Nuclear delay underscores need for bold energy policy
The piece argues the United States faces a looming energy crisis with dwindling supplies and rising costs. It highlights nuclear power as a potential backbone but notes environmental and financial uncertainties delay construction. Vepco suspends two planned units amid calls for a decisive administration policy by April 20.
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Mideast Talks Gain Momentum Amid Timetable Pressure
United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim tours the Middle East urging reconvening the Geneva Peace Conference. Arab states signal willingness to accept Israel as a state while compromises on territory and a separate Palestinian state linger. He warns war could erupt within two years if no breakthrough occurs. Waldheim seeks U.N. backed peace with Cyrus Vance watching.
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Washington Budget Talks and Foreign Policy Tensions
Charles Bartlett surveys budget warnings from OMB director Bert Lance and rising deficit fears. Muskie and Giaimo prepare tight controls while observers expect House votes to curb liberal excess. State Department progress is praised as Brzezinski trims publicity. Kissinger’s staff size is contrasted. Jewish and Israeli aid debates frame foreign policy, with talks of ambassadorial reforms and budget shifts under Carter.
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Subscriptions Rates For The Danville Register
The Danville Register lists daily and Sunday subscription options in the city and suburbs. Carrier delivery is 85 cents per week and single copies cost 15 cents, with Sunday editions at 25 cents. Mail subscriptions are one year 44.20 dollars and six months 22.10 dollars, with notices mailed 10 days before expiration.
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Major move toward equal justice in sentencing guidelines
Kilpatrick argues a three year study from the Albany Criminal Justice Research Center proposes guidelines to reduce disparities in criminal punishments. Developed from Denver Vermont Newark and Des Moines data, they quantify 3 dozen factors, preserve judge discretion, and aim for more uniform, fair outcomes with memos for major variations.
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What Would I Die For Values Seminar Reflections
El D Johnson reflects on personal values during a college values seminar. He lists ten core values—relationship with God, family and peers, justice, integrity, loyalty to duty, ambition, heritage, freedom, inquisitiveness, and self-reliance—framing them against ethics, education, and societal influence.
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Buckley assesses human rights in Argentina under Videla rule
William F Buckley Jr argues that despite harsh realities and martial law in Argentina, sanctions by the United States would be counterproductive. He supports the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights stance that rights are not fully respected but says imposing sanctions now could worsen violence and delay peace.
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Symbolism versus service in Carter era travel policy
Carl T. Rowan condemns President Carter's symbolic spending cuts and car curbs as hypocritical. He argues aides, burdened by long hours and official duties, face wasted time and stress while public image matters overshadow real savings. Brzezinski’s trips and public appearances are cited as examples of incongruent policy.
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The Danville Register invites letters to the editor requiring signatures and full addresses for publication. Readers must provide their name and complete address to ensure proper attribution and accountability for submitted opinions.
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