This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1976
Page
2
Florida and California fraud cases loom as Arizona and New Mexico officials sue land sales firms for bilking out of billions from mainly out of state buyers chasing a sunny haven. Deceptive pitches lure retirees and others toward risky plots, leaving them destitute amid cacti and jackrabbits.
The piece notes Taiwan’s halted plans to reopen a small reprocessing lab amid withheld U.S. approval and uranium licenses. Viktor Cheng of Taiwan’s Atomic Energy Council cites the lab’s nonopening and ongoing shutdown at Tsinghua University. It questions U.S. cooperation limits and touches on broader regional nuclear anxiety and a recovering nuclear family amid security concerns.
The piece outlines Ralph Nader's push to federalize corporate charters, creating a nine member board with veto power, expanded disclosure, and government oversight. It contrasts federal chartering with state practice, arguing the move would centralize control and threaten individual freedom.
Holmes Alexander weighs Carter as a political figure amid skepticism about his altruism and leadership. The piece critiques Carter’s associations, actions, and beliefs, citing conflicts with unions, appeals to various groups, and the 1975 political climate. The columnist questions whether Carter represents true citizenship and whether a Democratic candidate can uphold equal rights.
Hobey Baker, famed Princeton athlete and Dartmouth mentor, is celebrated as a stellar prewar sports figure who excelled in football and hockey. The piece recalls his electric presence, charitable sportsmanship, and tragic 1918 death after a World War I era crash, underscoring his lasting imprint on American athletics.
National Geographic notes the rough early days of commercial aviation as passengers rode in open cockpits with mail sacks and earplugs while pilot notes provided in-flight entertainment. Pioneers describe daring flights, ad hoc thrills, and the era’s mail priority shaping the first passenger experiences.
Washington narrative recalls Col. David Crockett facing a charity tax dilemma. A farmer’s blunt rebuke about taxing the many for the relief of a few moves Crockett to pledge accountability. The tale links Crockett’s stance to ongoing debates on public spending and moral duty.
A fragmentary column reflects on tiny strategic weapons and voter apathy amid 1948 election talk. FBI Director Kelley hints at disclosures. Smavar ig and Heehia are cited in a fading, miscellany style.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.