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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
2
William H. Weldon, president of the News Tribune Company, declares resolve to pursue truth and challenge error, stating that fear will not deter inquiry or tolerance of error as Jefferson’s preceding warning echoes in the firm’s stance.
City officials expect about 80 thousand dollars in extra revenue from a revised merchants licensing plan plus a further 47 thousand from real estate and personal property tax shifts. State Tax Commission changes raise assessed values, boosting the tax base by roughly four million, with additional untaxed revenues from merchants sand manufactures ad valorem taxes and utilities. The combined effect improves the general operating budget beyond prior expectations.
Jefferson City celebrated a strong yes vote as residents approved an 8.5 million industrial revenue bond for Interco Inc. to build a nationwide distribution center for International Shoe Company. The project will start with up to 275 jobs and over 1 million in annual payroll, with a broader impact on retail and service sectors and at least 900 new jobs once Chesebrough Pond’s joins in.
Russell Kirk warns emergent Africa is breaking under civil strife in Nigeria Uganda and Congo with Algeria sinking into poverty and rising unemployment. He suggests coups fixations and external meddling will cement non democratic rule while economic progress remains elusive.
The National Safety Council cites a surge in traffic deaths totaling 15 110 in the first four months, up 11 percent from 1965. President Howard Pyle calls for periodic vehicle inspections, chemical tests for intoxicated drivers, stricter licensing, higher taxes for safety programs, and tougher enforcement amid rising fatalities. Los Angeles and Chicago report death rates of 2.9 per 10 000 vehicles, with Los Angeles leading due to higher registrations.
Washington column notes Sen. Dirksen and Rep. Ford press weekly questions to the President in an election year. They aim at hard queries but choose ones LBJ can dodge, such as why the war on poverty is being lost, while praising the economy and noting nominal improvements.
A Rhodesian government letter accuses the United States of blocking a Rhodesian lecture tour in the United States while Kennedy tours South Africa. The piece argues a lack of reciprocal action in allowing Rhodesian officials to present their case to the American public.
A Daily Rider argues the city hurts progress by not funding transportation. He cites workers, retirees, state employees, and families lacking cars, noting the bus subsidy was cut and asking why buses are not restored to the city budget so residents can reach jobs, shops, and the pool.
Max Rafferty argues that education cannot serve as a universal remedy or magical wand. He critiques myths promoted by officials, notes limits of schooling to prevent vice or wars, and cautions against comparing education to overpowering social forces while highlighting pervasive competing influences from media and entertainment.
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