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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
3
The piece surveys rising federal spending under Johnson era plans and warns of inflation as 1970 approaches. It critiques Vice President Humphrey’s dropout projections, argues education must fit individual ability, and urges workforce opportunities for those without a high school diploma.
The Hong Kong corridor fuels a large China trade, enabling Red China to export textiles and clothing while importing little. In 1964 Hong Kong ran a $335 million foreign exchange surplus after $345 million in exports and under $10 million in imports, assisting subversive efforts elsewhere. The United States Britain and West Germany purchase significant shares of Hong Kong exports, totaling $91 million among them. The arrangement undercuts Britain’s rule while tying Hong Kong to Beijing’s aims.
The piece argues the new federal voting rights law extends to override English literacy tests in Northern states like New York, highlighting federal encroachment on local affairs. It notes that setting election qualifications has long been a state prerogative and the framers anticipated diverse state rules in national elections.
A Danville editorial argues that federal action to correct discriminatory practices in voting rights has broadened beyond correcting obvious abuses. It criticizes attempts to impose English literacy tests and suggests such federal overreach risks eroding state prerogatives and local governance.
William F Buckley Jr warns of endless confusion over official trade policy amid Johnson aides and George Meany. He argues Battle Act provisions eroded since Korea, with executive agencies reclassifying items to aid Communist countries. He cites sensitive exports like petrochemicals and plastics, noting business pressures and calls for Congress to reaffirm a no trade with the enemy stance, while urging GOP hearings on current policy.
A 1965 opinion piece argues Congress risks growing central power and delays in adjournment. It critiques the Johnson era Great Society drive, inflation pressures, and the Taft Hartley amendment debate while noting the 1964 Johnson landslide reshaped Congress and urging quicker adjournment. It also includes a formal ownership statement for The Danville Register.
In Stresa Italy Denison and Baroody discuss Mont Pelerin Society debates on liberty against Communist expansion. European economists ponder Goldwater’s approach, Western blocs, and Vietnam as they reassess dirigisme and the American political image while critiquing Johnson’s complexity.
Washington column notes Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois as a near-immovable figure in his state and in national politics. The piece compares him to Byrd and Saltonstall, discusses his liberal conservatism, his stance on McCarthy era politics, and his temper and personal non aggression pact with Everett Dirksen. It also highlights his long tenure and distinctive rooting in his political landscape.
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