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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1976

Page

2

Kissinger Urges End to Apartheid and Racial Segregation

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger condemned South Africa's apartheid as incompatible with human dignity and urged steps toward ending racial discrimination. He warned that ongoing violence underscores the system's instability and said he will press for peaceful change in talks with Prime Minister Vorster, while noting Rhodesia poses an immediate danger.

Philadelphia Henry A. Kissinger South Africa Kissinger United States South Afrcan Jot Vorster Switzerland America Africa Rhodesia

Two Hurricanes Keep Churning In Open Waters

Miami AP report says two hurricanes remain in the open Atlantic with no land threat. Frances, near 25.4N 35.0W, moving north at 10-15 mph and may turn northeast while strengthening. Emmy, at 33.3N 60W, has top winds of 75 mph and is moving farther east into the Central Atlantic.

Miami Atlantic Ocean Frances Bermuda National Hurricane Center Emmy Atlantic

Carter proposal on Federal Reserve chair term fuels debate

Speech assails Ford administration economic policy and urges giving presidents authority to appoint the Fed chair for terms aligning with their own. Treasury Secretary Simon says the plan would politicize the monetary system and risk economic disaster. Fed governors serve 14 year terms and chair is four year.

Executive Branch Federal Reserve Board Ford Secretary of the Treasury William E. Simon Carter Simon United States

Kelley Acknowledges FBI Employees Made Drapery Valances

FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley said on Tuesday that agents built drapery valances for his apartment without his knowledge and he promised to pay for them. He stated he volunteered nothing and accepted responsibility for the items.

Kelley FBI Washington Clarence M. Kelley Teal Washington Star Justice Department Bureau FST Rockville Nicholas P. Callahan Jean Dunphy Dunphy Callahan Department

Busing Controversy Prompts Desegregation Debate Renewed

Community leaders including Johnson and Deprez met with Judge Gordon after riots to ease tensions around busing. Gordon lifted a yearlong ban on large gatherings along bus routes, citing safety and public assurances for students’ well being under desegregation orders affecting about 20,000 pupils this year.

Johnson Louisville U.S. District Court James Gordon Deprez Gordon Jefferson County

Russians Buy 275000 Tons U S Wheat for Soviet Grain Pact

The Soviet Union bought 275000 metric tons of U S wheat under a five year agreement deliveries start this fall. The sale valued around 6 million dollars, part of a program expected to total 6 to 8 million tons annually. US harvests expected large enough to meet foreign needs without spurring prices. Sales involve private firms with no US government credit.

Washington Soviet Union Agriculture Department Russia U.S Moscow

Soviet grain purchases rise under long term deal

The article notes improved Soviet grain harvest prospects and purchases totaling 1,971,000 tons of wheat worth about 248.3 million and 2,603,000 tons of corn worth 307.7 million, plus 1.4 million tons of soybeans valued at 460 million. Soybeans are not in the long term agreement. The temporary embargo was lifted with last October's long term deal, despite farmer complaints of price declines.

Sovies

Swiss shells near Liechtenstein resort cause minor damage

Five stray Swiss artillery shells hit parts of the Liechtenstein Alpine resort Malbun causing a few damaged chairs but no injuries. A Vaduz government source said Swiss soldiers sometimes cross for a beer, though it is forbidden, and the matter is not heavily pursued. Meanwhile U.S. ethics cases focus on Speaker Hays. The Ethics Committee will begin hearings Sept. 16 into Elizabeth Ray’s allegations of sexual favors in exchange for payroll work on the House Administration Committee. Hays denies wrongdoing and seeks exoneration.

Liechtenstein Malbun Vaduz Elizabeth Ray Hat Hays House Administration Committee Hays

Notting Hill Riots Prompt Police Plea to Cool It

In London the Notting Hill carnival erupts into rioting leaving over 450 injured and 60 arrested. Scotland Yard chief Sir Robert Mark urges restraint as youths attack officers and loot is reported across shops homes and restaurants.

Acklam Road West London Notting Hill London Scotland Yard Metropolitan Police Robert Mark Mark Notting, Hl Grisea Portobello Road

Harris Defiant in Prison Plea Amid SLA Trial Fallout

The Harrises, linked to the Symbionese Liberation Army, defend their radical actions claiming justice is impossible under a biased system. They reference slain SLA members and expect moves to Alameda County to face Feb 4 1974 kidnapping charges against Patricia Hearst, to be tried separately next year.

Harris Brandler Harrises Sith Street Symbionese Liberation Army Los Angeles SLA Alameda County California Patricia Hearst

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