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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1973
Page
2
The News Tribune Company leaders William H. Weldon and Robert Bloser pledge to pursue truth and defend free inquiry, asserting that reason must confront error without fear. The note frames a commitment to journalistic independence and principled reporting amid public discussion.
Editorial criticizes rushed move to grant a new garbage franchise amid a 20 percent rate hike. It urges careful review, competitive bids, and consideration of operating without a Teamsters contract to lower costs for Jefferson City residents. It notes councilman James Barry blocked the rushed proposal and calls for thorough examination before any sale or franchise alteration.
In a sharp rebuke to Social Democrats Denmark shifts seats toward an antistatist party led by Mogens Glistrup. The piece argues state generosity via taxes erodes liberty and warns Americans face rising tax burdens as big government grows. It cites Scandinavian runs against socialism and notes similar discontent among U.S. voters.
Foster B McHenry of Capital City Telephone Co named chairman of Memorial Community Hospital Expansion Campaign major gifts division. Jefferson City Art Club hosted at Mrs Phil Dallmeyer Jr home with guest speaker Mrs Frank Railton on the Magic of Christmas. Daughters born to Wayne Thomason and James Trenkle. A St Peters High School holiday legend fantasy cast includes Joyce Fausell and Mary Kay Bret. Hugh Stephens declines Chamber presidency and names nominating committee. Capitol Avenue Church Christian Endeavor elects officers for 1934. Boy Scout Troop 5 hikes under Paul Bosch. Ernst Simonsen High School honors western conference first and second teams. Adolph Schulte and Clarence Irwin noted.
Sen. Barry Goldwater reports from a Middle East trip that Iran is ready to flood markets with oil in exchange for U S technology food and arms. He says Iran could boost production to 10 12 million bpd and become a minor superpower while maintaining supply during conflicts.
A reader thanks the News Tribune for upholding editorial commentary on taxpayer funded invites to William Kunstler by George Camp and defends The Graduate telecast against critics. The writer argues film quality matters, questions timing, and notes concerns about child viewing and content in media.
Washington column argues Gerald Ford could restore prestige and act as a bridge between Congress and the White House to steady Nixon's faltering administration. It warns Haig and Haldeman allies may isolate Ford, hindering his influence as vice president.
In a public affairs piece Thomas A. Lane argues Congress must curb exports and impose import limits to protect domestic supply and employment. He urges oversight of multinational firms and swift action amid dollar devaluation and oil embargo pressures.
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