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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1971

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Bumpers Meet Collision Standards But Fail To Reduce Property Damage

Washington AP report states many 1971 model autos meet the 1973 federal rear bumper standard yet do not cut collision property damage. Testimony was given to the Senate Commerce Committee with notes from William Haddon Jr. and other officials.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee William Haddon Jr Insurance Institute Mercedes Department of Transportation I. Haddon

Income Gains Drive Personal Income Outlook and Standards Debate

Personal income rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 841.3 billion last month, with wage gains and higher hours lifting payrolls while factory payrolls held at 161 billion. For 1971 the Nixon administration projects 868 billion, requiring monthly gains above 9 billion to hit that target as it forecasts a nine percent economic increase and lower unemployment and inflation. The report notes April gains centered in wages and salaries, modest overall payroll increases, and construction payroll growth, alongside a six percent year-to-date rise from 1970.

Federal Reserve Board Arthur F. Burns Nixon Commerce Department Department James D Hodgson Conable Dent Cver Roman C. Pucinski a_ Hodgson House

Quake toll, vaccinations underway in Gediz aftermath

Heath officials push province wide vaccination as 1970 Gediz quake death toll reached 1,084 and town was destroyed. Tests show 1971 Roe Cars costlier to repair with front end damage at 10 to 15 mph, averaging $1,113.89 versus $728.83 for 1970 models, amid claims of increased delicateness in new designs. Pontiac Firebird Endura bumper cited, yet sustained $915.25 damage at 10 mph.

Heath Gediz Turkey Haddon Roe

Peru quake aid debate underscores troop stance at White House

The White House pressed opposition to troop cuts amid an AP report from Lima on a strong earthquake in Sihuas Province. Five killed and 30 injured. officials warned the Mansfield amendment could strain U S foreign policy by altering the Atlantic security underpinnings while Peru struggles with quake damage and isolation.

White House Lima Peru Ronald L. Ziegler Sihuas Province Mansfield United States Andes Ziegler Chinchix Amba Chique Ale

Holton shifts primary date to September amid reapportionment protests

Governor Holton proposed delaying the June primary to September 14 and pushing to modify reapportionment legislation to address objections. He spoke at a Saturday news conference while Miller voiced views at a separate meeting. Resor joined the critique of Mansfield’s plan, warning of risks if adopted. Holton said delays may be needed in five cities and expected Democrats to argue for more time to allow additional Republican candidates.

Tion Holton Miller Virginia House Stanley R. Resor Mansfield Phoenix Ariz Berlin NATO General Assembly U.S Mitchell

Administration backs $1.80 wage hike next January

Washington AP report says the Nixon administration supports raising the minimum wage from $1.60 to $1.80 next January and urges delaying the next step to $2 for two years. The stance signals a staged approach to reaching a $2 level, with concerns cited about economic impact and employment.

Washington Nixon

Air war and Laos bombing campaigns widen in Indochina conflict

Reports say a North Vietnamese MIG fired on a U S OV10 Bronco over the Plain of Jars in Laos but the Bronco was not hit. U S B52 bombers and tactical aircraft pounded the Ho Chi Minh trail network in Laos and strikes hit the A Shau Valley near Hue. U S officials note heavy enemy activity and road rebuilding efforts despite Allied air power. Within U S politics, Hodgson and Dent clash over a 2 minimum wage plan with broad advocacy for delayed implementation and welfare considerations.

U.S Laos Plain of Jars Las Ho Chit Minh Trail North Vietnam South Vietnam Camboa Monson U.s.command Ho Chi Minh Trail A Shau Hue Associated Press J.T. Volkerstorfer Bue A Sha

Court dispute over school capacity and annexation in North Carolina

The text notes parents in Orange complain of crowded schools while Alamance shows room. It mentions a 1969 New Bern annexation of about 404 acres with Associate Justice Susie Sharp affirming the ordinance. It also covers legal challenges by Irvin Eisenbaum Tram Reality of New Bern Inc Mart of New Bern Inc and Mammoth Mart Inc against the annexation, a Sunday closing order stayed by injunction, and Justice Sharp citing statutory grounds for annexation defeats. Additionally, Judge Higgins upholds a temporary restraining order to block Forrest T Heath and Nancy Heath from converting 5 acres in Chapel Hill Township into a mobile home park, with Orange County citing zoning violations.

Orange Alamance New Bern Susie Sharp Irvin Eisenbaum Tram Reality of Eisenbaum Sharp Higgins Orange Superior Court Forrest T. Heath Nancy Chapel Hill Township Orange County Heaths

Gold Crisis Deepens as Belgium Sells $80 Million in Gold

Leo Levy warns U.S. balance of payments red risk fuels monetary crisis while Belgium’s State Bank cashes in about $80 million in gold from Ft Knox stockpile. West Germany signals no move to follow suit as its dollar holdings loom large. Ft Knox held $10.9 billion end of March, down $1 billion from a year ago.

Washington Leo Levy Banque de Bruxelles U.S St. Knox Bundesbank West Germany Ft. Knox

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