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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
5
A Bible verse from Ecclesiastes urges diligent effort and purpose in all work. Gilbert K. Chesterton argues that fate follows from action, not from chance, underscoring personal responsibility.
A November rise of six tenths percent signals 4.5 percent full year inflation, the sharpest since 1951. Arthur Okun says wage and price controls aren’t needed now, inflation may taper, and Congress unlikely to authorize controls. Nixon focuses on peace efforts to ease inflation pressures amid possible prolonged Vietnam conflict.
A group of Catholic Protestant and Jewish scholars in Religion in America edited by McLoughlin and Bellah argue the United States is on the verge of a religious awakening. They see Americans breaking from pietistic totalism to redefine what it means to be religious across denominations. The change aims to make the Gospel of Christ relevant to contemporary life, attracting many despite some opposition.
Dr Dalibor Kralovec safety director of Philadelphia schools cites Pennsylvania state data showing untrained drivers have five times higher accident rates than trained drivers. Many cities avoid regular driver education fearing loss of academic time, and summer offerings fail to reach most students. High school programs offer the best path to reduce highway deaths and should be expanded nationwide.
A discussion by the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association weighs the future of print amid new technologies. Facsimile home delivery and electronic news transmission are debated, but proponents argue the printed word endures for study and recall.
The Supreme Court declined to review the government’s power to draft reservists for Vietnam duty, marking de facto acceptance of ongoing U S military actions in Southeast Asia. Justice Douglas dissented contending no binding constitutional declaration of war exists.
Buckley argues the Negro vote alliance with Democrats grows as Black power seeks leverage. He warns that Republicans face accusations of racism from Jackie Robinson and Elijah Muhammad supporters, polarizing black leaders and threatening moderate Black figures like Whitney Young. He calls white leaders to denounce extremism and unite Negro support for Nixon.
Nixon considered James J. Reynolds for secretary of labor after a nationwide poll showed strong support from business leaders and labor officials. Reynolds, brother of writer Quentin Reynolds, previously served as Under Secretary of Labor and held roles at American Locomotive, the Labor Department, and the National Labor Relations Board. He recommended George Shultz if a Republican was needed.
The piece blends a pastor Russell Kirk critique of materialism at Christmas with reflections on government life. It notes a shift from giving with sentiment to cash driven exchanges and recounts cabinet briefings and personnel changes under Nixon and Johnson, highlighting Reynolds, Shultz, Stans, and Kennedy with local color and social commentary.
Washington sources and foreign capitals circulate speculation a Nixon DeGaulle summit may occur early next spring. The idea rests on DeGaulle seeking closer ties with the United States and NATO after Czechoslovakia events, with Nixon signaling openness to dialogue to strengthen the European Community. The piece also notes MIRV tests poised to advance U S strategic plans and U S reliance on MIRV to maintain lead over Russian ICBMs.
A sardonic note from Senator Soaper mocks daily deeds for humanity and adds a jab about California grapes. The remark also comments on the Game of Life as a harsh sport where dropped passes never draw penalties.
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