Virginia governors count a long, tangled history for Godwin
As Mills E Godwin Jr prepares to take office on January 12 readers are reminded that Virginia has had a complex succession of governors across colonial and state eras. The piece traces nine groupings from Ralph Lane and John White to 26 post rebellion governors and notes Godwin will be the next chief executive regardless of any numeric label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
Virginia
London Company
Royal
Sir Walter Raleigh
Ralph Lane
John White
Thomas West
Lord de la Warr
Delaware
King
Commonwealth
Cromwell
Patrick Henry
William Berkeley
William
William Smith
Billy
Confederacy
Godwin
Elizabeth
New World
Mr. Godwin
World Population Year 1974 Foretells Growth Strains
United Nations designated 1974 as World Population Year with plans for an August Bucharest conference. Forecasts show global population doubling in 30 years from 3.5 billion. FAO reports a looming food deficit and the U S faces heavy import dependence for non energy minerals, including iron and aluminum, while key reserves lie in underdeveloped nations. These nations wield economic leverage akin to oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Bucharest
United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization
Africa
United States
Spassky Byrne Faceoff in Puerto Rico for Fischer Shot
Boris Spassky and Robert Byrne meet in San Juan to decide the challenger to Bobby Fischer. Fischer, seen at ringside, may be boosting gate receipts as the world title bout looms. The piece notes Fischer’s Reykjavik antics and hints at a broader reaction to high-stakes chess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Spassky
Robert Byrne
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Bobby Fischer
Fischer
Reykjavik
End of the world prophecies spark religious debate
Chaplain Furman University notes apocalyptic predictions around Kohoutek reveal a broader pattern of escapism during hard times. He cites Paul and Miller, recounts past end dates, and urges watchful living and active service rather than dating the end, ending with the old song We’ll work till Jesus comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Paul
Thessalonica
William Miller
Miller
Benson
Arizona
Bianca
Mount Blanc
Genoa
Impeachment Deadline Urged For Nixon By March 1 1974
James J. Kilpatrick argues for an absolute impeachment deadline of March 1 1974 to give the House Judiciary Committee time to act. He notes a broad three part investigation plan, extensive prior evidence, and calls for a vote by the Ides of March with public pressure to advance impeachment if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Richard Nixon
House Judiciary Committee
Peter Rodino
General Accounting Office
Senate Watergate Committee
Senate
George Aiken
Vermont
House Committee
Aflcio
The
Civil Liberties Union
Americans For Democratic Action
Nixon
Nation Magazine
World at mercy of extremists in 1970s warning
John Chamberlain argues the world is ruled by immoderate extremists who believe terror can force outcomes. He predicts counterterror, shifts to energy optimism, and the potential for nuclear power, oil embargo consequences, and renewed technology, while noting uncertainty about near-term events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kissinger
Northern Ireland
TRA
Israel
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Damascus
Aswan Dam
Nile Valley
Samson
New York City
Thanks For Support To The Editor From Community Council
Maxine L Muse executive director thanks the newspaper for 1973 coverage of Community Improvement Council programs helping people help themselves. She applauds City Council and Danville citizens for support and seeks continued backing in 1974 for “Building A Better Community Because We Can.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Improvement Council
City Council
Danville
Maxine L. Muse
Christmas lighting downhold sparks nostalgia for kids
A downhold on Christmas lighting stirs instant nostalgia among children who recall last year’s glow. The piece notes criminals are often likened to the all American boy, which fans a contrast with the boy next door who defies that stereotype.
Barry Goldwater Urges New Year Energy Resolutions
Barry Goldwater argues that New Year resolutions by individuals in 1974 can curb energy and material waste. He warns against viewing shortages as conspiracies, urging Americans to conserve power, reduce home heating, and cut frivolous driving to avoid austerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Simon
United Kingdom
America
England
Middle East
Subscriptions Rates Notice for Danville Newspaper
The Danville Register lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier at 50 cents per week, Sunday only 20 cents, and by mail one year 20 dollars, six months 10.50, three months 5.25, one month 1.75 with renewal notices mailed 10 days before expiration and readers urged to renew promptly.
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Furman University
James J. Kilpatrick
Hubert Humphrey
Scripps-Howard
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Bobby Baker
Barry Goldwater
John Chamberlain
Japan
Denmark
France
Golda Meir
Moshe Dayan
Alaska
Atlantic
New
Lucifer
Dr. Strangelove
Fu Manchu
Senator Soaper
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