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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1968
Page
3
Editorial Reflects on Christmas 1968 noting Apollo moon effort alongside global strife from Nigeria to Berlin wall. It cites UN Charter aims and calls for peace through Bethlehem’s message and international cooperation, praising Pueblo release and urging shared, humane goals.
The Gazette letter argues for a local foremen union to protect pit workers amid thin margins and inspections. It criticizes federal inspectors as inexperienced and urges amending Taft Hartley to permit foremen to organize a contract while seeking welfare benefits for foremen in West Virginia and nearby markets.
A veteran author reflects on the Battle of the Ardennes during World War II. He recounts the Majestic Hotel Paris conference and the making of the official designation, praising Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee and other leaders while highlighting wartime planning, luck, and the first decisive actions around Bastogne and St Vith.
Robert Finch signals possible future federal role in welfare funding as governors debate reforms. Rockefeller touts uniform federal standards to curb interstate migration for benefits, while Reagan favors residency limits. The piece weighs fiscal strains on states and the potentially sweeping social and political implications.
Russell Baker presents a satirical tale of Santa Claus facing a beard revolt by elves and a sit in by giants. Production expands after rebuilding the workshop while government scrutiny and a gun factory deal complicate Christmas plans. Santa flees danger when a Capitol gunman forces a hijack to Havana.
A columnist shares satirical remarks about LBJ Nixon and Paris peace negotiations. The piece jokes about table shapes in diplomacy, mentions the electoral college, and notes Agnew’s resignation from Maryland governorship amid a New York fuel oil strike.
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