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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1976
Page
2
Bailor argues the 13 cent rate is cheaper than most nations, citing Canada and Switzerland as cheaper among 12 studied. He notes France at 18 cents with more frequent deliveries, but adds speed of delivery elsewhere matters. He warns performance must match price before 13 cents is truly a bargain.
The federal health inquiry notes a drop in infant mortality from 29.2 to 16.5 per 1,000 live births between 1950 and 1974, yet warns more progress is needed as fourteen countries still outperform the U.S. Women’s life expectancy rises with non white women at 72 and white women at 75.9, while white male life expectancy lingers at 67.4 and non white males at 62 to 63. Heart disease death rates fall about 15 percent among ages 55 to 64 over six years, offering cautious optimism amid ongoing health challenges.
In Berkeley the University of California’s carillon rings out after wins and hymns after losses. Murdock, a barilloneuse for 53 years, performs up to three 10 minute concerts daily on 12 large bells. She cites 37 steps to her perch as the toughest part of her job, a feat hailed as inspirational to others.
Iceland threatens to sever diplomatic relations with Britain within days unless warships withdraw from its waters. The move could push Iceland from NATO and end the Keflavik base, tightening Soviet influence in the North Atlantic and complicating Western aims.
John Chamberlain weighs the debate on an international gold standard. He traces history from postwar fears of insufficient gold to price swings, the rise of gold in Middle East demand, and the impact of new metallurgical discoveries that changed gold supply dynamics.
In New Hampshire a high stakes Republican showdown looms as Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford vie to win over party delegates. Reagan’s $90 billion federal cut proposal would shift power and funds to states, sparking tax and service debates while polls show wary public support amid current inflation and spending concerns. The piece notes reactions from Ford allies, liberal critics, and the broader question of state versus federal control.
A playful column riffs on Marie Antoinette era whimsy and modern status signals. It cites a West Virginia report about John D Rockefeller selling luxury Mercedes and Paris shops selling “worker’s clothes for the rich who want to look poor,” linking aristocratic past with contemporary satire. The piece ties in cultural icons and a parade of named figures, ending with the assertion that the spirit of the Petit Trianon remains alive.
The piece mocks Buckley’s will and NBC eulogist Jack Reynolds as he laments Chou En-lai. It features punitive lines on Maoist China, estimates of deaths under Chow En-lai, and satirical references to Western figures. The tone is caustic, blending political critique with obituary-style theatrics.
The Danville Register lists daily and Sunday subscription options with pricing for in city and suburban delivery. Rates include 33.00 per year by mail, 16.50 for six months, 8.25 for three months, and 2.75 for one month.
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