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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
2
Statement by News Tribune Company President William H. Weldon asserts courage to pursue truth and to tolerate error as long as free reason guides public discourse. The quotation from Thomas Jefferson underscores commitment to open debate and vigilant fight against unfair influence.
An editorial denounces St Louis Steamfitters Local 562 led by John Lawler and Lawrence Callanan for expanding union jurisdiction into Jefferson City and Mid Missouri. It accuses the international union of dictating wages, importing workers, and wielding political influence to protect vested interests while ignoring local contracts and public opinion. The piece calls for state and local officials to protest loudly and push the out-of-area leaders back to St. Louis.
The Surveyor 1 mission achieved a soft landing in the Moon's Sea of Storms and sent back vivid images, surpassing prior attempts by the Soviet Lunar 9. Officials had warned the flight was highly complex, but the success strengthens U.S. aims for marine lunar exploration and raises the United States to the forefront of space achievement.
Russell Kirk argues against removing prayer and Bible reading from public schools in Oklahoma City. He cites civil rights debates, notes World Council of Churches leader Dr. Blake, and warns against clerical political meddling while urging charity and civil harmony.
The piece condemns McNamara Johnson plans for a universal two year draft turning youths into federal workers for political programs. It argues abolishing the draft and building a professional Army with reserves as the best path, warning of socialism and loss of freedoms under Great Society policies.
President Johnson quoted John F. Kennedy in a Memorial Day address to argue Viet Nam policy remains the same. The piece traces Kennedy’s 1963 stance on winning the war, containment, and Americans leaving, noting Johnson’s use mirrors past rhetoric and recalls a Texas speech drafted for Kennedy.
President Johnson asks Congress to strengthen federal campaign finance statutes, urging full disclosure of campaign funds by candidates and legislators. He notes loopholes allow unlimited state committee and labor union funding, argues real clean up requires caps on money raised by interest groups and stricter enforcement of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act.
A critical review denounces Land of the Free as slanted toward liberal causes and UN influence. Caughey Franklin and May are faulted for omitting figures like Nathan Hale while highlighting Phillis Wheatley, Crispus Attucks, and others, with selective interpretation aimed at indoctrination for 8th graders. The piece notes Senate holds up funding amid controversy.
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