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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
1
Washington AP reports the House approved a bill to allot foreign and domestic shares in the U.S. sugar market despite protests over a South Africa quota. The 213 166 vote signaled a major civil rights moment, with critics arguing the policy endorses apartheid.
Trade lines on page one show discussion of freer trade versus security concerns with China and limited expectations for large commerce with Beijing. The House passed a three year extension and amendments to the sugar act, shifting 300000 tons in allotments while preserving a 62 to 38 domestic foreign share, amid arguments over costs and domestic industry health.
Prisoners were loaded onto a ship bound for North Vietnam but were not met by any representatives. They were returned to the South. The North Vietnamese have promised a statement on the issue soon.
A train incident or continuation story mentions Gladys Adams 8 Natasha Adams 12 of Chicago Mrs Toledo Samuel 54 of Chicago Carroll Fletcher 54 of Champaign conductor Via B Walker 54 of Centralia and Geraldine Booker 3 of Chicago as part of the event. The readable fragments indicate a transport related narrative with multiple individuals named from Illinois cities.
The Virginia House plans to uphold the Senate reapportionment, resisting changes to Norfolk's multi member districts. Sen Henry Howell seeks a three senator Norfolk plan, while legal challenges under the Voting Rights Act and Chavis case influence timing for court actions and potential arguments on other district plans.
Henderson NC AP. The submerged station wagon of James M White, a Kerr Lake disappearance case leader, was found 12 feet under water near Island Creek Dam Virginia side of Kerr Lake. White, 30, business owner and council-elect, was last seen May 24 leaving Henderson for Virginia. Police say evidence suggests possible foul play and a search continues with authorities from Henderson and Mecklenburg County. A $1000 reward had been offered for information.
Senate opens a week of debate on cutting off funds for U S operations in Indochina with Sen Hatfield urging a fixed withdrawal date to enable negotiations. Dole warns the plan risks prisoner releases and missing men. The amendment faces a tough path, veto likely, as draft action looms.
New York AP reports President Nixon lifted a 21 year embargo and released a list of permitted exports including automobiles tobacco cork and rubber. Chrysler GM and Burley Tobacco Growers Co-Op weighed profitability concerns from duties exchange rates and tariffs while noting potential benefits for North Carolina burley tobacco in Asian markets.
The Lewis Family known as The First Family of Country Gospel Music will perform at Renan Elementary School Friday June 18 at 8 P.M. on Road 640 ten miles east of Gretna Va. The three sons and three daughters with their father travel nationwide, delivering bluegrass and country gospel. Advance tickets are available at Mick or Mack Gretna for 1.25 adults and 0.75 for children.
Reports describe ground troop operations in eastern Cambodia and air strikes on North Vietnamese infiltration routes near Khe Sanh. South Vietnamese forces press a search and destroy sweep northeast of Khe Sanh with 225 enemy killed while Marine losses run at 17 dead and 129 wounded. Rangers cross into southeastern Cambodia, killing 90 and capturing 12 as U.S. casualties rise to 261 wounded for the week.
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