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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
2
A Missouri editorial condemns a proposed pension overhaul linking lawmakers to high lifetime benefits. It warns the plan could boost legislator retirements fourfold versus state workers, jeopardize actuarial health, and leave taxpayers footing the bill. The piece urges Gov Hearnes to veto and delays action to 1971 special session.
A tribute to Lincoln University Dean of Students Ben Pugh for mediating with students during the sit-in and May disturbances. The piece highlights his prior outreach, risk to personal safety, commendation of the State Highway Patrol, and the birthday wish on June 26, noting his wife Nanci declined offers from Harvard.
Washington columnist Thomas A. Lane argues Nixon’s Latin American policies failed as Rockefeller mission worsened leftist pressure. He criticizes aid suspension to Peru, warns of perceived American weakness in Lima, and rejects democratic socialism as a path for development, urging a shift to private initiative under equitable law.
The text reports on a congressional hearing led by Dr. Samuel J. Hayakawa warning that gifted students may develop elitist disdain for democracy and steer society if educated to feel superior. It questions whether elite attitudes among students and teachers threaten democratic process and urges reflection on what is being taught to children and who benefits.
President Nixon moves to de escalate the Vietnam war by ordering a 10 percent reduction in B 52 missions in South Vietnam starting July 1 as part of a broader plan to withdraw 25 000 U S troops by year end 1971. Kissinger disclosed the unilateral measures amid stalled Paris talks and rising U S casualties, with critics warning the shift could leave Hanoi unchallenged.
A Roanoke Times Pacific digest notes a London gang has stolen over 2,000 square yards of city sidewalks in daylight with no questions asked. The piece adds context about postwar military strategy and Kissinger’s proposal to withdraw 50,000 U S troops from Vietnam to replenish Pacific reserves amid rising tensions in Asia.
The Jefferson City Almanac recalls 10 years ago with Nicki Nichols, elected Gov ernor of Girls State, asking Gov. James T. Blair how it feels to be Governor. Osal B Capps is promoted to associate state forester as state forester George O. White nears retirement. 25 years ago, Missouri Veterinary Association held its annual summer meeting with Dr. J. W. George and Dr. H. D. Rodabaugh leading arrangements. Ladies Day at Jefferson City Country Club features golf, luncheon, bridge, and mahjong. Viola Wachal to give a canning demonstration at Immaculate Conception School Hall.
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