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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1975
Page
2
Downtown Danville leaders weigh converting up to seven parking lots to free spaces with Belk Leggett starting this fall by freeing nearly 200 spots. Five more lots may join the plan as meters are trimmed, tickets rise, and revenue grows, signaling a push to revive shopper access and boost area commerce.
The piece discusses Henry Kissinger's idea to have US civilian technicians operate electronic observation stations on a new cease-fire line in the Sinai and other strategic points. It warns that only trained military personnel could survive and suggests UN technicians as an alternative after Egypt rejected Israeli control. It cautions against entanglement and favors a safer path forward.
UC astronomer Hyron Spinrad photographs a galaxy labeled 30123 five to ten times larger than the Milky Way. It lies about eight billion light years away, moves at six trillion miles per year, and contains thousands of billions of stars. Spinrad credits a new filtering device and the 120 inch Lick Telescope for the image in the northern sky. The galaxy recedes at 2.7 trillion miles per year, making future study uncertain.
The piece argues that the United States faces global competition in energy and growth. It notes nations like France, West Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and India pursuing nuclear, shale, and peaceful uses of atomic power while U.S. restraint and environmentalism hinder progress. Dr. Edward Teller advocates underground reactors, and Russia pursues explosive methods to tame energy and fires, signaling a risky future if U.S. negativism persists.
ER D Johnson reflects on Carole a seven year old granddaughter who felt sad after vacation as family encourages openness. He argues sadness is a valid emotion and should not invite shame or withdrawal while noting the need for tolerance, communication, and support among family members. He cites a parable of a woman anointing Jesus to illustrate acceptance and dignity for honest feelings and change in language over time.
Russell Kirk explains practical ways to obtain books when no local bookshop exists. He advises asking shopkeepers to order titles, using Books in Print, and buying by mail from publishers or mail-order booksellers. He notes libraries can aid, and highlights author direct sales and college or department stores with book departments as alternatives, while cautioning not to raid libraries.
Barry Goldwater notes a rapid rise of new lobbyists who target agencies and bureaucrats over lawmakers. Firms with ex-regulator staff, along with universities and foundations, establish DC offices to secure contracts and federal funds. Regulators' power grows despite attempts to curb it, as experts navigate a vast government maze.
The House Agricultural Committee will begin hearings on sugar legislation to consider federal price supports. The piece notes the 1874 sugar price rose from 85 cents to 3.14 per five pound bag, prompting windfall profit talk and reduced consumption, and argues price supports would raise costs for average citizens through taxes while helping growers.
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