Editorial: The Race Was Not A Race At Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 was halted after 332.5 miles as 11 of 33 cars remained running. A. J. Foyt urged quick car modifications to restore real racing, while the sport faced a fatality, injuries, and near misses among fans. The USAC tightened safety: smaller wings, closed right-side fuel tanks, and reduced fuel capacity to curb speeds and improve reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Foyt
United States Auto Club
Roger McCluskey
Endurance and Temptation Theme Refrain
A meditation on resisting temptation citing James 1:12. It asserts that a blessed life comes to those who endure trials and yield to no evil, acknowledging life as a field of temptations beyond an Edenic illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Birthday Greetings List for McFarling and Others
A local note lists birthdays for McFarling Mrs J W Shaffer Henry Reichers Timmy Deardorff James Pugh Emery Myers Mrs Olinda and David Wieberg Griffith Donald Harper Floyd Today's birthdays World Newsom Sr Debra Kay Myers Bank Presidents Robert and Walter Paden McNamara 57 Actor Robert Cummings 63 Bill Rowland Charley Baker Elaine Silverstein Durwood McGee Harold Austin Smith Susan Shinn Anatole France Barbara McKinney Janet 1944-1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarling
J.W. Shaffer
Henry Reichers
Timmy Deardorff
James Pugh Emery Myers
Olinda
David Wieberg
Griffith
Donald Harper
Floyd
World Newsom Sr
Debra
Harold
Austin Smith
Susan Shinn
Anatole France
Barbara McKinney
Janet
Ann Landers Advice From a Busy Reader Letters
Dear Ann Landers answers readers on discipline at friends homes, marital behavior after drinking, a man puzzled by a woman’s request, and a note about a new Bride's Guide book. The column offers practical, plain spoken guidance and clarifies boundaries in family and dating scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
To Your Good Health Compulsive Gambler Advice
Dr Thosteson addresses a wife’s compulsive gambling, suggesting Gamblers Anonymous and group help, notes hypnosis is not a cure, and advises seeking local GA chapters or national HQ in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thosteson
Gamblers Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
G. A. National Service Office
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Morton
Watergate momentum tests Nixon presidency
The piece notes that cutting Haldeman and Ehrlichman raises the question of President Nixon’s liability. It warns against ostrich-like avoidance while urging prudence, evidence, and careful judgment as disclosures widen to include many White House aides, Justice officials, and the FBI and CIA. It emphasizes the potential depth of involvement and the risk of further revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Nixon
White House
Justice Department
FBI
CIA
Marine Corps
John Dean
Dean
Republic
Impeachment talk and Watergate uncertainties analyzed
A sober editorial weighs the risks of impeachment vs the perils of a paralyzed presidency. It questions the pace of probes, debates Nixon’s involvement, and urges restraint until solid facts emerge, noting the nation's stake in stable governance.
Mexico Ledger Page Four Highlights June 9 1973
Page four of the Mexico MO Ledger dated Saturday June 9 1973 presents regional notices, brief local items, a sports scoreboard snippet, and community notices. Readers find terse summaries of events and happenings from the area, with names and places reflecting local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Broadcast Channel List For St Louis And Nearby
A list of TV stations and channels includes Kivi St Louis KTVO Ottumwa Kmox tv St Louis KSD tv St Louis Khoa tv Hannibal KPL St Louis KOMU tv Columbia KTEG tv Jeff City Kate tv St Louis Kebj tv Columbia Weem tv Quincy noting 17 as sixteen on See Tv and other local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivi
St Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
St. Louis
Ksd-tv
Khoa-tv
Hannibal
Kpl
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ktegtv
Jeff City
Kate-tv
Kebj-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television Listings and Highlights For Tonight
The TV slate features baseball Cincinnati v Chicago at 1 p.m. on channels 6 8 and 10 with Shrine Circus highlights at 3 30 p.m. on channel 4. NCAA track and field via Wide World of Sports at 4 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17. Belmont Stakes live at 4 p.m. on channel 4 7 and 13. Paris Opera Ballet performance Firebird at 6 p.m. on channel 9. Nicol Williamson in Hamlet at 7 p.m. on channel 9. Regis Philbin guests Jerry Lee Lewis and Dwayne Hickanan at 1 10 a.m. on channel 4. The schedule lists Blondie Goes Latin at noon on channel 11 and numerous movie slots from 1 to 4 a.m. including Jungle Woman The Longest Hundred Miles The Naughty Nineties and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Wide World of
Secretariat
Stravinsky
Paris Opera Ballet
Nicol Williamson
Regis Philbin
Penny Singleton
Evelyn Ankers
Doug McClure
Abbott and Costello
Walter King
Huntz Hall
Bill Cosby
Andy Griffith
Bill Anderson
Welk
Bobby Goldsb
Jim
Jesse
ABC News
Bobby Goldsborg
Lee Trevino
Reasoner
CBS News
NBC News
Bridget
Sunday listings mix sports and civic civic note
A long Sunday schedule shows a progressive priest adding a clinic and office to his church while George H W Bush appears on Meet the Press. Cardinals play the Braves in Atlanta and a slate of CBS Sports Spectacular events plus tennis, wrestling and various films fill the day with multiple channels and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
Republican National Committee
Cardinals
Braves
Atlanta
CBS Sports Spectacular
John Alexander
Brian Fairlie
Santiago
Cilie
Disney
Ceylon
Appalachia
Merle Travis
B. B. King
Advertising staff changes noted in Mexico Ledger items
Yesterday in Mexico June 9 1963 lists Lee M Hooker joining The Ledger advertising staff after leaving Centralia Sentinel. It also notes Christopher Bond earning a bachelor of law from University of Virginia and Jo Ann Lipp leaving for Gem City Business College. A 1953 reunion story details Ned L Remley and Melvin Remley brothers from Mexico in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Hooker
Centralia
Tl. Sentinel
The
Ledger
Christopher S. Bond
University of Virginia
Arthur D. Bond
Mexico
Princeton
University of Virginia Law School
Jo Ann Lipp
Guiney, I
Gem Cityusiness College
Fay Lipp
Ned L. Remley
Ocean Star
Pfc
Melvin Remley
Third Infantry Division
Korea
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Fog Horn
Manhattan
Illinois
Dr. Thesteson
B.L
Kennedy
McGovern
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Andrew Johnson
Senator Goldwater
Bella Abzug
Washington
Jerry Lee Lewis
Dwayne
Dobie Gillis
Hickanan
James Coburn
Dick Shawn
Jean Seberg
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Mark Twain
Fredric March
Alexis Smith
Anthony Perkins
Harold Lloyd
Robert Ridgley
Tony Curtis
John Payne
Laurel & Har
Blackwood Family
Abbott & Coste
St. Louis, I
Big Valley
Adam
Buck Owens
Nashville
Strauss
Mary T
Movie Moore
Bobek
Ledgerland
Oral Roberts
Sacred Heart
Dimension
Discovery
Rev. Robinson
Rabbi
Herald of Truth
Camera Three
Lester Family
Davey
Bullwinkle
Jesus
Rex Humbai
Humbard
Cathedral
Church
Archie
Sacred Hear
Patterns For Living
Deliverance
Face Nation
Driver's
the Life
Hee Ramsey
NBC
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Edith Evans
Hubert Humphrey
Chaim Potok
Asher Lev
Randolph Scott
Audie Murphy
Robert Armstrong
Sidney Toler
Perception
Wesern
Senator Rep
Wilburn Bros
Christophers
Directions
Cardinal Baseball
Safari
Herald of
Expression
Showcase
Ocean Arm
Run For Life
Insight
Heritage
Water World
Travelure
Il. St. Band
Daniel Boone
Animal World
Halashon
Israel
Virginia Vale
Peter Fonda
Jerry Lewis
Mae West
Grace Kelly
James Stewart
Doris Day
Rock Hudson
Robert Mitchum
Gene Barry
Aga
Albert Remley
Military
Red Cross
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
Howard Tolson
J.H. Stidham
Fulton
University of Missouri
Young People’s Conference
Christian Church
Ralph
Toulson
Laura Ruth Francis
Ruben Spotswood
Noble
Virgil Missouri Greyhound Lines
Fellows Lodge of Mexico
Farber High School
Rotary Club of Mexico
Niagara Falls
Canada
Grace Goslin
Edgar Lin
Denmeyer
W.A. Coglizer
Fairgrounds Park
City Hall
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