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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
2
The proposed July 1 rule allowing left turns on red at select one way street intersections aims to speed traffic and save fuel but raises concerns. Officials warn drivers to stop fully and yield to pedestrians, citing past abuses of right-on-red and urging patience, caution, and compliance to avoid injuries.
The Carter administration leans toward image over policy as the President, aided by Billy Carter and senior aides, uses TV time and public appearances to shape perception. Critics warn against overexposure while urging cooperation with Congress to pursue mutual goals and avoid the imperial presidency.
Edward Neilan assesses Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's bold move to impose martial law across Karachi, Lahore and Hyderabad on the eve of a major opposition strike. The piece notes contested elections, calls for resignation, and Bhutto's reliance on army support while highlighting poverty and change as key challenges to Pakistan's stability.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that Carter’s plan to raise $30 billion in Social Security taxes on employers follows a bullish shift spurred by Pierre Rinfret. The combination of higher taxes, energy program doubts, and higher Fed rates risks undermining business confidence and the economic recovery.
A reader defends Beverly Heights water access while objecting to a paper article on extending water and sewer services. The letter notes Chatham Town Water serves nearby areas and argues for clearer boundaries, land use designations, and zoning to protect outskirts of Danville.
The city faces a proposed demolition of two river dams to prevent possible flood damage to downtown stores. Citizens fear losing a scenic river view from Memorial Drive and Union Street Bridge as the Army Corps of Engineers considers the plan, opposed by the City Engineering Department’s push for demolition.
Washington notes Andrew Young’s crusading diplomacy contrasts with Frank Carlucci’s steady policy in Portugal. Carlucci supported democratic voices, Portugal’s turn toward democracy, and Spain’s shift under Suarez with King Juan Carlos’s discreet backing. The piece argues self-reliant reform suits nations best.
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