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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1963
Page
4
Editorial argues Christmas promotes peace but notes world leaders still favor violence to resolve problems. Cites Dr Brock Chisholm speech in San Francisco about misconceptions learned in childhood. Warns arms race risks annihilation of humanity and self.
A letter urges parental aid and TV programs to assist backward readers and slow learners in West Virginia. It praises Love to Read, Preparing Your Child for Reading, and KRMA-TV, while condemning violence and urging rational peace measures through stepwise multilateral action. It notes civic programs and national education links and reflects on wisdom from public figures and Jesus’s teaching as a path away from insanity.
A readers forum letter argues West Virginia University is not alone in recruiting top faculty from the national market. The piece says state colleges must attract strong scholars with adequate public funds and counters claims of local recruitment alone. It stresses salary as a key factor and urges broader budgeting for all state public colleges to sustain quality instruction.
In a city observing national mourning, San Francisco preserves Christmas decor with restraint. Union Square glitters with subdued lights while Nob Hill blue tree lights wink from the Sir Francis Drake. Decorations honor the season without excess as the nation grieves.
Russell Kirk argues Americans are unusually friendly today compared with past eras and other nations. He notes fewer violent reactions to political figures, cites historical leaders who faced harsher attacks, and compares racial tensions to other countries, concluding the U S has a comparatively good record despite ongoing disputes.
Drew Pearson notes 1963 produced key steps toward world peace. Major moves include Khrushchev’s budget cut, U S and Britain talks with the Soviets, U S base closures, and hints of Geneva meetings. He cites China talks openness and West Berlin cross visits as hopeful signs amid Cold War strains.
A satirical column by Fletcher Knebel critiques Washington politics and the 1960s era. It mocks congressional indecision over foreign aid and taxation while lampooning figures such as Goldwater and political maneuvers amid a noisy public discourse.
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