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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
2
The News Tribune Company prints a Jefferson quote declaring a commitment to liberty and reason, framing its editorial ethos around fearless pursuit of truth and tolerance of error in open debate.
Westminster College in Fulton adds a restored Churchill Memorial to its attractions. The stone by stone rebuilding of the London Christopher Wren church draws visitors from 49 states and 14 foreign nations, with July peak weeks and a $300,000 fundraising effort to complete the restoration.
A Missouri debate highlights double standards in drunken driving penalties. The state imposes 12 points and a one-year license suspension for highway DWI offenses in Magistrate Court, while city DWI offenses in Municipal Court incur only six points and lighter penalties, allowing continued driving unless more points accrue. The author urges immediate correction to treat drunken driving consistently regardless of location.
The Birmingham News recalls FDRs November 27 1934 letter to Col Edward M House noting relief should be borne by states and locals in certain vases while warning continued relief would erode national character. He foresaw old age benefits and unemployment programs but not obsolescence.
Paul Harvey reflects on a confrontation where three police officers faced three African American protesters accusing police brutality. He discusses personal dignity, racial profiling, and how questions about work and identity can feel invasive, urging calm amid rising tensions and noting insights from Lerner and Gardner on revolution, hope, and ethnic group dynamics.
The column discusses the Republican convention in Miami and compares it to San Francisco and Chicago. It weighs Harold Stassen, Jacob Javits, Nixon, and Rockefeller poll dynamics, with mentions of Gallup shifts, Roosevelt era betting language, and a daily double win at Hollywood Park influencing the author’s bets.
A writer recalls earlier bets on LBJ grandly shifting with Chicago and Miami politics. He notes a Democratic district’s vote, suggests a toss up in Congress, and recounts wagers on a possible Reagan Rocky ticket. He keeps a silver certificate as a hedge and watches Miami and Chicago with growing interest.
Henry Taylor notes the Nixon warning has shifted GOP strategy at Miami Beach with favorite sons losing ground. He reports governors and senators retreating from early favorite son bids as party factions seek a broader path amid contest fatigue and Democratic strength.
The National Industrial Conference Board states inflation has cut purchasing power from 1939 to today while higher taxes explain the rest of the rise. It notes a devalued life policy from LBJ era and surveys Republican gains in 1966 and potential 1967 races in Indiana Illinois Iowa Vermont New Hampshire Delaware Kansas North Dakota and Wisconsin Arkansas Montana Washington with Arch Moore in West Virginia seen as a contender. Nixon warns Republicans against internal conflict, a sentiment echoed among leaders.
Schull Construction Co outbid three rivals to build a church and six room school for St Joseph parish on North Ten Mile Drive. Bid stands at 170000 for a 450 seat church and school. Other notes mention county club events, flight of Gov Blair’s car, and chamber of commerce director appointments.
Residents of central Missouri may submit signed letters to the Editor. Names may be withheld on request, signatures verified for controversial pieces, and edits limited to minor corrections. Letters must not exceed 250 type words. longer letters will not be printed.
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