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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
2
The News TriBUNE Company publishes with a motto stressing fearless pursuit of truth and freedom for open debate. The quote from Thomas Jefferson frames the paper’s ethic, underscoring commitment to reason, tolerance of error, and independent reporting.
The Pompano Beach Sun Sentinel notes HEW's welfare by mail proposal as a failed Great Society concept. It argues that open eligibility invites abuse, raises Florida costs by over 28 million annually, and risks bypassing residency checks while shifting legal costs to taxpayers. The piece comments on transition to the Nixon era and skepticism toward welfare advocates.
Jefferson City makes progress extending services to newly annexed areas. Street lighting has reached Areas A and B and a plan for 6800 lumen mercury lights covers Areas B D and F. A fourth fire station near Hough Park is near completion for late 1969 while the third station on Industrial Drive is already open. Fire hydrants exist in part awaiting state inspection bureau approval. Sewage expansion remains lengthy requiring sewer district formation and system upgrades plus a pollution control facility. The city must persist to fulfill its pledge to residents and the courts.
Washington column argues Melvin Laird as Secretary of Defense could correct centralization flaws of McNamara and restore balance between policy and procurement. It credits Laird as a keen, resourceful congressman capable of hiring experts while noting his limits on defense appropriations experience. The piece stresses leadership and sound policy as keys to a strong Defense Department.
Paul Harvey recalls Adlai Stevenson and the 1965 Geneva trip. A note found in Stevenson’s New York apartment quotes the Desiderata of 1692, reflecting his quiet philosophy. Read aloud, the timeless lines urge peace amid noise and to listen to others, even the dull and ignorant.
William Henry Chambertin argues in a Chicago Tribune letter that the nonproliferation treaty requires no sacrifice from the Soviet Union and could allow nuclear arms for European allies like Germany and Italy. He urges Goldwater and others to scrutinize the treaty in Senate debate.
A reflective passage urging self acceptance and perseverance. It emphasizes virtue, courage, and humility amid life’s trials. Encourages nurturing spirit, avoiding cynicism about love, and maintaining peace with God and one’s soul despite fatigue and loneliness.
Henry Taylor argues that peace hinges on making the Soviet Union live up to existing agreements rather than crafting new ones. He critiques postwar leadership, cites Khrushchev and Kosygin episodes, and accuses the USSR of expanding aggression from Europe to Asia while supplying North Vietnam with arms and fuel, challenging NATO unity.
The commentary argues the Soviet leadership profits from US concessions and warns that Hanoi could not wage war without Soviet aid. It urges President Johnson to engage with Kremlin rulers only after the Nixon administration solidifies US diplomacy and military strength, framing Moscow as persistent in pursuing its goals.
The Jefferson City Almanac notes Today’s TV show Our Miss Brooks on KRCG TV Economy travel ideas highlighted. Local personnel moves include Gregory Stockard named assistant state budget director and Archibald LePage naming a County Text Book Commission member. Military notes cite Pfc John Heniges returning to base from furlough and Lt Lloyd Pool discharged.
Citizens are urged to contact their lawmakers to share problems and views. It lists Sen Stuart Symington and Sen Edward V Long in Washington and Reps Richard Ichord and William L Hungate with district details and counties included for correspondence.
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