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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1975
Page
2
A statement signed by 186 scientists including Nobel winners warns the public against unquestioning acceptance of astrology. They cite no scientific foundation for its tenets and urge young people to doubt astrologers who claim their predictions.
The piece discusses the elevated drug and alcohol addiction rates among physicians, with estimates of one to two percent being addicts and a larger share alcohol dependent. It notes AMA and New York Medical Society actions, calls for reporting impaired colleagues, and urges medical schools to include comprehensive education on addiction and its pressures to prevent future cases.
Interest in single signer autographs and sets from the Declaration of Independence era surges. Auction records show Button Gwinnett autographs fetching 28000 and 22000 in the 1925 to 1930 autograph era as collectors seek pieces tied to rebels who helped win independence and democracy.
In April 1976, LOS talks in New York and Caracas aim to form a governing body for the Law of the Sea. U S Senators urge restraint, preferring a small elite Council over a large Assembly, wary of 140 nations and one vote per nation. Interim talks will continue, delaying the regime past America's Bicentennial.
John Chamberlain critiques American business for not defending its products against environmentalist fears. He cites Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, and a major customer dropping decaffeinated coffee due to a suspected carcinogen. The piece argues that lack of battle, not the issue itself, harms the economy and jobs. It praises Leonard Woodcock for seeking a pause in stringent standards to prevent continued recession and unemployment.
The piece muses that machines may perform well in space exploration yet questions their appearance in parades and state fairs. It observes widespread adoption of home alarm systems and jokes about installing a siren on a refrigerator door to deter midnight dieter forays.
James J Kilpatrick attacks the College Entrance Examination Board analysis of 1975 test results, arguing scores fell for the 12th straight year and literacy and math skills declined. He blames the educational establishment, teachers unions, publishers, and shifting social disruptions, warning of a generation of culturally disadvantaged graduates and diminishing standards. He recalls Oklahoma City schooling with strong discipline and Latin requirements as a contrasting ideal.
Willian F Buckley Jr notes the July 25 vote denying U S arms sales to Turkey drew odd allies in Congress. He cites concerns over legality under the Foreign Assistance Act, Turkish Cyprus actions, and strategic NATO ties, while critiquing detente era diplomacy and criticizing Administration reasoning.
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