Allen Sharp, to curb federal centralization and broaden judicial restraint. The piece questions reliance on federal judges and favors diversified backgrounds.
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