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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1973
Page
2
The editorial defends a free press as a fundamental right essential to democracy. It rejects subpoenas that harass reporters and drag net them from news work, noting journalists may testify when appropriate but should not be treated as ordinary citizens. It reminds that 19 reporters are missing and 39 known killed in the war, underscoring reporters are not like anybody else.
A pastoral reflection citing Deuteronomy urges keeping God’s commandments with heart and soul. It emphasizes that God will keep His promises and blessings are tied to obedience. The message centers on faithfulness, divine guidance, and spiritual assurance.
Vandalia leader Jack Herschend and Audrain Betterment Corp push county planning and zoning as essential to coordinated growth in northeast Missouri. Legislation would let five percent of voters petition to place proposals before county courts, while a National Land Use Planning Act sparks talk of broader state and county requirements.
A reader shares a psychology study finding the best life years vary by age with 25 percent viewing old age positively. Ann Landers and readers respond with comments on marriage trouble and a forged check inquiry, followed by a teaser about a teen drinking piece and a paid request for a brochure.
A reader asks if moving a 15 year old to a private school will help a behavioral issue. The doctor suggests a psychological evaluation, hearing and vision tests, and references to child guidance clinics and hospital departments. Emphasizes psychiatry to aid adjustment, not labeling, and advises seeking skilled help over changing schools.
In Mexico yesterday Harold F. James began his sixth year on the city council after being chosen mayor. Also named were Mrs. Duane Rankin as president of the Mexico Women's Club and Rev. George B. Wraith as Kiwanis luncheon speaker. T.A. Piper elected Junior Chamber secretary. Omar Miller reelected Consolidated school district No. 2 chairman. The Stidham family visited Audrain Hospital for tonsil surgery.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details and postal rates. It notes daily issues except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico MO 65265, and varied subscription prices by region, including in-state, out-of-state, and armed forces rates.
Wednesday wishes go to Herby Lee Brewer Harry Cecil Dodd Rachel Marie Gould Mrs Harry Kammarmeyer Terri Lee Ford Ben Wybrant W L Pullen Vera Mae Clevenger Mrs Newton Davis Kenny Lierheimer Cynthia Lou Stevinson Mrs Frank Reymer Russell Blackburn Mrs Clifford Avery Mrs Anna Brown Mrs C E Power Neal Lower Randy Monsen Vandalia residents receive warm birthday salutations across community pages
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Tonight features Gunsmoke with Newly hooked by a widow at 7 on multiple channels, followed by Dick Cavett hosted VC Blues at 7 15. ABC and NBC movies air in prime time, plus a long roster of afternoon and late night shows and films across stations 2 4 7 8 9 11 13 17.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reports on a new paperback The Television Years by Arthur Shulman and Roger Youman. It surveys top shows from 1947 to recent years with sharp notes and trivia questions, including origins of Kyle MacDonnell and Dennis James to spark readers’ memories.
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