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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
2
A dated editorial critiques radical professors in universities. It cites Harvard limiting tenure for new teachers, and firing Bowles, Angela Davis, and Bruce Franklin for unorthodox views. The piece argues against radicals being hired and notes the shift in stance among former supporters.
A devotional note urges perseverance in trouble, affirming that God remains with believers even when feeling deserted. The message cites Psalm 10:1 and counsels faith and comfort during hardship.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat outlines Governor Christopher Bond's initial legislative agenda. Proposals include restructuring the executive branch into 14 departments, open meetings, expanded conflict of interest rules, ethics and election commission, stricter campaign disclosure, and a merit-based state workforce. He also backs a state death penalty revision, tax shifts for education, property owner relief, a gasoline sales tax for transit, and a state crime investigation bureau with victim compensation. The paper endorses many reforms but warns against overreach by special interests and the legislature.
A reader-letter feature shows a couple praising their 18 years of marriage and mutual support. Ann Landers responds with praise and advice about patience, maturity, and forgiveness, then addresses letters about travel claims and airline directory etiquette with a light corrective tone. The column invites readers to request Ann Landers’ booklet with a small fee.
Dr Thosteson explains that minor varicose veins may be treated with injections to dry them up, while painful veins are usually removed by stripping. Hospital stay is brief and activity should be mild. Postoperative support hose depends on remaining vein condition and comfort. The doctor also notes hose mainly aids comfort, not cure. He adds cautious guidance on tongue protrusion in a six month old and cautions against fattening diet pills.
A listing of radio and television station call letters linked to multiple markets including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City Quincy and nearby towns. The fragment notes channel numbers and station identifiers such as KTVI KTVVO KMOX TV KSD TV KQHA TV KOMU TV KETC TV and Kebj TV with city associations.
Prime time features include The Waltons at 7:00 on Channels 4 7 and 13, a Flip Wilson hour with guests on 5 8 and 10, and an Advokes debate on drug advertising. Vertigo airs at 8:00 on CBS in 4 7 13, with Jack Benny’s farewell show at 8:00 on 5 8 10 and The Waltons again at 7:00 on multiple channels.
Friday ledger lists Bighorn in Concert at 8 30 PM on channel 2 and a packed schedule with hockey at 7 PM on channel 11 Flames at Atlanta, Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much on CBS channels, plus multiple morning shows and game shows. The Kennedy Center inaugural concert is noted for 8 PM with Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra and Van Cliburn, featuring a two hour program and other guests.
The PBS board plans an emergency meeting next week to gauge support for a nationwide public television interconnection financed by foundations and contributions rather than CPB federal funds. PBS leaders say a nonfederal system could air public affairs shows managed by stations, potentially bypassing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s funding. Robert F. Shenkkan asserts federal money need not be involved, and the Jan. 24 San Diego meeting will decide if the plan has traction under the Public Broadcasting Act guidance.
Promoted to captain in the MMA ROTC battalion yesterday. Mexico residents note the ceremony as Cadet Gary Graham receives the rank in the official roll call.
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. Mailing rates listed by region and duration. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturdays.
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