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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1976
Page
2
The piece weighs these bets on energy policy and technology. It notes GE missing a South African deal, a French win on a contract, Boeing losing SST subsidy, and early Concorde flights. It highlights environmental concerns over ozone, contrasts Taiwan and Japan fast nuclear builds with US delays, and mentions uranium supply and breeder reactor debates. The French proceed with their own breeder despite risk.
The piece argues America must shift from aging policy to embrace atomic energy and faster air travel while reforming electricity pricing to charge by peak demand. It notes France uses peak pricing to smooth demand, critiques U.S. rate structures, and contrasts with global trends in car efficiency and energy use, urging reforms before decline.
In Washington a visiting Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia praised Spain’s move to democracy and civil liberties. He affirmed the monarchy’s openness, commitment to political participation, and the crown’s guarantee of justice. The king also promised orderly access to power for distinct political alternatives and hailed Spain’s reforms as a new leadership for the era.
Lester R. Brown of the Worldwatch Institute argues cities may level off as urban shortages of food energy and jobs curb growth despite a possible population surge in 32 years. He contrasts with UN habitat hopes and notes countryside restoration as a food source, citing Laos and Cambodia as exceptions under communist regimes.
A six year old girl lost a leg after a nurse or doctor drew blood from her groin during tests for a kidney ailment. The failure of on duty surgeons led to late action and amputation. The Flatbush, New York, child was awarded 1.25 million dollars deemed justified to highlight hospital arrogance and sloppy techniques.
A partisan clash features a congressman asserting the right to equal reply time amid debate over government spending and potential new book projects. The piece critiques Washington’s use of tax dollars and questions alternative funding sources.
Washington report on J. T. Smith guiding the Cabinet Level Task Force on Questionable Corporate Payments abroad. Ford's push to curb payoffs, enforce ethics, and balance U.S. economic power with international sovereignty faces political and public scrutiny as investigations loom and lawmakers react.
Barry Goldwater reflects on national morale after the May 1975 Mayriguez incident and the Vietnam defeat. He argues leadership actions restored U S property protection but laments ongoing critical commentary. The piece contrasts patriotism with denigration, urging belief in America’s strength.
The Jefferson Standard Building in Greensboro, a 17 story tower at Market and Elm, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Nominated by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, the ornate predepession era skyscraper is praised for exuberant architecture and a spacious lobby. The aging landmark is noted as a rare surviving example amid modern replacements.
Washington report based on France Soir and Le Monde accounts by Yves G Berges and Francois Penchaud, estimating up to a million Cambodian deaths since April 1975 under Khmer Rouge terror. Refugee testimonies describe mass deportations, executions, famine, and brainwashing, with Time magazine corroboration of widespread murder including educated individuals and monks.
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