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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1964
Page
2
The newspaper quotes Thomas Jefferson asserting that truth will guide the path of journalism and that tolerating error is essential only while reason remains free to challenge it. The motto frames the publication’s commitment to independent, fact based reporting.
The State Department reasserts a two tier view of Communists while pledging non strategic exports to Romania. The plan cites Romania's Moscow independence but critics warn of military use risk and possible strategic leakage to Cuba or other Eastern bloc nations. Romania allegedly seeks up to 150 million dollars of industrial equipment from the U S and Western Europe.
The Columbia City Council quickly voted down cable television franchise proposals with no debate, and the issue did not seem to be on the formal agenda. Officials noted petitions against the plan but little organized support, hinting other communities should act decisively.
The piece argues technological progress compels change in the long running railway labor dispute. It calls for unions to accept modernized rules, warns against 19th century restrictions, notes federal steps toward cutting featherbedding, and urges state law modernization to avoid stagnation.
Sylvia Porter warns in a recent column that wholesale prices and basic materials are rising worldwide, with wage hikes and heavy spending already pushing up consumer prices. The early warning system indicates inflation remains a threat, with government fiscal policy as the deciding factor.
In a column on racial tensions, Russell Kirk argues against violence and rioting as a path to equality. He cites Malcolm X and Dr. Louis Lomax, warns of white fear, and urges lawful, patient progress through sympathy, legality, and nonviolent pressure. He cautions riots could derail civil rights gains and emphasizes orderly, lawful action.
The piece argues the State Department hides information and fights press scrutiny. It cites Robert J. Manning and Clark Mollenhoff on censorship, McNamara’s defense press office, and the need for an informed public to expose government missteps and waste. It urges closing propaganda offices in Washington and removing thought control.
The piece condemns Western press and wire services for favorable coverage of Khrushchev Tito and Castro, accusing Lisa Howard ABC interviews of pro communist slant, Cuban military service law, and biased reports about Egypt Yugoslavia and Tito. It claims anti-communist Cubans plead for equal time and criticizes coverage as misleading and dangerous.
A civic appeal urges citizens to contact their lawmakers about current legislation. Emphasizes writing to Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Long, and Rep. Richard Ichord, with Washington office addresses. Mentions the Eleventh District includes several counties.
National affairs analysis by David Lawrence argues a Cincinnati newspaper antitrust suit could let the Justice Department decide how many papers a city may have and who can own them. The piece notes the shift from broad competitive markets to single ownership in many cities and discusses labor unions, mergers, and possible regulatory aims behind the suit. It highlights the enduring competition in advertising and the push for economies through shared printing plants while questioning the use of antitrust law to govern ownership.
Rep. Hebert accuses the Pentagon of expanding censorship of top military officers. He says Maj. Gen. Bohannon and Rear Adm. Kenney were censored, with Army Surgeon General initially blocked until subcommittee intervention forced uncensored testimony. Hebert notes the pattern amid scrutiny of defense news management.
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