The Incubator For Corruption Secrecy in government urged to end
The editorial quotes former Chief Justice Earl Warren condemning secrecy as the incubator of corruption. It argues for open government, strong legal safeguards, and robust investigative reporting to expose bribery perjury and obstruction of justice, stressing the press’s public role.
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Earl Warren
National Press Club
Washington
White House
Hill
Warren
Rejoicing in Freedom for Christian Life Endured
A reflection on enduring faith and the price paid for religious freedom. The text honors those who suffered and sacrificed for Christian life in a free world, noting the value of living without persecution as a result of brave, principled individuals.
Highway signs mislead drivers in Mexico area
Motorists travelling from the south toward Paris encounter Route 54 and reach Mexico where 54 turns east. There are no Highway 15 signs. Drivers travel extra miles before learning Highway 15 ends at Highway 22 in North Mexico, with no marker in South Mexico showing the connection. The Highway Department should mark the block from north to south as both Highway 15 and 22.
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Monroe County
Paris
Mexico
North
South
Highway Department
Recalling Mexico’s past through Hammonds map of downtown
Joplin’s Sylvan M. Hammonds maps his recollected Mexico streets around the Ringo Hotel and notable landmarks as he read news of the 1917 1918 fires. He lists stores and sites on Washington and Jefferson streets and the courthouse area to anchor memory of old Mexico. Birthday notices follow for local residents and writers Alan Paton and Eva Le Gallienne.
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Mexico
Moore, Morris, Eckenberger and Dent
Temple Stephens
Kroger
A&p
Sylvan M. Hammonds
Joplin
Ringo Hotel
Erdel Hardware
Erdel
Rush Hill
Ledger
Mr. Hammonds
Orpheum
New Grand
Old Wisteria
Washington St
Jefferson Street
Ragsdale Dept. Store
Fredendall and Wilkins
Pilcher Jewelry
Dry
Sappington Hardware
Sallee's
Western Union
Southern Bank
Craddock's
Mexico Savings Bank
Men's Clothing
Buckner Drug
Fred A. Morris Grocery
Precht Funeral Home
Pitts Barber Shop
Ankrom News Stand
Dr. Bragg
Mitchell
Liberty Theater
Hoxsey
Joe Daniel
Liberty St
Ray Smith Grocery
Mutual Telephone Co
McPheeters Bros. Furniture
North Missouri Trust Co
Barth Clothing Co
Washington Street
Roy Harris
Gary Goodhart
Gerald W. Pollard
Lisa Sullivan
William van Matre
Charles B. Stone
Fulton
Richard €. Snook
Robert Rogers
Hershel Meek
Martha Wylie
Michael Keeling
Beverly Rehma
Kenneth Gibbons
William Hase
Alan Paton
Eva le Gallienne
Energy crunch tightens St. Louis area jobs
Thousands of workers faced layoffs as a national energy crisis curbed fuel and oil supplies. Auto plants including General Motors Chevrolet and Chrysler reduced shifts and hours while Ford furloughed workers. Utilities and service stations cut staff amid uncertain demand, with officials noting the situation remains highly fluid and driven by crude availability.
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St. Louis
General Motors
Chevrolet
Fred Howell
Chrysler Corp
Hazlewood
Ford Mercury
Robert Harnar
Ford Co
Mercury
A. O. Smith Corp
Granite City
Howell
Missouri Division of Employment Security
Emmet Connors
Connors
Walter Wiegand
Mid-America Gas Marketers Association
Bob McDaniel
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Wood River
McDaniel
Shell Oil
Cording
Gil Barrett
Barrett
Larry Maher
Olin Chemical Corp
Harry Wilson
Granite City Steel
William E
Simon
Nixon
State
Ann Landers Letters Column
Readers share antics from parties with alcohol and tapes revealing behavior. A virgin 23 describes dating without sex while a 1% year old beauty asks if her lover is alive. Ann Landers answers with direct, practical guidance and references to a booklet on dating limits.
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Ann Landers
P. P
Delia
P. O
Chicago
Ill
Should My Child Visit A TB Home For Contact Risk
A concerned mother asks if her 10 year old should visit a home where a father with tuberculosis is being treated. The doctor recommends tuberculin testing for the daughter, notes that current TB drugs reduce contagiousness, and advises keeping away from coughing or sneezing germs while ensuring the father remains non infectious. If tests are negative, relax. if positive, follow up with treatment.
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N.Y.C
Open Forum reply from Mexico Post Office foreman
Mexico Post Office foreman John C. Davidson responds to residents about post office service and snow removal. He clarifies misdirected letters, notes two window clerks, cites late hours, describes parking area issues, and thanks customers aiding sidewalks during heavy snow. He invites further questions or visits.
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Ledger
Cook
Jackie Cook
Mexico
Mr. Cook
John C. Davidson
Mails
Kiwanis Pancake Day Aims For Fun In Hotel Hoxsey
A Mexico Kiwanis Club event at the Hotel Hoxsey Gold Room features Aunt Jemima as a pancake day guest with a school singing preview. Also noted are local residents’ milestones including Donald Smith joining Missouri Military Academy for second semester and Jim Utterback’s advancement to petty officer after two years in service.
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Kiwanis Club
Hoxsey Gold Room
Jemima
Donald Smith
Roland Hassbaum
St. Louis
Missouri Military Academy
Roy Mayhew
Central St
Ruby Mayhew
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication with mailing rates by region, clubbed by timeframes. It notes prices for in state, out of state, and armed forces subscribers, plus office hours and mailing details.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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St. Louis Court of Appeals
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