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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
2
A historical quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson is highlighted in a News Tribune Company feature emphasizing the enduring value of free inquiry and open debate. The piece notes the importance of tolerance for error while reason remains a guiding tool.
Jefferson City's finance committee, led by Robert Debo, approved a 1964-65 general revenue budget of 849,975.37 dollars, nearly balanced, after thorough department hearings and eliminations of wasteful spending. The plan includes a 10 percent pay raise for most workers, police and fire chief raises, street and lighting improvements, a new police car, and expanded welfare for a municipal medical clinic, with no annexation funds and a projected 270,000 dollar cash surplus by July 1, 1965.
Tax Foundation warns that public debt costs taxpayers dearly with federal debt costing $5,402 per family and state local debt adding about $1,788. Interest on the national debt totals $311.8 billion, with the ceiling expected to rise to $325 billion. Critics call it fiscal insanity as deficits loom into the coming year.
Russell Kirk laments the decline of rural general stores as modern progress reshapes retail. He recalls Waterford General Store in Greenfield Village and extols Vermont Country Store in Weston, praising its catalog era charm, diverse vintage goods, and nostalgic price points. He notes surviving stores in Utah and South Carolina but fears loss of the cracker barrel philosopher tradition and local store politicking.
The piece analyzes two campaign results with large margins and narrow margins. It notes Pierre Salinger’s narrow majority without a true mandate, cites California votes for Clair Engle and George McClain, and contrasts a Goldwater majority in Arizona, ending with a cynical adage about pundits and audience bias.
The Johnson administration faces calls to replace Orville L. Freeman amid criticism of his tenure as agriculture secretary. Freeman, a former Minnesota governor allied with Hubert Humphrey, pursued increased federal control over farming and commodity trading. Critics point to low cattle prices and the Deangelis oil scandal, where department officials admitted limited ability to prevent cash oil transactions, fueling debate over expanded authority for the department and its executives.
The San Diego Union argues the United States should resist new wide ranging talks on Laos. It warns that a Geneva style conference risks Communist gains across Southeast Asia and urges a firm stance to keep Laos and region independent. It cites criticism of Johnson administration policy and calls for stronger messaging to deter Communist influence.
Citizens urged to contact their senators and representatives to express views on rent legislation. The notice lists Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Long, and Rep. Richard Sehord with Washington offices and district coverage including Cole, Boone, Cooper, Moniteau, Morgan, Miller, Camden, Maries, Pulaski, and Phelps.
Washington speculation centers on whether Robert F Kennedy should run for New York Senate or join Johnson as vice president. The piece notes civil rights controversy may affect cross over votes, Kennedy residency questions, and potential paths to 1968 presidency, including Humphrey or a Kennedy administration scenario.
Washington scrapbook notes a century-old Congressional Record fragment praising the people as the governing force. It recalls Rep J Proctor Knott and Sen Henry Cabot Lodge alongside remarks by John A Gronouski and Sen Everett Dirksen on politics, debt, and public service.
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