09 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
1
A presidential commission led by Milton Eisenhower warns a small radical minority uses dramatic terror to disrupt campuses, prompting universities to act swiftly with civil police while urging Americans to differentiate peaceful protest from violence. The panel calls for campus codes, due process for students, and ready contingency plans to handle disorders.
The Missouri Supreme Court agreed to test whether the two legislative houses decide member qualifications. It gave Rep. J. B. Banks 20 days to answer the charge that he is ineligible to represent the 54th District in St. Louis for not residing there. The case will include the attorney general's suit against Banks.
The text records details about the Jefferson City Post Tribune publishing history with publishers and editors, plus legal items from the Missouri Supreme Court. It covers the court ruling on legislative qualifications, the Duisen death penalty appeal, and Kiner fraud conviction reversal. It cites the court’s stance on death penalty and jury questions.
A one car crash near Route C injures a Jefferson City youth while others are hospitalized across Boone and Callaway counties. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports several fatalities over the weekend including drownings, with victims from Rock Hill Mexico St Louis to Columbia and beyond. Local crashes also leave multiple injuries as the weekend toll rises.
Attorney General John C. Danforth urges changes in Jefferson City state office rental practices. He proposes public advertisements by the Division of Planning and Construction, broad mail notices to licensed brokers, defined specifications, and a public access file to curb favoritism and ensure best value for state leases.
A 200-year-old baptismal bowl by Paul Revere and other rare pieces from an historic silver service were stolen from Old North Congregational Church. Police say professional safecrackers blasted the church safe Saturday night. The incident follows state debates on rental practices as officials seek reform and tighter oversight of state leases. Local contractor James Dawson and others are noted in discussions of rents in Jefferson City and across Missouri.
Major New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston banks raise prime rates to 8 percent, from 7 percent. Bankers Trust first to move, triggering a ripple of increases for corporate and consumer loans as the Dow slips. The Fed has raised borrowing costs while bank demand for funds remains high.
Mrs. Ed Schepker of 822 Stadium Drive was named Outstanding Jaycee Jill for 1968 69 by local Jills. She was chosen for club and community service and installed as second vice president. 1969 officers include Jim DeLong president and other named members. installation by Region Four Vice President Mrs. Jim Offutt.
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