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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
3
A humorous column by HAL BOYLE captures a New York reader’s dog Rover through snippets about obedience, money, can foods, and the quirks of pet life. The piece blends anecdotes on Rover’s laziness, his bond with family, and the idea that dogs mimic human routines and moods as households joke about pets and priorities.
Missouri health officials warn that about half the population has not received the Salk polio vaccine. In 1959 there were 508 polio cases with 341 paralytic, the highest since 1954. Only about 200,000 of under five are inadequately vaccinated, and a new four-in-one vaccine is available for children. Adults should also be fully protected. Dr. H. M. Hardwicke urges timely vaccination with families' physicians.
A College Entrance Examination Board report predicts over half of high school graduates will seek some college education by decade's end. It foresees universal entrance exams within five years for all colleges and a shift toward high school completion of courses now common in freshman year. The piece frames education as a dawn of major upgrading to be met by schools, teachers, parents, and students.
A guest editorial from The Wall Street Journal argues mayors seek federal loans for urban transportation while urging higher local taxes. It critiques shifting fiscal pains to Washington and urges residents to pressure lawmakers to reduce federal grabs and fund cities locally. The piece closes with a Rossetti line reference.
National Affairs column questions Democratic stance on foreign policy under a potential Stevenson presidency. It reports Stevenson remarks about drastic change and possible troop withdrawal, cites Boulay’s off the record claim, and notes Khrushchev’s reading of Paris coverage. The piece argues Democratic rhetoric may mislead Moscow and reflects on timing and coordination within party leadership.
A guest editorial argues the Budget Bureau should push for economy in travel by allowing non first class accommodations when flights are used. It asserts decades of such savings could recover money wasted elsewhere and highlights a proverbic reminder about wisdom and caution.
National figure Nixon weighs a running mate from among top national names as he seeks broad regional appeal. Potential picks include Henry Cabot Lodge James Mitchell and William Rogers, with concerns about geography party balance and public image shaping the search.
Dr Harold Thomas Hyman argues vacations should reduce household strain. He urges clear rules for children, assigned duties, and rewards or penalties to improve efficiency, enabling the wife and mother to enjoy a break when the husband takes a vacation.
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