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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
2
In a rare editorial fragment, publisher H. Weldon and president Robert Blagler frame a stance on debunking error in media. The quotation echoes Thomas Jefferson on tolerating error to pursue reason as a public duty. Local press history notes the phrase as a guiding motto.
The State Highway Commission gave tentative approval to a 44 percent mile segment of Highway 54 from Jefferson City to Ri OO near Holts Summit, marking the last right of way needed for a second lane to Holts Summit. Construction could take about five years, with funding constraints and tax boosts affecting the timetable.
A fragmentary tirade questions how many copies of a sacred Defense Department report have leaked since the Times began publishing excerpts. It ponders whether one thief or multiple carriers circulated the material among major papers, insinuating a possible conspiratorial feeding chain.
Cole County Red Cross reports 158 pints donated this year, far above quota. Bloodmobile chairman Steve Otto praised for leadership. successor James Baumgartner urged to maintain cooperation for another strong year.
Washington writes question the government right to prior restraint on publishing classified documents. The piece contrasts Cassius Clay draft cases and McNamara papers with headlines on national security. It argues newspapers may overstep in publishing but must respect properly classified material while urging national values and policy clarity.
Washington Senate inquiry on the secret Pentagon Vietnam study raises the question whether three Kennedy Johnson advisers McNamara Rusk Rostow will be barred from testifying. McNamara seeks to protect World Bank ties. Rusk wary of testimony. Rostow hints at timing. Debate continues over whether all former officials should be called to discuss policy and the Diem ouster.
In a Bay Area style column Max Rafferty critiques Beatle image and youth culture noting the rock era’s clash with older norms. Lennon recalls wild touring years and fans, while a separate quote relays Teller confronting activist hecklers in Chicago. The piece lampoons public figures and questions publicity ethics and age norms.
The almanac reports June 29 1900 events in Cole County with limited fireworks allowed. Open air theater planned on Highway 5 West and two nightly shows. Wheat shipments to Mid-M Missouri elevators, first car to MFA Exchange. Robert Weiler elected president of the Cole County Penny Republican Club. State official Peoetam promoted to chief of game section. Fourth of July events planned at Mex Come Park with detailed arrangements. Mrs Sally Pryce Ely of Hannibal highlighted for long study with her son Benny. Alexander McNair noted as Missouri’s first governor and War of 1812 veteran with a curious family dispute.
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