Editorial notes on state and city magazines and publishing trends
The article surveys a rise in city and state magazines since 1970 including California Journal Empire State Report and Missouri Life. It notes Ford Foundation funding, subscriber bases, aims for government accountability, and contrasts with Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer for broader appeal. It discusses regional editions and advertising strategies across states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Minois
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Michigan
Empire State Report
Council of State Governments
California ‘Journal
Journal
Thomas R. Hoeber
Illinois
Ford Foundation
California Journal
Empire State Reports
Texas Monthly
Texas Observer
the Observer
Dallas
The
Observer
Texas
End Of The Day Command On Friendship
A short fragment cites a quote about friendship and obedience with biblical phrasing. It references a date-like token and a divine price for friendship, suggesting a moral or religious admonition about loyalty and compliance. The source text is terse and lacks clear events or identifiable entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Open Forum on Federal Land Control Bill Effects
Ledger notes concern over H.R. 3510 and H.R. 3530, warning that passage could push states to adopt land control laws tied to federal funding. It cites a 1973 Missouri planning report and argues that land division, use changes, building, or sign alterations could mark a developer. Fear of socialism and lost freedom is voiced.
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Frelich
University of Missouri At Kansas City
Missouri
Federal Dept. of H.U
Mra
Lesiie Harigrove Wok
Centrativ
Dear Ann Landers column sparks reader debate over morals
Readers clash with Ann Landers over published letters on premarital sex and morality. A Revolted Lady criticizes explicit content as harmful to youth, while Glad To Share defends open discussion. A 22 year old couple faces religious and financial tensions as they plan a church wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Mike
Irregular heartbeats May Stem From Nervousness or Stimulants
A reader with palpitations seeks guidance. the doctor notes normal healthy-heart reassurance yet explains irregularities can occur in healthy people from caffeine tobacco thyroid or anxiety. Advice includes reducing stimulants testing thyroid, avoiding tranquilizers, and considering quinidine only with prescription.
Local greetings list names prominent in event pitch
The note extends greetings to Fred Lierheimer Miss Jey E Smith Myron Co Lindquist Billy Glenn Fetterhoff Mrs Dewey Sharpe Mrs B Turner Williams Nancy Woolfolk Steven Hill Fritch Donna Williams Bernita Thoenen Ann Petry and Mrs Douglas Jackson in a long message likely from a social or community notice.
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Bent
Fred Lierheimer
Jey E. Smith
Myron Co. Lindquist
Billy Glenn Fetterhoff
Dewey Sharpe
B. Turner Williams
Nancy Woolfolk
Steven Hill Fritch
Donna Wiliams
Bernita Thoenen
Ann Petry
Mra
Douglas Jackson
Television Listings Mixed With Weather And Movie Guide
A dense mixture of TV listings by channel and city, plus a weather note and movie guide. It includes station identifiers, time slots, programs like Shaft and Captain Nemo, and references to ABC, CBS, and NBC schedules, with scattered notes on hunger and price issues in a news brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC News
Chris Robinson
Sidney Blackmer
Lauren Bacall
Robert Stack
Pert Kelton
Saturday Listings and Highlights for Ledgerland Station
A multi-genre schedule lists Yankees at Boston and Glass Menagerie encore. Channel lineup features Don Kirshner Rock Concert guests, Abbott and Costello films, and Moses The Lawgiver sequel. Major movie airings include The Glass Menagerie and The Quiet Man with extensive 1950s to 1970s titles across CBS NBC ABC.
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New York Yankees
Red Sox
Boston
Tennessee William
Katharine Hepburn
Sam Waterston
Burt Lancaster
Moses-The Lawgiver
CBS
Chick Corea
The
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Roy Buchanan
Don Kirshner
David Suskin
Special Session Looms After Missouri Legislature Chaos
After a dismal session, Governor Bond must call a special session in August to salvage transit funding and other key items. The Legislature failed on the Transportation Sales Tax Law, school and pension issues, and the Equal Rights Amendment, while some pay raises and park system changes advanced.
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Kansas City
Becawe
Missouri
Christopher 5
Bond
St. Louis
General Assembly
Senate
Yesterday In Mexico and Missouri Quotas Referendum
A 1955 ledger note cites Missouri trend against wheat marketing quotas and a national referendum verdict to maintain contracts. It also records 1845 Diacara Stables sale in Ft Worth and 1935 job change for Joe Stevens in Vernon California. A 1825 death of Omar Williams from tetanus is noted amid broader Missouri political gloom.
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Ledgerland
Missouri
Diacara
W. Boulevard St
B.B. Tucker
Ft. Worth
Tex
Jack McCracklin
Mansfield
P.W. Woodrutt
Shreveport
B.B. Tucker Co
Joe Stevens
Aviation Weather TV Series Highlights Flight Briefings
Behind Your To Screen Aviation Weather airs Fridays at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 with air traffic specialist George Merriken hosting. The program provides national and local weather briefings including upper level winds, freezing level, turbulence, and storm conditions, plus FAA regulation tips and safe flying techniques. Mele Hawaii, a six part Hawaii music series, begins at 10 p.m. Wednesdays on Channel 9 featuring Kaupena Wong and Charles K L Davis in a filmed exploration of ancient chants, Oli and Mele Hula, with on location and studio segments.
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Channel 9
George Merriken
Merriken
FAA
Hawaii
Mele
Kaupena Wong
Charles K.L. Davis
Mexico Ledger Publication Details and Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists its office at 300 N. Washington St Mexico Mo with second class mailing in Mexico and area. Rates are 2.25 per month by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns and 38 per year by mail in Audrain and Missouri. 8 months 18 and 3 months 13 for out of state. US forces APO rate is 1.50 per month. Hours run Friday until 5 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Washington St
Mexico
APO
Sat Pit Lang
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Leger
RMWN
Missouri Life
Open Forum
P. O
Elgin
George C. Thasteson, M.D
Mra. M .M
Ktve
Ottumwa
Kmox-ty St. Lous
Hannibal
Columbia
St Louis
Kpl
Kreg
Jeff City
Kcby
Johnny Cash
June Carter
Oral Roberts
Europe
National Geographic
Richard Roundtree
Shaft
Max _ Sennet
Pamela Hill
U. S
Chaka
Somerset
Ironside
Sesame St
Villa Alegre
Gilligan
Gambit
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Elec. Co
Stooges
Andy Griffith
Consequences
Mr. Rogers
ABC
Constance Bennett
Captain Nemo
Robert Ryan
Chuck Connors
Moses Gunn
Joe Namath
Jack Elam
Shane
Alan Ladd
Jean Arthur
Abbott and Costello
Captain Kidd
Bill Shirley
Reed Farrell
NBC
Tarzan
Sanford
Son
Ruth Garvey
Lucy
Phil Donahue
Chico
Wall St
Martian
Adams
Bugs Bunn
Chopper Bunch
King Kor Phooey
Jeannie
Emery
Pebbles
Run
Joe
Devlin
Scooby-Da
Land of Los
Electric Co
Outdoors
Lassie
Shazam
Signun
Letter People
Mr. Chips
Super Fire
Dinosaurs
Hudson B
Star Trek
Zoom
Globetrotter
Jetsons
Fat Albert
Childrens Film
Corky
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Alaska
Ernie Kovaca
John Wayne
Glass Menagerie
Joanna Miles
Susan Hayward
Simon Oakland
Cary Grant
Sophia Loren
Jeanne Moreau
Robert Conrad
William Conrad
Carl Betz
Nancy Kwan
Boris Karloff
Jean Rogers
Frankenstein
Maureen O'Hara
David Janssen
Mickey Rooney
Canada
Bonanza
Bowery Boys
Donahue
Charlie Chan
Water World
Porter Wagoi
Buck Owens
Rex Humbard
Bob
Reasoner Newhart
Lancer
Welk
Jimmy Dean
Fulton Sheen
Pyramid
Nashville
Name Tune
Sammy
Partridge Family
Jeanne Wolf
David Suskind
Bobby Goldsboro
Mary T
Thief Moore
Mamouth
Jefferson City
AGB Prescription
Mexico Ledger
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