The Child at Christmas Brings God’s Creative Love
The article reflects on the Christmas celebration centering on a child born in Bethlehem and the enduring influence of children. It cites Isaiah’s prophecy, Herod’s massacre, Fosdick’s insight, and Don Richardson’s Peace Child to illustrate how the birth of Jesus embodies reconciliation, life, and God’s redemptive love across cultures and generations.
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David
Yuletide
Bethlehem
Israel
Isaiah
Cok
Herod
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Richmond
Grant
Lee
Don Richardson
Don
Carol Richardson
the Stone
Netherlands New Guinea
Richardson
Mary
New Guinea
Christmas ideals endure beyond commercial excess
Editorial argues Christmas in the United States faces criticism for materialism yet preserves essential spirit. It cites gift giving as humane and society minded, notes religious meaning for Christians and broader ideals of peace on earth and good will. It concludes hope remains vital as long as the season embodies noble ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Earth
G. K.chesterson
Coal fields total mess Gish
Thomas E. Gish argues the coal industry funds mythologically repelling taxes safety and reforms. He cites poverty in Central Appalachian coal fields, nonunion history, and fear of unionization from Harlan County to Brookside mines. He notes environmental damage from strip mining and poor public services across Appalachia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Gish
Carbondale
Theodore Dreiser
Harlan County
Doris Duke
Brookside
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Appalachian
United States
Appalachian Coal Fields
Not too late to help a child this Christmas season
An Associated Press report notes Christmas sees peak child abuse and urges parents to seek help and governments to fund social services. The piece calls for neighborly support and a year round spirit of charity to protect children from physical and emotional harm and even death.
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Coun
Associated Press
Miami
Fila
Illinois
Florida
United Way
Yugoslav Officials Warn Over Western TV Programs
The Yugoslav government cautions about the influence of American series on local audiences noting Columbo Kojak and Walt Disney productions as popular. Officials urge citizens to resist exposing youths to foreign ideologies and emphasize guarding social system consciousness.
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Slavia
Donald Duck
Not outlaw automobiles yet a call to gun control parallels
A reader argues against gun control while criticizing calls to outlaw cars. The letter questions political rhetoric about firearms safety and defends responsible gun owners, urging harsher penalties for arms crimes rather than restricting ownership. Carl Young of Goreville signs the letter.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Gary Blackburn
Carl Young
Goreville
Religion won’t be considered
Fr. James A. Genisio of Perry County argues that voters should judge candidates by political record, not religion. He cites Roger Knapp’s remark about Southern Baptists and Catholics and calls for an apology to Southern Baptists from Knapp, asserting religious affiliation should not influence votes.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Roger Knapp
Perry County
Knapp
James A. Genisio
Carbondale
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