Mutual Confidence Tested in Pittsylvania School Finance
The Pittsylvania County School Board seeks 8.96 million for next year, with state funds up 610k and federal up 99k. The Board of Supervisors approved 3.57 million for schools, omitting 499k for bond interest, prompting claims of budget cuts. The editorial urges frank, cooperative talks to maintain trust and support for public education.
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Virginia
Boards of Supervisors
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Everning
Pitnsylvania County
Danville
Pittsylvania County
Board of Supervisors
Pittsylvania
Britain’s Industrial Court Defies Labor Opposition
Britain’s Industrial Court, backed by Prime Minister Edward Heath’s Conservative government, gained ground as union leaders complied with two key orders. The union paid a 180000 dollar fine after defying a prior halt on containerized cargo protests. The court also ordered 200000 rail workers to stop a commuter-disrupting slowdown. The rank and file remain militant while officials seek a government solution.
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Edward Heath
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Trades Union Congress
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Shate Pit Affair Sparks Danville Letter to Editor
REGISTERed Mail to the Editor voices strong criticism of the City Council over the Shate Pit property. It recalls 1969 bids by Joe Stendig, the Planning Commission member's disqualifying bid, and three years of delays despite Metate Judge Aiken ruling it proper. The author asks why Stendig is denied and condemns the council for breaking its word and shameful treatment.
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Joe Stendig
Stendig
City Planning Commission
Council
Metate
Aiken
Danville
Jack Rowland
Do We See The Sin Of Not Seeing Others
L. D. Johnson of Furman University argues that ignoring the poor like Lazarus at the rich man’s door condemns character. He warns that wealth alone does not seal fate. failing to see and help others leads to spiritual ruin and eternal separation.
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Jesus
Lazarus
Earth
Abraham
Hell
Humanity
Hina Keepar
Tesus
Gol
Independent schools urged to endure amid voucher debate
The piece argues federal court decisions threaten nonpublic school aid and urges perseverance. It cites President Nixon backing aid, possible voucher or tax credit plans, and notes several private schools facing closure like Belleville Notre Dame. It contends vouchers could stabilize budgets and protect diversity and achievement in U.S. education.
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Nixon
National Catholic Education Association
Washington
NCEA
Congress
Supreme Court
Ilinois
Illinois
Senate
Johnson
Belleville
Academy of Notre Dame
Belleville News-Democrat
America
Liberalism and Its Critics From Holmes Alexander's View
Holmes Alexander recalls his critique of Paul Douglas and Hubert Humphrey, noting how his liberalism 1950s analysis spurred self-reflection. He argues liberal dogma alienated business and created costly foreign entanglements, with Democrats widened rifts.
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Douglas
Holmes Alexander
Freud
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Emily
Alexander
Paul Douglas
Senator Douglas
Oliver Cromwell
Bartlett
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Cromwell
Parliament
Tlemen
Hubert Humphrey
Senator Russell
Georgia
Strom Thurmond
Democratic’ Party
Europe
McGovern’s Front Runner Scrutiny Faces Incoming Questions
Senator McGovern rises as Democratic front runner inviting sharp scrutiny of his positions and past votes. The piece contrasts McGovern’s early media inattention with expected detailed questions on defense, space, amnesty, abortion, marijuana, and fiscal plans from experts and taxpayers.
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George McGovern
Marts
Sen. McGovern
United States
McGovern
Defense Appropriations
Senate
Nixon
Guy
Senators clash over press criticism and clocks
Senator Gravel accuses reporters of lazy work while critics provoke with terms about the press. The piece notes 1972 will be a leap year adding a day. It jokes about funding and new ways governments seek money with a growing list of spending plans.
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