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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1974
Page
2
A strong defense of open proceedings argues public trials curb secrecy and protect justice for the accused and the public. Quoting Justice Douglas, Judge Froessel, and the Valente case, it emphasizes the necessity of transparency to prevent misuse of power and to safeguard both individual rights and the public interest.
A compact religious reflection cites Acts 26 28 about persuasive moments in eternity. The note emphasizes how near misses influence belief and conviction in Christian faith.
Letters critique gas shortages and fuel waste amid a Riverside auto race sighting and farmers' needs. A citizen urges fair gas access and criticizes Nixon impeachment talk, praising past policies. The debate shifts to ERA wording and its scope, noting it affects government action and not private life.
A reader asks how fast a peptic ulcer can develop. Dr Thosteson explains erosion may begin with gastritis or duodenitis and progress rapidly to ulcer and perforation, with X rays sometimes failing to show an ulcer during bleeding. The reply notes tests are not mathematically precise and medicine remains imperfect.
Readers write about Ann Landers columns including breakfast routines in marriage and the value of her booklet Marriage What To Expect. A caller explains going for guidance and supporting content about divorce, marriage readiness, and personal anecdotes from Quebec goats to illustrate phrases like smell like a goat.
A night of suspect schedule entries includes In Search Of Ancient Mysteries at 7:00 p m on channels 5 8 and 10 narrated by Rod Serling. The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman airs at 8 on channels 4 7 and 13 with Cecily Tyson. Sporadic notes flag unreported changes and scattered listings across channels.
Channel schedules list TV movies cartoons and talk shows. Notable items include The Baboons Of Gombe a Jane Goodall focused program at 7 p m on channels 2 3 and 17 and a Zigzag film starring George Kennedy at 8 p m on channels 4 7 and 13. Weather and late night music specials anchor the night with CBS Movies and The Tonight Show style rosters throughout the day.
AP reviewer says CBS TV special The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a finely told, moving 110 year saga of a Southern Black woman from slavery to Civil Rights era. Cicely Tyson shines as Miss Jane with supporting turns by Valerie O'Dell Rod Perry and Thalmus Rasulala.
The Rev C A Trotter minister of St Paul CME Church Mexico and Tyus Chapel Vandalia is in Kansas City Kansas attending the mid winter council session of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of the third district. Mrs Fry Buckner Jackson Johnson attend Toafers convention at Heim implement company in Laddonia. Public Health survey highlights Audrain County's low death rate from heart disease. Local students receive degrees at St Louis University mid year graduation. The Boy From Oklahoma opens at Liberty Theatre with Will Rogers Jr. and Nancy Olsen.
Mexican Lectorr published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with second class postage. Rates: 2.25 monthly in Mexico and nearby towns. Mail in Audrain and adjoining counties $20 yearly 6 months 12 3 months 8. Other Missouri counties $26 yearly 6 months 17 3 months 11. Out of state $29 yearly 6 months 18 3 months 13. Armed forces US and APO $1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Salary field appears but value not provided.
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