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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1965
Page
2
The newspaper presents Thomas Jefferson's pledge on free inquiry, asserting courage to pursue truth and tolerate error as reason remains unshackled. It underscores the paper's commitment to principled reporting and open discourse.
A bill backed by Sen. Thomas Dodd and Rep. Oren Harris calls for tighter controls on amphetamines barbiturates and related stimulants. It would require pharmacist sales records limit manufacture to licensed firms increase penalties for sales to under 21 and make possession illegal without proper authorization.
The piece notes Lyndon Johnson faces republicans and liberal democrats over Vietnam strategy. Some GOP leaders voice misgivings while liberal backers seek negotiated settlement. It questions ultimate objectives and warns a partisan fight could hurt U S standing as debate on ground force use and coalition terms grows.
Ocala Star Banner argues for using proceeds from federal property dispositions to offset the national debt. It criticizes current practice of placing funds into the general fund for spending and urges immediate action as Johnson plans to increase debt next year.
Russell Kirk argues that revolutions devour their children as Ben Bella and other African dictators face potential ousters. He warns of risks to Nasser in Cairo, Nkrumah in Accra, and broader instability across Algeria Egypt Ghana. A moderate bloc of emergent nations forms amid anti communist sentiment, offering cautious balance in Africa.
Washington reports Senator George Aiken says Vermont town meetings embody genuine democracy. He cites Putney practice where all voters are equal, notes the Freeman's oath, and explains voting rights extend to ex-criminals after debt to society is paid. He argues town meetings are the nearest form of true democracy.
Former President Eisenhower addresses the GOP National Committee urging a unity focus and a reform agenda for conventions. He condemns televised chaos, proposes a stronger convention chair with enforcement, and reveals his niece was molested on the San Francisco floor. Ray Bliss plans a committee review.
Britain faces a rising demand for school canes as Ed ward Young notes a 70 percent sales rise over five years to 25 000 canes annually. Caning decisions rest with headmasters in most authorities though infants are spared. At London schools and Eton, attitudes vary with some support and some opposition to flogging.
A public notice urges readers to write to their lawmakers on important issues. It lists Senate and House offices in Washington and identifies the districts and counties served by Messrs Symington Long Ichord and Hungate, emphasizing citizen input in shaping the Republic.
President Johnson, at the UN 20th anniversary in San Francisco, argued the United Nations must mediate and secure a peaceful settlement in Vietnam, urging all nations to use influence to bring belligerents to the table. He asserted the U S willingness to discuss peace and criticized enemies of dialogue, while warning that failure could lead to nuclear war.
Walter Trohan argues that Medicare introduces a graduated income tax within Social Security, linking higher earnings to higher benefits and likening it to Marxist principles. He critiques rising tax bases, forecasts broader base increases, and warns inflation will be used to fund the welfare state, noting UN ideas and global governance.
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