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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

2

Editorial on university teachers and personal conduct

The Missouri editorial questions whether a professor identifying as homosexual or dressing in hippie style should remain in academia. It argues teachers influence youth and calls on the Board of Curators and state lawmakers to clarify hiring and firing standards for appearance and conduct. The piece notes it has second hand accounts and intends to spark debate on professional example and policy.

University of Missouri Board of Curators State Senate House

End of the Day and Nathan King Sermon Reflection

A religious reflection on Kings and Nathan urging pure hearts so God approves plans. The speaker cites 1 Samuel 7 3 and imagines if believers could align their desires with divine will for unconditional endorsement.

Nathan

Ladies of Jefferson City Boycott Meat Market Prices

Open Forum editor notes that local women including Mrs Alma Woodward boycott the meat market to push prices down. The writer pledges solidarity with the movement and urges collective action to lower costs.

Ledger Jefferson City Alma Woodward

Fishing expedition targets Nixon campaign reporters

The attorney for Nixon's re election committee obtained subpoenas compelling twelve reporters and editors from three newspapers and a magazine to surrender notes tapes and private materials on Watergate articles. The subpoenas aim at civil suits by Republicans against Democrats and test the scope of shield laws.

Nixon Capitol Hill Mexico

Dear Ann Landers on Marijuana Risks and Addiction

A reader letter responds to cannabis safety claims with medical input from UC Berkeley experts and Harvard psychiatrists. The exchange warns of brain effects, attention decline, addiction risk, and potential progression to harder drugs, urging abstinence and caution for teens.

Ann Landers University of California At Berkeley Journal of the American Medical Association Kolansky and Moore Hardin B. Jones Berkeley California Jones Dana Farnsworth Harvard School of Public Health

Death House In Poor Repair In Missouri Prison

Jefferson City AP report states Missouri eyes returning to capital punishment as the aging death house and gas chamber at the state prison show severe disrepair. Warden Swenson and Maj. Poiry describe the hazardous, slow device and urge a swifter humane method, possibly electric chair, with a study recommended.

Jefferson City Missouri Missouri State Harold R. Swenson Maj Bernard J. Poiry Poiry Porry Swenson Polry

Missouri executes Lloyd Anderson after stay amid capital punishment debate

Historical note recalls Lloyd Anderson of St Louis being executed after a five week stay by Gov Warren Hearnes. It contrasts Missouri's capital punishment history with a 17 man death row count and a 1969 Supreme Court ruling on selective application. The piece cites four states enacting new death penalty laws and 32 considering similar measures, including Missouri.

Missouri Lloyd Anderson St. Louis Warren E. Hearnes Hearnes House of Representatives Anderson U.S. Supreme Court Missouri Supreme Court

St Patrick's Day prep at St Brendan's parish Mexico

In Mexico on March 16 1963 St Brendan's parish gears up for St Patrick's Day events with Msgr P D Gavan showcasing Irish shamrocks and a corned beef dinner. Newcomers Richard Weir and family move to 410 Woodlawn Street. Weir is a local pharmacist.

St. Brendan's P. D. Gavan Ireland Richard Weir Mexico Woodlawn St Weir Donald Murphy St. Louis St. Brendan Church Ed Hesterberg Lander Pta

Birthday wishes for Mrs Roy Guile Jr and friends

Greetings mark birthdays for Mrs Roy Guile Jr Renae Heim Judy Ector Frances Marie Campbell Mary Anna Adams Donna Clevenger Georgia Ann Paden Mrs A L Durham Brian Smith and twins Marvin and Martin Meckley. Today’s birthdays include Mrs Richard M Nixon age 61 Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield age 70 Jerry Lewis age 47.

Roy Guile Jr Renae Heim Judy Ector Frances Marie Campbell Mary Anna Adams Donna Clevenger Georgia Ann Paden A. L. Durham Brian Smith Marvin and Martin Meckley Richard M. Nixon Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Jerry Lewis Alexander Pope

Causes Of Painful Heels In Morning Bursitis Cited

Dear readers ask about heel pain and morning stiffness. Dr Thosteson explains heel bursitis with possible spur and suggests padding or foam in shoes and checking inner soles. If unresolved, investigate bursitis and calcium buildup. hydrocortisone injections may help.

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