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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
2
The News Tribune Company features a publisher and president quote from William H. Weldon and Robert Blossser emphasizing commitment to truth and reason. The message echoes Jeffersonian ideals on free inquiry while maintaining journalistic integrity.
The piece denounces Sen. Thomas Eagleton and Sen. Ted Kennedy for criticizing Nixon over Watergate while facing their own ethics questions. It cites Eagleton’s past misstatements and his forced withdrawal as vice presidential nominee, arguing Missourians should judge his fitness for re election based on record and behavior.
Indianapolis News notes light on protest activity promoted by liberal commentators. It cites a Chicago datelined piece about a new defense organization opposing political repression with hostility to police. Angela Davis Russo and Clyde Bellecourt figure prominently, portraying a leftist coalition behind the Pentagon Papers case and AIM protests.
A Veterans Administration study suggests that normal lifespan could reach 120 to 140 years. The aim is to keep patients alive long enough to pay medical bills, a point noted in the discussion of future healthcare costs.
A reader blasts the city council for not enacting a strict leash law to protect private property from dog damage. The letter argues enforced rules, stiff fines, and owner responsibility, noting dog bites as a greater risk than garden losses. The missive labels current policy as lax and urges action.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller launches a self styled national commission to chart America’s future with him as chair and all members chosen by him. The blue ribbon panel would travel the United States and abroad, holding private meetings and public hearings to reshape national purpose amid Watergate era crisis.
A visiting American notes growing U.S. shareownership surpassing 31 million with 1914 billion NYSE shares across 19,500 firms and major institutions like Harvard owning GM stock. He highlights double taxation of dividends, Rockefeller influence in Nixon circles, Kissinger ties, and debates over abortion policy and population at UN talks.
In June 1963 the Capital City Jaycees met with Frank Masters as president to plan the Cole County Fair set for July 30 to August 3. A report on the fair was given by outgoing chairman William Schr rm. Lorraine Handley won a Community Award second place and was named Cosmetologist of the Year by the Jefferson City unit in May. Missouri National Guard units will serve as part of President Truman’s Bolivar honor guard on July 5 as Venezuela presents a statue of Simon Bolivar to the U.S. 40 Years Ago notes cover hog odor nuisance near Chestnut and East Capitol, naval petty officer August Fischer returns from four-year enlistment, and church cornerstone and Rotary Convention plans are listed.
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