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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1965
Page
2
The News Tribune Company quotes Thomas Jefferson on courage to pursue truth and defend free inquiry, asserting that reason must prevail to combat error and protect liberty.
A critique of lawmakers who back economy in general yet oppose cuts to their states. The piece cites Defense Department base closures, VA hospital consolidations, and the Army reserve merge, arguing anger focused on federal efficiency masks self interest and poor leadership. Robert McNamara faces blame for abrupt actions and poor public relations. Rep. L Mendel Rivers and Rep. Carl Vinson are noted as key players shaping defense oversight. The author contends broader, objective study could reduce taxpayer burden.
A summary of Industrial Research Magazine findings from a poll of 500 company presidents and research directors. It notes two thirds of states offer financial incentives for plant moves, and 1,000 plus cities have industrial parks. Proximity to a university and available professional manpower top the list. state funds and local schools rank low. The piece argues universities and science-oriented facilities boost business climate.
Russell Kirk argues for preserving small, aging voluntary hospitals facing modernization pressure. He highlights St Francis Hospital in the Bronx, a century-old, low-income serving facility, facing closure by the Southern New York Hospital Review and Planning Council. He condemns centralized big hospitals and bureaucratic codes that threaten access for the poor. He notes possible Michigan legislation expanding state franchise power over hospitals.
A World Affairs editorial argues European press misinterprets American aims in Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic. It asserts Americans broadly back President Johnson, calls for direct U SIA and media response, and warns against Communist influence and nuclear war risk if the United States withdraws or hesitates. It stresses preventive action, peace efforts, and UN limitations.
An editorial series on foreign aid splits Eastern bankers who largely back aid but Midwest bankers urge sharp cuts and a hard nosed loan policy. Bankers from Chicago and Philadelphia defend aid as essential to policy while warning against wasteful, unearned grants and arguing for stronger restrictions and private investment driven development.
Washington politics are described as a game of decrying rivals’ actions while shielding one’s own. The piece notes President Johnson urges Americans to swap French wine for American products to improve the balance of payments as the White House faces disputes and policy critiques.
House backs John C Watts amendment to restrict tour ist duty free liquor allowance to a quart, aiming to cut the balance of payments and boost bourbon sales. The vote accompanies a bill setting a $100 retail limit on duty free purchases, replacing the former $100 wholesale standard. President Johnson urged a different approach on the issue.
A civic appeal urges citizens to contact their lawmakers on important issues. It lists Senate and House offices in Washington DC and the Eighth and Ninth District counties served by Ichord and Hungate, urging ongoing citizen engagement.
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