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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
2
The front page features a publisher and president vignette quoting Thomas Jefferson about defending truth and tolerating error, asserting commitment to free reason in public discourse. The image foregrounds leadership values and journalistic integrity amid editorial ideals.
The editorial lauds Jefferson City's annexation plan expanding city area and population, notes fading opposition in Area D and strong backing in Area B especially for police and fire protection, with Area A and C already included. It warns Cedar City's potential costly appeal and urges continued support to protect local tax investments.
The Peking government criticized Charles de Gaulle for urging the United States to leave Vietnam and for backing Beijing at the United Nations. The People’s Daily condemned the French Communist Party as a traitor for ending a strike, while China’s press warned de Gaulle’s supporters that his fate serves as a warning to those seeking communist friendship or attempting to bridge to the heart of the Communist world.
An Administration strategist criticizes House Ways and Means Chairman Mills over tax policy. The WSJ notes the metaphor that progress on the tax rise feels blocked as Mills counters moves. The piece reflects ongoing partisan tension in tax debates.
Maj. Gen. T. A. Lane argues liberals wrongly push for a federally dispensed guaranteed income and criticizes hunger studies as propaganda. He insists private, state and religious groups can meet poverty needs without federal welfare, calling for a return to private responsibility and exclusion of Washington.
A reader from Battle Creek praises Jefferson City for its cleanliness and civility observed during a visit, urging citizens to stay American in spirit. The letter also urges Congressmen to oppose new gun control laws, calling for focus on safety, truth in advertising, pollution controls, and ending the Vietnam War, with six listed policy concerns.
President Johnson initiates a new letter exchange with Soviet Premier Kosygin aiming to influence Hanoi to sustain Paris talks, advance U S Soviet arms talks, and secure a potential visit to Russia before January. Thompson helped shape the messages, while Moscow press signals and intelligence show growing aid to North Vietnam.
Citizens are urged to contact their senators and representatives to inform them of district, state, and national issues. Addresses for Sen Stuart Symington and Sen Edward V. Long in Washington are listed, along with Reps Richard Ichord and William L. Hangate with district details and county inclusions.
The Jefferson City Almanac notes a 1958 postponement of the first Community Sing due to ruin. A June 25 entry recalls a Capital Theater showing titled Show White and other archival notes from 1943 to 1918 including wartime fashion, mower operations, and a dated old tooth ad and dog control mention.
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