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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
2
A brief motto attributed to Thomas Jefferson appears in a column of a local newspaper honoring the values of free inquiry and open debate, urging readers to pursue truth and tolerate error while keeping reason at the forefront.
President calls the Soviet pact a victory for mankind while Dr. Edward Teller warns it may let the Soviets outpace the United States in big nuclear explosives. Admiral Burke echoes concerns that ratification hinges on full congressional scrutiny. Senate action could shape national security and political fortunes.
The article profiles Ethan A H Shepley of Washington University in St Louis and Kansas City business leader Dutton Brookfield as potential GOP gubernatorial candidates. Brookfield’s mayoral bid showed strong vote-getting ability, suggesting both could shake up the Missouri race if persuaded to run.
Russell Kirk contemplates a planned autumn walk along Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle to Newcastle. He describes the wall's Roman origins, northern frontier role, and the enduring contrast between Roman civilization and barbarian pressure, urging appreciation of classical heritage as he reflects on walking for view and reflection.
The Industrial News Review profiles REA Express, tracing its comeback from near collapse amid financial and administrative woes and stiff competition from parcel post. It details reorganizing with modern rolling stock, new freight handling gear, electronic bookkeeping, centralized depots, and a revolutionary one ticket system aiding importers and exporters.
The U S Supreme Court ruled against Missouri efforts to seize and enjoin a Kansas City transit strike, a decision that highlights how the public is often the forgotten party in labor conflicts. The Missouri law was struck down as conflicting with federal law, urging legislative fixes to labor statutes.
A humorous column rails at goings on in Washington during dog days. It cites odd stories from media and Congress including a study of Central American toad mating calls, a dog whelping facility cost, and debates on boiled peanuts, all framed as Sirius season portents. It laments lost Winsted tales and pleads for a summer siesta.
A civic plea urges writing to lawmakers on important issues. It lists contact addresses for Sen Stuart Symington Sen Edward Long and reps Richard Ichord and Clarence Cannon, noting districts and counties they serve in Missouri.
A San Francisco lawyer argues that the Fourteenth Amendment was never lawfully adopted, citing state ratifications, presidential proclamations, and later Supreme Court shifts. He contends Congress could undo or resubmit the amendment with a 51 percent vote in each house, prompting new state ratifications.
The Wall Street Journal notes NASA’s $33,000 NYU grant highlights vast federal university links and calls for a rigorous inquiry into government research. It warns funding may distort curricula, increase federal control, and drain private industry while risking economic strength and innovation.
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