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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
4
A biblical quotation references Romans 11 25 about a partial hardening of Israel until the full number of Gentiles joins the faith. It contrasts conceit with true humility, citing John Ruskin on pride versus true support.
The piece argues that primaries empower voters to choose the nominee and criticizes delegates who ignore primary results. It cites Pennsylvania and figures like McCarthy Kennedy and Humphrey, noting Rockefeller’s claims and Nixon’s primary wins. It warns that nonbinding delegates render primaries a waste or fraud.
The Supreme Court ruling of 6 to 3 disallows most of the outstanding death sentences across the United States, curbing a long-standing practice of excluding jurors with any objection to capital punishment and requiring more probing inquiry into jurors minds. The decision faces fierce dissent from Justices Black Harlan and White who warn it may bias juries against lawful death sentences.
The article speculates that Scorpion’s disappearance could connect to Soviet naval activity. It notes a Pentagon official warning that new Soviet subs may surpass U.S. boats in some areas and suggests Russia might have staged a private submarine drill to prove superiority. It also mentions labor shortages in certain jobs.
The San Francisco era of politics shifts after Senator Robert F. Kennedy is slain. President Johnson calls for strong gun laws, Congress passes an anti-crime bill restricting handgun sales, and expands talks to include rifles and shotguns. The piece weighs on campaign safety and civil liberty.
Paul Harvey argues for respect for law and personal renewal, critiquing endless legislation. He recalls threats to public figures, notes irrational violence, and urges spiritual regeneration to curb crime and restore a nation built on basic tenets.
Rep James Scheuer promotes a proposed Institute for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to study modern crime reduction methods. He cites movable detectors and hair prints as advances, urges funding, and notes Hoover’s opposition delayed adoption. President weighing veto due to weak gun control sections.
The Capital buzzes with reports of a Johnson Humphrey McCarthy meeting to seek a policy consensus and possible McCarthy withdrawal. Humphrey may announce Edward Kennedy as running mate. Meanwhile Black militants and Robert Williams plan a new all black nation with links to Tanganyika and Stokely Carmichael.
In this essay Russell Kirk argues that language shapes thought and early reading builds intelligence. He cites a nine month old child and critiques television while stressing that parents should talk with and read to infants to develop vocabulary and reasoning abilities. He emphasizes naming objects and repeating sounds to foster comprehension.
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