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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
2
Quotation from Thomas Jefferson cited by News Tribune Company figures publisher William H. Weldon and president Robert Blosser, endorsing free reason to combat error as long as liberty remains. Editorial line emphasizes commitment to principled inquiry.
Tony Hiesberger steps down as chairman of the Jefferson City Council Finance Committee citing abusive family harassment, poor wage negotiation methods with city employees and clash over union leadership. He defended his record and urged smarter labor talks, noting he remains among the council's more capable members.
Jefferson City wants its modified leash law enforced. A note from Humane Officer Orville Roark warns all unlicensed dogs at large will be picked up starting July 3, highlighting enforcement gaps and debate over private property authority. City Attorney Thomas Rose may clarify legal authority.
A letter from Anaheim, California argues that TV phone-in polls are meaningless without representative sampling and disclosure of participation and demographics. It cautions about double voting and minority pressure groups skewing results, deeming viewership interest the motive. The note cites Marshall McLuhan on the medium being the message.
Paul Harvey argues against gun confiscation and broad gun controls. He cites Senator Kennedy’s assassination and California laws, claiming violence stems from people not laws. He contends tougher laws won’t prevent crimes and criticizes media campaigns for anti violence measures.
Art Buchwald humor column links a national rise in work addiction to social strain and personal friction. Dr. Nelson Bradley frames work craving as an addictive disorder with withdrawal, tolerance, and family impact, while a comedic vignette shows a writer resisting control over his labor. Cuban workers also shift to 12-hour days without extra pay, signaling a broader push for extended work hours under Castro.
Henry J. Taylor argues Berlin is double fenced by two walls and a vast Soviet presence. He notes East Berlin and East Germany, massive troop deployments, and a Potsdam liaison, portraying the Kremlin as the hidden driver of Berlin and Vietnam policy, prompting readers to question apologists.
The Jefferson City Almanac recalls notes from June 21 in years 1918 1943 and 1935. J C County records show courthouse Saturday hours vary with trial schedules and a 1958 pig crop estimate is given by the U S Department of Agriculture. Also noted are an underground garden incident and a newly opened Bass School playground.
The piece urges citizens to write their elected officials to share problems and opinions. It names senators Stuart Symington and Edward V. Long, and representatives Richard Ichord and William L. Hungate, with their Senate and House office addresses and district counties listed.
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