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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
2
The newspaper emphasizes its guiding principle citing Thomas Jefferson on the courage to pursue truth and the tolerance of error, asserting commitment to free reason in reporting and editorial policy.
The House voted 189 to 158 to back using Export-Import Bank finance to guarantee wheat and other sales to Soviet Russia and other Communist nations. The reversal came at Christmas, despite a Senate ban and public opposition. The piece condemns subsidizing Moscow and warns of Cold War risks and costly debt.
Debates before a House committee feature spokesmen from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Western Meat Packers Association opposing a shorter work week without pay cuts. They warn reduced hours would lower production, raise overtime costs, and drive automation to cut labor needs, undermining national goals for higher output.
In Oregon a special session followed a voters defeat of a proposed income tax hike while students protested at the statehouse. The piece argues corporations bear taxes through higher prices and that broad based tax policy requires basic economics lessons for job seekers and the public.
Russell Kirk reviews Bayard Rustin's remarks to SNCC stressing lawful action for racial progress. He cites Detroit trespass convictions as proof that peaceful, legal protest yields better chances for integration, while warning that street sieges and picketing that disrupts business harm the Negro cause and invite backlash.
A Manion Forum commentary argues FCC directives threaten free speech in radio and TV, citing censorship by stations and the need for private enterprise to control programming. It recalls Congress and Supreme Court intent to protect broadcasting as a free press and stresses dangers of federal regulation.
Walter Trohan argues against a modern morality that excuses sin and undermines repentance. He critiques shifting standards, the defense of criminals, and the claim there are no absolutes in right and wrong, citing public contrasts and Lunarcharsky’s anti Christian stance.
An urging call to citizens to contact their senators and representatives about current laws. It lists addresses for Sen Stuart Symington Sen Edward V Long Rep Richard Ichord Rep Clarence Cannon and notes the districts they serve and counties included. The piece emphasizes civic duty and maintaining a republic.
A national opinion piece argues the core flaw is no party responsibility in Congress and no direct way for the people to voice their will on urgent issues. It critiques the lack of a binding party caucus, highlights civil rights and foreign aid as flashpoints, and calls for a referendum style accountability to restore responsible government.
The piece warns voters to look past party labels during a political year and assess candidates and principles. It notes liberals and conservatives may appear under opposing banners, urging voters to judge individuals and policies, not party affiliation, for Congress and the presidency.
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