Editorial: Missouri needs better government and reform plan
Missouri editorials urge adoption of a blue ribbon commission plan to reform the executive branch. The proposed bill aims to consolidate functions, shift staff as needed, reduce governor direct reports to about 30, and foster interdepartmental cooperation to improve efficiency and accountability. The piece calls for careful study and adoption for all Missourians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Senate Committee of Reorganization
Fred Hughes
Commission
End of the Day Reflections from Ecclesiastes Verse
A brief meditation on Ecclesiastes 9 noting that nothing is truly new under the sun and that all creation is work within God’s plan. It emphasizes humanity’s role in shaping and using what God has already made, with a tone of timeless wisdom.
Birthday greetings and notable births and quotes
Monday wishes to Steven Arthur Scott Henry Huttsell Walter C Wright John Houston Debbie Jones Cynthia Parker Jabe Fry Mildred Suris Freddie Branham Betty Pierce Mark Albright Betty Grimwood. Tuesday wishes to Mrs Wilson Lane Bramuel Johnson Frank Arnall Jr Jack Cline P C Lahs Janice Kay Sharp Gary Wayne Newsom Glenda Ann Eckman Paris Delores McDonald Robert Lee Cox Auxvasse Edith Hopkins Douglas Alewel Wilmer McBride. Friday greetings to Mrs Leo Mayes. Today birthnotes: writer James Michener age 66 artist Norman Rockwell age 79. Thought for today: Keep your eyes wide open before marriage and half shut afterwards. Benjamin Franklin 1706 1790.
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Steven Arthur Scott
Henry Huttsell
Walter C. Wright
John Houston
Debbie Jones
Cynthia Parker
Jabe Fry
Mildred Suris
Freddie Branham
Betty Pierce
Mark Albright
Betty Grimwood
Paris
Delores McDonald
Robert Lee Cox
Auxvasse
Edith Hopkins
Douglas Alewel
Wilmer McBride
Leo Mayes
James Michener
Norman Rockwell
Benjamin Franklin
Ann Landers Letters Column Examines Marital Strains
A late 20th century readers column presents letters about TV’s impact on marriages, marriage scams, and advice on personal relationships. Readers discuss communication gaps, intelligence and bridge play, dubious marriages, and warning neighbors about potential risky relationships.
Mothballs danger and health tips from Dr Thosteson
Readers ask about mothball risks, tomato peelings, epilepsy, kidney stones, and health advice. Dr Thosteson explains naphthalene toxicity, breathing risks, and child safety. tomatoes skin digestion is normal. epilepsy usually not curable and management is key. hydration helps kidney stones and hypertension guidance includes a paid booklet.
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Dr. Thosteson
Reorganization of Missouri executive branch urged by Kansas City Times
The Kansas City Times argues that no issue outranks reform of Missouri’s executive branch in the 1973 General Assembly. It stresses that real change requires a majority in both houses to place state interests above politics and pet projects as 87 boards and agencies are to be folded into 13 super departments. The paper notes entrenched constituencies at budget time and reluctance to cut funding for favored agencies.
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Kansas City Times
General Assembly
House
Senate
Missouri
Missouri Reorganization Fails to Deliver Yet
The piece argues that despite broad backing for streamlining Missouri’s executive branch, real reforms risk being blocked by logrolling and preserved agencies. It notes the State Reorganization Commission spent two years and $200,000, voters approved a reform amendment in 1971, and urges public input during hearings as legislators decide whether to fulfill the mandate or preserve politics as usual.
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State Reorganization Commission of
Missouri
Jefferson City
Hungate buys Champ Clark residence for preservation
Representative William Hungate has bought the Champ Clark home in Bowling Green to ensure its survival. He will form a committee to rehabilitate the house and seek public use, planning to transfer title to a non profit entity. The museum would honor Clark and other northeast Missouri statesmen, with firm plans hoped by summer during Bowling Green’s sesquicentennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
William Hungate
Champ Clark
Bowling Green
Hungate
Troy
Clark
United States
House of Representatives
Missouri
Bennett Champ Clark
Mexico Ledger Friday Edition Features Briefs and Notices
The Mexico Ledger from Friday February 4, 1973 presents condensed local items, notices, and briefs. It compiles community happenings, civic notices, small ads, and public announcements reflecting daily town life in early February.
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, office address at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico MO 65265, single copy price 10 cents, various carrier and mail rates by region, and weekly office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Military members receive $1.25 per month.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
TV Listings and Program Highlights Across Stations
Erroneous listings note unreported changes. CBS film festival at noon on channels 4 7 13 shows Stowaway in the Sky. Basketball coverage: St. Louis U vs Louisville at noon on channels 3 6, Michigan vs Illinois at 1, Colorado vs Iowa State at 2 on channels 5 7 8. Pro bowlers at King Louie Open in Kansas City at 2:30 on 23 17. NBC Movie That Man From Rio at 8 on 5 8 10. Archie and All in the Family at 7 on 4 7 13. Julie Andrews guests at 6 on 2 3 17. UCLA basketball at 10:30 on 7 8 with channel 5 in progress at 10:45. Regis Philbin at 12:30 am on 4. Movies include Life With Blondie at noon on 11, The Texican at 1 on 13, Lost In Alaska at 2 on 11, Bowery Bombshell at 4 on 11.
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St. Louis U
Louisville
Michigan
Mlinois
Colorado
Iowa State
Kansas City
Hill
Rodriguez
Rosburg
Wide World of Sports
Minneapolis
Dana Andrews
Archie
Edith
Grace
Julie Andrews
Sid Caeser
John Davidson
NBC
Rio
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Carol Burnett
UCLA
Regis Philbin
Diana Rhodes
Leonard Barr
Patrick
Love Doctor
McGrady
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Broderick Crawford
Alaska
Abbott and Costello
Bowery
Channel 4
Michel Beroff
Isaiah
James Kirkpatrick
Abraham J. Heschel
Theologian
NBA
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Chicago
Susan Anthony
Lewis and Clark
Pittsburgh Penguins
North Stars
Minnesota
CBS Sports Spectacular
Toronto
American Sportsman
Florida Keys
Dis+ney
Chet Atkins
Boston Orchestra
Stuart Whitman
FBI
Susan Strasberg
Mannix
McCloud
St. Louis Blues
Blackhawks
ABC
Columbus
Richard Benjamin
Alf MacGraw
Tom Brown
Buckley
Channel 8
Sweet
Nashville
Mary T
ABC News
Norm Stewart
Moore
Wilburn Bros
Phil Donahue
McHale’s
Navy
Regis Philbi
Rallin
Bill Anderson
Rainbow Palace
Fred Bears
Andy Griffith Grace
Bridget
Bill Cody
Welk
Buck Owens
Bobby Goldsboro
Bowery Boys
NBC News
Elec Co
Greece
CBS News
Zoom
Evening TV Schedule Highlights From 1946 1969 Mix
A dense grid lists film showings and TV programs by channel and time, featuring classics like That Man From Rio and The St. Valentines Day Massacre, plus news, sports, and religious programming across channels. Names include Van Heflin Boris Karloff Bob Hope Barbara Stanwyck and Jean-Paul Belmondo among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Jean-Paul
Belmondo
Joan Crawford
Tanganyika
van Heflin
Jason Robards
Bob Hope
Boris Karloff
Fredrich March
Burma
Barbara Stanwyck
Scott Brady
Gloria Swanson
TV Highlights From AM Listings Full Day Schedule
A dense TV log lists films and shows with stars and years such as Bird of Youth with Paul Newman and Where's Charley with Ray Bolger, plus numerous titles like The Red Witch, Deliverance, and Alvarez Kelly. The guide notes times, channels, and viewer ratings while hinting at a weekend log with weather and subscriber notes.
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Paul Newman
Fess Parker
John Wayne
Buchanan
Randolph Scott
Sidney Toler
Richard Benjamin
Alf MacGraw
Jean Fontaine
Dana Andrews
Missionary speaks at Pilgrim Church in Mexico
The Rev. Luther Peterson, a West Indies missionary, spoke at Pilgrim Church with slides on world missions. Miss Donna M. Dwyer received a bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University in mid year conferrals. Wesley Wood was reappointed to a three year term as Mexico Special Road District commissioner.
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Luther Peterson
West Indies
Pilgrim Church
Barbados
Donna M. Dwyer
Thomas L. Dwyer
E. Love St
College of Arts and Science
St. Louis University
Wesley Wood
Mexico
Edwin Lierheimer
Edward Dishman
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Raymond H. Graue
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