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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues no local library is overfunded and all major libraries are merely adequate. It blames funding shortfalls by civic leaders, cites Maud Gatewood on preserving cultural services, and urges expanding library services to boost education and economic stability through reading and value of libraries.
Rosalynn Carter’s Jamaica trip spotlights U S policy failures as Cuba under Castro opposes American interests in the Caribbean. The piece argues Cuba aligns with the Soviet bloc, backs leftist regimes, and extends influence through Angola and Africa, complicating moves toward normalization and risking wider expansionism.
Carl T. Rowan discusses how the Watergate era spawned FBI law violations, with Atty. Gen. Griffin Bell pursuing answers on a NY Bureau squad linked to illegal entries and wiretaps. The piece weighs whether higher orders protected or condemn subordinates and calls for stronger safeguards to prevent future abuses.
Capitol Hill debate paints H R 5400 as inviting fraud and undermining election integrity. Critics cite voter registration at polling sites, forged IDs, false addresses, and weak verification, arguing the plan favors Democrats and risks costly litigation and chaotic results.
Washington commentary rails against James Earl Carter for cutting funding to the Rhodesian Information Service on May 27 and calls out Andrew Young for aiding a UN resolution. The piece portrays Towsey and staff at 282 McGill Terrace as victims of policy and media suppression, praising their quiet work and lamenting the loss of free press.
William F Buckley Jr comments on Ralph Graves Time Magazine essay on U S policy toward undemocratic nations in Asia. The piece contrasts political freedom with other freedoms, cites leaders from South Korea Singapore and the Philippines, and weighs how a developing country may need guidance while protecting human rights and minority rights. It highlights remarks by Nam Duck Woo Lee Kuan Yew Marcos and Borges.
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