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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1969
Page
2
The News Tribune Company lists William H. Weldon as publisher and Robert Bloss er as president. A historic motto proclaims fearlessness in pursuing truth while tolerating error, inviting free reason in public discourse.
The Missouri General Assembly faces civil and campus disorder with calls for new statutes. Rep Marshall Langsford and Ottinger urge stronger powers, HB 236 and others covering unlawful assembly, rioting, Molotov cocktails, search powers, and banning on campus. Gov Hearnes praised Lincoln U handling but urged decisive action now.
Comedian Bob Hope receives the National Father of the Year honor for decades of entertaining and aiding U S servicemen. The award cites his humanitarian efforts and support for military personnel, including unpaid appearances and overseas morale boosting. Hope humorously accepts amid praise from Presidents and public figures.
Henry J. Taylor chronicles a biopic of General George S. Patton Jr. through World War II campaigns. The column highlights Patton's ferocious leadership, clashes with Omar Bradley, and the film's dramatic recreation of North Africa, Sicily, and the Battle of the Bulge while noting production feats in Spain.
Art Buchwald recalls Apollo 10 coverage with Walter Cronkite as a steadying influence for families. The column blends humor and crisis moments from Snoopy’s near mishap, Cronkite’s calm reporting, and public trust in the moon mission timeline toward July Apollo 11 readiness.
Washington report states President Nixon maintains Johnson era Cuba policy, continuing strict quarantine and anti Castro refugee controls. Kohly travel blocked due to anti Castro statements. U.S. agencies tighten travel rules and monitor refugee groups with FBI, Customs, and Immigration involvement. Castro taunts U.S. stance while building forces. 8,000 Russian advisers and Cuban missile experts remain in Cuba.
Ten years ago Tuesday June 2 195% a group formed to support Senator Symington for president. Haskell Holman elected chairman of Call County Red Cross. Two Jefferson City Scouts officials Elliot Farmer and James Schaefer to aid statewide scouting drive.
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