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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
2
The quote from Thomas Jefferson appears as an editorial motto in a News Tribune Company listing, emphasizing commitment to free inquiry. It anchors the publication's stance on seeking truth and tolerating error while keeping reason open to critique.
The Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Booth on West McCarty Street opened May 27. In 12 days it logged 347 car inquiries, 14 hotel or motel reservations for 40 people—surpassing last year’s early period. Over ~three months in 1963, 1,841 cars stopped and 115 reservations were made. Officials credit numerous incidental visits to local attractions and eateries. Monroe Epstein led the Conventions and Visitors Committee.
A 1960s commentary harshly critiques repeated debt ceiling increases from 315 to 324 billion, calling the “temporary” tag a farce while noting a broader $1 trillion debt perception. It urges immediate moves to balance budgets, curb pork, and shrink unfunded liabilities cited by Maurice H. Stans and Washington critics.
The Catholic Press Society prints Ultimate Tragedy by Frank Morriss arguing that medical profession is ancient and free. He warns against government dictation over doctors and links medical freedom to liberty in religion justice and press, calling state medicine a looming tragedy.
Russell Kirk weighs Goldwater’s sure path to the Republican nomination, likely on the first ballot, with Virginia’s pivotal votes. He lists five VP contenders including Scranton Nixon Ford Miller Morton, noting Goldwater’s balance to the Northeast or Midwest.
Dallas Morning News reports Congressman O C Fisher of San Angelo cites a European CARE package to a Louisiana farm family as reverse aid and questions its impact on poverty. He argues 100 billion dollars in global aid over two decades won t solve U S poverty. Senator Glenn Beall notes even a 963 million request yields only 27.51 per year for each of 35 million Americans. The piece argues poverty won t be solved by welfare but by free enterprise.
A 1964 Los Angeles Times column argues Barry Goldwater's California primary win pits Horatio Alger ideals against the welfare state. It mocks pollsters and press contention, notes uneven county margins, and celebrates party fervor and nonpaid volunteer support despite heavy opposition and media doubt.
A statement filed with the House Judiciary Committee by 223 lawyers including 55 deans urges blocking further constitutional amendments and allows the Supreme Court to rewrite the Constitution. They warn that attempts to amend courts to curb prayers in schools threaten liberties, and discuss alternative routes like state-led reforms.
A civic appeal urges readers to write to their lawmakers on important issues. It emphasizes citizen involvement and lists Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Long, and Rep. Richard Ichord with Washington offices. The Eighth District includes Cole, Boone, Cooper, Moniteau, Morgan, Miller, Camden, Maries, Pulaski and Phelps counties.
Richmond News Leader reports the Area Redevelopment Act as the granddaddy of boondoggles. Radio Manufacturing Engineers moved from Illinois to Tennessee to win contracts designated as depressed areas, costing Illinois 150 to 200 jobs while Tennessee gained them. Illinois workers hope ARA will later declare their area low in spirits, enabling similar redevelopment benefits.
Mirror of Opinion notes the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Subversives Control Act's constitutionality while limiting its enforcement. The decision questions how a law can exist without practical applicability and critiques the court for eroding Congress's aim to curb Communist influence.
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