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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1966
Page
2
The Pentagon oracle critique labels the Vietnam conflict as McNamara’s War due to his self assured stance. He later confessed error at a news conference and urged new methods, policies, and habits of thought to address evolving South Vietnam challenges.
The piece argues that Kwame Nkrumah and Neruman ousted leaders to spread democracy in Africa. It claims Nkrumah's influence grows via actions in Ghana Guinea and Egypt Syria style alliances. It warns against Soviet Communist influence and notes tensions at the OAU meeting in Addis Ababa.
The Danville Register lists subscription costs for daily and Sunday issues, with in city carrier rates at 35 cents per week and mail options priced per year, six months, three months, or one month. It notes Associated Press rights and national ad reps, plus notice about renewal timing and zones.
In Die Ziet the idea of moral bravery is explored as Germans who hid Jews or helped them escape are profiled. The piece cites 400 known helpers in Berlin and notes many remained anonymous, urging younger generations to uncover these deeds. It quotes Elisabeth Forck declining an award and Ludwig Woerl’s wartime aid.
Wm. F. Buckley Jr reports that Britain considers repealing the old anti homosexuality act. The Commons debate centers on church and state roles in morality, hypocrisy, and why reform is pursued, with emphasis on whether homosexuality should be treated as a natural vice. A sharp discussion unfolds about public prosecutions and legislative priorities.
In a reflective piece Holmes Alexander argues that U S nuclear missiles create a form of regional isolationism enabling the United States to deter foes without overseas bases or alliances. The essay links strategic missiles to broader debates on diplomacy morality politics and leadership while contrasting Western allies and Russia China. It condemns hypocrisy and notes political leaders and public figures commenting on nuclear policy and social norms.
Brigadier General Elias Wessin Y. Wessin addressed Yale listeners about Dominican Republic politics after his return from exile with four thousand U.S. troops. He warned elections in June would fail amid Marxist influence, private armies, and corruption, proposing a three year transition under a provisional government of honest anti Communist leaders to rebuild institutions.
A Washington observer describes President Johnson as brave and confident despite faults. He notes Johnson’s political resilience after 1964 pacifist demonstrations at the Waldorf Astoria, where about 4000 protesters opposed his Vietnam stance, while a reporter admits attending as a spectator. The piece portrays the demonstrators as organized and well-equipped with signs.
The piece argues Senator Goldwater style opposition and Viet Cong rhetoric echoing 1960s protests. It notes pacifist slogans, Batman cloaks, and activists clashing with Johnson’s Vietnam policies while defending presidential respect and wartime resolve.
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