02 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
1
Publisher Weldon and President Rosher share a credo from Thomas Jefferson as the newspaper notes commitment to free inquiry and tolerance of error while reason remains unfettered to challenge it.
An editorial from the Sun-Sentinel argues Kennedy would not tolerate dissent if elected. It contrasts U.S. protests with Poland and London unrest, accusing Kennedy of endorsing dissension and warning of consequences for freedom and national unity. It questions how much dissent he would tolerate as president.
Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Byron Kinder, praised for his no nonsense crime stance, raided a Jefferson City gambling site on Schott Road after an anonymous tip about a big game. The article notes persistent gambling reports and urges public support for his crackdown.
A columnist critiques the era of weak leadership and party-based authority. The piece blames routine politics for educational decay, cites the Federal City College admissions lottery as political expediency, and urges restoring excellence by rolling back federal control and returning power to private providers. It contrasts public institutions' decline with private schools' remaining standards.
Washington reacts to Gen William C Westmoreland being pulled from Vietnam back to the United States. Joseph Wallstop, a hawkish pundit, laments not being consulted and argues for more troops and a continued attrition strategy. The interview highlights tensions between the administration and military advisors over Vietnam policy.
Inside Washington reports Sen. McCarthy considers expanding attacks to include Sen. Kennedy. McCarthy advisers urge a charge that Kennedy is trying to buy the White House nomination, citing Kennedy's large campaign budget and extensive delegate operation. The piece notes Kennedy's money and organization fueling delegate wins in multiple states and reports McCarthy’s internal weaknesses and hires to bolster his effort.
A short note records Leon purchasing a Sona stereo equipped with a sold state tuner and exponential horns, marking a milestone in his shift toward hippie culture as described by Brickman.
The Jefferson City bi partisan School Board members Thorpe Gordon and E H Mueller were reelected by a very light turnout along with city elections. In other items, Missouri Senate delayed lunch recess amid controversy over proposed Missouri University swimming pools. Sheriff Ben Markway defended cooperation with state patrol and city police.
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