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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
2
The News Tribune features statements from publisher William Weldon and president Robert Blosser, outlining editorial ideals. The page includes a Jefferson quotation about truth and reason, reflecting the paper’s commitment to free inquiry.
University of Missouri President C Brice Ratchford proposes dividing graduate studies among four campuses to reduce duplication and stretch funds. The plan aims for efficiency, while facing faculty backlash and awaiting detailed review by the Board of Curators. It would shift programs to Rolla St Louis Kansas City and Columbia.
The U S Senate doves faced a new setback as the House spiked the Mansfield amendment, halting moves to withdraw all U S troops from Vietnam in six months. The piece argues peacenik efforts cripple the war effort, praise Nixon’s Cambodia stance, and notes few combat units remained as ground involvement winded down.
A reporter in Rome reflects on a city overwhelmed by strikes and demonstrations as Italy shifts politically. The rise of the Movimento Sociale Italiano reshapes expectations, while Communist factions press for power amid a wary middle class and aging institutions.
The Mail Bag prints readers urging action to revive public morality. One writer attacks silent majority complacency and praises open critique of tyranny, while another warns against deficit spending and population growth, urging restraint, birth control, and stopping further urban sprawl to preserve open space and curb social ills.
Inside the American intelligence community there is growing concern that India's military success in East Pakistan could spur aggression elsewhere. North Korea plans war preparations, while South Korea seeks stronger assurances from the Nixon administration to deter potential attacks. The India Pakistan conflict and the canal crisis in the Middle East are seen as widening war risks, with Russia pressing to open the Suez Canal and extend naval bases.
Miss Géri Obermark and Jim Barry received University of Missouri Curators scholarships. Jaycee Christmas lighting winners named Jack Steppelman and Paul Johnson. Senior High band to compete nationally in Mason City Iowa with the world premiere of Music Man. Dr J G Bruce elected president of Cole County Medical Society succeeding Dr Leon Taylor. Rotary pioneers honored Dr J B Summers Charles Carson A L McCauley Hugh Stephens. Judge Sam Blair orders wrestling referee reined or explains suspension by Jan 6. Local Hereford sale and district med planning noted. St Mary’s Hospital rated Class A among state hospitals.
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