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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1965
Page
2
The News Tribune today presents a quotation from William M Weldon, its president, affirming commitment to pursuing truth and tolerating error while preserving freedom of reason to challenge it. The message emphasizes dedication to principled journalism and open debate within the newsroom.
A newspaper discussion argues against approving a mid-decade census every five years. Proponents cite outdated six year old figures and growing regions. opponents warn of cost, political manipulation, and unreliable sampling. Rochester example illustrates redistricting power shifts. Census Bureau calls for planning time to test methods before any mid-decade counts.
A columnist denounces the Congressional Record for costing taxpayers nearly 3 million dollars annually and containing pages of trivia and edited remarks. It argues the Record fails as a day by day journal and inflation of errors, urging economy and accuracy in printing.
The piece warns that many African mammals and global species face imminent extinction due to poaching and new governments allowing arms. It cites Kruger National Park as a major preserved refuge, notes the rise of firearms and instability, and contrasts past abuses with present conservation efforts in Michigan and local families observing fauna like bison and fisher.
President Johnson proposes two stage excise tax reductions to offset a looming Social Security tax rise. The plan cuts the automobile fuel tax and long distance phone levy, with broader tens to nine tenths of other temporary excises. Government will seek replacement revenue, while critics call for eliminating nuisance taxes.
Washington reports that President Johnson returns from a Texas ranch weekend in fine fettle with politics as his main relief. He thrives on the strenuous presidency, rarely detaching from Viet Nam and Dominican crises as Congress moves slowly, unlike past presidents who sought escape.
A civic notice urges readers to write their senators and representatives. It lists addresses for Stuart Symington Edward V. Long Richard Ichord and William L. Hungate in Washington and outlines districts and counties they serve. The piece emphasizes citizen engagement in national legislation.
A 1965 editorial questions if demonstrations could shift neglected voters and proposes a non violent civil rights movement to curb federal coercion. It discusses union influence, potential marches on Washington, and the legality of withholding federal funds to combat discrimination. It warns against punitive actions harming innocent people and urges redress through law and reason.
Washington report analyzes the rise of background news conferences from Roosevelt to Johnson, noting reporters’ tolerance for non attribution in early sessions and the shift toward quote free material. It argues background sessions promote administration programs and press coverage, shaping public perception.
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