The Death Of Newspapers Editorial
A defense of print media argues newspapers are not dying. Circulation rose to 62,510,242 as daily papers increased from 1,749 to 1,761 and advertising totals grew. The piece contrasts newspaper and TV trends, noting suburban growth and lingering vitality despite market changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University
University of California
National Association of Broadcasters
Scott Ward
Harvard Business School
End of Day Call to Worship and Gratitude
A devotional note emphasizes worship and thanksgiving as a response to God. It invokes Psalm 95 6 and praising the Lord most high as central acts of faith and reverence for believers.
Checklist for a balanced, active life by Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers offers a practical six point checklist for high achievers to maintain balance. It warns against tunnel vision and urges scheduling social time, health checkups, and calmer life management. The column also addresses a reader questioning genetics and moral judgments with a blunt rebuke and a book offer.
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Ann
M.L
Ann Landers
Vasectomy Insurance Question to Doctor Thosteson
A reader asks how to arrange vasectomy insurance or coverage to allow for future children while accepting the procedure is reversible. The letter seeks guidance on balancing voluntary sterilization with potential later desire for more offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.K
Open Forum conflicts prompt debates on abortion and adoptions
A reader letter and multiple community notes address abortion's ethics-adoption benefits, homosexual professors, and personal health topics. The Open Forum excerpt covers adoption pride, a critical editorial response, and diverse inquiries from menopause sinuses to vasectomy reversals.
Mexico Ledger Page Highlights April 10 1973
Local page of the Mexico MO Ledger for Tuesday April 10 1973 features community notices, brief headlines, and local updates across towns, schools, and commerce. Readers find short items on events, market notes, and civic notices from the region.
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Mexico
Mexico Ledger Publication Rate Card
The Mexico Ledger lists mailing and delivery rates, including single copy price 10 cents and monthly and annual subscriptions by region. It states office hours 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays and 3 00 to 3 00 p m Saturday.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Erroneous TV Listings Reported for Multiple Stations
Listings show unreported changes by stations including Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Ksd tv St. Louis Khga tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Kete tv St. Louis Weem tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Krogtv eff City Kebj tv Columbia See Tv 12 Weather.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-ty
Columbia
Kete-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Krogtv
Eff City
Kebj-tv
Television listings and movie highlights for tonight
NBC airs Cool Million pilot with James Farentino at 7. ABC presents When Michael Calls starring Ben Gazzara and Elizabeth Ashley in a 1972 thriller. Hawaii Five-0 offers a 24 hour special drama run. Cavett features Haunting Of Rosalind. Movies include It Happens Every Spring on Channel 11 at 1:00 p.m. Ada with Susan Hayward at 3:00 p.m. On 6,8,10 Cool Million at 7:00 p.m. and 2,3,17 When Michael Calls at 7:30 p.m. Also Welcome To Hard Times at 10:30 p.m. on 4,7,13. The Benny Goodman Story, The Monolith Monster, Edge Of Hell shown late.
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NBC
James Farentino
ABC
Michael
Ben Gazzara
Elizabeth Ashley
Hawaii Five-0
America
Alistar Cooke
Johnny Carson
Roy Clark
Cavett
Rosalind
Ray Milland
Susan Hayward
Michael Calls
Henry Fonda
Vincent Price
Benny Goodman
Steve Allen
Grant
Williams
Hugo Haas
Mike Douglas
Mr. Rogers
Somerset
Target
CBS News
NBC News
Douglas
Showtime
ABC News
Phil Donahue
Sesame St
Hawaii
Knicks
Bullets
Ingrid Bergman
Cary Grant
Hitchcock
Andy Griffith
David Hungate
Missouri
Spectal
Vittorio de Sica
Raf Vallone
Paul Gallico
John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Medical Center
Owen Marshall
Cannon
Channel 9
Marcel Marceau
Dennis O'Keefe
Lex Barker
Mike Dov
Hal Barton
Merv Griffin
Elec. Co
Gilligan
Doctors
Big Valley
Beaver
Hospital
Price Is Right
Zoo Revue
Other World
One Life
Hollywood's
Tell Truth
Wednesday Station Listings And Program Highlights
Readers are guided through a dense schedule of TV films shows and news. Highlights include ABCs Notorious at 8 and Charade late night, Sonny and Cher with Andy Griffith guest and a Sousa tribute Fanfare at 8. The lineup features marionette mime Marcel Marceau and Cavett talk with Madhouse. Weather and multiple channels round out the daily fare.
Mexico women reporters win Missouri Presswomen awards
Mrs Scott A Yeargain, a general assignment reporter for The Ledger, wins three Missouri Presswomen’s contest honors including first for a daily news story and thirds for a feature story and an interview. Also noted are Beulah Elliott’s retirement after 26 years teaching in Audrain County and Andy Clark’s election as Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce president at Hotel Hoxsey.
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Scott A
Mary K
the Ledger
Missouri Presswomen
Beulah Elliott
Jesse
West Audrain County
Andy Clark
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Open Forum
Ledger
Texas
Mss
Larry Heaton
Thompson
University of Missouri
Carolyn K. Johnson
James Jones
Rose Mary Damron
Jimmie Capp
Tressa Maria Webber
Billy Pierceau
Alvy E. Eddy
Patrick Estes
C.E. Young
Herman
Parks
Elton Durwood Richardson
Ruby Ann Williams
Centralia
Frederick Moore
Thaddeus Michael Sims
Nadine R. Diederich
Donald Lee Silver
Dorsey L. Griffith
David
Calvin Christopher
Arthur Allen
Gerald Jones
D.S. Christopher
Kensey Clithero Jr
Middletown
Arnold Funeral Home
Washington
Ledgerland
Dr. Brothers
Rocky
Pyramid
Reed Farrell
INC
Bechtel
Hollywood
Young Restless
Green Acres
Clark Gable
Lloyd Bridges
Craig Stevens
John Agar
Jack Mahoney
Minvie
Hazel
Metropolis
Porter Wagoner
Johnny Mann
Wild Kingdom Ls Ge
Owen
Marshall
Whittier
Davis St
Ann Rutledge
Arthur Simmons
Missouri Stables
Rotary Club
Ban Johnson
Hoxsey
R. H. Brown
A. A
Mary Trimble
Central School
Garfield School
Kansas City
Convention Hill
Mannie Trimble
Soil Service
Baby Chick
Cornish Rock
Stamper
Laddonia
Wagelen
Terry Head Bay Chapel
Ule Holmes
Gisela HE Romanos
Brecque & Mag
Wachelle
Ewell Phas
Purrestur
Hid
Marty Krettt
THUR
SAT
SUN
Hearnes Bldg
Hearnes
Columbia, MO
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