Public ire over sports taunts and promoter excesses
A critical column denounces Bobby Riggs and his tennis circus, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for disrespectful hype, and Billie Jean King for cashing in on the Astrodome event. It argues for a cease and desist approach to curb the vulgar promos that threaten tennis and boxing reputations and asks for restraint from all parties.
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Bobby Riggs
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Billie Jean King
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Yale University
Dental implants replace crowns with baboon tests
University of Florida researchers plan to remove four front teeth from baboons to test implanted chrome cobalt acrylic and bioglass teeth. If successful, costly crowns and bridges could vanish, with natural looking teeth replacing metal mounts and the project could impact humanity.
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University of Florida College of Dentistry
University’s College of Engineering
The Man Who Knew Socialism Must Fail
Economist Ludwig von Mises is profiled as a critic of socialist policy and inflationary indulgence. The piece notes his influence beyond his profession and contrasts praise for showmen with his rigorous critique.
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Ludwig von Mises
Lou von Mises
Bernard
Lake Ileo Faelories
Mises
von Mises
Mobutu speech at UN shocks with bold critique and flair
A writer recalls General Mobutu of Zaire at the United Nations General Assembly. He denounces Portugal's colonial grip, praises Africa as a brother, and railed at aid as economic swindle. The piece notes his dramatic dress and earned applause, while reflecting on his diplomatic prowess and a broader discussion of economic theory.
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United Nations General Assembly
Mobutu
New York Times
Mobutus
Pipe
Israel
Africa
Mohutts
Zaire
Congo
Portugal
Mozambique
Angola
Europe
Ethiopia
Swere
Ime
Cieneral
America
Russia
Media Versus the Bill of Rights in Agnew Case
Ralph de Toledano examines the clash between press freedom and the rights of the accused as the Agnew case tests whether the media can override due process. Judge Hoffman warns against indictments based on press comments while noting pervasive leaks and the public’s right to know acts, not just charges.
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Spiro Agnew
House of Representatives
Walter E. Hoffman
Judge Hoffman
Agnew
David Brader
Washington Post
White House
Hoffman
Hoffman Took This Into Account, In Instructing the Grand Jury
Administration of Justice
Theublic
Sales Tax Support for Virginia Education Cites Mills Godwin
Annie Lee Y Duff of Suffolk argues in favor of the sales tax to fund education in Virginia. She recalls debate on Delegate Sam Pope’s bill, praising Mills Godwin for initiating a program that broadens access to community colleges, asserts tax revenue preserves services, and urges Virginians not to begrudge a few cents for knowledge and skill.
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Franklin High School
Sam Pope
Mills Godwin
Virginia
Commonwealth
Annie Lee Y
Duff Suffolk
Senator Soaper and the 1976 Presidency Hint
The text notes that at 97 years old the country remains wealthy and hints at a future presidency in 1976. It urges caution about local pride and acknowledges growing fatigue with Watergate, while observing that candidates are being discussed and politics across states vary.
Alibi Ike or Excuse Us from the Nixon White House
Holmes Alexander surveys Nixon era excuses for economic troubles blaming Johnson Kennedy and Roosevelt for inflation deficits and rising costs. He argues executive control and vetoes shape policy amid Congress and reflects on time as well as print shortages.
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Washington, D.C
Ring Lardner
Nixon White House
Johnson
Roosevelt
Nixon
Kennedy
Danville Register subscription rates and renewal notice
The Danville Register lists subscription pricing for daily and Sunday delivery in city and suburbs. Rates include 50 cents per week by carrier, 10 cents for single copies, 20 cents for Sunday only, and by mail one year 20 dollars, six months 10.50, three months 5.25, one month 1.75 with renewal notice mailed 10 days before expiration.
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Miami Beach
George S. McGovern
Democratic Party
McGovern
Roanoke
Robert Strauss
Texas
Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Donnybrook
Vescone Syndicate
Filiam F. Buckley, Jr
General Mobutu
Ziare
Switzerland
Republic of
Moscow
Ralph de Toledano
Grand Jury
Senator Soaper
Holmes Alexander
United States
Japan
European Common Market
Capitol Hill
Congress
Sevan
Times
Hoigh
Danville
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