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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
2
A fragmented quotation honors publishers and editors led by Thomas Jefferson, praising steadfastness in following truth and resisting error despite years of conflict and public scrutiny. The garbled text appears as a tribute noting commitment to free expression and journalistic integrity.
The Cole County Court met with Mayors from five towns to outline cooperation on roads drainage and sewer systems. Observers credited the court with forward-looking efforts and improved state relations, while noting the pace is slow but promising for the four-year term.
The Missouri General Assembly faces bills to extend truck length to 70 feet and widen passenger buses to 8 percent feet. Observers say these changes won’t improve highway travel and would let the Highway Commission pick routes for oversized vehicles. The statewide press argues the measures threaten average travelers and should be rejected this session.
US Labor Department statistics compiled by the National Right to Work Committee show 11-year gains in right-to-work states: manufacturing jobs up 45.3 percent vs 2.15 percent in non right-to-work states. plant and equipment spending up 164 percent vs 116.1 percent. per capita income rising 77.3 percent vs 67.9 percent. Reed Lavon, executive vice president of the Right to Work Committee, says right-to-work laws reduce unionism and improve the bargaining climate. He adds the governmental climate in voluntary unionism states favors business and the public. From Dallas, Texas.
In Washington a bitter public fight over education funding and reforms rages as officials push billion dollar projects. The debate centers on improving curricula and facilities while addressing truancy, teacher absences, and unequal schooling impacts on communities.
Max Rafferty's Mod column on Navy personal appearance regulation draws a flood of letters. Respondents defend or challenge Elmo Zumwalt's policies, arguing about discipline, individuality, and the military's evolving culture.
A reader argues against partial funding for a church led drive to aid Angela Davis. The letter cites Christian stewardship, accuses funding of supporting atheistic communism, and warns that reduced state and federal support will jeopardize Missouri water pollution control programs and staff. It urges contacting Congress to question earmarks amid past fiscal cuts and regulatory demands.
A digest of historical items from Cole County includes Senate district changes, a new MU dean appointment, Naval Academy graduate from Cedar City, a Hotary Club Fourth of July parade, Girl Scout day camps, and notable 1888 civic debates on waterworks charter and electric plant.
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