Editorial: The Court Was Wrong on Campus Filth
A Missouri campus co ed distributing a vulgar underground paper was reinstated by the Supreme Court. The editorial argues the court erred in protecting free speech at universities and condemns distributing filth on campus, urging campus discipline and further action by authorities to curb obscenity on campuses.
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United States Supreme Court
University of Missouri At Columbia
Supreme Court
America
University of Missouri
Board of Curators
Congress
End of Day Joy Inspires Disciples to Serve
A religious reflection notes that the disciples are filled with joy after teaching and serving as God commands. It emphasizes shared joy among believers in spreading faith and compassion through action.
Ann Landers Letters on Living Together and Neighbors
Dear Ree critiques living together before marriage and its impact on divorce. Neighbor coldness and a single mother in law living situation are discussed. Ann advises not to sacrifice marriage for money and to greet unfriendly neighbors casually.
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Ann Landers
Ron
P. S. Ron
Dear Ann Landers
X. O
TB Test Positive Warns Vigilance For Life
Dear Dr Thosteson advises that a positive TB skin test shows exposure not active disease and chest X rays differ in meaning. If exposure is recent within two years, consider preventive antituberculosis meds. if exposure was long ago with prior negative tests, risk is lower. Emphasizes lifelong vigilance, especially in older adults.
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Thosteson
B.D
Open Forum Editor Ledger Reader Thanks Local Helpers
A Mexico Missouri Ledger reader thanks Mrs. Tom Davis Jr. and staff for extensive Girl Scout coverage. The letter also extends gratitude to ministers professionals firms and citizens who supported Girl Scouting. The writer cautions on editorial taste after a March 19 edition photo of a demolished vehicle.
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Ledger
Mexico
Tom Davis Jr
Exec
Jack Baker
Heart of
UMKC
Kansas City
Edator
Debate Over Sensational Photos In Local News Room
A reader challenges The Ledger over publishing graphic accident images and the ethics of reporting. The editor defends using photos to convey reality, cites police and public safety roles, and questions the balance between sensationalism and informing readers.
Hats Off To Local 957 Unions Take Steps To Cut Costs
The editorial applauds Construction Laborer's Local 957 in Mexico for unanimously freezing pay and reducing overtime charges. It argues wage controls can boost productivity, curb inflation, and keep tradesmen employed, while urging broader cooperation across business and government to address inflation drivers.
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Mexico
Unclear TV Station Listings and Erroneous Entries
Erroneous listings note unreported changes by stations. The list shows Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox TV St Louis Ked TV St Louis Khga TV Hannibal Kemuty Columbia Ketc TV St Louis Wgem TV Quincy Kpl St Louis Kregtv Jeff City Kebj Ty Columbia and references Ty 12 Weather.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ked-tv
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Kemuty
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Wgem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kregtv
Jeff City
Kebj-ty
Television listings and highlights tonight and Sunday
CBS broadcasts include Tike and the Shark in French Polynesia at noon, Women’s Classic golf in Florida, NIT and NCAA basketball, Pro bowler final with $10,000 in Miami, World of Sports with Olga Korbut, and a NBC pilot night with Chase and a judge plot. Channel 10 airs state high school basketball, plus CBC style specials and films.
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CBS
French Polynesia
Florida
Micnois High School
NCAA
Midwest
Mideast
West
Miami
Yancy
Aaron
Littler
Barber
Olga Korbut
Madison Square Garden
Missouri Forum
Channel 8
Sen. Cason
Senate
St. Louis Blues
Flyers
Philadelphia
NBA
LA Lakers
Supersonics
Seattle
Disney
NBC
Columbo
Martin Landau
Julia Childs
Channel 10
Jack Webb
Canadiens
Montreal
Julie Andrews
Donald O'Connor
Harve Presnell
Guys
Dollis
Carol Burnett
Random Harvest
Penny Singleton
George Montgomery
Abbott and Costello
Golden wedding anniversary at Wellsville today
Mr and Mrs W E Kniepfel of Wellsville celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the American Legion Hall hosted by their children Mrs Thomas Bosley Montgomery City Mrs Carroll Clithero Wellsville and Mrs Joe Utterback Mexico The Rev C Eddy Rittenhouse Missouri Senate chaplain begins revival at Friendship Baptist Church east of Mexico and church events continue with other community notes from March 24 1963 and 1923 listings
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W. E. Kniepfel
Wellsville
Thomas Bosley
Montgomery City
Carroll Clithero
Joe Utterback
Mexico
American Legion Hall
C. Eddy Rittenhouse
Missouri Senate
Friendship Baptist Church
Jefferson City
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Ross White
Stanley M. Hall
Shepherds of Emmanuel Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Willa Marie Pendergast
Farber Eagles
Birthday greetings list for many names across two days
Greetings announce birthday wishes for a long list of individuals on Monday and Tuesday. The message includes Mary P George Barbara West W R Renner and numerous others with spouses and twins noted among the group.
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Mary P. George
Barbara Darlene West
W.R. Renner
L.S. Tyler
Betty Wecker
Jack McCoy
Johnny Schreier
L.W. McCoy
Joy Jean Allen
Kathleen Laird
Wiley Talley
B.R. Paschal
Richard B. Smith
Marie Miller
Joseph E. Jones
Marlene Jones
Jack L McCord
Katherine Johnston
Raymond Edward Williams
Larry David Williams
Norman Kruse
Howard Richards
W. Noel Scobee
Charles Gibbs
Anthony Graves
Ruby McCord
William E. Byrd
Donnie Harrison
Richard C. White
Anthony Wiseman
Roy Kent
Donald O’neal
Dennis White
Dorothy Castle
Everett McMurtry
Mary Edna Herron
Henry Nichols
Paul Scott
Charles T. Young
Car L. Newbrough
Irene Rogers elected YWCA president at William Woods College
Miss Irene Rogers of Mexico selected president of the YWCA at William Woods College Fulton. Mexico Ledger details daily publication schedule and mail rates for various regions including Audrain and surrounding counties with armed forces rates.
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Irene Rogers
Mexico
William Woods College
Fulton
The
YWCA
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
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