Is Youth Revolt Wrong Editorial Across World
Editorial questions the rising youth revolt as youth claim satisfaction globally, examining whether this generational pushback is justified or problematic across nations and cultures.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1968
Page
3
Editorial questions the rising youth revolt as youth claim satisfaction globally, examining whether this generational pushback is justified or problematic across nations and cultures.
A Charleston raid found five slot machines and four tip boards on a fraternal organization property. The state’s private club liquor license could not be revoked because the law covers only licensed premises. Readers urged amending statutes to cover entire club addresses and crack down on unlicensed liquor sales, arguing lax enforcement harms legitimate clubs, revenue, and law respect. The piece also discusses youth revolt themes and global disquiet with current systems.
James Reston assesses Hubert Humphrey as a serious, energetic figure who can laugh at troubles. He notes Humphrey’s independence within the Johnson administration, his appeal to unions and elites, and his nuanced stance on Vietnam. The piece weighs a Democratic run against Nixon and predicts Humphrey may carry leadership traits into a presidential role.
The Gazette letters express concern over interstate road cuts harming hillsides and bottom land. Other readers discuss local subjects including Fayetteville High School graduation practices and pride in school bands.
Washington reports that a new group called Sting, led by John Doe with vice presidents John Smith and Bill Jones, vows to sue or boycott anyone who ridicules Wasps. The organization aims to purge TV and culture of Wasps disparagement while promoting their contributions to American life.
In Da Nang and Saigon area the 122 mm artillery rocket becomes a major nerves issue for troops. The weapon’s distinctive bang and small blast invest it with terror value, while its accuracy relies on old French survey markers. Viet Cong use simple tubes and bamboo wiring to launch from defilade near bases, seeking to pressure world opinion and morale amid Paris talks.
A fragment titled Intercepted Message dated June 22 1968 shows a derisive note to John about hair and conformity with cryptic taunt and misspelled lines. The text reads Dear John and references baldheaded Tocats, offering a glimpse of taunting communication from that era.
The piece strings together remarks on Alf Landon’s hypothetical candidacy, Prince Charles becoming a Knight of the Garter, gun licenses, marriage licenses, the Poor Marchers, saxophones, a Harvard study on tar cigarettes, and North Vietnamese admission. It blends opinions on politics, royalty, public safety, and social trends with satirical observations.
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