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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1976
Page
2
At the 44th U.S. Conference of Mayors in Milwaukee Republican mayors urged President Ford to sign the $4 billion public works act. They argued it would aid employment and help cities avoid tax hikes, while indicating veto risks and political blame depending on the bill’s fate.
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Hortonville school board did not exceed its power in firing striking teachers in 1974. After a March illegal strike, notices to return were sent and six teachers were discharged, a decision signaling limited protections for illegal strikes.
The Supreme Court in this session appears to balance civil rights law by ruling 7 to 2 that Title VII protects whites from employment discrimination on the basis of race as it does Blacks. Justice Thurgood Marshall authored the decision, signaling a controversial shift critics say seeks equal protection for whites in the job market.
Seasonal storms bring deadly lightning, but safety steps reduce risk. Best action is seek shelter in a building or a vehicle with a roof. Avoid water, stand away from metal objects, and if isolated in an open field drop to knees and touch ground lightly to minimize contact.
A counterculture clash frames the Fourth of July Bicentennial as police aim to curb radical demonstrations. The piece contrasts official celebrations with rallies tied to the Weather Underground and Puerto Rican groups, while noting widespread nostalgia through theme parks and travel that shows a different, consumerist side of America.
An essay contrasts the Fourth of July celebrations with the idea of revolution over 200 years, urging tolerance for nonviolent protest while condemning violent insurrection. It defends free speech, cites Senate hearings, and defends demonstrations as part of American liberty.
The piece argues Congress will not overhaul the tax system before fall elections, citing Democratic resistance to aiding the president and Republicans. It discusses estate tax exemptions and proposed Ford plans to ease burdens on farms and small businesses, including a five year moratorium and up to two years for smaller estates with low interest.
In the 1972 presidential race William Buckley notes the Libertarian candidate John Hospers who won one electoral vote via a Virginia elector. Roger McBride projects bigger hopes while libertarian ideas spark praise and sharp critique from Nozick and Haag, with debates on feasibility and impact on American freedom.
The Danville Register advertises subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and mail. Rates include one year at 33.00, six months 16.50, three months 8.25, and one month 2.75, with 100 days notice before expiration for renewals.
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