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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1977
Page
2
Gov Mills Godwin orders a gas emergency prompting Danville to curb fuel use. City Council considers further measures including temporary school closures and reduced gas service to commercial customers. Merchants urged to cooperate and close stores one day weekly to conserve energy.
The piece weighs Carter's early White House plan against FDR's 1933 crisis reforms. It notes upcoming broadcasts and press conferences, cabinet outreach, and a proposed 100 day agenda drawn from campaign polling. It warns against overloading Congress and stresses focusing on energy policy amid the Deep Freeze and 1977 economic troubles.
The piece denounces U S hypocrisy and rising isolationism, arguing Andrew Young’s invitation to Black Africans to train for power in South Africa masks aims to export revolutions. It cites Rhodesia’s collapse, global terrorism, and Western complicity, warning America risks empowering Marxist forces and repeating past errors.
The speaker urges courage humility and compassion for the ninth US president during inauguration. He calls for prayer for strength to govern with integrity, resist political expediency, and pursue moral renewal amid national challenges. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and support for the president as Mr. President.
The piece argues Jimmy Carter used the draft evaders pardon to mollify the left and uphold his campaign pledge. It claims the pardon is largely symbolic, failing to heal national rifts, and accuses antiwar critics of racism while urging pardons for Johnson, McNamara, Bundy, and Roslow as neglected war architects.
A long time aviation observer warns readers that Danville should not pursue a regional airport. He cites extensive past efforts and costs, contending a larger hub is unnecessary and critiques current extension funds as misused. He argues Danville already has a strong municipal airport and urges restraint on further expansion.
A local official argues against building a new regional airport between Roanoke and Lynchburg. He notes FAA opposition to a Greensboro area airport within 10 miles and contends funds should instead bolster Danville Municipal Airport. He warns regional plans would be costly and impractical before 2000, urging public backing for the existing facility and expanded air services.
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