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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1977
Page
2
Mexico's new president Jose Lopez Portillo pledges a tourist aid system after AAA urging, including a bilingual hotline and national police standards, to ensure a safer, smoother experience for over three million U.S. visitors and $2 billion in spending.
Quebec Premier Rene Levesque led an eight man delegation to New York for talks on January 25 with a theme that Quebec's separation from Canada is inevitable. Pierre Trudeau visited the United States in February and told Congress that Quebec would remain in the federation. Congress applauded. The piece notes American influence on Canadian affairs and urges a single Canada for hemispheric stability.
Prime Minister Ian Smith proposes limited reforms to desegregation and land purchases in Rhodesia, avoiding full civil liberties for blacks. Western powers and regional leaders reject the plan, leaving a dormant Geneva conference and no viable alternative on the table. The article warns of escalating tensions as the Rhodesian saga moves toward an unhappy conclusion.
Column argues for a realistic U.S. Africa policy emphasizing rejection of racist colonialist action, opposing brutal regimes, and supporting development and liberty. Cites Nigeria oil relevance, Soviet interests, and the need to aid Africans against poverty and ignorance while tying aid to human rights and political reform.
The Danville invites signed letters with full addresses and telephone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and shortened if space is limited on the page.
Ralph de Toledano argues the Washington Post Deep Throat story on CIA funds to Jordan's King Hussein destabilized West Bank diplomacy. He alleges the piece harmed quiet diplomacy, angered Arab leaders, and risked halting progress toward autonomy for Palestinians. The piece links White House aides and PLO factions, noting CIA support under multiple presidents.
James J. Kilpatrick cautions that President Carter's early zeal and idealistic rhetoric risk creating false expectations. He notes the need to balance moral ideals with practical policy, urging less absolutism and more tempered diplomacy to avoid public disappointment and missteps.
Chad recounts the Hughes case and Alfred Friendly’s denial of wrongdoing. He describes how Paul Hughes fed confidential McCarthy era material to Rauh and Fritchey, fueling liberal credulity, then reveals the phony premise and a Washington Post investigation that exposed the scheme.
Rep. Robert Bauman of Maryland, a conservative Republican in a liberal House, has used his rule knowledge and debating skills to influence legislation. He led protests against backdoor pay raises, forcing roll calls and exposing leadership machinations. Bauman’s frugal, nonpartisan stance extended to criticizing New York City bailout efforts, earning powerful enemies and praise as a watchdog of the House.
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