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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
2
The item presents the News Tribune Company creed stressing fearless pursuit of truth, tolerance of error, and free reason as guiding principles for journalism and public discourse. It frames journalism as a duty to follow truth wherever it leads and to tolerate error in pursuit of accurate reporting.
President Kennedy invited about a hundred leading white Southern businessmen to Washington to press them to speed and broaden voluntary racial integration. The meeting, viewed as politically astute, reflects Kennedy's need for Southern votes to win a second term, with Goldwater looming in GOP circles and farm policy hurting Midwest support. The piece notes the South’s doubtful path for Kennedy in 1964 and predicts more outreach to white Southern groups before the election.
The National Review editor William F. Buckley Jr and Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. engage in a public clash over a quoted remark used to promote Buckley's book. Schlesinger threatened legal action for invasion of privacy but later dropped the suit. A new challenge arrives from Linus Pauling, with National Review prepared to defend its opinions.
The piece argues American diplomacy in Italy has weakened while Soviet influence grows in Rome. It notes a large American diplomatic presence, compares it with Soviet French German and British posts, and suggests shifting some focus from social life to Vatican engagement. It warns the Vatican remains a major political and intelligence hub.
In a discussion of smog, a Gulf Oil Corp official argues for a balanced approach. He outlines seven points: confirm the problem, define it clearly, ensure feasible tech and economics, educate and persuade, use fair compulsory measures, localize control, and avoid control for control's sake. He stresses reason and cooperation over extremism to solve the issue efficiently.
An Agriculture Department inspector found Mione Packing Company in Newberg Oregon overstated chicken content in jars labeled as one pound. The label now lists 1744 ounces of chicken per jar after the error was corrected.
President Kennedy plans a major policy shift in Asia by vastly increasing aid to neutral India and Indonesia, while reducing assistance to Pakistan Thailand and South Vietnam. India would receive about 3 billion dollars and Indonesia around 400 million over two years to bolster military and economic strength, with other reductions across five nations.
One of the finest services a person can do is to write to their congressman or senator on matters of importance. Senators and representatives need to be kept advised of public feelings on current legislation. Addresses listed for Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Lang, Rep. Richard Ichord, and Rep. Clarence Cannon, with districts and counties noted.
A historic view links the current racial rights fight to the Prohibition era. The piece argues that federal action sparked backlash, forcing a shift back to state control, and warns that Kennedy era push for integration could deepen tensions before a constitutional solution emerges.
A reflective political piece argues the communist threat remains potent and vulnerable. It urges counteroffensive actions including cutting aid, halting shipments of tools, and reversing Cold War tactics to regain initiative and freedom. It warns against complacency and calls for continued resistance against communism.
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