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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
2
Publisher William H. Weldon and President Robert Blosser lead the News Tribune Company with a pledge to pursue truth and defend free reason in reporting. The motto emphasizes fearless pursuit of factual journalism and open debate within editorial bounds.
The Missouri State Museum, housed in the Capitol since opening in 1921, has drawn 1,379,000 visitors over 23 years and 118,000 last year. Advocates urge a new, separate building and independent administration to unlock space, parking, and long term growth as Missouri considers a capital program.
A Richmond News Leader summary notes General Mobutu’s actions in the Congo to outmaneuver Union Miniere. He deported Belgian experts, nationalized the operation, renamed it Gecomin, and invited Yugoslav engineers to boost copper supply for the Soviet bloc, amid Western caution.
Paul Harvey era column argues Supreme Court undermines war on crime by creating unfair rules for criminals. He cites Mallory Miranda and Escobedo as examples and warns against overprotecting suspects at the expense of innocent citizens, urging Congress to restore legislative control.
Washington reports stress private deliberations as key to progress in Paris. Officials say Hanoi's delegations refuse public meetings, while Tho's presence may be a diversion. Amb Harriman warns no clue to Tho's plan. Wheeler cites mood, military buildup, and Paris talks as pivotal factors. Fulbright flaunts foreign car amid criticism of war.
Former French leadership and Pompidou faced a crisis amid a general strike. The author argues De Gaulle and Pompidou erred by quickly granting wage increases, demobilizing bargaining and provoking further worker resistance. He suggests a tougher stance could have yielded clearer negotiations and reinforced De Gaulle’s image.
The text describes a proposed amendment to the Omni bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to require the FBI director to be appointed by the President with Senate consent, effective on Hoover's departure. It notes Senate passage 72 to 0 and hopes for House adoption. It then shifts to labor unrest in France with Pompidou and unions, detailing a fictional escalating wage bargaining sequence ending in a 35 percent raise and public satisfaction, contrasted with real-world frustration.
A reader disputes councilman Hiesberger on firemen work stoppage, detailing nonemergency duties from decorating uptown to flood cleanup and toy repairs. The letter urges citizens to know the facts before criticizing the Fire Department while voicing broader concerns on law and order and civic leadership.
Jefferson City endured a heavy rain and 60 mph winds around 10 to noon causing flooding and temporary rescues of residents by police and fire crews. The State Highway Commission bought a seven place twin engine airplane for aerial highway surveying and design work, to be delivered today. Health notice warns weeds on vacant lots and streets as health hazard with enforcement for violations. House adjourns after completing its calendar and sending bills to the Senate. Tax valuations set for public utilities including Jefferson City Bridge and Capital City Telephone Co. plus railroads statewide. Missouri Medical Association seeks 106000 for a University of Missouri Medical School in Kansas City.
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