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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1972
Page
2
The essay argues that a good quality of life rests on material foundations, noting that leisure, education, and environmental ideals rely on the wealth created by enterprise. It contends universities and culture are funded through material means and public support, and warns against discarding material progress to pursue an imagined primitive life.
Sergeant Clay from Winter Haven Florida reflects on five Vietnam tours totaling four months of combat near Long Binh with First Platoon C Company 87th Infantry. He describes duty honor and resolve to hang up his gun but notes war's harsh realities and antiwar sentiment affecting servicemen.
A group of 45 of 60 county hospital staff physicians in Contra Costa joins a union affiliated with the AFL-CIO following a Las Vegas model. Dr. Jay Aiken, Local 683 president, says county supervisors have stripped physicians of control of health care, transferring it to nonmedical administrators.
L D Johnson, chaplain at Furman University, reflects on a personal inventory titled The Art of Living. He presents a rhythm of attitudes and weighs grace and accountability, citing Jesus on responsibility and urging readers to consider how they live their lives.
William F Buckley Jr critiques renewed bombing of North Vietnam and Nixon policy while contrasting foreign protests with American actions. He cites Ralph Abernathy in East Germany, praises candor and grace, and outlines four life rhythms including faith, honesty, humility, and self esteem as guiding principles for the coming year.
Barry Goldwater urges a New Year push for President Nixon’s federal reorganization plan. He asks Americans to write to Senators and representatives to support streamlining the bureaucracy, cutting waste and duplication, and reducing the federal payroll.
The National Geographic Society notes a sharp decline in Tarpon Springs sponge industry. Only 30 divers and five boats remain, with revenue dropping from 2.5 million to about 150 thousand yearly. Factors include fungus disease, depleted grounds, and synthetic sponges, while Greek immigrant families see fewer children joining the trade.
Jeffrey Hart argues against the Stone Age metaphor and criticizes Idi Amin's Uganda for xenophobic policies that collapsed commerce and tourism. He cites British aid cuts, Freedom House findings on global repression, and mocks calls to cede Africa to tyrants. He condemns those who urge backing away from modernization and democracy in Africa.
The Danville Register lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Carrier delivery 50 cents per week, single copies 10 6 cents, Sunday only 20 cents. By mail, one year 20 dollars, six months 10.50, three months 5.25, one month 1.75. Notice mailed 10 days before expiration with renewal reminders.
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