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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
2
The News Tribune Company frames a Jefferson quote on free reasoning, urging courage to pursue truth and oppose error in public discourse. The item presents the historic motto as context for editorial independence and robust debate.
The St Louis police mercantile squad report a shoplifter took six trousers from a downtown store stuffed in a decorative Christmas bag. Officials note Christmas shopping boosts thefts and pledge tough action with mirrors, CCTV, radios, and tighter security. Jefferson City plans plain clothes store surveillance as merchants face rising losses and higher prices.
Secretary of State James C. Kirkpatrick urged Missouri election law reforms after proposing a Jan 1 filing restriction and a rotation scheme for candidate names on voting machines. He cited early filing as skewing races and suggested machine-based name rotation to ensure equal exposure for each opponent.
Russell Kirk argues that orthodox believers face pressure from a rising "New Breed" across Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish groups. He notes controversial church reforms in London and New York School lessons, discusses Catholic opposition led by Brent Bozell and Triumph magazine, and warns the old guard may counterattack as dialogue replaces polyglot sermons.
London report argues UN General Assembly move to take over South West Africa violates world court rulings, renews long dispute with South Africa. Article traces mandates, tribal voting plans, and regional demographics, ending with warning that UN action would be an adventure in lunacy.
Washington reports wage increases are outpacing productivity per hour across the United States. The Commerce Department notes productivity fell since September, while labor demand pushes for higher wages. Industry leaders warn of inflation and urge a governmental wage and price policy, citing rising living costs and growing government spending as drivers.
Barry Goldwater writes to a freshman member of Congress urging guards on freedom and warning against federal stuffed shirtism. He stresses rational thought, humor, and direct representation, noting Congress as closest to the people and warning of money based legislation in a future letter.
Washington reporters, amid Potomac fever, linger in the capital after defeat or service and chase society’s bug. They obsess over headlines and their own quips, neglecting facts readers want. Viewers and readers deserve clear reporting, not endless commentator chatter or recycled jokes about the press itself.
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