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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
3
A quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson emphasizes fearlessness in pursuing truth and willingness to tolerate error, asserting that liberty declines when people fear to challenge ideas. The line advocates open inquiry and free debate as essential to a free society.
A Nebraska congressman proposes a 10 percent salary cut for members of Congress and officials earning over 8000 a year to curb inflation. The plan leaves out the President and federal judges, and critics say Nixon should set the example by rolling back his 1968 raise. The letter urges readers to press Nixon and Senators Symington and Eagleton to act, noting precedent in George Romney returning salary to the treasury.
The Jefferson City Jaycees led by Allen J. Carriere organized the 1971 Christmas parade, drawing thousands who braved cold weather. The procession featured bands, floats, dignitaries led by Santa Claus and Miss Gayle Krogstad of Ada Minnesota, with participants from Boonville Mexico and Lexington.
A reader accuses the National Council of Churches of double standards in applying separation of church and state and cites past actions. The group allegedly supported Communist China in the UN, opposed U S Vietname War policies, and challenged medicare school prayer civil rights aid to education positions.
A column argues that the United States lags behind the Soviet Union in ICBMs submarines bombers and fighters. It cites Soviet missile and naval gains and critiques defense funding shortages and media suppression of dissent as the nation nears a perceived tipping point.
A brief decries the White House Conference on Youth report as a dangerous blueprint for a permissive, lawless society. It cites proposed changes on sex, religion, mass media, economy, and civil liberties, urging caution and skepticism about youth influence and government funding.
Henry J. Taylor assails Senator J William Fulbright as a publicity seeker who panders to world opinion and Soviet disinformation. He argues intervention in Cuba and UN actions are guided by misplaced opinion rather than American interests, warning that flattering world opinion harms survival and stability.
The Cole County Almanac recalls Michael Battles winning a Major Burridge award at Capital Toastmasters. Fire department needs more toys for Operation Santa Claus and East Cole County Fire Department efforts proceed despite weak support. A building inspector nominee Herbert Pattern was presented to City Council for approval. Floral Association of fifty dozen Missouri florists planned pre Christmas activities. Public schools would not close for coal strike before Christmas, per Superintendent Crow. An ordinance on street car safety zones heads to City Council. Jabin Mogart presented Impressrio at Jefferson Theatre to a full house. Cole County Highway Auxiliary to be formed at courthouse 7:30 pm with delegations from nearby areas.
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