Editorial: One Million Bike Accidents and Safety Rules
The piece notes 40,008,000 bicycles in the U S and about 1,000,000 annual accidents with 800 deaths. It describes FDA proposed federal safety standards including reflectors and brakes and notes New York already tests similar rules. The column urges avoiding night riding and emphasizes car-versus-bicycle risk and safety education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Drug Administration
United States
New York State
New York
Enduring Faith Quotes from Psalm and Jesus Teachings
A quotation from Psalm 91 blessing dwellers in the secret place of the most High and a note that the kingdom of God is within, accessible to all of God's children. The two lines present spiritual guidance on divine protection and inner wisdom.
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God
Open Forum letter and water tests cited in Auxvasse note
Open Forum reply from Thomas I Osborne discusses a case where a mother refused to press charges after an older man exposed himself to her son. The prosecuting attorney found no evidence to file. A second note by Patrick Horner details Auxvasse water testing, noting 106 samples from 1971 to 1973 with two positive for cetforat colonies and stressing proper sampling procedure to avoid contamination.
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Ledger
James
Peggy Williams
The
Auxvasse
Missouri Division of Health
Patrick Horner
Letters From Ann Landers on Teachers And Molestation
Readers discuss how to handle shoplifting by children and how adults should confront abuse. A teacher urges persistence in guiding students toward honesty while warning that home values shape behavior. A social worker cites safer options for abused children and legal placements, plus guidance on reporting molestation and seeking help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Yoale
Too Much Blood and Other Reader Questions
Reader inquiries describe polycythemia vera needing periodic blood withdrawal and discuss risks of using donor blood. The doctor explains red cell overproduction, limitations of anticoagulants, and blood bank labeling. Other questions cover books on mental subnormality, pinworms, post prostate surgery fertility, sinus polyps, bed wetting, and reader correspondence policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
Birthday wishes for local residents listed in Vandalia
Happy birthday messages are shared for multiple local residents including Mrs. Manuel Thurman of Vandalia and others. Additional greetings extend to Mrs. Herbert L. Petty, Trina M. Hayes, Sandra Gale Jones, Glenda Davidson, T. B. Lumpkin, Mary Kay Mayes, Sandra Arens, Norris Sterner, J. E. Turner, Susan Schneider, Mrs. R. M. Gordon, and Keith Allen Dawson. A separate note says birthday cake and candles on Tuesday for Robert Bradley, Roger Woodward, Mrs. Ed Erdel, Kenton Kraig Bonney of Rush Hill, Marsena Johnson, Virgil Lee Metcalf, J. W. (Bil) Baker, and Herman Campbell of Vandalia. Becky Sappington is celebrated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Thurman
Vandalia
Herbert L. Petty
Trina M. Hayes
Sandra Gale Jones
Glenda Davidson
T. B. Lumpkin
Mary Kay Mayes
Sandra Arens
Norris Sterner
J. E. Turner
Susan Schneider
R. M. Gordon
Keith Allen Dawson
Robert Bradley
Roger Woodward
Ed Erdel
Kenton Kraig Bonney
Rush Hill
Marsena Johnson
Virgil Lee Metcalf
J. W. (Bil) Baker
Herman Campbell
Becky Sappington
Birthday and official notices from Mexico area dated June 23 1963
Barbara Benskin celebrates her 13th birthday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Benskin at the VFW American Legion Home west of Mexico. About 200 high school students registered for the second annual Missouri Freedom Forum at MMA. Mrs Wayne Myers was honored at a birthday gathering at Lawrence Shelter in Plunkett Park.
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Barbara Benskin
Robert Benskin
VFW American Legion
Mexico
MMA
Wayne Myers
Lawrence
Plunkett Park
Don Lucas
Dewey Lucas
Rush Hil
Germany
Gail Russell
Missouri
New Mexico
Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow
Red Cross
Hardin Pool
Leo Woodward
Mexico Ledger Foge Saturday June 23 1973
A brief local item notes events in Mexico Missouri with a reference to a Saturday date June 23 1973. No further details provided beyond the mention of the Ledger and the day.
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Mexico
Ledger Foge
Local TV Station Listings and Erroneous Change Notes
Listings show station call signs with cities including Ktvi St. Louis Kmox tv Ottumwa Ksd tv St. Louis Khqa tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Ketc tv St. Louis Weem tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Kreg tv Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia. Some numbers and notes indicate unreported changes and weather references appear.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khqa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings and Program Highlights Night Edition
TV guide style schedule lists American Bandstand anniversary noon shows, NY Yankees game at 1:00 p.m., American Golf classic round three at 2:30 p.m., Wide World of Sports swimming at 4:00 p.m., Don Adams and Don Rickles movie spoofs at 4:30 p.m. on 5. Includes NFL coach game at 7:30 p.m., Tchaikovsky Wagner at 6:30 p.m., All in the Family and Mary Tyler Moore reunions at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. on 4,7,13, Lawrence Welk at 8:30 p.m. on 11, Buddy Rich at 9:00 p.m. on 9, rhythm blues at 10:30 p.m. on 9, multiple film showings from noon to after midnight on various channels and dates.
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Nyers
Yankees
New York
Don Adams
Don Rickles
Tchaikovsky
Wagner
Edith
Mary Tyler Moore
Lawrence Welk
Buddy Rich
T-Bone Walker
Denarend Vinson
Blondie
Penny Singleton
John Agar
Abbott and Costello
Huntz Hall
Brigette Bardot
Gary Cooper
Nashville
Welk Moore
Bobby Goldsboro
Hollywood
Bob Newhart
Bill Anderson
Porter Wagoner
Lee Trevino
Jim
Jesse
ABC News
CBS News
Regis Philbin
NBC News
Bridget
Rembrandt
Andy Griffith
Homewood
Buck Owens
Mary T
Sunday Listings and Program Highlights for Station
The schedule outlines religious telecasts on marriage and ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. on dates, plus Herbert Klein press interview at 11:30 p.m. on certain days. It lists Sports Spectacular, American Golf from Akron, various documentaries, classic movies like The Racket, Mission Mars, Mr Wong, and an array of theatrical and musical programs across daytime and late-night slots with multiple channel anchors and time codes.
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Herbert Klein
Akron
American Odyssey
McCloud
Robert Mitchum
Darren McGavin
Mr. Wong
Boris Karloff
Ann-Margaret
Tony Curtis
Community Moves To Guide Obscenity Rules
AP News Analysis reports the Supreme Court broadens obscenity language in a move that empowers prosecutors to target pornography. The five‑member majority, led by Nixon appointees, signals a potential crackdown on hard‑core material and could impact what judges and juries deem obscene across the nation.
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N AP
Vernon A. Guidry Jr
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Supreme Court
Nixon
High Court
Warren Bi. Burger
Burger
William O. Douglas
Love Street Sunday Dinner Is Cancelled
Love Street Christian Church cancels the congregational meeting and basket dinner due to a member's death. The meeting will be held after morning worship at 10:30 a.m., with Dave Terpstra, board chairman, presiding.
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Love Street Christian Church
Dave Terpstra
Mexico Ledger Postal Rates and Office Hours Notice
Publication details for the Mexico Ledger in Mexico Missouri with pricing by region, including Mail region rates for Audrain and surrounding counties, subscription terms, and armed forces rate. Also lists office hours and publication schedule notes.
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Open Forum
Thomas I. Osborne
Ann
California
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Masland
Sean
Gladwin
Basic Books
Dr. Thosteron
P.G
Cleeton
R. M. Wise
Phi Delta Phi
Lake Louise
Canada
Middle West
KSD
Mexico Ledger
Robert Wagner
Robert Young
Marcus Welby
Tony Randall
Waikiki
Bing Crosby
Mary Carlisle
Oliver Reed
Jeanne Crain
Kathy O
Patty McCormack
McHale’s
Patchw Family
Navy
Big Valley
Bill Cosby
Bowery Boys
Ledgerland
Masterpiece Theatre
Balzac
Pete Gorlot
Sacred Heart
Dimension
Revival
Jaoui
Herald of Tru
Camera
Lester Family
Oral Roberts
Davey
Bullwinkle
Jesus
Curiosity
Discovery
Camera Three
Cathedral
the Life
Workshop
Archie
Deliverance
Face Nation
Pebbles
Martin Agro
Hour of Power
Meet Press
Wilburn Bros
Christophers
Directions
Charlie Chan
Herald of Tr
Expression
Insight
Charler
Daniel Boone
Joe E. Brown
Jane Powell
Burt Lancaster
Edward Chapman
Rome
Suzanne Pleshette
Poker Flat
Preston Foster
Alexis Smith
Hee Haw
News
Wild Kingdom
Zoom
EBS News
Eb FM
Dick van Dy
Disney
Billy Walker
Barnaby Jones
Paul Findley
Animal World
NBC Reports
Yad Halashon
Maude
Mo. Forum
Lester
Dick van Dyke
Capital Report
Love Street
Washington
Cartier
Audrain
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