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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
2
Publisher ERT BLOSAER declares the paper will pursue truth, tolerate free expression, and defend a free press against fear. The note quotes Thomas Jefferson and emphasizes steadfast reporting in service to readers and democracy.
The article discusses Governor Bell of Oklahoma vetoing a bill that would let lawmakers collect large pensions for modest contributions. It contrasts with Missouri officials and urges Gov Hearnes to veto both pension plans pending in Missouri, arguing reforms should be actuarially sound and prioritized for education and roads. It notes Missouri history of plush pension plans and calls for an improved retirement program for regular state employees.
The piece urges Senate approval of Otto F. Otepka for a full four year term on the Subversive Activities Control Board. It portrays him as a top security officer unjustly harassed and demoted in the State Department during the 1960s and argues his continued service is essential amid rising subversive threats. It notes Nixon appointed him to the board after his earlier treatment.
Newsman reports in Santiago that Salvador Allende’s office walls bear four autographed pictures. He is shown with images of Che Guevara and Mao Zedong. The Richmond News Leader notes the surprising exhibit and asks readers to weigh the symbolism.
In Washington the only meaningful paper shows a page one photo of exhibitionists with slogans on their faces. Nine young men later formed Vietnam Veterans for a Just Peace claiming 5,000 veterans backing them. They demanded balanced coverage and a televised debate with John Kerry, arguing that media overstated the Kerry-backed war crimes narrative while veteran groups backing Nixon policy represent true American veterans. The piece questions media bias and who truly represents American youth and veterans amid Vietnam debates.
A reader defends government policy and criticizes press disclosure of classified information, urging civic engagement with representatives. The letter references amendments and religious freedom, notes a desire for closer Godly ties, thanks the paper for sponsoring a church page, and praises church outreach in Jefferson City and the Western Hills Assembly of God Church.
Reader letters discuss witchcraft as misunderstood and scapegoated by Christian reformers. The missives critique fear-based myths, note long-ago pagan roots, and contrast with Black Mass associations. A separate note questions a school sprawl program and praises disciplined education while urging continued intellectual inquiry.
Missouri lawmakers pass the controversial judges pay raise bill by a large margin. Jefferson City prepares for law enforcement budget shifts under Police Chief Claude E. Short. Army Reserve units from Jefferson City join about 24 Missouri men for two weeks of summer training. Knights of Columbus elect officers for the year led by Leonard J. Noonan and Carl Vogel with other officers named. Despite heavy rains, southern Missouri streams offer good fishing as Conservation Commission reports. Broadway edges Central 1-0 in softball at Washington Park. Jefferson City Council votes to begin 8 cent street improvement program. Railroads face first hearing over freight rates on building materials after PSC ruling. Provost W. W. Martin to become dean at Howard Pryce College Fayette. will keep Cape Girardeau duties. Reweelville surveyed and platted in 1638. notable locals trace origins to Ri eltvilia.
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