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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1966
Page
2
William B Weldon assumes the presidency at News Tribune Company. He pledges to pursue truth with courage and uphold freedom of reason in guiding newsroom leadership and company direction.
The Jefferson City Council approved a weakened Police Department merit system amid debate over a grandfather clause. Mayor Christy, in hospital, said he would veto if the clause violates state statutes. The piece argues the plan is flawed but a step toward reform, predicting future changes and asserting the merit board could improve hiring and promotions.
A Boone County push for county planning and zoning to appear on the November 8 ballot gains momentum. The Boone County Extension Council urges county judges to place the issue before voters, noting mixed endorsements but belief the public should decide. A Chamber of Commerce committee is studying zoning, urging Cole County to act similarly to foster orderly growth and protect rural residents and businesses.
The State University of New York aims to provide some form of higher education to every high school graduate by 1974, expanding to 216,000 students and 60 percent undergraduate enrollment. Critics warn mass enrollment harms private colleges, lowers teaching quality, and fuels snobbery while calling for real improvements in primary and secondary education.
Washington opinion piece argues for a TIT for TAT program twisting taxes for today and tomorrow. It envisions returning all federal income taxes to taxpayers quickly to stimulate spending, reduce poverty, boost education, and expand the Great Society while noting dangers like moonlighting and political use of tax increases.
Washington notes a proposed midsummer recess as Johnson hints that action on key bills be set. The session has been dull with few measures moving, lawmakers seeking home district feedback amid reapportionment and election pressures. Civil rights housing provisions spark controversy while foreign aid and anti poverty bills loom.
President Johnson discarded his teleprompter and a three page set of remarks in the Rose Garden, delivering a forceful campaign style address. He spoke without notes, emphasized fighting for liberty, and asserted the United States will insist on rights while opposing subjugation, signaling a shift to a more impassioned oratorical stance.
Barry Goldwater criticizes federal officials over urging civil disobedience and mob action in Arizona. He cites John Binkley and George Roybal promoting direct, militant action for Mexican Americans, accusing the Johnson administration of endorsing riot over legality and fairness. He calls for Johnson to apologize and explain why officials advocate violence.
A Lancaster Ledger note cites a Washington proposal to remove Viet Nam war expenses from balance of payments reports. It recalls a farm example where profits vanished once family costs for feeding and clothing were counted, ending in ruin.
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