Editorial: The Losing Battle for Free Press and Fair Trial
A reflection on the press bar clash over public access to arrest and trial information. The piece argues openness safeguards accountability, highlights delays in Missouri circuits with a two year backlog, warns secrecy undermines the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy and public trial, and criticizes the ABA for pressing for more secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Judicial Conference
St. Louis
American Bar Association
Spiritual Anthem About Strength Through Faith
A devotional note cites Ephesians 6 10 urging believers to be strong in the Lord and in his might, promising protection against sin and the promise that faith makes them more than conquerors.
Carver relatives seek missing kin in Mexico and reunion lead
Glynda Carver Fletcher of St. Ann Missouri requests help locating Carver relatives. She mentions a cousin of her Grandpa David Wallace Carver who lived in Mexico years ago. She notes an annual Carver family reunion in July and asks contacts to assist her Carver family tree research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Carver
David Wallace Carver
Mexico
Glynda Carver Fletcher
Dr. St. Ann, Mo
Ann Landers Letters Column Cited on Homosexuality
A letter to editor and Ann Landers reply debate homosexuality as natural or sick, with Miami readers defending public affection and love. A teen couple asks about marriage after fights, Landers predicts ongoing conflict, and an advertising tease promotes dating advice booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Landers
The
Miami Herald
Miami
United States
Ann Landers
C. A. Li
Omaha
Vomiting for weight loss dangers and advice
A reader relates self induced vomiting after large meals to control weight and reports stomach pains and blood in vomit after six months. Dr Thosteson warns the practice damages digestive linings, may cause bleeding, and offers safer alternatives, urging cessation and medical care. He notes only modest risk of lasting harm if stopped and suggests sharing this warning with dorm mates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
A.R
Mexico
Teachers Choose Freedom Monroe County Appeal
Missouri teachers oppose mandatory union membership and support freedom of choice in joining professional groups. The Missouri Teachers Association backs workers in not being forced to belong to the National Education Association or any union, praising teachers for preserving individual choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Appeal
Missouri
National Education Association
Education Association
United States
Greedy Legislators second of two parts in Missouri trouble
The Missouri legislature again debates a compensation commission to set salaries across branches. Appointments would be made by lawmakers, the governor, and the court, with automatic funding. Voters would not decide, until a constitutional amendment lands on the ballot. Critics warn of cronyism and hidden pay hikes, while junkets and payroll abuses surface. Citizens urged to contact lawmakers during Easter recess and verify votes to gauge representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City News- Tribune
Compensation Commission
State Supreme Court
Commission
Missouri
Congress
General Assembly
St. Louis
House
Jefferson City
Richard Rabbitt
Washington D
Rabbitt
Mid-Missouri
Senate
George Segal
Shirley Knight Hopkins
CBS
You And Your Gall Bladder booklet offer
Instructional notice inviting readers to request Dr Thosteson’s booklet on gall bladder function and problems from The Mexico Ledger. Request via mail with self addressed stamped envelope and 25 cents to cover printing and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Mexico
Birthday greetings posted for local residents and friends
A Wednesday and Thursday note shares birthday wishes for Lyndall Tanner Marion Pearl Lebbius Ball Dana Hinton John E Williams Harold D Quinlan Mrs Joe Offutt Miss Carrie Gibbins Cora Wells and James Crosswhite with Sherry Kay Jefferson marked as Wednesday celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndall Tanner
Marion Pearl
Lebbius Ball
Dana Hinton
John E. Williams
Harold D. Quinlan
Joe Offutt
Carrie Gibbins
Cora Wells
James Crosswhite
Sherry Kay Jefferson
Local TV Channel Listings Mixed Across Cities
An OCR readout lists several TV station call signs and cities including Ktvi St Louis Ottumwa Kmox-ty St Louis Ksd-tv St Louis Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-ty St Louis Ksd-tv St Louis Hannibal St Kpl St Louis Komu-ty Columbia Kreger Jelf City Kete-ty St Louis Kebj-tv Columbia Weem-tv Quincy with a parenthetical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-ty
St Louis
Ksd-tv
Khaa-ty
Hannibal
Kpl
Komu-ty
Columbia
Kreger
Jelf City
Kete-ty
Kebj-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Wednesday TV Listings and Bergman Drama Noted
Wordy TV schedule lists NBA Playoff Knicks vs Celtics at 7 p.m. on channels 2 3 17 and The Lie Bergman drama warning engages adult themes with a brutal marital confrontation. Also showcases The Forbidden Desert of the Danakil and Israel anniversary piece with extensive daily programming.
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Times Square
Isadora
Vanessa Redgrave
Cliff Robertson
Edward Everett Hale
Philip Nolan
CBS Playhouse
Ingmar Bergman
NBA
NY Knickerbockers
Boston Celtics
Danakil
Ethiopia
David Niven
David Lev
Israel
Cavett
Weatherscan
Mike Dot
Merv Griffin
Hal Barton
Andy Griffith
Phil Donahue
Tell Truth
Mike Douglas
Porter Wagoner
Elec. Co
Johnny Mann
Guiding Light
Mr. Rogers
Black Beauty
Our Lives
Gilligan
Bob Hope
Target
Maggie
Our Land
Big Valley
Beaver
Forbidden
Choir
Hospital
Showtime Desert
Saint
ABC News
One Life
Hollywood
Sesame St
Peyton
Somerset
CBS News
NBC News
Owen
Hazel Marshall
Cannon
Aft
Rotary Ann banquet highlights Vandalia event in 1963
Attorney G Andy Runge of Mexico addressed the Vandalia Rotary Club for the annual Rotary Ann and Senior Class banquet at the Vandalia hotel. Other local notes include VFW Auxiliary election, Eugene Zeigler leaving for six months of armed services basic training at Fort Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Andy Runge
Mexico
Vandalia Rotary Club
Rotary Ann
Vandalia Hotel
Virgil Thurston
VFW
Eugene Zeigler
City of
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Compass
Showtime
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Alistair Cooke
America
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Johnny Carson
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Rock Hudson
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Mort Sahl
Dick Gregory
Bob and
Ray
Robert Stack
Boots Malone
Sinatra
Martin
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Milland
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Widmark
Robert Hutton
Glenn Morris
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
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Girl Scout Council
Robert Waters
County Christian Youth Council
Maple Grove Church
B.M. Marlow
D.T. Moore
Montague
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C.W. Stewart
Audrain County
Edith Ethridge
McMillan High School
Synodical College
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