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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
2
The article presents the News Tribune Company motto asserting commitment to truth and openness to debate. It frames the press as a guardian of liberty and a watchdog against error, citing Jefferson to emphasize free inquiry and accountability.
The 1968 to 1989 Missouri budget hearings reveal University of Missouri leaders warning of deep cuts. Dr John C Weaver predicts enrollment reductions if funds fall, while critics urge raising entrance requirements and limiting out of state students to curb costs. The piece argues for excellence over sheer size.
Mid Missourians are invited to see a 200 member Up With People tour group at Westminster College Champ Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 pm. Tickets available through Fulton and City Chamber offices. The piece promotes patriotism and unity amid critics of the era, stressing sacrifice for liberty.
In 1920 a New York to San Francisco call cost $20 while 1,037 letters could be mailed for the same price. In 1988 a $2.85 call covers postage for only 47 letters. Bread, wheat, and car costs show shrinking farmer shares and widening price gaps, warning of the impact of the so called new economics by 2000.
A critical essay argues that education is degrading as politics invade schools. It blames educators for compromising standards, cites Columbia and California State Universities, and warns that revolutionaries exploit racial issues in cities like New York. It asserts objective truth remains universal and that black culture myths threaten learning.
A reader letter laments railroads as public assets being bled for private profit, urging a congressional inquiry into alleged monopolistic moves and land grabs. The writer argues for nationalization and warns of danger to public safety as branch lines may be abandoned.
Citizens are urged to contact their senators and representatives to share district needs and attitudes on major issues. Addresses for Sen Stuart Symington and Sen Edward Long in Washington, D C, and Reps Richard Ichord and William Hungate listed with district counties named for contact.
Henry Taylor argues Britain under Prime Minister Harold Wilson faces a deep pound crisis linked to over-spending and devaluations. He asserts the IMF, dollar gold standard, and U S. support bind Britain and the free world, while Wilson’s policies threaten productivity, unemployment remains high, and the pound falters, demanding policy shifts to defend the dollar.
In a December staff meeting Dr John Sennett 102 Douglas Dr was elected president of St Marys Hospital staff succeeding Dr Harl Loyd Ted Hague 619 Adams St was chosen commander of Oliver Buehrie Chapter 17 Distabled American Veterans. Public school music students will air Christmas carols Friday on KRCG TV under director Francille Bailey.
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