Editorial Calls for Action on Movie Ratings and Access
A newspaper opinion argues cinema ratings are often manipulated for box office gain. It cites signs like Mature Audience and highlights disputes over X and R classifications. It lists advocacy groups and figures to contact, urging public letters to influence policy and broadcast standards nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
Frisiaas
Mexico
The
Ledger
New York
Motion Picture Association of America
MPAA
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
John O. Pastore
Communications
Senate Commerce Committee
Jack Valenti
Fifth Avenue
N.Y
Morality In
Park Ave
Julius G. Neumann
Morton A. Hill
National Council of Churches
Riverside Drive
National Catholic Office For Motion Pictures
Lexington Ave
National Association of Theater Owners
Broadway
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C
Divine gift of trees praised in reflection
A devotional reflection cites Isaiah and Joyce Kilmer, noting God as the Giver of all good things. The piece highlights the beauty of creation and the outdoors as a reminder of divine provision and sanctity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Joyce Kilmer
God
Open Forum Says Nixon Will Not Retaliate Over U.N. Aid
Ledger editor notes statements from officials including Ronald Ziegler and George Bush denying any plan to withhold funds or retaliate after tensions with the United Nations over Red China. Bush reiterates Nixon’s support for the UN and no changes in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
U.N
Ronald Ziegler
Nixon
U.S
George Bush
Audrain county candidates file for recorder race
In Mexico on Friday January 12 1962 LeRoy Werner 24 filed as the second Democratic candidate for Audrain county recorder. Earlier nominee Mrs Hampton Ferris filed after Mrs Helen Gage said she would not seek re election. Also noted were lodge and community events and a 1952 Audrain Broadcasting Corp meeting with new president John A Badaracco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Werner
Audrain County Recorder
Hampton Ferris
Helen Gage
Homer Martin
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Gerald Rivers
Leland Crews
C.H. Nichols
Wallace Thompson
Audrain Broadcasting Corp
John A. Badaracco
Mexico
J.B. Arthur
Walter Staley
W. Earl Dougherty
Dear Ann Landers and the Overweight Observer
A reader praises overweight women speaking against dieting pressure and mocks thin idealism while sharing a rebuttal to a Santa Cruz critic. The column then presents several letters to Ann Landers about acne scars, beard concerns after abrasion therapy, and a chatty husband, with Landers’ responses and an invitation to request her booklet through The Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Santa Cruz
Orlando
Sue
Vasectomy concerns prompt warnings and guidance
A reader discusses a failing vasectomy after a Jan 1 1971 operation, noting an abortion following a mistaken belief of permanent sterility and urging follow up tests to confirm sterilization. Dr Thosteson explains recanalization risks, possible double ducts, and the need for subsequent tests to ensure absence of sperm before declaring permanent sterilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.C. Thosteson
L.A
Tam
Birthday wishes for a long list of names on Friday
Greetings posted for Danny Utterback Deloy Isging Sharon Jennings Bill J Elson Marty Riddle Earl Wayne McGruder Peggy Wilson Mary Ethel McAllister W C Blattner C L Petty Jr Sheri Yardley Terry Parsifal Huron Simpson Dennis Ardell and Mrs Omer Paden birthday candles on Friday with warm wishes and best regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Utterback
Deloy Isging
Sharon Jennings
Bill J. Elson
Marty Riddle
Earl Wayne McGruder
Peggy Wilson
Mary Ethel McAllister
W.C. Blattner
C.L. Petty Jr
Sheri Yardley
Terry Parsifal
Huron Simpson
Dennis Ardell
Mrs. Omer Paden
Television Station Listings For Midweek
A partial listing of stations and locations includes Ktvi in St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Kid tv St. Louis Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Kid tv St. Louis Khga tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Kete tv St. Louis Weem tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Kroe t Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia see Tv 6 News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kroe-t
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television listings and highlights for tonight
Broadcast schedule lists Antiques at 6:00 on Channel 9 about pewter and glass pieces. Night includes Kiddie segment, National Geographic Last Tribes of Mindanao at 7:00, and multiple network programs with comedies, mysteries, and movies across channels 3 4 5 7 9 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel 9
Kiddie
National Geographic
Mindanao
Spectrum
ABC
CBS
Trevor Howard
Jill St. John
Ironside
Pat Hingle
Owen Marshall
Dean Martin
Petula Clark
Billy Baxter
Jeanine Burnier
Clifton Webb
Hal Barton
Mike Douglas
Tri States
Warner
Flintstones
Dick Ford
Sesame St
Showtime
Phil Donahue
Hospital
Gomer
Somerset
Dick van Dyke
Beaver
Johnny Mann
Bill Cosby
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Elec, Co
Ozark Opry
Lucy
Belfast conflict film and late night TV critique
A TV review contrasts a Belfast documentary on cruel living conditions amid Catholic Protestant strife with ABCs Movie of the Week The Night Stalker a Las Vegas vampire tale The piece praises the Belfast film for its photography and humane script while dismissing the horror film as low quality and possibly a pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Bangladesh
ABC
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Open Forum
Howard Summers
March of Dimes Drive
Audrain County
Presser Hall
John C. Cline
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cline Furniture Co
McMillan High School
Edna Lindsey
Helen Wilkins
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
University of Missouri
Elizabeth Green
A.P. Green
Fred Bronaugh
Dear Ann Landers
S.R
S. R
Ann
Reg
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Thosteson
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
Robert Wagner
Manhattan
Bette Davis
Wagner
Bette
London
Scotland
Madame Sin
Bob
NBC
Joe Namath
Burgess Meredith
Hollywood
NFL
America
Roberta Flack
Dick Cavett
Morton
Monty
John Mills
Marlon Brando
Cat Ballou
Lee Marvin
Harry Guardino
Forum
Zero Master
Robert Mitchum
Frank Lovejoy
Tri-State
Dinah
Ledger Flip Wilson
Bobby Darin
Redd Foxx
Tim Conway
Me and the Chimp
Channel 4
Ted Bessell
Beckett
Lascelles Longstreet
Louisiana Bayous
Weatt
Homestead
Bess Myerson
Green Acres
Daniel Boone
Jeff's Collie
Gilligan
Mr. Rogers
Cartoons
Three Sons
Gram Hig
Stan Gunn
Merv Griffin
Susan Hayward
Rod Taylor
Tony Curtis
Joanne Woodward
Errol Flynn
Deborah Kerr
Call of West
Hogan's Heroes
Elec. Co
Petticoat Jet
Quiet, Furies
Nashville
Primus
River
Big Valley
Hee Haw
Trails West
Chimp
Wilson
Yogi
Death Valley
Owen . _ Marshall
Las Vegas
Darren McGavin
Tawrence
Is'expert Service
American Legion Hall
West
Harvey Morts
NO Stags
Mexico Area
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