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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
2
A Tribune translation of a Jefferson quote appears as an editorial banner. The message frames freedom of reason as essential to confronting error and guiding public discourse.
Dr Elmer Ellis president of the University of Missouri spoke before a congressional committee arguing for a system that funds scientific research through general grants to universities on a percentage basis. He warned the current project by project funding concentrates funds at a few institutions and weakens university ties to instruction. He urged that general grants would build strong research centers and produce more capable scientists nationwide.
An old-time editorial endorses fishing as a therapeutic prescription to clear mental cobwebs from home and office worries. It argues injections and exams are unpleasant but fishing offers relief and should be prescribed more often.
The administration weighs the delicate balance between political appeal and workable methods to reduce poverty. President Neilan of the Chamber of Commerce argues that free enterprise must run at peak efficiency to create jobs, while warning that large federal spending could fuel inflation, worsen the dollar, and erode fixed incomes.
Governor Bellmon notes an Oklahoma industrial leader’s trip to a Soviet conference on domestic electricity use. He cites Russian planning as chaotic and contrasts it with American free enterprise driving efficiency. The piece urges households to manage washing and cooking times to avoid shortages while praising US methods.
A Vintage 1964 opinion piece criticizes U S Southeast Asia policy as insufficient and indecisive. It argues neutrality in Laos failed, rebels advance to Vientiane, Diem is murdered, and Prince Sihanouk shifts toward communists. It laments U S paralysis, warns of broader chaos across Asia, and questions leadership’s will and wisdom.
Senator Barry Goldwater warns of a mysterious eastern clique within the GOP he calls the Establishment. He cites Rockefeller and Lodge-Rockefeller alignments in California, questions moderates’ rallying with Scranton or Nixon, and recalls Theodore White’s analysis of power blocs shaping the 1960 race.
The article argues against aid supporters by noting many friendly nations, including Australia, Canada, and Switzerland, have not received U.S. aid yet remain stable partners. It cites Canada and Switzerland trade figures, mentions Marshall Plan contributions, and contrasts aid with strong bilateral trade, highlighting broad U.S. giving to about 120 nations and mixed reactions from others, including England, Cambodia, Laos, Zanzibar, Ghana, and France.
A civic notice urges readers to contact their senators and representatives on current legislation. It emphasizes writing as a duty to the country and lists Senate offices for Stuart Symington and Edward V. Long and Representative Richard Jehord, noting the Eighth District counties served.
The U S Supreme Court, 7 to 2, ruled Washington 1955 loyalty oath for public employees unconstitutional as unduly vague. Dissenting Justices Clark and Harlan criticized the majority, citing Gerende v Board and questioning implications for the Smith Act. The decision raises questions about defining disloyalty for teachers and public servants nationwide.
From the Kansas City Times the piece notes a Geneva conference on the economic problems of underdeveloped nations. It observes a rivalry among rich nations Japan? France and the Soviet Union in courting poor nations, with the U.S. appearing to neither win nor lose. It points to evolving decision-making as committees move from discussion to action and warns the global haves versus have-nots dynamic is growing more dangerous.
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