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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1974
Page
2
The inaugural address by Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. emphasizes positive action and shared sacrifice amid shortages. He pledges enforcement of laws, civil peace, and a government for all people while stressing independence from past partisan limits and a forward thrust of public services.
The dollar strengthens as the United States economy appears least affected by the energy crisis, with speculators moving heavily into dollars. The pound drops 5 cents in a major session, while the dollar edges above levels set after February devaluation, signaling renewed global demand.
L D Johnson argues for a January reset via New Year resolutions focused on integrity. He warns that public life suffers when truth is treated as a commodity and urges collective commitment to honesty to reform society by January 1974.
The piece urges scrutiny of legislative and judicial power in Watergate matters. It cites Senate subpoena leaks, Archibald Cox, and a party incident where a lawyer used a subpoena to play a presidential tape. It questions confidentiality guarantees and condemns the casual handling of subpoena power by a federal officer.
The National Commission on the Reform of Secondary Education argues youths should not be forced to stay in school past age 14. It supports independent and specialized schools, work study, apprenticeships, and equivalency exams to let tired students earn a diploma later. It urges reducing high school size, expanding vocational programs, and diversifying education to fit different needs.
Commentary notes changes in approach from traditional power posture to broader strategy. Mentions family dynamics and political figures as lightened context. Observes President Nixon weekend routines and humorous lines about shortages and everyday issues.
Washington observers weigh an ESOP style plan proposed by Senators Hatfield and Long to revive bankrupt railroads by giving workers first access to newly issued stock in the U S Railway Association. Proponents claim vast capital and unemployment relief while skeptics warn of overreach and past failures.
Danville Virginia paper lists delivery and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions. Carrier 50 cents weekly. single copies 10 cents. Sunday 20 cents. Mail rate one year 20 dollars, six months 10.50, three months 5.25, one month 1.75. Notices mailed 10 days before expiration. renewals encouraged.
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