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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
4
A Christmas meditation on symbols and meaning. The piece argues symbols like the star and the Babe point to deeper truths, urging readers to seek inside the holiday for faith in human goodness and the promise of peace on earth and good will to men. It emphasizes love of others and the renewal of faith in what people can become.
Tracey Sublett, son of an Abilene minister, reflects on the unnamed American GI in Vietnam. He portrays the beardless youth as young, restless, and resilient, juggling danger, longing for home, humor, and faith while bearing the weight of combat, death, and moral strain.
A humorous note recalls office Christmas traditions and contrasts with changes in gifts and bonuses. It laments the lack of employee parties for the hired staff and jokes about a mandatory surtax instead of a bonus, while acknowledging the presence of a computer at work.
President Johnson urged housing experts to find a simple $2,500 home. Florida Seminole resident Ann Parker received a FHA loan and two bedroom model on a federal reservation after bypassing local codes. Vita and Dieman arranged the project with landscaping funded by friends. Parker to repay $26 monthly.
A humorous column by Don MacLean rails against loudspeaker sales pitches in department stores during Christmas shopping. He describes crowds, bargains, and the adrenaline of bargain counters, noting the absurd intensity of promotions and the imagined urge to confront the loudspeaker men. He adds a final aside referencing global politics and a sarcastic protest.
Nixon seeks a governing team centered on trusted aides. Mitchell and Finch join cabinet after political wrangling, while Laird enters as defense secretary following a late change by Senator Jackson. Rogers remains the guarded secret for secretary of state, shaping an administration seen as an extension of the president’s inner circle.
The selection of Charles Yost as United Nations ambassador signals a merit based, nonpartisan foreign policy approach by Nixon. As a seasoned diplomat, Yost’s posting could clarify lines of authority between Washington and New York and leverage closer White House access without sidelining the State Department.
A 91 year old Baltimore retiree spoke at a luncheon for retired persons about reading and traveling to AA RP meetings. He quipped that he has read the Bible before but is cramming for the finals. He urged daily reflection on God’s deeds and words and on love for God and neighbor, citing Romans 15 4 and asking for the Holy Spirit to apply it today.
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