Open trials and press access spark critical rebuke
Ralph Orwell of the Society of Professional Journalists denounces a Federal judge for barring the press from a hearing in Alton Illinois. Judge Omer Poos sealed testimony from two undercover narcotics agents in a case against ten federal task force members, arguing safety. Otwell argues open testimony preserves credibility and the public right to know, warning that secrecy damages democracy.
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Society of Professional Journalists
Sigma Delta Chi
Alton
Ill
U.S. District Court
Omer Poos
Ilinois
Poos
Otwell
At the End of the Day What God Hath Cleansed
A devotional reflection cites Acts 10 15 stating that sin is washed away by Christ blood and believers become kings and priests unto God regardless of former condition. The piece emphasizes divine cleansing and priestly status for followers.
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Christ
God
Father
Open Forum Letter on Flag Contempt Sparks Debate
The Ozark Sunbeam prints a reader excerpt criticizing flag contempt rulings and Supreme Court quotes. It includes a sharp line that where Liberty is at stake silence is not Golden, it’s Yellow, and ends with thanks to local Jaycees and mentors for a state shooting event in Kirksville Missouri.
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Ozark Sunbeam
Supreme Court
U. S
Mexico Jaycees
Kirksville
Mike MacPherson
Ken Quick
Lee Gibson
Julie Young
Santa Fe declines to move radioactive freight car
Santa Fe Railway refused to move a 70 ton shielded car for radioactive waste until safeguards are established. The car, en route from Morris Illinois to San Onofre California to pick up burned fuel, sits in Fort Madison Iowa. GE says it owns the car and its twin. Industry officials expect rising shipments as nuclear plants come online. special trains cost over 30,000 dollars versus 6,000 to 7,000 for regular trains.
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Santa Fe Railway
Fort Madison
Iowa
General Electric Midwest Fuel Recovery
Morris
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San Onofre
Calif
Santa Fe
Larry Cena
Cena
General Electric
Ann Landers Just For Today print request echoes column voice
Reader asks Ann Landers to reprint her Just For Today piece and offers a full page of example items. The letter writer praises the idea and seeks guidance on managing daily life one day at a time. The column replies with reflections on personal improvement and practical advice.
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E.P
Help for Arthritis Muscle Weakness and Home Exercises
Dear Reader outlines how muscle weakness from arthritis is caused by disuse and pain. Recommends slow, progressive home therapy including massage, heat, gentle movement, wall or resistance isometrics, and gradual activity to avoid joint freezing. Advises consulting a doctor or Arthritis Foundation for local clinics. trained therapy preferred.
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Arthritis Foundation
LV cranes Erroneous listings due to unreported changes
Stations have not reported schedule changes leading to incorrect listings. Readers are advised to check current TV guides for accurate channel information and programs. Weather follows in the next column.
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Television listings and highlights for tonight
TV schedule shows Flip Wilson rerun with Cicely Tyson and guests at 7 on channels 5 8 10. War and Peace BBC at 8 on Channel 9. Music Country USA at 9 on channels 5 8 10 with multiple artists. Evening lineups include ABC News Closeup at 9 on channels 2 3 17, Geraldo Rivera magazine Goodnight America segments at 10 30 on channel 3 17 and midnight on 4. Movies include A Woman Of Distinction at 1 on channel 11, Who Was That Lady at 3 on channel 2, Footsteps in the Fog at 8 on channel 11, Tall Man Riding at 10:30 on channels 4 7 14, Enchanted Island at 12:10 am on channel 4, Bride of Vengeance at 1:45 am on channel 4, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain pias at 3:45 am on channel 4.
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Rich Little
Ed McMahon
Bill Withers
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Tom T. Hall
Jerry Reed
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Mac Davis
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Rosalind Russell
Tony Curtis
Stewart Granger
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Paulette Goddard
Abbott and Costello
Captain Pias
Charles Laughton
Weatherscan
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Mayberry
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Nashville
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Ozark Opry
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Peter Gunn
Phil Donahue
Chopper One
Consequences
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Our Times
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Andy Griffith
Johnny Cash
Loggins and
Messine
Pointer Sisters
Brownsville
Spinners
Bobby Womack
Martha Reeves
the Bloodstone
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Merv Griffin
Brian Keith
Toma
Hal Barton
Joanne Ca
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Elec. Co
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Big Valley
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Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV guide and program notes list Wild Science at 7 00 p m on channels 5 8 10 with narration by Peter Falk Four Portraits In Black a CBS documentary filmed in Kansas City and Atlanta focuses on four families and features a civil rights discussion with Jesse Jackson and Rep Andrew Young It airs at 8 00 p m on 4 7 13 plus extensive daily listings from morning to late night including soap operas game shows and news segments The Kansas City AP report covers a documentary on government records that sparks criticism from police chief Joseph D McNamara and Jackson County prosecutor Ralph Martin with Mayor Charles B Wheeler defending journalism The piece notes computer security breaches in the mayor and prosecutor offices and mentions a later investigation by McNamara
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Jesse Jackson
Andrew Young
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Ralph Martin
Jackson County
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Paul Altmeyer
U.S
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Myers
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Nev
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Greeneberg Mercantile to buy 58 department stores in Missouri
Announcement in St Louis by P N Hirsch states Greenberg Mercantile Co will acquire 52 junior department stores and six leased dry goods departments. Greenberg stores in Mexico and Vandalia will operate as Missouri Brokerage Co with Lester Meine as local manager. Also noted are recognitions for pedestrian safety in 96 Missouri towns and various local civic items from April 25 1964.
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P. N. Hirsch
Greenberg Mercantile Co
Greenberg
Mexico
Vandalia
Missouri Brokerage Co
Hirsch
Lester Meine
Missouri
Auto Club of Missouri
Ronald E. Jenkins
Texas Christian University
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Tex
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Mexico High School
Gene Jenkins
S. Clark
Carl A. Safford
Bill Cunningham
Cunningham-Sims
Howard Copeland
Bruce
Philadelphia
Florence Dillard
Leonard Barcus
First Presbyterian Church
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists subscription pricing by locale with annual and short-term options for Missouri counties and out-of-state deliveries. Office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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N. Washington St
Mexico
Trade
Audrain
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