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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
2
The company honors its founders William H. Weldon and Robert Bolssier while asserting commitment to truth and freedom of inquiry, emphasizing fearless pursuit of accurate reporting and open discussion within journalistic practice.
A long delay ends as Cole County Court likely moves to realign two malapportioned voting districts. Judge Groner favors redistricting with Presiding Judge Distler joining. Judge Gretlein remains resistant. Partition changes respond to growth and constitutional issues, risking future elections and costs.
Mayor John Christy refused a permit for a St. Louis rent-strikers tent city citing city building health and sanitation orders. State Planning director John Paulus followed with similar rejection citing regulations sanitation and Capitol grounds rules. The piece endorses their polite but firm responses and adds amen.
A Fact Finder critique claims the peace symbol is the Broken Cross used by Communists to capture youth minds. It cites Time magazine’s June 7 1968 cover showing a graduate with the symbol and alleges garment industry infiltration selling Broken Cross medallions and jackets.
A column argues that U S coverage of Vietnam misrepresents realities. It condemns reporters like CBS veteran Richard Threlkeld and questions military restraint under President Nixon. The piece defends mobile, aggressive tactics to protect South Vietnam, warns against enclaves and surrender, and urges continued initiative to minimize casualties.
Art Buchwald notes Washington DC faces a Memorial Day pool closure over funds. The mayor might plead to Congress using a defense overrun scheme, arguing inflation, spare parts, and labor costs forced the recreation budget beyond estimates. The satirical piece imagines Congress embracing the overrun to fund pools.
In Casablanca Henry J. Taylor argues that Mohammed and the Koran dominate North African and Middle Eastern life shaping politics, society, and views on freedom. He profiles Mohammed’s life, the Qur’an’s structure, and its pervasive influence on Earthly governance and destiny.
The memorial hospital will be dedicated with ceremonies tomorrow afternoon led by Governor James T. Blair. An open house with public tours will follow the dedication, reflecting Jefferson City’s new civic landmark.
Citizens are urged to write elected officials to share problems and attitudes. Guidance suggests respectful notes to Senators Stuart Symington and Thomas Eagleton, and Representatives Richard Ichord and William Hungate. Addresses and district details for Ichord and Hungate included.
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