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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
3
An editorial argues for a two month peace pause in Vietnam linking Christmas and Lunar New Year truces. It urges negotiators in Paris and Washington to pursue a broad halt to fighting to save lives and advance a political settlement.
The piece discusses Hayden's charge that American children are raised on hypocrisy, citing a House hearing and a New York petition by an 11 year old calling for a school principal’s ouster. It urges consistency by parents and leaders to avoid undermining youth.
The piece argues that modern Christmas trappings from trees to cards are recent inventions not present in Lincoln's boyhood. It traces Christmas customs to 19th century England and Germany after 1840 and notes Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and gift buying arose late. The author laments the shift from spiritual meaning to material excess.
Washington observers say Nixon forms a conservative cabinet yet introduces experimental moves. Kissinger as analyst, Moynihan heading urban policy, and Sears as political aide signal plans to test new coordinating machinery and reorganize the GOP while pursuing major reforms in cities and party structure.
A reader blasts Nixon's cabinet as Ivy League elitist and urges inclusion of John Doe, representing the common citizen. The letter argues the poor and middle class finance government and could improve policy by joining the administration.
A reflection on why new hymns arise in modern worship. The author argues old hymns endure when sung, but many contemporary songs focus on personal themes or commercial appeal. GooD HYMNS should pair solid theology with relevant, present day needs while upholding God and Jesus Christ.
A Chester resident echoes Harold Poole's letter about a parking lot encounter near a market. The writer recalls a policeman questioning entry after a phone bill stop, expressing anger and vowing to spend money elsewhere.
Letter questions why the Chester School District spends 12000 dollars yearly for a public information director and 6000 more for extra work. The writer argues a newsroom could publish uncensored facts and questions if patronage and politics hamper reporting. It asks if Robert I. ONeill, the information man for the school board and city, can escape these hazards.
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