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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
2
The News Tribune quotes President Weldon declaring resolve to follow truth and oppose error. The message emphasizes courage in reporting and upholding integrity, framed by a Jeffersonian motto about fear, truth, and tolerance of error.
Jefferson City grapples with a perplexing merit system bill signed by Acting Mayor Willcoxen amid Mayor Christy’s potential veto. The ordinance paves a bipartisan merit board to oversee exams and possibly challenge the so called grandfather clause impacting Chief Claude Short and other officers. The debate continues as the Nov. 15 effective date approaches.
Jefferson City Council abandons a new deal with Glenn Watson citing worn equipment. Public Utilities Committee under Robert Debo told to draft bus type and route specs to reestablish municipal service. Private operators may bid for a franchise as the council pursues all options to keep bus service alive.
Ronald Reagan’s California primary triumph reshapes the GOP landscape with Max Rafferty reelected as superintendent and Tom Braden defeated for lieutenant governor. Senator Kuchel faces a tough path, while Mayor Sam Yorty rises as a statewide power. If Reagan leads, Nixon sits poised between Romney and Reagan as California’s clout grows in national GOP strategy.
Washington reports a minor victory for exchanges as the Department of Agriculture failed to win bill aims to take control of commodity exchanges. Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange led the opposition, with Rep Matsunaga signaling limited need for the bill.
Ryskind contrasts the Follies of 1924 with today’s political satire, praising Will Rogers and Ziegfeld era charm while criticizing modern TV political shows. He notes Johnson’s hopeful promises, rising taxes, and fiscal drain on citizens, preferring the older, sharper stage wit. The piece blends nostalgia with a critique of contemporary politics.
A Johnson administration plan to create a central data center containing all citizen records draws sharp objections. Critics warn such a system would extend federal reach and risk abuse by powerful officials, threatening civil liberties and democracy.
As De Gaulle tours Moscow the question emerges whether Paris and Washington will diverge on Europe. He seeks a united yet independent European role, tying Eastern bloc nations to Western Europe through trade and closer ties, potentially easing Soviet influence without full US governance.
The Domestic Peace Corps reports its first fiscal year spending 1.5 million dollars to train 202 volunteers. The expenditure breaks down to about 15 thousand 342 dollars per trainee as some readers comment on salary norms.
A citizen guidance piece urges writing elected officials to share views and appreciation. It lists Senators Stuart Symington and Edward V. Long in Washington and Representatives Richard Ichard and William L. Hungate with their district counties. The article emphasizes cooperation, informed attitudes, and reasonable letters to lawmakers.
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