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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
3
Quote from Thomas Jefferson used in a display by News Tribune Company. The line emphasizes free reasoning to combat error and signals the paper's commitment to independent thinking.
A new special committee led by Fourth Ward Councilman Robert Debo will organize and explore Long-range financial needs for the city. The push follows past attempts like the Gross Receipts Tax debate, with plans to include Chamber of Commerce, Mayor's reorganization officials, and County Assessor Howard Gaffke in the study. A public hearing may be held if a need for more funds is found.
Local banks report coin availability is high except pennies while Uncle Sam warns of a national coin shortage amid holiday shopping. Washington urges continued circulation and avoiding piggy banks until after the holidays as factors like vending machines taxes and spending rise fail to fully explain the situation.
The piece argues that overly rigid safety regulations slow essential drug investigations, curbing trials and delaying treatments. It cites industry leaders lamenting extensive paperwork and the risk of halting projects, stating safe progress requires accepting some minimal risk to unlock discoveries for disease and disability.
Russell Kirk critiques secular trends in public schools debating prayer Bible reading and religious observances. He cites Red Wing Minnesota as an example of secularization and questions if evolution teaching and religious rights clash with constitutional liberty and establishment of religion. He argues courts may bar biology and prayer alike, urging attention to religious sensitivities in education.
A Bedford representative, Rep Earl Wilson, exposes repeated cases of sole source buying by military services. He urges competitive bidding and proposes a nonpartisan congressional committee to overhaul defense purchasing. The piece argues for top-level oversight and a full procedural overhaul to curb wasteful spending.
The piece argues distortions in Kennedy death coverage fueled blame toward political opponents. It accuses leftists of promoting theories that a right wing or official figures were responsible, defending Lee Harvey Oswald as a lone killer influenced by communism, and urging caution against politically charged misreporting.
A civic appeal urges readers to contact their senators and representatives about current legislation. It emphasizes citizen duty, lists offices in Washington DC, and notes district coverage for Richard Ichard and Clarence Cannon in Missouri.
President Johnson designates Earl Warren chief justice to head a bipartisan commission investigating all details surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. The panel includes members from both parties, with J Lee Rankin as chief counsel, aiming to present verifiable facts and avoid political controversy. The Warren commission's findings are anticipated to set a clear historical record read worldwide.
Washington voices warn against excessive memorials for President Kennedy as lawmakers and citizens debate costs and changes to places and names. Critics urge restraint while honoring the late leader, noting memorials can distract from pressing issues and political personality politics.
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