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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
4
A quote from John Neal on hardship forming manhood and self reliance contrasts with the earlier Psalm verse praising David’s endurance in trials. The two lines frame a stoic view of struggle guiding character and faith.
John Callebs Republican candidate for Secretary of State must take a temporary leave of absence from Marshall University from September 1 to November 6. He will lose two months' salary while campaigning, a burden critics say highlights alleged bias by the State Board of Education and President of Marshall University.
A 1965 plan to cut 25 000 federal jobs failed as payroll grew by 190 124 by 1966 year end. An executive order on Sept 20 1966 aimed to cap full time positions at July 31 1966 levels, yet between July 1966 and June 30 1967 242 112 bureaucrats were added. Sen Wallace Bennett called June 1967 a wild hiring spree with 3173 daily additions, pushing payroll to 3 026 376. Critics decry belt tightening in LBJ era.
Lt. Gen. Hershey warns in a August newsletter that faculty influence may spark campus upheaval and trigger congressional and donor cuts to colleges if administrators fail to regain control. He questions academic freedom that excuses anti government actions as grade pressure. The message urges faculty to focus on teaching.
As the 1968 Democratic National Convention nears in Chicago the party faces a split between backing Johnson policies and courting new directions. Supporters of McCarthy and McGovern press for change while Humphrey signals continued Vietnam policy. delegates lean toward Humphrey, and security and press restrictions color the Chicago scene.
Lyndon Johnson's machiavellian campaign fractured the Democratic forces in Chicago. Connally aligned group tries to curb Humphrey's bid while McCarthy and McGovern factions clash, threatening November chances. Johnson's dominance surfaces as the party's core issue.
William F Buckley Jr critiques Humphrey amid Democratic Convention tension in Chicago. He recalls past Cold War debates and legs through unit voting, southern representation, and a taped Kupcinet interview. Buckley questions Humphrey's shift from old guard positions and notes gaps in party commitments since 1964 pledge.
Chicago discussions reveal Humphrey and Kennedy aides weighing a draft deal to solidify a future White House run. Secret Service warns Johnson and Humphrey to limit Chicago stay amid warnings of violence by Blackstone Rangers and other militants.
Paul Harvey critiques legalization and marijuana use, noting medical and legal concerns. He cites officials and studies claiming addiction risks, rising user rates, and child exposure, urging self discipline and sober living to preserve national vigor.
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