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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
3
Publisher William H. Weldon and President Robert Blosser underscore the newspaper’s commitment to following truth and tolerating error, insisting on free reasoned debate as essential to journalistic integrity.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports that Lawrence L. Callanan of Steamfitters Local No 562 was pardoned for extortion in 1964, enabling union influence. The union allegedly gave 520,000 to Johnson and 510,000 to Kennedy campaigns, raising calls for prohibiting large political contributions by unions and aligning rules with corporations and individuals.
Jefferson City officials revisit traffic woes as peak-hour delays persist. City Council debates needing police at two intersections and widening streets, while recalling a 1961 one-way plan tied to the Rex M. Whitton Expressway. A renewed push urges unearthing or crafting a comprehensive one-way street system to curb worsening flow.
General Thomas Lane reports Thurmond warned in the Senate about a Holt Rinehart and Winston with Columbia Broadcasting merger. He argued it could centralize public information control and hamper public interest. He urged stronger laws and safeguards limiting franchise ownership and interlocking holdings.
Washington reports that a cease fire may not ensure peace as fighting could resume. Israel insists on direct talks with Arab governments without outside mediation, while Arabs seek allies and Soviet involvement. The UN faces open accusations and propaganda amid condemned resolutions. US aid scrutiny grows as Congress receives constituent letters.
R Sargent Shriver faces a tough path toward the Illinois Senate seat as he grapples with House hearings on the anti poverty program. He seeks the Democratic nomination in 1968, while political aides caution against resigning from his OEO post. The congressional clash over funding and possible transfer of powers to other departments shapes his political calculus and future in public service.
Kingsville Record-News notes both Houston and Miami compete for next year's national political conventions. Houston trails badly in polls while neither city is willing to fund big incentives to attract entrants. The piece implies financial constraints and competition between potential hosts.
Citizens are urged to contact their elected representatives to voice problems and views. The notice lists Sen. Stuart Symington and Sen. Edward V. Long at Senate Office Building Washington and Reps. Richard Ichord and William L. Hungate at House Office Building with district counties noted for Ichord and Hungate.
Henry J. Taylor argues Canada proves resilient and generous, citing Expo 67’s impact, a vast St Lawrence corridor, and close Canada U S ties. He notes Canada’s cautious imports of U S aid, its defense role, and aid to developing nations, while critiquing Western Europe and Britain high costs and productivity gaps. He contrasts Russia and East Bloc gains, and highlights Europe’s manufacturing edge versus Canada’s steady but uneven growth. The piece ends with a remark on Canada’s long, fortified border with the United States.
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