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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
2
Banner statement from the News Tribune Company leadership quotes Thomas Jefferson on defending truth while tolerating error. Publisher William H. Weldon and President Robert Bosser urge free reason as guiding principle for reporting and editorial integrity.
The U S Commerce Department calls for nine highway safety guidelines including mandatory periodic vehicle inspection. States like Texas New Jersey Missouri and Missouri show reduced fatalities after PMVI while others report high failure rates. Debates over state operated versus private inspection persist as Missouri faces a year of decision in the General Assembly.
Cole County Bloodmobile officials urge Greater Jefferson City area church congregations to donate next Tuesday at First Christian Church noon to 6 pm to cover a 90 pint deficit mid year 1966 67. Lincoln University efforts in November produced 126 pints above 118 quota. Call 635 1132 to register.
Tipton Indiana Daily Tribune comments on liberty, federal power, and public trust. The author argues ordinary citizens surrender liberty to Washington, noting politicians and leaders often lack real competence and misuse power.
Gen Thomas A Lane urges President Johnson to nominate an eminent Republican to be Attorney General, criticizing recent politicized prosecutions and calling for an impartial, non partisan DOJ to restore confidence in government. He argues for a distinguished opposition member to administer the law without fear or favor.
The piece argues Red China and the Soviet Union threaten international stability with nuclear progress. It criticizes Pentagon policy forbidding major innovations until enemies act first, urging a 1967 congressional review to shift toward a proactive, first-move defense posture.
The piece argues the administration cannot be trusted as it withholds truth and shifts positions on key issues. It cites LBJ's campaign contrasts with actions on Vietnam, tax policy, and drafts, noting distrust grows as differing officials offer conflicting views. The author warns the public may ignore future straight talk, having seen repeated misstatements.
U Thant, secretary general, reopens a dilemma by claiming the U S refused peace talks with North Vietnam after 1964 65. State Department counters that no serious talks were seen and third party contacts prevailed. Washington notes U Thant now seeks broader UN mediation powers, complicating potential peace moves.
Politically oriented labor leaders who joined the Democratic Party face wreckage after the 1968 vote. The piece traces causes from war policy to inflation, union leadership missteps, and waning COPE influence, noting old alliances like Lewis Roosevelt and the shift away from Gompers nonpartisanship. It argues unions lost power as leadership aged and enthusiasm faded.
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