Bless the Lord in all places of His dominion
A devotional quote honors blessings from Psalms 103 22 and reflects on contentment with God chosen paths as Epictetus praised ancient wisdom and peace.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
5
A devotional quote honors blessings from Psalms 103 22 and reflects on contentment with God chosen paths as Epictetus praised ancient wisdom and peace.
Editorial urges legal resolution of a battle over private association rights at the Bluefield Y M Y W C A after a Dec 10 protest. Several Bluefield State and Concord College students were convicted of assault, with one found guilty of property destruction, signaling that future demonstrations must be peaceful and lawful.
The piece notes President Johnson’s nostalgia trip to his old San Marcos college and the plan to spend $8.1 million in federal money for a Job Corps center there. It cites internal criticism favoring Waco as a cheaper site and urges voters to back candidates who promise fiscally fair handling of public funds.
Washington reports that North Vietnamese and Viet Cong personnel in battle gear are arriving in Cuba aboard Soviet ships with tight security. Intelligence notes several hundred are on the island or en route, replacing Soviet advisers in coastal units and training in weapons and demolition at espionage camps.
Drew Pearson notes widespread support for sending thousands of turkeys to Mississippi for Christmas. Contributions come from entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr and Dick Gregory, stores, and unions led by AFL-CIO figures including James B. Carey. Local Salvation Army distribution varies amid Mississippi tensions.
Fifty years ago a campaign started to locate Stonewall Jackson College in Bluefield. The effort aimed to attract the institution to the city and boost regional education prospects.
Washington report argues the electoral college distorts democracy citing Johnson Nixon Kennedy races. It notes possible majority wins without popular support and discusses one electoral vote per district proposals and voter turnout concerns. It highlights eight million swing voters and regional oddities outlining implications for political parties.
Poem describes seasonal shift from summer to autumn with natural imagery. Warblers return to pines and robins feed on berries while children play outdoors. The poem blends warmth and hints of coming winter through vivid natural scenes.
Poem traces an ascent through autumn light under old maples. A ladder of radiance leads to pure blue sky as the speaker follows vision toward the firmament, seeking endless light and clarity.
Washington insiders warn Soviet aid to China could reshape nuclear policy and risk Chinese or German adversities. Gromyko offered no denial as U S debates a multilateral force. Critics warn alliance trust and Britain’s nuclear role may erode.
The article traces myrrh and frankincense from ancient use to biblical symbolism. It notes myrrh’s role at Jesus birth and death, mentions frankincense’s incense use and medical claims, and discusses the Magi and their questioned identities as biblical explorers or priests.
A columnist argues that persistence matters more than talent for winning public office. He recounts a 1932 Michigan experiment where a carnival diver nicknamed the Senator gained exposure, won a nomination, but failed at the election, illustrating that name recognition often drives success more than competence.
A French film about a timid husband who becomes obsessed with the cracks in his bedroom walls. The story is framed as a character study by a historian. Also noted is explorer Lester B. Dill of Meramec Caverns Missouri as a fashion expert with 25 leopard-skin tuxedoes.
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