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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
3
Debate over a Vietnam pullout stretches into a second day as sponsors defend proposed withdrawal amid calls to avoid disruptingPresident Nixon’s policy. Lawmakers like McGovern Hatfield and others pressed for a careful plan while opponents warned of consequences for U.S. interests.
The article reports a high court debate on desegregation tactics including rum segregation of pools and private-run facilities. Justice White author argues both private proxy and official actions reinforce inequality, drawing parallels to 1957 Little Rock integration. Dissenting justices Bleck, Warren, Horton, Stewart, Blackmun align Broad, with DoUglas, Brennan, Marshall in opposition.
A state constitutional amendment to allow Cole County and six other counties to adopt a charter form of government is blocked this session as it sits far down the Senate calendar. Hiesberger notes it faced similar delays in voting bills of prior years. The proposal passed the Senate last year with only two dissenters and could pass easily if brought to a vote.
The text notes a Senate bill with provisions on slow speeds, logging trucks exemptions, one stop at mills, and right lane rules, plus a sentence credit clause for felons. It also reports Missouri’s extended forecast with highs in the 80s to 70s, lows in 50s, and a chance of showers or thunderstorms across Thursday to Saturday.
A parade of names tied to a string of minor urban incidents appears in the daily record, listing residents from Mra to Miss and Mrs across streets like Broadway St Geogia St and Elizabeth St. The report notes multiple vehicle incidents including parked cars and street collisions on Monroe Street Highway 50 83 Rex M. Whitton Expressway and West High Street with involved parties and addresses.
The notice lists marriage license applications for Loftus A England and Joan M Taylor of Richmond Heights, and Norbert A Schwartze of Argyle and Coleen M Lahr of Jefferson City. It also notes a recent death from an earlier accident and includes annual time comparisons.
Benjamin Scott of Olean reported damage to a car trunk fender and windshield after an incident on Jefeson Street. Dominick Gitrapute said a Crabapple broke a window at his home. Robert Atsém reported glasses valued at $2 taken from his jacket pocket during choir practice at First Baptist Church. Aarvin Roderick said a steel head skeleton valued at $5 was stolen from his backyard.
The Missouri House split over interim committee power as Graham won a proposal to let all standing committees travel and study issues outside the state. A liquor sales licensing bill failed 50 to 87, amid salary reporting provisions. Other actions included extending law enforcement authority to state officers in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, antitrust exemption for a farm group, and workers’ auto liability coverage via the Mabway commission.
Goldwater, exiting the Senate and pursuing the White House, warned that North Vietnam would be bombed and 500,000 American troops needed in South Vietnam. He claimed his information came from his own contacts, not the Johnson administration, and suggested plans for war expansion were under way.
A magistrate court docket shows James E. Keown sentenced to three days in jail and fined 15.4 for littering. Earl R. Ryerson 11 of Vieona fined 15 and 12.19 costs for failure to yield right of way. Eugene E. Kiebba 22 of Linn fined 15 and costs for operating an over width vehicle. Hephn D. Davin 1% of Bedalia fined 15 and 17.10 costs for license transfer failure and 12.10 costs for unauthorized preparatory drive. Richard W. Pemberton 18 on Shumate Chapel Rd fined 5 and 12.10 costs for expired vehicle license. James D. Ashlock 79 of 683 Colorado Ave fined 16 and costs for failure to stop and 12.18 costs for over weight axle plus 25 and 12.10 costs for exceeding license limits. Robert W. Long 2 of Dixon fined 25 and 12.10 costs for failure to keep to the right. Crest petition filed by BM Herbert and Mary A. Scott versus Rewert A. and Docethy L. Livingston. Damage petition filed by Frank Leeks versus Edward Storey. Damage petitions filed by Mary Ann DeCook Larcy W. Driver alleging assault against Kenneth Vaughn. Sentenced to three months in jail.
New York stocks moved narrowly with the Dow Jones average up 0.75 to 908.44 at midday. Volume reached 5.88 million shares as declines outpaced advances about 2 to 1 amid expectations of a prime rate rise and a possible Fed discount-rate increase. Motors gained while drugs, building materials, and rubber declined.
AP report says industrial production rose seven tenths of one percent in May, the smallest gain since a major General Motors strike. Nixon advisers say the monthly rise is modest and does not prove a fast expansion. Treasury officials call it encouraging. Steel and auto output led gains, with auto production up eight percent from April to an annual rate of 68 million units.
The Parking and Traffic Commission opposes moving the school crossing light at Missouri Boulevard and Ohia Street citing state highway rules. They urge retaining Route 178 speed at 55 mph, note a speed survey showing most traffic at 54 to 56 mph, and push sidewalk solutions for pedestrian safety. The panel also offers parking, traffic, and stop sign recommendations pending City Council approval.
Callaway County will operate ambulance service with three vehicles after Maupin Funeral Home donated a unit while two state funded units are delayed. The County Court and County Hospital in Fulton secured a Bureau of EMS grant, with judge Wayne Blair calling supervisor John Long experienced. Training and start up costs shift from state to county as a two into three vehicle system is planned.
A concise local weather note reports on yesterday's temperatures with a brief summary of the thermometer reading. The text notes a reported high and low for the area and mentions expected conditions for the day ahead.
Barometer steady and relative humidity up four percent. The Sun reports persistent heat while sunset times and river levels are noted. Data reflects Kane County readings and local guard updates for Keress City.
Checks totaling 6,7H 72 were mailed today to 9 county treasurers as the fourth state aid allotment to public schools. Comptroller John C. Vaughn announced the year’s total at 276,5 852, about 3 percent under last year’s appropriation. Gov Hearnes withheld 15 percent of the fourth quarter allocation to state agencies due to revenue shortages.
Champ mayor Bill Bangert, weighing 280 pounds at 4 years old, boasted he is the strongest mayor after winning a bet involving the famed Dinnie stones. He carried the massive stones across the River Dee and back, earning a gallon of whisky as prize and planning to face other American mayors later.
Tommy Hough nine year old is in intensive care after a fall from the first floor to a concrete basement door of a house under construction on Selah Drive Dee. He is the son of Daniel P. and Mrs. Hough.
Sydney AP reports two of the nonuplets remain alive sixty hours after birth while hospital bulletins note ongoing breathing difficulties for both survivors. The 32 year old mother and husband, a meat processor, had four other children and used a Swedish fertility drug.
A coroner's inquest was scheduled in Springfield for Michael Iamlap 21 who was fatally wounded last week during a struggle with a police officer in a drug store. The inquest will be held at Greene County Courthouse with Officer Dick Barnes among the expected witnesses.
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