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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
4
A note quoting David Livingstone, the English missionary, declaring his long struggle in faith and the hope that God will reveal truth at the end. He asserts confidence that the great loving Father will bring light in the end, even if unknown.
William W. Scranton, on a fact finding mission, says the United States should mend fences with the Arab world while preserving strong support for Israel. He met Arab leaders and discussed improving relations to counter Soviet influence in Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. Nixon subsequently met Dayan and Kuwait's Amir, signaling a possible shift toward balanced engagement.
The article notes Governor Nelson Rockefeller plans a fourth term to push major urban and state programs. It highlights a $12.2 billion agenda including urban development, water pollution, housing finance, transportation bonds, and hospital construction.
Secretary of Defense nominee Melvin Laird promotes U S strength to keep peace and pledges to protect national security. He vows to form a blue ribbon panel of former secretaries and generals to reappraise policy and the Defense setup before any changes, signaling a cautious transition.
A reflective column blends Christmas traditions with global views from Istanbul to Moscow. It notes Istanbul's many holidays, the Hagia Sophia, and Western Christmas customs, then contrasts American yuletide roots with Soviet atheism while urging enduring faith and generosity.
In a Bethlehem stable the Three Wise Men arrive after following a guiding Star and present gold, jewels, robes, frankincense, and myrrh. Shepherds and their boy with a carved lamb watch as the Child in the manger smiles and the lamb is claimed by the boy.
Washington report on a private New York talk where Nixon and Senator Jackson stress a stronger deterrent to deter Soviet expansion. The piece notes partisan divides over defense spending, MIRV development, ABM deployment, and the race to modernize ships and fighters.
Robert C. Anderson, head of Atlantic-Richfield, advised Nixon on cabinet choices and could influence naming Alaska Governor Wally Hickel as Interior Secretary. Anderson’s oil clout, Alaska lands politics, and Udall’s land withdrawal collide with Hickel’s impending influence on oil and gas policy.
Buckley criticizes McGovern for calling Marshal Ky a tinhorn dictator and accuses him of political posturing on Southeast Asia. Ky defends free status against North Vietnam, while McGovern urges troop withdrawals amid broader debate on Vietnam policy and U S commitments.
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