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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1973
Page
2
As fuel shortages loom, the National League of Cities and the U S Conference of Mayors warn that urgent needs must be met to sustain essential city functions. Some cities cut nonessential uses, raise thermostats, cut lighting, and avoid idling engines, urging discipline for all to preserve homes and health.
Commentary notes lettuce price spikes blamed on weather and supply disruptions during last year’s Miami Beach events linked to politics and Chavez. It contrasts with plans for Princess Anne and Lt Mark Phillips wedding at Westminster Abbey, predicting global interest and potential TV impact, amid broader public attention and cultural resonance.
A lecturer reflects on the need for a word from the Lord in a era of moral relativism and Watergate era mistrust. He contrasts sponsor driven drama with prophetic honesty, urging seekers to heed timeless biblical calls to righteousness and national accountability.
A reflective comparison notes similarities between Kennedy Chappaquiddick and Nixon Watergate, citing brief inquiries, secrecy around grand jury records, and public distrust. It argues Kennedy and Nixon shared media silence, TV statements, perceived influence on prosecutions, and slides in popularity, with Kennedy better concealed than Nixon.
Russell Kirk argues that American higher education faces decline due to campus activism, illusory egalitarian ideals, and an open curriculum. He cites Dr D Marc Tangner and advocates reforms including external degrees, low cost free colleges, and honors colleges within big universities. He suggests separate arts and sciences colleges and three year bachelor programs with specialized honors degrees.
Charles P Mulling reports a group of 10 to 15 youths attacked his family at Main and Union, bursting a balloon and using abusive language. He notes witnesses, police involvement, and urges plain clothes patrols to curb recurring harassment of citizens and shoppers in the downtown area.
John Chamberlain notes Senator Henry Jackson urges caution with Brezhnev to avoid political quid pro quo amid Watergate. Jackson viewed as a leading 1976 Democratic hopeful while Nixon seeks favorable terms amid economic and domestic pressures. The piece contrasts Soviet leverage, Western concessions history, and potential strategic gains in forthcoming talks.
The Danville Register lists in city and suburbs carrier rates at 50 cents per week and single copies for 10 cents. Sunday only copies cost 20 cents. Mail rates are one year 20 dollars, six months 10.40, three months 5.25, one month 1.75. Notice mailed 10 days before expiration. renewals should be prompt.
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