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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1966
Page
5
A religious verse echoes Isaiah 52 8 praising the return of the Lord to Zion. An attributed quote by Wilfred Grenfell extols real joy as arising from meaningful work rather than wealth or fame.
The National Council of Churches at its Miami Beach assembly urged surrender in Vietnam and quick UN intervention. Critics say the group speaks for few Americans and ignores Communist aims. Increasing numbers doubt the council’s moral guidance amid calls to negotiate peace with an uncooperative enemy.
Dr Glen T Seaborg head of the Atomic Energy Commission warned of a future workless world as science and technology advance. He said hard labor could vanish and life would hinge on purpose and exploration rather than toil, hoping humanity finds new horizons in space earth or the atom.
President Johnson hosts nine Democratic governors in Austin while Republican governors form a Washington based association signaling a clash over federal aid and control. Analysts warn that without clear cooperation and define duties, discontent will grow as funds and programs strain state and local administrations.
White House confidants indicate Andrew Moyers is shifting to Bobby Kennedy's side on Vietnam policy and politics. Once Shriver’s aide, Moyers weighed peace talks and may run for New York office with Kennedy's backing, signaling a split from Johnson’s approach and Rostow’s influence.
The Johnson administration unveils a broad reorganization of how federal health funds are allocated to states. HEW and OEO programs including hospital construction and NIH grants will be centralized under new state agencies with planning councils. Surgeon General Stewart cites a shift toward centralized control, broader grant use, and a health care as a human right aim, affecting roughly 55 million potential beneficiaries.
Romney plans a Jan 12 appearance at the Women's National Press Club dinner after leaving Michigan’s legislature. Metromedia executives Florence Lowe and Mark Evans orchestrate competing events, drawing strong protests from press members. Evans calls off the cocktail party, and Romney attends a non. competing luncheon. Nixon signals a later return to the race. A Jesuit seminary hosts a Soviet embassy talk with Father Dulles and Father Murray. The Soviet official describes religious life in Russia and church-state relations.
Russell Kirk cites John Randolph of Roanoke arguing clergymen should not seek legislative seats. He recalls Randolph’s insistence that pastors serve a higher master and not mingle in electioneering. Bicentennial plans may honor Randolph. inquiries to William Ingles, White Marsh, Gouchester County, Virginia.
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