'For Unto You Is Born../

Luke 2.1-20

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that ail the worid should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of Da vid)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered

And she brought forth her first bom son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding In the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which

shall be to all people.

For unto you is bom this day in the city of David a Saviour, which Is Christ the Lord

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly hosts praising God, and saying.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen It, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for dll the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

May Good Will Toward Men Prevail

The message of Luke is a simple one; a Savior had been bom in humble surroundings.

But the Christ child bom In Bethelem was to change the world, and the story of his birth is read

THIS AFTERNOON

each year at Christmas by hundreds of millions of Christians around the world.

May the message of peace on earth and good will toward men yet come to pass.

Local Boards Also Change

By BILL NOBLITT

RALEIGH - While state and national attention centers on gubematoriai or presidential changes as a result of last months elections, numerous local changes have taken place across North Carolina.

December is the month for the first meetings of the 100 Boards of County Commissioners since the general election.

A total of 143 newly elected county commissioners, from a total of 484 such officials, were Installed a turnover of 29.6 per cent compared to a-change rate of 32.9 per cent two years ago.

Politically, Democrats increased the nuihber of county boards over which they exercise control: up from 86 to 89 of the 100 counties. Two well-known Republican leaders suffered defeats in bids for re-election to their respective county boards: GOP State Chairman Robert Shaw of Guilford County, and the former GOP State Chairman Thomas L.

The GALLUP POLL

Bennett of Carteret County.

Democrat Rule

Of the total 484 county commission seats. Democrats now hold 437, and Republicans 46. Two years ago, the breakdown was 3% Democrats; 80 R^ublicans.

Democrats took control of Carteret and Caldwell counties, and won two seats in Wilkes posts which Republicans had dominated for more than 100 years.

Women sharply increased their numbers of local governing boards, changing from' 17 women two years ago to 27 this year: Indians increased participation from three to four; and Blacks gained one seat, up from 13 members previously.

A survey of local boards by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners also shows all but 22 boards now have staggered terms, eliminating the possibilities of completely new boards at election time. The state now has 79 five-member boards. 14 three-

member boards; five seven-member boards, and two six-member boards.

In one county New Hanover women have a majority on the county board. But the women are divided politically; two Democrats and one Republican.

Mobile Prisons

Borrowing a page from overcrowded public schools. Gov. elect James B. Hunt, Jr. is expected to embrace a quick and cheap solution to some of the problems in the states overcrowded prisons.

Modular units are available which can be quickly transported and installed where needed to house prisoners at a cost far below the $35,000 per-cell cost of more permanent construction.

While in some respects similar to the mobile' classrooms familiar on so many public school campuses, the metal buildings under consideration would be more permanently installed for prison use.

Long-term solutions through new construction.

adapting other state owned buildings such as near-vacant hospitals or training schools, and changes in the law to keep victimless crime offenders out of the prisons are so far off and in some instances so expensive that insiders say Hunt will definitely opt for the shortterm relief offered by cheap, quick living space to relieve the crunch caused by some 13,500 prisoners in space designed to house 10.000.

Hunt, and his statewide campaign leader Eddie Knox have insisted all along that the state had options available to it for relief, but that the Holshouser administration simply failed to move. Knox is chairman of the Correctional Programs Commission which will present the 1977 General Assembly a comprehensive package of reform recommendations directed at sentencing procedures in the courts, parole procedures, inprison systems, and construction alternatives.

Youth Projects Supported

By GEORGE GALLUP

PRINCETON, N.J. - One proposal to deal with a persistent problem in American society that of youth unemployment has been favored by the American public for more than three decades. This is a prqwsal to create youth projects for young men who want to learn a trade and earn some money.

Few issues in polling history have received such overwhelming support by the American public. In the latest survey, 85 per cent of those surveyed favor having the -federal government set up youth projects a modem

version of the CCC camps of the 1930s, but with efforts aimed at urban problems as well.

Some manpower experts maintain that in setting up such a program. Presidentelect Jimmy Carter would considerably reduce the unemployment rate in this country a top priority of the incoming administration.

A Persistmt Problem

The problem of unemployed youth is one that has plagued the U.S. for many years. The unemployment rate for youths 16 to 19 years old is currently running close to 20 per cent and almost 40 per cent lor black-

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teenagers. Willard Wirtz, former Secretary of Labor and a manpower expert, expects that even if the overall Unemployment rate drops considerably, the rate for teenagers will still remain high.

Breeding Ground Fortlrlme

Many youth experts have labeled the estimated 2 million young people out of school and out of work a prime cause of crime and a great waste of the nations manpower.

Proponents of youth training projects say that if the idea is adopted on a widespread scale it couid effectively reduce crime and violence in our society. Others feel that the program could meet head-on some of the social Ills In society and satisfy the desire of youth today to contribute to a better society.

Concept Has Had Great Appeal

The concept of youth train-

Strength For Today

GREAT SERVICES FROM HUMBLE PEOPLE

Francis Thompson, the British poet, describes in his poem The Hound of Heaven how he was turned from a debased life to one of Christian joy by the unrelenting and pursuing love of God.

As a young man in London Thompson fell into bad habits, particularly the use of drugs. By the time he was twenty-five he was a derelict on Londons Skid Row. The transformation of his life began whai one day a humble shoemaker, taking pity on the gaunt and emaciated

Thompson, asked him if he was a Christian.

Thompson replied indignantly that it was none of the shoemakers business. The latter replied, evenly, I may not be able to save your soul, but let me do something for your body. Let me take you home and give you a square meal.

He did so, and with the aid of this humble Christian shoemaker, Thompson turned toward the light. Which shows that sometimes the greatest of services come from the humblest of pecle, -by Elisha Douglass

Dlstribufudbylhu Go:,9ln<ielei'?Tmes SYNDICATE

By ART BUCHWALD

A Gift For Everybody

WASHINGTON-Its that time of year when I have been Christmas shopping for all my readers. You, above all, deserve something for what

youve put up with in 1976 and Ive been spending all my time trying to find a meaningful gift to show my appreciation.

Ing centers has consistently had great appeal for the U.S. public, as determined by national surveys over the last four decades.

During the 1930s, upwards of 2 million men were at one time members of the Civilian Conservation Corps or its predecessor, the Emergency Conservation Work agency.

Gallup Poll records show that no New Deal measure was so consistently popular with the public as the CCC camps.

In July 1936 - after the camps had been in operation for three years 83 per cent of persons in a national survey were in favor of continuing the CCC. In April 1938, another Gallup Poll recorded nearly el^t in 10 in favor of establishing the camps on a permanent basis.

Here is the question asked in the latest survey:

Tt is pn^)osed that the federal government set up youth camps such as the (Continued <m page 9)

Other Editors Say Needs Scrutiny

((Sddsboro News Argus)

Low morale may be the first sign of a serious underlying disorder in any organization.

Rumors of low morale in the North Carolina Highway Patrol have persisted this past year.

Then some shocking things happened.

'There was the business of the shoot-out when troopers and other officers captured a man holding a Virginia State trooper hostage. The trooper was killed when the car was riddled by gunfire.

In planning and execution, the operation - at a distance, anyway - looked like an exercise in sloppiness and lack of communication and control.

Now come reports that troopers have been dismissed and others discipiined for allegedly getting tickets fixed. Incredibly, the troopers allegedly involved in those incidents were not rookies but veterans who had the benefit both of training and long experience.

Those of us who have over the years sung the praise of the North Carolina Highway Patrol are moved to reluctantly raise the question: Has it slipped-and how far? And why?

This should be a matter of grave concern to the excellent men who serve in that organization which for years ranked number one in the nation.

It is a matter of concern to all of us as citizens of the state and it, for certain, must be a concern of Governor-elect Jim Hunt.

For us to pretend that something isnt wrong somewhere is a disservice to thePatrol and its dedicated troopers.

Has the Patrol developed and brought up from within its own ranks the best possible leadership?

Once the elite of law enforcement agencies in the state, can the Patrol still attract the most promising candidates for that career field? In recent years municipal and county law enforcement agencies have successfully raised their standards and attracted top flight men to their ranks, greatly increasing the competition.

Has politics either state politics or politics within the organization Itselfhad an adverse effect?

Because of the pride, respect and loyalty North Carolinians have for their Hl^way Patrol it is time we took a searching look at this great organization to find what might be gnawing at its vitals.

Meanwhile, because of problems their organization mi^t have, dedicated men of the Patrol need increased expressions of assurance of public concern and support.

It hasnt been easy.

At first I was going to give each and every one of you a Cabinet position in Presidentelect Carters Administration, but at $60,000 a year Im sure not many of you could afford it.

I was going to give you a tax cut, but I cant get Mr. Carter to make up his mind on it, and even if he did he would want full credit for it.

ART

BUCHWALD

Then I was going to invite you all to the inauguration at my expense but, unfortunately, many people who dont read the column have been invited and I dont want you mingling with them as theyre not really that much fun.

My gift to the ladies was almost wrapped. 1 had arranged that any woman who became pregnant while working would be given sick leave with full pay. But then the Supreme Court ruled this was unconstitutional and I had to send the packages back.

For the men I was going to send a secretary who couldnt type, but my wife was afraid Id get in trouble with the U.S. Postal Service.

They had a sale on swine flu serum, and I was going to give every reader a free shot, but HEW canceled my order until further notice.

I toyed with giving everyone five British pounds but I was afraid by the time I sent them out, the postage might cost me more than the, gift.

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Occult

Might

Work

By KENNETH F. ENGLADE

FORT WORTH, Tex. (UPI) Its time for the annual predictions by soothsayers and future gazers and you may not believe a word of it, but dont use your Christian faith to exclude the accuracy of the crystal ball, says a theology professor.

The Bible contains no automatic disclaimers, cautions Dr. L. Rush Bush III.

Theres nothing in scripture Indicating that witchcraft doesnt work; that astrology doesnt work. The functional view in the Bible is not that it doesnt work but tt is forbiddi because it works through natural forces Instead of through God. said Bush.

The boyish looking 31-year-old Bush is assistant professor of philosphy of rellon at the worlds largest evangelical finishing school, the Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary.

Making a steeple with his fingers in his tiny, book crammed office. Bush leaned back in his swivel chair and expounded upon a thesis* that probably would have been considered almost heretical a couple of generations ago.

I dont say it doesnt work; I say it doesnt work perfectly, Bush said in a soft drawl.

The Bible mentions astrology. The words astrologer or astrologers are used nine times in the Old Testament; soothsayer is mentioned seven times in the Old Testament, once in the New Testament.

The Bible says it may work but it is not going to be able to save you, whereas if you turn to God, He will save you, said Bush, who has the look of a banker or corporation executive.

Bush teaches a course entitled Christian Mysticism and the Occult that deals with magic, witchcraft, parapsychology and demon possession.

It (the class) usuallly fills up before registration, Bush said.

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40 Years Ago Today

December 24,1936

Death, bloodshed and nationwide misery were Christmas presents forced on Spain today by the grim gods of war.

While all other Christian lands of the world were thanking God for the blessings of peace, grieving Spain counted her dead, her maimed and her starving inhabitants.

Religious leaders, including aged, ill Pope Pius XI in Rome, pleaded for an end to the brother-against-brother slaughter in a land once known for its carefree contentment.

Their pleas were answered by exhortations of war leaders to kill the enemy and get peace by force.

Church bells all over the world pealed the joy of Christians on the anniversary eve of the birth of the greatest pacifist. Shell and shrapnel were Spains echoes.

Peace was not with the Madrileanos. Their war leaders issued December 24 commands for the troops on the fronts to fight off any Christian sentiment which mi^t cause them to relax their effort to kill of their countrymen insisting on a different form of government.

Barbara Matbews

Complications In Carter Goal

ByJOHNCUNNIFF AP Business Analyst

NEW YORK (AP)-Some of the knots Jimmy Carter will be seeking to untie over the holidays wont have anything to do with Christmas presents. The economy isnt giving many this year.

Carters knots will be related to problems, economic mainly, and they arent of the slip-type either. Instead, they are of a kind that seem to grow more difficult the harder you try.

How do we work toward maximizing production while minimizing the impact mi the environment? Thats his assignment, and it comes not necessarily from one or the other, but often from both environmentalists and productionists.

Capital spending is lagging. Debite repeated forecasts

that business was ready to splurge on new plants and equipment, none has been detected in many months.

The President-elects assignment is to get that money spent, and thats a mission that would frustrate even a television scriptwriter.

It involves en-vironmentalists again. Some companies are afraid to embark on big construction projects without first making absolutely sure that, a determined (^nent or a rare species wont camp on the building site.

Utilities probably are the most affected. Once they figured on seven years or so between the project announcement and the time it went (Ml stream; now they must allot perhaps twice that

time for legal battles and hearings and the like.

If Carter can unsnarl these complications, some of the other knots might seem relatively easier to unravel.

(Donsumer spending, while not depressed any more, is not as vigorous as retailers would like to see it. Is it ever? But how do you quickly erase the consequences of recession, in which many households still find themselves?

True, the economists tell us we have put recession behind us. And the sales of big, expensive automobiles suggests theres money around. But who has it? A small proportion of the population, or a broad spectrum?

Unemployment continues to be a snag, but with c(mi-sumer and capital spending lagging as they are, it is also

fairly understandable. There is, however, an aspect to the problem that is sometimes ignored. It is education.

Literally millions of Americans are being trained for jobs that wont exist when they seek them; not just blue collar jobs that have been automated away, but white collar positions such as in teaching.

With teenage unemployment remaining at double the rate for the population as a whole, the imperative need is for better training, for vocational gudiance, for instruction in rudimentary skills.

These are among the President-elects Christmas packages, and like any recipient of gifts, he may exchange them for something better, or at least he can try.