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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
2
A brief note presents the News TriBune Company motto attributed to Thomas Jefferson urging liberty of thought. The line champions following truth and tolerating error while reason remains free to confront falsehood.
Missouri lawmakers push three home rule reforms for cities and counties. Senate approval favored reducing county rule population to 40,000 and lowering petition thresholds, aiding Cole County and others. HJR 42 would broaden charter city powers but stalls. HJR 82 seeks county salary control by county courts but not advancing. Prospects dim, yet revival possible in 1971 or a 1970 special session. Gov. Hearnes prioritizes home rule and urges prompt progress.
State Highway Commission backed Route M for the Taos area interchange after a public hearing. Residents from Taos and Osage City attended as the panel reviewed location options and retained an open mind for long term regional benefits.
Paul Harvey argues that colleges overrun by outside administrators have failed and that professional intellectuals mismanage the nation. He asserts presidents of many colleges have quit, leaving vacancies, and claims the ivory tower relies on ordinary workers while Americans must guide ambition and innovation.
A London World Council of Churches consult warns churches to stress faith and oppose reparations for past wrongs. It cites calls for boycotts and sanctions on racist bodies and even urges support for resistance movements as a last resort. The piece questions who defines blatant racism and mocks the chairman attribution to George McGovern.
Art Buchwald recalls how Mrs Rose Kennedy called Sen Dirksen to commend a tempered speech on Kennedy. The column imagines a future call to Sen Thurmond about pronunciation and a cordial exchange turning into a light, humorous confrontation on Capitol Hill.
The piece argues tourism remains a strong growth driver for states and communities, citing Britain’s $5 million overseas visitor gain last year and the associated international balance effects. It contrasts investor skepticism with recreation as a reliable income source and notes related economic dynamics. Thurmond ends with a call to Dirksen, declaring he and the others have been had.
Dr George Benson argues for vigorous patriotic expression through flag-waving and study of national figures. He cites Independence Hall founder S. Ol DeLove and a 1969 radio reply to a listener about waving the Stars and Stripes. The piece urges display of colors on holidays and a return to core democratic values.
In mid June 1959 the MFA saw its first half carload wheat shipment as Central Cooperative reports seven carloads sent Monday and 22 on Tuesday from Jefferson City. Gov. Blair signs salary raise for Chief Highway Engineer Whitton from 15000 to 18500.
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