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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1971
Page
3
A surge of criticism targets third class county collectors in Missouri with pay above 25 000 a year. Rep George Parker seeks to abolish the fee system amid claims of waste and political gamesmanship.
The Opinion Research Corporation report challenges a widely cited poll claiming 73 percent want a Congress vote to end U S troops from Vietnam by December 31, 1971. It finds a 52 to 18 percent majority supporting Nixon’s plan to end the war in Southeast Asia while most oppose a year end withdrawal that risks POWs.
Fragmented rhetoric questions if the war could end in eight months and critiques political strategies. The text ponders Rockefeller support, liberal versus conservative aims, and the role of policy compromises with powerful minorities and business interests.
Henry J Taylor warns that Soviet pressure on Italy risks destabilizing Europe. He argues Italy's political corruption and civil strife undermine governance, while Western interests hinge on Italy as a strategic NATO stronghold in the Mediterranean. He urges decisive US leadership to avert a Soviet advantage.
Open letter from Brother William Rhody Fortney Primeign to Jefferson City readers expresses mixed feelings about leaving the community. He thanks colleagues and residents for support, notes pride in work with faculty parents and students, and urges continued civic involvement. The letter references editor contributions and a consensus on community unity amid crime and politics.
The almanac recalls 50 to 150 years of Cole County events. A three day Jehovah's Witnesses convention opens at the National Guard Armory with ministers and families from 16 churches expected. Local airfield dedication draws notables as the town of Eidga gains prominence. Municipal transit, road transport and Fourth of July plans are mentioned alongside a century old electric light plan with subscribers listed and lights to be lit at candlelight each evening.
A reader notes that letters to the Mail Bisg should be signed with correct names and titles when possible, but many letters arrive unsigned or with errors. The policy states letters will be printed only if correct, and length is limited to about 350 words.
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