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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
2
The NewS Tribune Company presents a quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson urging commitment to truth and free reason in public discourse. The piece frames the motto as a guiding principle for journalistic integrity and open debate.
Wisconsin has abolished its county superintendent of schools and Missouri faces a similar reform. The Missouri General Assembly debates ending the office amid waste and confusing write in ballots, with advocates urging immediate action and reduced duties where districts are reorganized. The 1965 reconvening is awaited by many Missourians.
The administration seeks a $9 billion debt ceiling increase to cover bills when the new fiscal year starts July 1. The House passed it 203-154-28, with Republicans opposing, calling it excessive. Senate action is expected, potentially dampening support for the tax cut. Critics warn of inflation and weakened standards if deficits rise.
A business leader argues that consumer protection has grown into an overbearing federal bureaucracy. He cites 296 federal programs and suggests limits on government regimentation and costs. He contends existing laws already guard buyers, while big government threatens liberties and prosperity.
Russell Kirk argues that Chief Justice Warren, during his tenure, produced rapid reversals of constitutional precedent. He cites rulings on state legislative apportionment by population and the application of the Fifth Amendment to state actions, contending these moves reflect judicial usurpation and threaten democratic safeguards.
A reader warns that civilizations decline after 200 years and urges citizens to scrutinize politicians, curb deficits, and engage government by writing representatives. The letter lists topics such as national debt, graft, crime, drugs, subsidies, and foreign policy, and notes the News-Tribune will publish readers’ signed letters up to 200 words with possible edits for taste.
A Washington portrait extols Barry Goldwater as holding both courage and consistency in politics. The piece argues his Civil Rights Act vote stems from principle and warns critics that his stance does not imply anti Negro sentiment. It recalls Garner praising Wheeler's courage and imagines Garner offering Goldwater a drink for his steadfastness.
U S Supreme Court and federal judges push Prince Edward County Virginia to reopen public schools by force. County Board confronts boycott and legal actions over tax appropriation and school funding in a landmark confrontation testing state sovereignty and local autonomy.
In the wake of Panama upheaval, a January 1964 report defends U.S. actions in the Canal Zone. It notes 22 dead and 300 wounded, cites snipers at Hotel Tivoli, and describes rioting by Panamanian crowds. The piece criticizes Panamanian leaders and imagines another canal solution as Panama politicians gave birth to the “Rear back” remark.
A call urging citizens to contact their senators and representatives in Washington to express views on current laws. It highlights the duty of citizens to advise lawmakers and mentions Sen. Stuart Symington, Sen. Edward V. Long, and Rep. Richard Ichord with their Washington offices. The Eighth District counties served by Ichord are listed.
Senator Hachmeister mocks French wit about women while recalling a tall tale. Wiley Buchanan notes a Paris embassy party thief of buffet scraps in his memoir Red Carpet at the White House. Keating’s baseball proposal earns golfing quips. U S Information Service bookmobile in Israel dodges a police pursuit over tickets about sharing literature.
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