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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1969

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Mars Landing Goal Would Stimulate Development Areas

NASA administrator Thomas O Paine argues a Mars landing goal proposed by the Nixon space task group would boost economic and social benefits beyond space. He cites potential gains in air and ocean traffic control, environmental monitoring, communications, and biomedical advances, and says any of three pacing options would drive progress and maintain Apollo-era momentum despite workforce and spending cuts from 420,000 to about 190,000 and funding down to roughly $4 billion.

Washington Nixon Space Task Group Thomas O. Paine Fri- Paine National Aeronautics and Space ‘Administration White House Ene Tates Provide Paine Aeel Paine Agnew NASA

Urban imagery reshapes gospel text for city youth

A chaplain notes the shift from agrarian to urban gospel framing in a manuscript about Jesus and boyhood. He highlights youths with low self esteem, quotes Proverbs on pride and temper, and recalls softening four-letter words while preserving toughness and meaning.

Joseph Jesus Big Burke

Thant voices concern over Middle East crisis and Vietnam

Thant criticized the widening Middle East conflict and terrorism, warning of a crisis of UN effectiveness. He urged further de escalation in Vietnam to advance peace talks, but did not discuss U.S. troop withdrawals.

Vietnam Middle East Chant Gunnar V. Jarring Sweden United Nations U.S

Camille Rains Set Record

In Richmond the Weather Bureau confirmed that Hurricane Camille dumped a world record 31 inches of rain in five hours on August 20 in Virginia. Floods and slides killed or left missing more than 150 in Nelson County. The 31 inch total was measured in a 40 gallon barrel near the Tye and Piney rivers. Previous record was 30.8 inches in 1942 at Smethport, Pa.

Richmond Bureau Virginia Tye Nelson County Roy Vickery U.S. Weather Bureau U.S. Geologic Survey Charlottesville Lovingston Smethport

UN Attitudes on Talks Shadowed by Cold War Stalemate

The UN Security Council debates framed by U Thant appeal and Gromyko’s stance show the United States and Soviet Union resisting a set start date for strategic arms talks. Officials suggest private negotiations may determine timing while public remarks emphasize restraint and serious engagement.

UNS Security Council Gromyko U Thant United States Soviet Union Thant U.S

Culbertson Defends Haynsworth Integrity Amid Opposition

Culbertson denounces attacks on Haynsworth as a mockery and notes AFL-CIO scrutiny in Greenville yielded little beyond club affiliations he suspects may discriminate against Negroes. He says honesty and integrity of the person are the real tests and asserts his long acquaintance with Haynsworth and his family confirms their integrity. He adds only a drastic reversal could sway his belief.

Culbertson Haynsworth Afl-Cio Greenville South Carolina

Controversy Over Green Berets Case Continues in Vietnam

The U S Army probes six officers led by Rheault with Maj. Gen Mabry and Lt Gen Abrams cited as prejudiced against the defendants. Two other Special Forces soldiers Boyle and Smith are testifying for the prosecution with immunity talks under way with Saigon. The secret trial concerns the June death of Chu Yen Thai Khac and has drawn congressional criticism and Defense Secretary Laird’s attention.

Rheault David E. Crew Thomas C. Middleton Jr Green Berets Edward M. Boyle New York City J.C Alvin L. Smith Jr Naples Fla Boyle Smith U.S Saigon Long Binh U.S. Army Edward Bennett Williams J James R. Hoffa Adam Clayton Powell Joseph R. McCarthy Frank Costello Polly Adler Bobby Baker Chu Yen Thai ‘Khac South China Sea Pivescend North Vietnam Congress Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird

Viet Cong call for US pullout grows amid Vietnam fighting

Vietnamese and U.S. forces report lighter ground action across South Vietnam while Viet Cong reiterates demand for unconditional withdrawal of all 508,000 U.S. troops. In the Citadel area near Saigon, U.S. infantry and air power claim several enemy kills and an arms cache discovery. Spokesmen note air sightings of about 50 Viet Cong moving through brush northwest of Saigon.

U.S Vietnam South Vietnam Mekong Delta Saigon the Citadel U.S. 25Th Infantry Division

Nixon Urged To Back Direct Presidential Election

Senator Birch Bayh urged President Nixon to support a proposed constitutional amendment for direct popular election of the president. The House passed a rival plan 339 to 70. Bayh says Nixon's backing could help win Senate approval, while risks remain for a two thirds state approval.

Nixon Washington Birch Bayh D-Ind Bayh Senate House Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committee Everett M. Dirksen Illinois GOP Dirksen Robert P. Grif Fin R-Mich Griffin

Miss Kopechne’s Parents Not Impressed By Report

Mary Jo Kopechne’s parents say they are unimpressed by claims that blood was present when her body was recovered from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s car. Attorney Joseph Flanagan said their aim is to challenge the amended petition seeking autopsy and continue their legal fight while awaiting further court actions.

Wilkes-Barre Mary Jo ‘Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy Joseph Flanagan Joseph Kopechne Berkeley Heights N.J Atty Edmund Dinis Mary Jo Larksville Flanagan Lee Dini Massachusetts Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Dinis Jlood Kopechnes Bernard C. Brominski Brominski Riet

Police and terrorists clash outside Sao Paulo consulate

In Sao Paulo amid security tightens after the kidnapping of U S Ambassador Elbrick two weeks earlier police and attackers traded gunfire outside the U S consulate. A fire bomb was thrown and two police officers were wounded but the consulate remained undamaged.

Sao Paulo Brazil U.S C. Burke Elbrick Rio de Janeiro Elbrick Mexico U S

Bra Less Day Proves Bust At UNI

Cedar Falls Iowa AP report details UNI coeds launching Bra-less Friday with circulars in dorms urging male support. By night, most students ignored the protest as outfits and humor masked the event. A campus photographer noted uncertain reactions and two bras were found on a pond.

Cedar Falls

Canada to retain nuclear capability under North American defense

Cadieux says Canada will keep nuclear capability in North America within the North American Air Defense Organization. Consultations with NATO allies led to reducing its European manpower to about 3,500. Canada plans a small far north presence, starting with a task force HQ of 35 to 50, amid Arctic water and ice sovereignty disputes and U S interest in international waters.

Canada North America North American Air Defense Organization Cadieux NATO Europe Far North United States Arctic Archipelago

ProTests at OEO HQ Follow Shakeup News

Demonstrators opposed to the agency clashed with staff outside the OEO headquarters while a Friday shakeup was announced. An OEO spokesman stressed that missing names on the reassignment roster did not imply departure, with some already being reassigned. Those not listed would stay at their current grade and salary and enter an employee pool for future assignments.

OEO Rumsfeld

Draft reform proposal limits draft exposure to one year

The plan would cut the maximum draft period from seven years to 12 months and introduce a moving age group system. Draftees would be selected monthly from those who are 19 years old, using an oldest-first order by birth date to prevent concentrating inductions on men born in specific months.

Japanese Professor's Death Tied to Campus Unrest

Tokyo AP report says professor Toshio Ishihara, head of Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, hanged himself amid violent student clashes and campus strife. Police note other professors died by action. raids found Maoist links and a secret military body amid emboldened student militancy.

Tokyo Japan Toshio Ishihara Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital Communist Party Mao Tse-tung U.S Kiichi Aichi Eisaku Sato

Thurmond Responds To Magazine Story On Land Sale

Thurmond and Judge Charles Simons defend land sale at issue as Life Story claims double payment. Thurmond calls the report false and vows no wrongdoing. The press conference features legal experts and Lt. Gov. candidates as Thurmond ties the matter to national politics and the Nixon administration.

Senate Judiciary Committee Thurmond Haynsworth Judiciary Committee U.S Charles Simons South Carolina South Washington Miami Thurmond and Simons Aiken Simons Yancey McLeod Columbia Democratic State Party U.S. Senate Life Richard Nixon Nixon County South Carolina Highway Department Highway Department

U S Drug Official Found Dead in Acapulco Beach

George Emrich 44 regional director of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was found dead on Acapulco beach while vacationing. Embassy said he wore bathing trunks and fled by 9 p.m. search for him followed. Emrich from Denver, longtime Pittsburgh resident survived by wife Frances and two children John Joseph 18 and Anna Marie 19. Body to be flown to Arlington for burial.

Mexico City George Emrich U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Acapulco Latin America Justice Department Washington Emrich Elcano Frances Denver Colo Pittsburgh Mexico John Joseph Anna Marie Washington, D.C Arlington National Cemetery

New Misses Pattern 9020 Offers Sleek V Neck Knit Top

Relaxed skimmer with sash option and raglan sleeves in banded V neck style. Misses sizes 8 to 18 print pattern 9020, 54 inch knits require 1 1/2 yards. Includes mailing details for Marian Martin Pattern Dept New York. Catalog promises over 100 styles and inexpensive sewing guides.

Marian Martin Register Pattern West 18Th St New York N.Y

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