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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1973
Page
3
A Danville reader argues the downtown parking garage bond is needed to support CBD vitality and city revenue. The piece contends the garage would be revenue producing, help stabilize property values, and share the tax burden while easing parking for residents and workers downtown.
Henry Howell claims possession of a professional public opinion poll funded by Godwin and Dalton campaigns and obtained from a supporter of John Dalton. Dalton co chairman Poff denies any lawful receipt, hinting at surreptitious or illegal handling.
A columnist notes limited payoff in the Middle East conflict as both sides claim victory. The piece argues that true politicians protect their friends and laments the Democratic Party dropping its convention delegate quotas as a bold move to restore power to insiders. It also jokes that the President could travel internationally as easily from home, given multiple White House residences.
In the wake of a swift Arab shift from claimed victory to an uneasy cease fire, Egypt’s statements swing from triumph to reluctance and protests that its army is being pushed back by Israel, amid pressure from ongoing conflict. The piece reflects on changing perceptions of the Arab-Israeli cease fire.
In wartime analysis, the piece argues that Israel seized the Suez west bank and cut off the Egyptian Third Army, limiting Arab options to Soviet leverage and U.S. diplomacy. It asserts Arab demands rest on territory from 1967 while warning world powers may pressure Israel to concede Sinai and the West Bank, under threat of blackmail via aid.
In a Washington piece reflecting on Impeachment Tuesday, a stance favors prayer and forgiveness over vengeance toward President Nixon. The author cites Jefferson and Madison’s era of church state separation, recalls the Warren Court’s school prayer ruling, and argues for mercy and a renewed Thanksgiving spirit through faith rather than political retaliation. The piece urges the nation to blend mercy with justice, beginning with the President as First Citizen.
In Felicia's World, a three year old asks Roy De Vries if a goblin made him, revealing a clash between Objectivist self creation and belief in God. The piece notes Roy's talent, limited formal training, and evolving views, while praising the light of Creator as essential for artistry and life.
Two elderly women from Mountain Hill Assembly of God, both widows and dependents on Social Security, offered cash gifts for food and medicine in Israel. They requested anonymity and gave $140 to Dr. Arnald Manheim, head of the Israel Emergency Fund, after receiving a temporary receipt.
Mrs Wayles R Barrisen urges Danville residents to approve a new parking facility in the November 6 vote. She argues parking decks are safe well lit and attended and notes visiting Jacksonville shows their convenience, especially for women, aiding future growth.
The text muses on garage sale limits, trash pickup frequency, climate migration, and residency limits. It notes a weekly paper will stop explaining the paper shortage to readers and briefly references Time’s winged chariot and a November date moved to October.
The piece argues the public response to Nixon and Watergate is driven by fatigue and political weariness. It notes AFL-CIO and others demanding resignation, compares Nixon to Hitler by some, and discusses tapes, Sirica, Stennis, and Cox in the controversy. Agnew is cited as a tipping point in broader disillusionment.
The Danville Register lists subscription details for daily and Sunday editions. Carrier delivery is 50 cents per week in city and suburbs, with single copies at 10 cents and Sunday copies at 20 cents. Mail rates are one year $20, six months $10.50, three months $5.25, and one month $1.75, with notices mailed 10 days before expiration and renewals encouraged.
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