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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
3
Editorial motto of the News TriBune citing Thomas Jefferson as guiding principle for journalistic integrity and free inquiry without fear of error, underscoring commitment to reasoned debate and fearless reporting by the publication.
The article denounces Washington University of St. Louis as a liberal stronghold reaping the consequences. It cites a eight-day occupation by 36 Black Collegians demanding changes including no punitive action and ROTC removal, plus calls for expanded black student aid and employment. It recounts past protests and a climate of liberal faculty, urging alumni to oust left wing professors and the Chancellor.
Prominent Czech professor Oldrich Kyn of Charles University told Purdue University that fear of opposition from non Communist parties spurred Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia. He argued decentralizing the economy reduced Communist power but warned the Kremlin would crush any move toward freedom before it gains strength.
Tracey Sublett, son of a Abilene minister, writes from Korea about the young Marines in Vietnam. The piece paints an average GI as a beardless, emigrant, hard working fighter who endures mud, 105mm howitzers, long patrols, fear, laughter, and the simple hope of a letter from home. He works from dawn to dark, shares scarce water and rations, and faces danger with grit and humor, praying for those at home and abroad.
A Topeka Kansas reader signs as a concerned mother urging the police chief to use brutal methods if her two teenage sons speed drink or cause trouble. She recounts brutal incidents she has endured or witnessed and argues that authorities must not hesitate to act to enforce law and protect others. The letter ends urging the chief to be brutal if necessary to prevent her sons from becoming criminals or harming others.
Citizens are urged to contact their congressmen to share needs and opinions. Persuasive guidance covers writing to Sen Stuart Symington Sen Edward Long Rep Richard Ichord Rep William Hungate and notes their Washington offices and district counties.
Henry J. Taylor surveys Christmas abroad and at home, noting Istanbul’s many holidays and banks closing, the Blue Mosque, and centuries of religious practice. he contrasts Soviet atheism with Christmas joy, recounting Lenin’s banner and the Kremlin, while recalling Williamsburg’s 1342 Christmas tree tradition and a hopeful benediction.
Christmas season updates from Jefferson City feature John Angie known as John the Baptist at Ladonia Nursing Home in Fulton, Donald Creacy's Santa's workshop gifts for teachers and school officials, and football coach Joe Kuharich named at Notre Dame. Also noted are 1943 fire at D C McClung home and local holiday greetings from officials and service members in North Africa and Europe.
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