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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
4
Pope Paul VI delivered his Christmas address from St. Peter's Basilica focusing on war hunger and oppression while greeting readers in Vietnamese. He avoided direct Vietnam War references, offered urbi et orbi blessings in 16 languages, and praised workers after a midnight tunnel mass nearby Rome.
In predawn Christmas blaze driven by 45 mph winds, a $75,000 home and eight other residences were gutted or damaged across three blocks, with 11 structures affected. Fire crews of 20 companies battled embers, saving gifts and keeping injuries at zero as winds peaked and then eased.
Washington D C Nixon's landslide reelection tally reached 47 186 390 votes and 60 9 percent of the popular vote but fell short of Lyndon Johnson's 1964 61 6 percent record. McGovern won 29 169 585 votes. Schmitz and seven others shared 1 1 percent. Voter turnout was 54 8 percent, the lowest since 1948. Electors totaled 520 for Nixon after one faithless vote. McGovern earned 17. Spock Jenness Fisher Hall and other minor candidates split the rest. Official canvasses finalized after West Virginia certified results. concisely notes Rome opinion piece ends with two word verdict “So what?”
West Berliners crossed into East Germany for Christmas reunions in a mass movement under a Berlin agreement. Authorities estimated up to 500000 cross by Jan 2, joining about two million since June when the Wall allowed Western access. Families embraced, gifts included clothing and toys, while East Germany faced shortages and high prices for some goods but plentiful staples. Connecticut’s cigarette tax noted as 20 cents per pack highest in the nation.
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