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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
2
The June 18, 1973 issue features William H. Weldon as publisher and Robert Blosser as president. It opens with a Jefferson quote advocating free reason and courage to pursue truth, signaling editorial stance and newsroom leadership.
Editorial criticizes Missouri lawmakers for delaying major bills until the last day of the session. It cites failed death penalty conformity, stalled anti graft measures, and last minute budgets while praising a $63 million appropriation for a new state building. The piece urges Governor Bond to study reorganization deeply before signing any reform.
Michigan Governor William G. Milliken unveils a tax cut combining a higher personal exemption and increased property tax credits. The plan, approved with broad support, lowers the personal income tax by at least 10.70 per person starting next January and exempts a family of four from taxes on the first 6,000 of income.
A conservative view argues The Nation magazine unfairly discredits Alger Hiss and defends Whittaker Chambers. It details trials, testimony, and the 1948 hearings that propelled Richard Nixon to prominence, asserting Chambers spoke truth while Hiss lied and defending Chambers posthumously.
Washington journalist Ralph de Toledano argues against sensationalism in Watergate reporting. He urges the Ervin Committee and press to present broad issues fairly, write only on firm facts, and avoid lynching rhetoric while criticizing past media overreach and calling for accountability from both Congress and the press.
Letter highlights Cole County actions printing the annual budget for public copies and marking county roads with signs. Also applauds Chesebrough Ponds reception for Lincoln University president and notes the economic value of both to Jefferson City. Includes contact for WWII 2nd Air Division reunion and a critical view of Cesar Chavez led boycotts affecting meat and table grapes.
Mayor John Christy names a six member panel including Robert L Hyder as chairman and George Rozier as vice chairman to study city conditions and propose municipal improvements including a budget inquiry. Other news notes include civic travel, Red Cross plans, a boating accident on the Osage River, a birthday party, church events, and local address changes.
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