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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1969
Page
2
The News TriBUNE Company asserts a guiding principle quoting Thomas Jefferson about following truth and tolerating error. The motto emphasizes liberty of thought and commitment to reason in reporting and public discourse.
The piece argues to begin impeachment proceedings against Justice William Douglas citing accepted money from the Parvin Foundation and other ties. It asserts Douglas has degraded the judicial process, citing associations, IRS questions, and a controversial article for Avant Garde.
A Missouri council tightens an existing dog ordinance rather than tackling enforcement. The mayor urged study of other cities dog laws but a committee did little. Changes raise impoundment fees and require tags with owner name and contact. The piece urges actual enforcement and humane officer support.
Lt. Gov. Paul Simon surveyed Cairo Illinois claiming racial tensions stem from Southern attitudes. He compared Cairo’s 8000 residents including 3200 Black residents to the Old South and even noted Cairo lies farther south than Richmond Virginia. The quote elicited sharp pushback.
Thomas A L Washington critiques U S troop withdrawal in Vietnam as a delaying action. He accuses senators and Kennedy of aiding Hanoi while praising Nixon and urging decisive steps to end the war. He warns against disarmament fantasies and stresses public demand for strong leadership and credible action.
A reader letter discusses church involvement and Bible reading, critiques a public figure, and praises a Jefferson City youth group for a June 18 musical at St Joseph's Home for the Aged. It also defends Osage City amid a local highway dispute and disputes a town’s decline claim, highlighting Taos Osage City cooperation and growth.
Henry Taylor cautions that West Germany under Willy Brandt may shift the postwar balance. He notes Germany’s two-level transformation from war devastation to a top trading power while warning Brandt could challenge U.S. influence, amid a rising national mood and debates on NATO and European leadership.
Miss Nicki Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Nichols Jr today was named governor of Girls State Jefferson City Almanac notes ten years ago. The item also mentions a District 8 baseball game a 30 to 3 win over Centralia at Washington Park and other local news from June 25 1959 including a noon luncheon of the High 12 club and remarks by Rev Gordon W Logan.
Residents in central Missouri are invited to send signed letters to the Editor at News-Tribune Publications. Letters must meet good taste, will be edited for minor errors, and may be withheld from publication if requested or controversial. Address letters to Editor at 210 Monroe St Jefferson City Missouri.
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