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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
2
A columnist notes Gallup polling showing many Americans misjudge oil supply and dependence on imports. He cites 47 percent of oil used in early 1980s year quarters imported, and argues Carter's energy plan requires public education coordinated by a new Department of Energy. He urges widespread awareness.
The Senate and House passed a measure praising those not yet commended this year. Author Thomas E. Smith says such resolutions waste time, and proposes broadening the commendation to future and ongoing observances. He suggests yearly January declarations for upcoming efforts and extending praise to groups celebrating monthly themes.
Ralph de Toledano argues that the West Bank is Jewish land, tracing to the Balfour Declaration and League of Nations mandate. He asserts Britain redrew Palestine into Jordan, then notes 1967 gains and Arab–British influence at the UN, urging that history not determine today’s conflict.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak argue that Stansfield Turner uses his Navy ties and White House access to run the CIA as a caretaker. They say his loyalty to military aims and cosmetic signs undermine rebuilding the agency and alarms about morale and leadership persist.
Joseph Kraft cites T. Khachaturov and N. P Lebedin sky on why rents meat and housing rise. Officials fear public opinion blocks price hikes and acceleration of construction. A diplomat explains Vance Gromyko tone at Geneva and Moscow press briefings show public mood drives disarmament stance and stability. Public opinion, Kraft argues, is powerful enough to sustain the regime despite repression.
Washington reports that Brezhnev promotes a drafted constitution to replace 1926 rules, aiming to deepen socialist democracy while asserting rights cannot undercut the socialist system. Podgorny’s removal signals resistance. referendum timing and top leadership readiness cloud reforms and long term shifts toward genuine Soviet democracy.
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