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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
2
Publisher William H. Weldon and President Robert Blosser oversee a paper whose creed centers on pursuing truth and resisting error. A brief editorial line emphasizes reading as a defense and a call to courage in reporting. The piece frames themes around Jeffersonian ideals.
State audit of Boone County books reveals collectors owed 48206.50 for four years and deductions of 188,884.50 for deputy help and personal pay, with 141,513.79 retained. Report notes collectors earned large salaries under a flawed system and calls for salary reform by lawmakers.
A historical note questions if Hubert H. Humphrey will be the first political casualty over now-public classified Vietnam War materials. It argues Johnson escalated the war, Humphrey’s knowledge is debated, and his 1972 bid may suffer from the revelations and his past support for Johnson.
The piece argues that the New York Times held the Vietnam papers for nearly a year before publishing, delaying due to editorial motives and national interest, while other papers followed suit. It questions whether press timing served constitutional and national security debates and notes Nixon era political pressures.
The Mail Bag features a reader criticizing a June 17 article for misusing birth rate as a percentage. The letter explains birth rate, natural increase, and proper calculations, arguing for precise terms and proper comparisons between births deaths and population. The author, Garland Land, also reflects on patriotism, Vietnam, and a desire to withdraw from conflict.
Letters to The Mail Bag welcome reader opinions from central Missouri area. Authors must include full address and telephone numbers for publication. addresses may be withheld on request. Letters capped at 280 words. editor will correct minor errors.
Belgrade reports Marshal Tito cites renewed Serb tensions to justify reshaping Yugoslavia into a six republic federation. He names Serb general Koca Popovic as a potential successor, but his move triggers Serb protests and broader calls for independence as Tito, at 78, seeks to consolidate power with the aid of the army secret police and the party.
The June 1946 almanac notes 19 years of Red Cross blood donations with a deficit-free year. It questions if a Jefferson City school bond passed, pending absentee ballots counted Friday. Missouri House approves redistricting. Richard J. Wood becomes Jefferson City Optimist Club president. State budget and health appointments feature in the era. Kiwanis hosts a fish dinner with Eagan Co. tour. Mayor plans fire department and street improvements, with city council support.
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