Harmony or Justice in Danville Court Sparks Debate
Danville's Corporation Court faced near disaster as Judge William Glyn Phillips suspended jail sentences for four leaders of the 1963 racial disorders while keeping fines over 5,000 dollars and placing the group on two years probation. The ruling, aimed at restoring peace, provoked concern over the rule of law and sparked calls for renewed judicial impartiality and public confidence.
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Danville
Corporation Court
William Glyn Phillips
Stuart Craig
Phillips
Virginia Supreme Court
State Capitol
Virginia
Lawrence G. Campbell
Dollar Weakness in Europe and Asia Sends Mixed Signals
The article notes weakness of the U S dollar against the yen and Deutschemark as Germany and Japan buy dollars to protect competitive advantages. It cites rates around 330 yen per dollar and 0.3178 DM per dollar with Thursday's figures, arguing undervalued currencies boost German and Japanese goods in world trade while hurting American industry.
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Europe
Asia
U.S
West Germany
Japan
Return Of The POWs In Vietnam Tonight
The article notes the first release of American prisoners from Vietnam with more groups to follow at two week intervals. It contrasts past wars with the current homecoming, highlighting the social reckoning, media glare, and family reintegration facing returning POWs as President Nixon arranges early reunions.
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Vietnam
Johnny
Mama
Jim
New York
Nixon
Faith As Gift And Reward From Chaplain Johnson Furman
LD Johnson Chaplain at Furman University argues that truth surpasses human understanding and cautions against rigid faith. He cites Jesus’s view of faith as mysterious and personal, warns against imposing one form of belief, and uses parables about a farmer uncovering treasure to illustrate genuine faith being found rather than prescribed.
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Jesus
God
Hiss Case Viewpoints and The Pearl of Great Value
A reflective piece contrasts the Alger Hiss espionage saga with two biblical parables about the Kingdom of God. It traces Hiss’s alleged duplicity and shifting defenses, then pivots to faith themes: two men find treasure and a pearl, one by chance and one by search. The author argues authentic faith costs all yet yields joy, urging personal surrender for true gain.
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Jesus
Alger Hiss
State Department
Sunde
Supreme Court
Hiss
New Deal Washington
Thal
God
Saul of
Tarsus
Augustine of Hippo
Ton
Firm action urged as criminals rise in public debate
Barry Goldwater era debate over harsher punishments mounts as officials discuss reinstating the death penalty for certain crimes and mandating life terms for narcotics offenders. Ramsey Clark attacks such moves as liberal overreach while critics call for strong measures to curb rising violence and protect civilians. The discourse highlights split views on law enforcement, deterrence, and justice in American society.
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Ramsey Clark
Richard Kleindienst
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Adv
Clark
National Assembly On Legal Justice
Washington, D.C
Washington
United States Department of Justice
Washington Post
Law and Order
Post
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
General Assembly
Kleindienst
The
Times
Farewell Letter From Danville Visitor
A departing visitor reflects on 28 months in Danville praising the town’s identity and the people while noting flaws. He contrasts Danville with his Pennsylvania roots, hopes for its continued tradition, and expresses gratitude to locals for their courtesies before returning to Lancaster.
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Danville
Lown
Danvillians
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Buckley Finds Senate All in All a Good Place to Be
James J Kilpatrick reviews James Buckley's National Review essay on the U S Senate. Buckley details awe and bewilderment at Unanimous Consent, committee staffs, and legislative flash floods, proposing a two year cycle for bills to improve understanding and public education. He argues the Senate can mold policy if given time and space and praises Buckley's thoughtful stance.
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James Lane Buckley
United States Senate
Brother Bill
New York
Robert Kennnedy
Buckley
James
Senate
Congress
Danville Register subscription rates and details
The Danville Register lists subscription terms with daily and Sunday options. Rates shown include 50 cents weekly by carrier, 20 cents for Sunday, and mail prices of 20 dollars per year, 10.50 for six months, 5.25 for three months, and 1.75 for one month. Notices mailed 10 days before expiration. renewals urged.
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Furman University
Dicky Birds
Sendiny
Ralph de Toledano
Whittaker Chambers
FBI
Carnegie Endowment For Peace
Time Magazine
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Chambers
Lewisburg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Communist Party
Barry Goldwater
United States
John Brubaker
James J.kilpatrick
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