Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mexico Ledger in Mexico, Missouri

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1973

Page

5

Newsmen Push For Missouri Shield Law Debate

In Jefferson City the House Judiciary Committee heard arguments for a state shield law to protect confidential news sources. G Duncan Bauman warned reporters may go to jail without protection, while James Millstone cited several jailed colleagues and warned of a drying up of sources if the law fails. Supporters noted other states’ protections and warned of censorship risks if sources are compelled. The panel also discussed three Missouri Bureau of Investigation bills and how the unit should be placed under state safety structures.

Jefferson City House Judiciary Committee G. Duncan Bauman St. Louis Globe-Democrat Bauman James C. Millstone St. Louis Post-Dispatch Millstone U.S. Supreme Court Robert C. Synder R-Kirkwood Roy C. Fisher University of Missouri Journalism School Ronald Belt R-Macon Robert E. Young Carthage Tom Eblen The Kansas City Star Warren Geurin Springfield Newspapers, Inc William Bray Missouri Press Association Robert M. White II Mexico Ledger Mexico Missouri Bureau of Investigation Alvin Waits D-Independence Highway Patrol Tony Dill Daffton Harold Volkmer D-Hannibal MBI Department of Public Safety Charles Walier Christopher S. Bond

Blackwell Loses Appeal To Keep Pilot License

In St Louis a federal administrative law judge denied Democratic State Sen Earl Blackwell's appeal to lift a suspension on his pilot license. The judge reduced the suspension from six to four months, citing careless operation and poor judgment in two incidents, with Blackwell to surrender or appeal within 10 days.

ST. Louis Earl R. Blackwell William E. Fowler Jr National Transportation Safety Board Blackwell Federal Aviation Administration Fowler Jefferson City Memorial Columbia Regional Airport Carless Terre du Lac Bonne Terre Jefferson City

Hinton Named to Dean's Honor List at Missouri

Marvin Duane Hinton of Martinsburg was named to the University of Missouri Columbia's Dean's Honor List for the fall semester. He is a merit scholarship finalist, receiving the U.S. Gypsum Co. scholarship, and is a 1972 Community A-6 High School graduate majoring in education.

Martinsburg Marvin Duane Hinton F.O. Hinton University of Missouri, Columbia U.S. Gypsum Co Chicago Hinton

Boston Man Indicted in Murder Case Links to Gillispie Killings

A Boston man, Anthony J. Jackson, 33, alias Wayne Eubank, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on murder and kidnapping in the death of Damaris Synge Gillispie, a Boston University student. Jackson, held on $150,000 bail after a Cambridge shootout, faces multiple charges amid a wave of killings described as the area’s toughest homicide cases since the Boston Strangler era. Gillispie disappeared November 29 and her nude body was found February 3 in a wooded area north of Boston.

Cambridge, Mass Boston Middlesex County Damaris Synge Gillispie Anthony J. Jackson Wayne Eubank Cambridge Jackson Albert DiSalvo Miss Gillispie Boston University Bedford Hills N.Y Billerica

POWs Tearful Return To Clark Base School

Three freed American prisoners of war appearing publicly at Clark Air Base Philippines tear up as 400 schoolchildren sing God Bless America Capt Jeremiah Denton and fellow POWs John Borling and William Robinson address students and autograph cards before returning to the United States later that evening.

Peter Arnett Clark Air Base Philippines North Vietnam Denton United States Air Force John L. Borling Chicago William A. Robinson Robersonville, N.C Borling Alma Siniscal Bloomfield N.J. Robinson Joan Shelter New Hartford N.Y Beaty Graham Gainesville Robinson Capt Dolly Good Bobby Hamilton

Wallace Plans to Present Risner POW Bracelet

In Birmingham Alabama Governor George Wallace said he plans to give a POW bracelet bearing the name of Col Robin Risner to Risner of Oklahoma City as a personal gesture. The item marks ongoing recognition of Risner, a noted POW figure, by the Alabama governor.

Birmingham Ala Okla Alabama George C. Wal- Wallace Risner Col Robin Oklahoma City

Cloud seeding may worsen storms warns Missouri prof

Columbia AP report quotes University of Missouri atmospheric scientist Dr Ernest King warning that cloud seeding and hurricane seeding could trigger disasters. He notes uncertain links to flooding and risks of drought in the Midwest if energy transfers in the atmosphere are disrupted.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Ernest King Midwest Tropics Kung Univerities

Ford Offers Free Year Car Loan to POWs Returning

Ford announced POWs returning from Vietnam camps will borrow a new Ford at no cost for one year. Casey Meyers, St. Joseph dealer and council chair, said POWs will be contacted on return and may choose an LTD, Gran Torino, or Mustang with free maintenance. Dealers will assist with job search and counseling services.

Detroit North South Vietnam Ford National Dealer Council Casey Meyers St. Joseph LTD Mustang Meyers

Weather Forecast Ambitions Guided by GARP Research

The Global Atmospheric Research Program advances long term climate study and improved two week forecasts. Kung notes full weather control is unlikely this lifetime, but broad forecasts are within reach. By the late 1940s focus shifted to math models, using tropical data from diverse sources including the Marshall Islands station after 1950s tests and upper air readings over Vietnam.

Global Atmospheric Research Program GARP Kung Marshall Islands Vietnam Atlantic Africa

His Law Didn't Pass In Time

Cleveland AP reports that East Ohio Gas Co may have influenced stalled legislation. The brief mentions timing and possible coincidence as debates faltered and lawmakers faced deadlines. No further details provided.

Cleveland, Ohio East Ohio Gas Co

City official disputes gas shutoff amid reform push

City Councilman John E. Barnes says a gas cut off was deliberate to embarrass him as he pushed tighter utility controls. Barnes paid a $95.45 overdue bill after the incident, which East Ohio officials called a coincidence but he denies. He supports a bill requiring negotiation with customers before service termination.

John E. Barnes Barnes Oe Barnes Hey East Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Jackson Pws Wallace Ingurg W. Jackson Nott Ssourt la de Crete Bric Dan F.E.T ARDS E. Liberty Sebagai Logan Pharmacy
Search Courier

Search the Mexico Ledger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mexico Ledger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication