Editorial Review The Power Of The Press
Editorial argues critics mix opinion with news and labels editorials as news. It praises some TV journalists like David Brinkley while warning against bias from politicians and the press. It asserts the press is essential to watch over government and defends press freedom against political power.
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California
David Brinkley
Gertrude Stein
Tf T
Spiro Agnew
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Adams
Hamilton
Dr. Thesteson
End of Day Prayer Calls Blessing and Comfort
A brief religious reflection cites Psalm 28 6 praising God for hearing supplications and comforting believers living away from a heavenly Father. The message urges reliance on divine support rather than feeling like orphans in an alien world.
Ann Landers Letters Column Advice Mixes Family, Finances, and Safety
A reader in Ohio seeks guidance on introducing her baby to her disapproving parents, urging reconciliation. Other letters discuss interrupting in conversations, respecting floor etiquette, and a sibling abusing inherited money, prompting caution not to lend funds. The column closes with a safety note on car ignition hazards and a teaser for a future advisory on necking and petting limits.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Calgary
Understanding atrial fibrillation and its treatment overview
A physician explains atrial fibrillation is a rapid irregular heart beat affecting the atria. Causes include heart disease or thyroid issues, with diagnosis via electrocardiogram. Digitalis like digoxin helps stabilize rhythm and strengthen contraction. fibrillation can be managed and patients may live long with proper treatment.
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Dr. Thosteson
K.L
Postmaster General Klassen faces mail surge over failures
Memphis readers flood Postmaster General Elmer T. Klassen with 700 letters a week about poor service. The 1972 appointee convenes 85 postal district managers in Washington for a three day review to uncover why mail movement deteriorated since mid December. He vows overhaul to fix systemic failures and restore trust.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
Elmer T. Klassen
Itate
Washington
Klassen
Trouble With The Mail Under New Management
Veteran postal workers blame business driven management for overreliance on machines and reduced work forces. Officials deny, while overtime soars in some offices. Pension offers push early retirements leaving inexperienced staff to move the mails. Public promises and complaints rise. calls for action and better performance.
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Postal Workers’ Union
Congress
Postal Service
Nixon urges US Bicentennial Administration
The article reports President Nixon urging Congress to establish a full time Bicentennial Administration to replace the current volunteer commission. A 25 member advisory board would assist, with funding from Congress, and a joint committee to oversee operations. The plan ends the current commission by mid-1977 and focuses on a 1976 birthday celebration.
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Kansas City
Nixon
Congress
Bicentennial Commission
Commission
Birthday wishes for Omaha residents and notable anniversaries
Graciously extending happy birthday Friday to Tamara Ann Lewis Don Hollingsworth Virgil Amos Joseph Robert O Brien s Jr uester Mc Farling Art fuemmeler Raymond Wilson Verna Mae Scott Anthony Harris and Don Shire Today marks former Treasury Secretary John B Connally at 56 and chemist Linus Pauling at 72 Thought for today attributes Frustration to the gap between self and self perception from an anonymous source
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Tamara Ann Lewis
Don Hollingsworth
Virgil Amos
Joseph Robert O’brien S Jr
Uester Mc Farling
Artfuemmeler
Raymond Wilson
Verna Mae Scott
Omaha Neb
Anthony Harris
Don Shire
Treasury
John B. Connally
Linus. Pauling
Television Station Call Letters and Cities Listed
A list of broadcast stations and their cities appears, noting channel numbers and affiliations for Ktvi in St. Louis Ktvo in Ottumwa Kmox-tv in St. Louis Ksd-tv in St. Louis Khqa-tv in Hannibal Komu-tv in Columbia Kete-tv in St. Louis Weem-tv in Quincy JI Kplr in St. Louis Krep-tv in Jeff City Kebj-tv in Columbia.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khqa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Krep-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings Feature NHS Night Schedule Highlights
Tonight NHS presents hockey at 6 30 p m on Channel 11 St Louis Blues versus Penguins in Pittsburgh. Don Adams hosts Sonny and Cher at 7 00 p m on channels 4 7 13. ABC Movie at 7 86 p m on channels 2 3 7 You will Never See Me Again stars David Hartman Jane Wyatt in a new TV crime drama. Burt Bacharach special Opus No 3 at 9 00 p m on channels 2 3 17 with Peter Ustinov. Movies and public affairs fill later slots including Affair With A Stranger Shadow on the Land You Will Never See Me Again Doctor In The House Kid Rodelo Along Came A Spider Forty Guns and more with classic TV features and sports wrap.
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St. Louis Blues
Penguins
Pittsburgh
Don Adams
Sonny and Cher
David Hartman
Jane Wyatt
Dr. Lochner
Medical Center
Burt Bacharach
Peter Ustinov
Stevie Wonder
Bette Miller
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Burt
Cannon
Syndicate
Channel 11
Jean Simmons
Jackie Cooper
Dirk Bogarde
Kid Rodelo
Don Murray
Alan Alda
Suzanne Pleshette
Tony Curtis
Barbara Stanwyck
Hogan's Heroes
Billy Walker
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Hazel
Paul Lynde
Sineass
Hollywood
Sonny & Cher
Adam
Metropolis
Andy Griffith
Phil Donahue
Medical
Tell Truth Center
Playmates
Porter Wagoner
Johnny Mann
Our Land
Television Listings and Highlights From Thursday Ledger
Channel 11 features St Louis Blues at Bruins at 6:30 PM with Walton's Mountain on at 7. Flip Wilson guests at 7. The Advocates debate a national press council. CBS Movie Honor Thy Father follows Ironside. Morning to late night offers Bob Hope guests Pat Boone and numerous film and game show slots across networks.
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NHL
St Louis Blues
Bruins
Boston
Walton’s
Flip Wilson
Joe Namath
Tim Conway
John Creach
Yvonne Wilder
National Press Council
Mod Squad
CBS
Ironside
Johnny Carson
Pat Boone
Beacon
George Murphy
San
ABC News
Francisco
CBS News
Dean Martin
NBC News
Griffith
Phil Donahue
Nashville
Jonathan Winters
Black Beatty
Buck Owens
Ozark Opry
Waltons
Advocates
Canterbury Tales
Resignations and awards noted in Mexico 1963 report
Police officer Billy Bob Standefer resigns from the Mexico Police Department after years of service since 1957. University of Buffalo engineering professor Dr. Robert L. Ketter receives a Brookhaven National Laboratory grant to design a chemonuclear reactor. Miss Marilyn Holtkamp pledges Kappa Alpha Theta at Missouri, Mexico. Obituary for Mary Virginia Houston, longtime Mexico resident. Local veteran Robert Ballew discharged honorably and returns to Kirksville. Mrs. Julia MelIntyre injured in car accident. A.P. Green Fire Brick Co. donates to Chamber fund and pledges further home-building if fund goal is met. Postmaster nomination for Mexico Post Office advances to Senate. Southern Bank board directors re-elected.
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Billy Bob Standefer
Mexico
Earl Jones
Robert L. Ketter
University of Buffalo
N.Y
E.F. Ketter
Jefferson St
Univeristy
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Marilyn Holtkamp
William H. Holtkamp
West St
University of Missouri
Columbia
Kappa Alpha Theta
Mary Virginia Houston
Robert Ballew
Kirksville
Julia MelIntyre
Libery St
Audrain Hospital
A.P. Green
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
Chamber of Commerce Building Fund
L. McF. Gamble
Senate
The
Southern Bank
Mexico Ledger Publication Notice and Rates
Mexico Ledger lists publication details daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. It lists postal classifications, pricing by mail and distance, and subscription rates for various counties and armed forces. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 3:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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