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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1973
Page
2
The News Tribune announces William H. Weldon as Publisher and Robert Blosser as President. The paper highlights a Jefferson quote about following truth and tolerating error, underscoring a commitment to free reason in reporting.
The piece favors a progressive realignment of federal drug control by creating the Drug Enforcement Administration next month. It praises the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and Drug Abuse Law Enforcement for prior work while noting overlap and duplication. The editor argues the new DEA will reduce duplication, boost efficiency, and improve results in combating drug abuse, a major national concern.
The 1973 Missouri River barge season faced repeated flood closures from March through May and a later bridge collision near Atchison that left the channel blocked. Dredging and rerouted trains followed as the river's tonnage dropped to about half of the year-ago levels, underscoring the persistent challenges facing Missouri barge commerce.
The Tulsa World and Dallas Morning News excerpts lament federal actions limiting personal choice and forcing coeducation. The pieces argue against mandated equality in admissions, claiming quality has been sidelined by uniform policies. They question the logistics of where and with whom students learn.
A Washington column rebukes liberal Dems and press for Watergate overreach. It recalls JFK era security abuses, noting Otto Otepka faced retaliation for truthfulness while Times and Post allegedly shielded misdeeds. The piece argues conservatives learned from Democrats in political lawbreaking.
Washington observers note the Brezhnev Nixon meetings could redefine Cold War norms and unlock economic and political change. Brezhnev seeks American goods credits and tech to avert Soviet crisis while the talks threaten to break the iron curtain. US aid history hints at leverage but warns against gilded ghetto status for Soviet cities.
A resident complains seven roaming dogs damage flower beds and lawn, noting repeated dog waste and minor assaults. The writer urges strict leash laws and cites neighbor behavior as proof of need. The letter also lauds a recent editorial opposing Chavez lettuce and grape boycotts, favoring secular market forces over union politics.
Capital City reports a Rotary Club welcome for 70 foreign students during a two day visit. A mixer opened the events at Dr. and Mrs. Leon Taylor’s home. Jefferson City hosted a garden club meeting with 75 in attendance chaired by Mrs. Paul Allison. Gideon facts include Girls State delegates Bonnie Dorr Kathleen O’Brien Mary Lou Buchanan and Pat Tamm. The Hobson Tractor Company announced a $150000 plant on Highway 50 West with Clyde Garvin as manager. Circuit Clerk Guy Sone celebrated a newborn son. Lucille Lueckenhoff won a World’s Fair Trip with record votes. Otto Simon took over Maxwell Agency with new models on display. A 2000 plus attendance community service at the state house featured Rev. E W Berlekamp criticizing mere form in religion and the prison orchestra playing.
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