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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
2
Thomas Jefferson quote appears as a guiding motto for the News Tribune Company, cited within the masthead. The statement emphasizes courage in pursuing truth and tolerating error only when reason remains free to challenge it.
Missouri counties face proposed tax cuts as the Missouri Public Expenditure Survey estimates savings of 1.744 million dollars. The survey links surpluses to fiscal caution, urging courts to justify or adjust rates before September 1, with remnant funds to cover months before November tax receipts. Major surpluses are listed in Cole Boone Camden and Osage counties, prompting county court pushback.
Republicans vow to revive the Baker probe as the Senate inquiry waned. The case links to Lyndon Johnson and alleged influence peddling. They argue Congress must fully air all facets and may bring up the issue in the 1964 election.
The GAO reported Congress that employment from Area Redevelopment Administration public works fell far short of approved figures. Of 190 projects reviewed, only 9,553 workers were employed versus nearly 22,000 claimed. With $900 million spent, about $15 per taxpayer, and a proposed $1.5 billion increase costing $25 per taxpayer, the cost per temporary job climbs to roughly $15,000, undermining unemployment relief.
Russell Kirk argues sincerity is cheap and dangerous as a virtue. He favors polished deception over a sincere bore and cites historical figures like Hitler Stalin Robespierre and Robespierre as examples of sincere cruelty, while praising courteous liars and masquerades.
Edward R. Sneed of St. Louis writes to editors urging Senators Goldwater Tow er Russell and Byrd to block a civil rights bill by proposing it as a constitutional amendment under Article 5 and sending it to the states for ratification or rejection. He condemns recent federal laws as unconstitutional overreach. The paper notes letters must include signatures and may be edited for space and taste.
Palo Alto Times argues that unemployment can rise even as skilled workers exist because today’s jobs demand high performance and extensive education. Employers seek the most capable people, forcing displaced experts to compete for top roles despite rising need for better training and more education to sustain excellence.
Cuban exile leader argues the United States must pledge absolute neutrality in the fight against Castro. He condemns U S policy of aiding Latin governments against anti Castro patriots and warns continued interference harms morale and hampers liberation efforts. He calls for non interference and no aid or arms from the United States while Cuba pursues freedom.
The piece lampoons political promises that defy natural laws, arguing that repealing gravity is as absurd as overhauling farm subsidies. It mocks how politicians claim to alter nature with legislation, noting wasted taxpayer money and unintended consequences while urging readers to see through rhetoric.
A civic appeal urges citizens to contact senators and representatives on issues of importance. It stresses that lawmakers only know public sentiment when written to and lists Sen. Stuart Symington Sen. Edward V. Long and Rep. Richard Ichord with their Washington addresses. The Eighth District counties are named.
Washington analysis argues Scranton’s candidacy signals no new GOP stance and Goldwater remains favored. It notes discussions of an open convention, praises Dirksen’s leadership, and considers other senate figures like Morton as potential nominees.
The piece links scorched earth tactics in Southeast Asia to historic Civil War strategy and warns against nuclear options. It notes a Saigon officer’s pledge to burn areas as Viet Cong supply routes are targeted and compares current actions to General Sherman s march and his phrase War is hell.
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