This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
2
Quote from Thomas Jefferson featured in NewS Tribune Company material stressing commitment to free reason and tolerance for error within journalism and public discourse.
A Missouri newspaper notes Sen Edward WY Long’s poor attendance during the first 10 months of the 88th Congress. While Long claims the Senate has acted on over 60 percent of Executive Department requests, the survey shows only 44 percent voting on roll calls, ranking him near the bottom alongside Clair Engle while colleague Stuart Byington posts 85 percent. Local voters are urged to consider these attendance figures ahead of reelection.
The American Legion, meeting in Miami Beach and later by its national executive committee in Indianapolis, urged opposition to Communist speakers on campuses and on public properties. It argued academic freedom does not excuse lies from the Communist Party and cited J Edgar Hoover’s 1962 testimony about using student groups to gain respectability and recruit youth. The Legion called for citizens to oppose any Communist spokesman on colleges or universities and on publicly owned properties.
The piece argues farm groups should unite on a new farm bill while noting farmers lack sole entitlement to write it. Purdue expert Don Paamberg criticizes price-focused policy, urging attention to farm income and market expansion. He links high support prices to reduced sale volumes and poorer incomes, noting cotton and meat demand, global shifts, and the need to boost exports and balance of payments.
Russell Kirk argues that UN hopes fail in South Vietnam Congo Korea Kashmir Gaza Yemen and the Caribbean. He contends Afro Asian bloc seeks more Security Council seats while U S policy alone can advance lasting peace.
R.C. Mmne of Arkansas urges readers to study a 126 page report by Congressman Moss, noting plans for domestic field press censorship on page 345 and revealing DoD lacks national media censorship responsibility while the Office of Emergency Planning handles civil defense. He warns the committee report shows possible government control of news to favor federal activities during an election year.
A fragmentary report discusses the shift from colonial youth groups to the Young Pioneers under Ghanaian leader Kwame Nkrumah. It argues this change marks a departure from colonial aims toward a dictatorial regime, noting loss of western scouting traditions and a new youth movement.
Fragmentary text echoes a midsummer dream motif and Shakespearean lines. Readers encounter cryptic phrases about a wall, fingers, courtesy, and perception, blending midsummer night imagery with scattered lettered expressions.
Controversial column portrays Fidel Castro and top aides reveling amid luxury in Cuba, while widespread hunger and repression afflict the general population. It alleges ties to anti US forces, foreign influence, and a harsh regime that scorns Christm as relief for the many. The piece links Castro to Khrushchev era missiles, U S exile foes, and a pervasive fear under a one party rule.
A call to action urges readers to contact their senators and representatives on important issues. It lists addresses for Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Long, Rep. Richard Ichord, Rep. Clarence Cannon, and local districts, emphasizing citizen duty to communicate with Wash ington officials.
The piece examines the clash between Supreme Court rulings banning prayers in public schools and the continued public celebration of Christmas through songs plays and televised church services. It discusses radio and TV as public facilities potentially used for religious content and the constitutional limits on establishment versus free exercise. It notes legislative moves toward parity funding for church-related schools but cites procedural barriers to court challenges, leaving the issue unresolved.
The piece argues that U S foreign aid backfires, citing Cambodia Argentina and others. It claims Argentinas $700 million in aid plus $20 million in oil investments funded by American taxpayers, yet contracts were annulled and gratitude is lacking. It suggests aid is seen as meddling rather than help and that realists in developing nations resent donor handouts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.