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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1976
Page
2
Danville Virginia City Council discussed adding 10,000 to an existing 40,000 for an architectural engineering study of a proposed civic center. Critics warn the plan is a luxury and cautions against tax burden, urging referendum or voter authorization before any further action.
Asserting patience with reform, Jack Davis argues rehabilitation reduces recidivism, noting many prisoners do not return after release. He and Rep. Fountain emphasize the value of elimination processes in Congress, where few bills become law but many are filtered out as waste, highlighting constructive work over headlines.
An opinion piece muses on Cold War bravado and space race bragging. It argues Kennedy’s moon pledge contrasted with LBJ era caution, while Kremlin scouts supposedly study U.S. vice presidential candidates and White House advisers weigh messaging amidst NASA pressures.
Vice President Mondale tells audiences that voters should relearn old fashioned values such as stronger families and a government that does not lie. The remarks come amid a broader political campaign and commentary from a prominent renegade congressman.
Jeffrey Hart reports Carter spoke to a Hollywood party claiming rural Georgia lacked doctors and health services. The claim drew sharp ridicule from the Hollywood crowd and was later challenged by Kevin Phillips, who noted Plains lies in Sumter County with a hospital, 22 physicians, pharmacies and nurses.
A critical examination alleges Jimmy Carter used partial truths and shifting claims to boost his image. It details alleged deception about ties to Sumter and Webster counties, Nixonian style ethics questions, and inconsistencies on nuclear credentials and abortion stances.
The piece argues against the claim of excessive defense spending. It cites Dr. Roger A Freeman noting defense's share of the federal budget fell while domestic services rose steeply from 1962 to 1972 and beyond. It emphasizes personnel costs and pensions limit new hardware purchases, urging serious debate on sustainable levels.
James J. Kilpatrick argues that the Civil Rights Commission report on school desegregation is a dreamy, naively framed document. He contends courts drive desegregation, not voluntary choice, noting bus orders and racial balance decrees foster resentment and costs while offering little universal benefit.
The mantis ranges from feared predator to garden aid, devouring pests and serving as a commercial pest control. It uses swift forelegs, camouflage, and long antennae for hunting, while females may consume mates after mating. Autumn ends its northern life, leaving egg cases to rebirth in spring. Also noted are political bus rhetoric and campaign debates.
The Danville Register lists daily and Sunday subscription rates and mail options. Carrier delivery 85¢ per week. single copies 5c. by mail one year 33.00, six months 16.50, three months 8.25, one month 2.75. Notice to mailed subscribers reminds renewal reminders and timely renewal.
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