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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1968
Page
4
A pair of inspirational lines open with a Bible verse urging kindness and forgiveness. The second quote from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow calls for mercy alongside justice as humanity is described as made of the same dust.
Senate District Judiciary committee supports treating intoxication as a health issue rather than a crime in the District of Columbia. The plan would create detox centers, an in patient facility, and after care aimed at treating alcoholics while limiting detention to dangerous or destructive cases. Critics warn progress may be slow and question whether drinkers will seek treatment.
The piece argues for lowering the voting age to 18 but warns about current student behavior. It stresses that voting requires maturity, education, and intelligent choices rather than emotion, noting concerns about unqualified voters and the impact of youth culture on the electorate.
The piece argues that public confidence in the Johnson administration erodes as Vietnam losses appear lopsided. It cites 363,935 enemy deaths versus 25,068 American and South Vietnamese casualties, noting U.S. troops exceed half a million yet enemy forces consistently meet them on equal terms.
The government fixes five holidays for the upcoming long weekend, raising workload for those tracking holiday auto accidents. Officials admit predictions of fatalities exceed reality while workers dread the heavy tallying. The ten percent surtax signed by the President takes effect July 13 after June 28, with IRS instructions already issued for withholding. Uncle Sam wants his money fast.
A Southwest Virginian argues gun ownership is part of American heritage and warns against gun control bills. He contends crime stems from social ills not firearms, opposes registration, and cites Second Amendment rights and fears of dictatorship. He urges voters to resist welfare and guaranteed income proposals.
Pvt. Richard Decker, a devout objector, was restrained by two sergeants for a second inoculation request at Fort Knox after deserting to protest. Drew Pearson notes his willingness to serve abroad or face hard labor, prompting Secretary Resor to intervene before the Army insists on vaccination.
In a realistic view of France, many citizens see the Communist Party as moderate and responsible. Walldock Rochet has led a pragmatic shift, while De Gaulle’s spending and labor unrest bolster the party’s appeal despite opposition.
Public indignation over the Poor People’s Crusade ends with District and federal action. Police and national guardsmen move to evacuate Resurrection City near the Lincoln Memorial, arrest resistors, impose a curfew, and prevent a repeat of April riots. President Johnson approves the government action.
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