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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
4
The text notes that Herod and Pilate became friends on a day they had once been enemies. It also quotes Robert Louis Stevenson on love, service, and the value of friendship, claiming no one is useless while they have a friend.
The Foreign Relations Committee reported a sense of the Senate resolution urging that future overseas commitments require constitutional process and congressional approval unless defending against attacks or protecting U S citizens. The Vietnam war fuels calls for a balanced policy aligning treaties with leadership of the free world. President elect Nixon urged to seek a policy stance within these bounds.
Herbert G. Klein, editor turned critic of managed news, is named director of communications for the entire executive branch, the White House, all departments and agencies, and the Republican National Committee. He aims to close the credibility gap by making truth the hallmark of the administration.
Returned analysis shows 52 million eligible voters stayed home while 70 million cast ballots. Nixon led with 325000 popular votes and 302 electoral votes across 32 states, Humphrey earned 191 electoral votes, Wallace’s 9.65 million votes harmed Nixon in the South. Negro voters split support while Congress and governor gains went to Republicans. White House expectations rise for Nixon’s style of leadership.
Harlem Democrat Adam Clayton Powell is expected to face a prolonged fight when the 91st Congress convenes January 3. Rep. H R Gross plans to block Powell from taking the oath and to question his seating, citing a 40 000 misappropriation finding and calling Powell unqualified. The battle centers on Powell’s alleged fraud, Johnson administration inaction, and a Supreme Court appeal to the House’s right to judge its membership.
Andrew Tully argues against police-state tactics to curb crime, urging Nixon to pursue firm enforcement. He cites Washington DC crime data showing federal policy failures and calls for a balanced approach that punishes criminals without eroding civil liberties. He warns against the Yes-but police chiefs and urges strong law enforcement leadership.
Buckley argues Roy Cohn faces a biased federal pursuit over years with multiple grand juries and costly defense. He cites repeated investigations, subpoenas, mail intercepts, and a controversial U S Attorney’s aggressive tactics as risks to civil liberty and fairness in prosecution.
Drew Pearson reports a planned Kosygin Johnson meeting in a neutral European city after discussions between Secretary Rusk and Dobrynin. Johnson seeks a sequel to the Glassboro summit to ease tensions, with near East issues and Czech events shaping the plan.
Writer extols meaningful name choices for children linked to saints and family history. He recounts Cecilia Abigail born Sept 30 and proposes St. Cecilia and St. Jerome symbols for birthday cakes and gifts, noting a kidnapped California boy’s party question and concluding with a faith-centered view on parenting joys.
A syndicated remark questions British understanding of U.S. elections. The quip suggests confusion and calls for better explanation of American voting processes. The line reflects cross national commentary on electoral norms and public comprehension.
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