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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1974

Page

7

Court Hears Two New Obscenity Cases At Supreme Court

The Supreme Court weighs two obscenity cases as it refines post June rulings. One involves the film Carnal Knowledge and whether local or statewide standards apply to depicting sex. The other tests how federal obscenity law applies with local standards for mailed material and First Amendment boundaries.

Washington Supreme Court Warren E. Burger Albany Georgia Burger

St Louisans Held For Elsberry Robbery

Lincoln County authorities filed armed robbery charges Sunday against two St Louis men, George F Lindner and Phillip M Tierney, who were arrested in Louisiana after the Ralph Helen's Drive-In Liquor Store at Elsberry was robbed at gunpoint. More than $3,000 was recovered. no injuries were reported.

Troy, Mo Lincoln County St. Louis Elsberry Sherriff George F. Lindner Phillip M. Tierney Louisiana Ralph & Helen

Girl Gives Nixon Purple Easter Egg

President Nixon and family attend Easter services at the Community Church near the Florida White House. Rev. J A Geschwind wishes them a happy Easter as young Martha Hutcheson presents a decorated purple egg.

Key Biscayne Fila Nixon Pat Tricia Edward Cox C.G. Rebe’ Rebozo Florida White House J.A. Geschwind Nixons Martha Hutcheson

Unity versus ecumenism in scriptural faith and practice

The text argues that true religious unity is harmony and shared doctrinal standard, not mere organizational merger. It contrasts Scriptural unity with ecumenism, citing Jesus and Paul, then stresses that belief in core truths like Christ as the Son of God and baptism for salvation cannot coexist with liberal fellowship. Division arises from doctrinal conflict. unity requires common, authoritative belief.

Paul Lord Jesus Christ Jesus Christ God Jesus Peter Christ

Oil Profits Worldwide Up 71 Per Cent

A Chase Manhattan bank report on 1973 profits by 30 major oil firms shows a 70.9 percent average rise. The analysis warns that focusing on one year is misleading, noting 85 percent of the gain occurred outside the United States due to dollar devaluation. Increased demand added 3.2 million barrels daily, with capital needs expected to top $500 billion in 15 years.

New York Chase Manhattan United States

Jury Duty Frustrations Prompt Housewife Outcry in Detroit

Helen Mueller, a 102 pound housewife, vented at U S District Court after 20 days of service over three months. She complained jurors are herded like animals, with no guidance or notification when cases are dismissed, and jurors must stretch service to six months if not chosen.

Detroit Helen Mueller U.S. District Court Fred W. Kaess Drayton Plains

Boy's Overdose Triggers Crackdown on Drug Ring

A 14-year-old youth who overdosed and was hospitalized spurred a crackdown on a budding theft and drug ring in the St. Louis area. Five Rock Hill youths, including a 12-year-old, are involved in the case as police pursue arrests and charges.

Rock Hill St. Louis

Websters Groves youths in drug break-ins case

Four boys aged 12 to 17 are accused of breaking into three houses and seven or eight cars in Webster Groves. They admitted thefts to fund marijuana and pills, with a 12-year-old hospitalized previously for an overdose and reported drug use for about four to five months.

Steger Junior High School Hamsher Senior High School Webster Groves

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