Virginia choices in 1970 race shaped by Godwin Howell
The piece contrasts governors Godwin and Howell, arguing Godwin’s record of progress, including the community college system, proves he would advance Virginia further. It criticizes Howell for consumerist slogans, predicts higher taxes, and warns of AFL-CIO influence and agency shop pressure if Howell wins.
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Virginia
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
Henry E. Howell
Godwin
Commonwealth
Mr. Godwin
Community College System
Howell
Henry Howell
Howell Agency
Michigan
Heirarchy
Afl-Cio
United States and Canada reach historic air treaty
After four years of negotiation the U S Canadian air treaty creates a unified North American network. Direct routes expand from Chicago to Vancouver Edmonton Calgary and cities across the U S and Canada linking New York Quebec Dallas Houston Calgary and more with phased implementation over several years.
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United States
Canada
Jean Marchand
Chicago
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Vancouver
Edmonton
Calgary
New York
Quebec
Dallas
Houston
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Boston
Winnipeg
Pittsburg
Detroit
The Great Delaying Act In Congress
William F Buckley Jr critiques congressional delays over Nixon and Ford amid Watergate. He argues Democratic leaders weaponize Nixon’s naming to attack Ford, questions the motive of delaying Ford’s confirmation, and warns delaying a vice presidency harms the nation during a political crisis. He contends impeachment rhetoric distracts from necessary governance.
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Gerald Ford
Ford
FBI
Mr. Ford
United States
Nixon
White House
Trujillo
Congress
A Premier Is Not For Us
Washington needs caution as Senator Griffin floats a Vice Presidency plan that would move the nation toward a parliamentary style. He proposes removing the Vice President from the ballot and requiring nomination by a President and approval by Congress. Critics warn this risks elected legitimacy and empowers Congress, potentially weakening the republic.
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Washington, D.C
Bobs Griffin
Bob Griffin
Michigan
Gerald Ford
Griffin
Congress
Ford
Party of Congress
Gerald
Nixon
America
American Republic
Just Compensation in Expropriation North of the Border
An analysis criticizes Canadian provincial actions resembling Chilean and U.S. expropriation practices. Churchill Forest Industries loses Manitoba deals without compensation as Edward Schreyer’s New Democratic government seizes assets. Manitoba sues in New Jersey, while British Columbia nears land use controls that may shift raw material markets to state ownership. The piece likens Canada to the Arabs of the North and notes stripped traditional liberties.
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Allende
Castro
U.S
Muammad el-Gaddafi
Libya
Occidental Oi Company
Mand Qaddla Life
Canada
US. State Department
Churchill Forest Industries
Manitoba
Hudson Bay
Arthur D. Little Company
Boston
Churchill
Nncersary
New Democratic Party
Edward Schreyer
New
Democratic Party
Churchill Forest
Kennecott
Anaconda
Chile
New Jersey
Canada Way
British Columbia
David Barrett
NOI
Barron's Magazine
Reflect on Nixon era and respect for founding ideals
A reader argues against efforts to undermine President Nixon, questioning legislative probes, eroding branches of government, and perceived liberal bias. The letter defends Nixon’s leadership as wise and honorable, contending opponents act hypocritically and against national unity. Written by Joe C. Lumpkin.
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Nixon
Ervin
North Carolina
Senator Kennedy
Massachusetts
Archibald Cox
Kennedy
Washington
Cox
Israel
A Needed Facility for Danville Parking
A resident argues for a new Danville parking facility to aid essential court business and medical professionals who struggle to find convenient parking. The writer says city growth hinges on the project and urges a vote for progress.
Senator Soaper Hints At Guitar Rationing During Power Crisis
A lighthearted quip from Senator Soaper suggests electric guitar rationing if the power shortage worsens. The remark ties to ongoing energy concerns and public frustration with outages.
Conservative cause endures in debate over order and religion
The Danville Registeressay discusses Theodore White and Spiro Agnew as symbols of American conservatism. It argues that postwar conservatism centers on order, religious longing, and cultural norms, with a growing field of conservative intellectuals challenging liberal dominance rooted in New Deal coalition politics. The piece notes campus religious revival, the Beauvoir? not included, etc. No, this is not precise.
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Theodore White
White
Spiro Agnew
Hbover
Agnew
Herbert Hoover
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
T.8. Eliot
C.S. Lewis
Paul Tillich
W.H. Auden
Dartmouth
George McGovern
Nixon
William Buckley
Irving Kristol
Milton Friedman
Richard Whalen
Mr. White
Spire Agnews
Baltimore County
Free State of
Maryland
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John Chamberlain
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Joe C. Lumpkin
Danville
Senator Soaper
Jeffrey Hart
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