Editorial argues three networks hold too much power
The piece warns that CBS NBC and ABC wield vast influence in U S television and politics. It urges greater network diversity and FCC support for cable networks to dilute concentration and protect democracy, noting the Nixon era antitrust suit and quotes from industry figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dan Rather
Ron Ziegler
Justice Department
CBS
Communications
America
FCC
Enduring vows and biblical counsel on binding bargains
The elders of Gilead invoke a witness to Jephthah's promise in Judges 11 10. The passage cautions the seriousness of oaths stating our word should be as good as our bond, used only in extreme cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilead
Jephthah
National Music Week praised by Mexico High School Choral Director
Mexico High School Choral Director Gerald Valet thanks The Ledger and community supporters after the fifth annual spring production Television Trivia closed May 4. He credits Richard Vance for photos, Exec radio for publicity, merchants and Jaycees for posters and flags, and the school secretaries, parents, and citizens for costumes, props, and audience turnout during National Music Week. The note closes with a sentiment on music as the heart's song and wishes happy birthdays to several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
The
Citizens of Mexico High School
Mexico
Richard Vance
Exec Radio
Warner Williams
Crown Laundry
Dale Cone
Jaycees
Betty Spangler
Joyce Smith
Martha Hamilton
Joan Volkmer
Mesicu
Lara Goslin
Gerald Valet
Mexico High School
Ann Landers Letters Take On Fair Play And Insecurity
A reader urges equal respect for a wife’s night out, while Ann Landers advises practical responses to compliments and insecurity. The page also critiques experts on music lessons and suggests renting quality instruments to support young learners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Chidren
P.S
Shingles pain relief and duodenal ulcer advice from Dr Thosteson
Letters discuss post herpetic neuralgia treatment using Tegretol and Dilantin, duodenal ulcer basics and a paid booklet, neck traction for arthritis, pregnancy risk around age 19, and a dramatic hernia warning with urgent hospital care notes. The column offers cautious medical guidance and reader questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
Mexico Newspaper Snapshots Show Local and National Ties
A mixed-era column notes Mrs Thurman Stallings returning from a General Conference trip, local library board reorganization with William E Lowry as chair, and nearby civic and church announcements. Also mentions Boys State representatives Rodgers Adams and Tim Hagan, and notices of visitors, editors, and a Yale professor speaking at a Methodist church. Also references a cash carrier manufacturer ad featuring Wolff Berger store in Mexico and Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Stallings
Pittsburg
General Conference of the
Methodist Church
William E. Lowry
Mexico
James E. Sterner
Charles. Stribling
Thomas A. Duncan
Andy Runge
Robert Johnson
Martinsburg
Rodgers Adams
George Adams
Southmer
Tim Hagan
Lowell Hagan
Country Club Drive
American Legion
Boys State
Fulton
J. R. Webb
Springfield
William Haas
Haas
Robert M. White II
the Ledger
Min-neapulis
Wolff-Berger
Blanchard
Mexico Ledger Publisher Rates and Office Hours
Newspaper notice details publication schedule address and pricing. Mexico Ledger lists daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, office hours, post accuracy, and subscription rates for in-state and out-of-state. It also notes military APO pricing and local postal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Saturita Y
Local TV Station Listings Note Erroneous Changes
Erroneous listings appear for multiple stations including KTVI St. Louis KO TV Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis KSD TV St Louis KHGA TY Hannibal KEMU TY Columbia KETV St Louis WEE M TV Quincy H KPL St Louis and others See To 12 Weather for unreported changes by the stations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khga-ty
Hannibal
Kemu-ty
Columbia
Kete-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television Listings and Program Highlights
A dense nightly schedule lists baseball on Channel 5 and 8 with a six forty five pre game, plus Bill Moyers Journal at 7:00 featuring Sen Biden and Richard Strout. ABC Movie at 7:30 on channels 2 3 17 is The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd with Martin Sheen and Kim Darby. A 9 10 11 13 17 Hampered list shows Going My Way 1944 on Channel 11 Tony Rome 1967 on Channel 2 Pretty Boy Floyd again at 7:30 on 2 3 17 Night Gallery 1969 Maracaibo 1958 Wake Island 1942 Task Force 1949 Arrowhead 1953 gardening mystery movie Tonight Movie CBS Movie 9 and St Louis Sings 23 17 17 Welby 11 30 Movie 9 Show Me Midnight 12 0 9 yoga 4 Movie Virginian 2 58 AM 4 Movie.
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Cincinnati
Bill Moyers Journal
Sen. Biden
Washington
Richard Strout
ABC
Martin Sheen
Kim
Bing Crosby
Tony Rome
Frank Sinatra
Pretty Boy Floyd
Rod Serling
Maracaibo
Cornel Wilde
Wake Island
Brian Donlevy
Gary Cooper
Chariton Heston
Bobby Goldsboro
Pyramid
Gilligan
Showtime
Bullwinkle
Hollywood Squares
Somerset
CBS
Three Stooges
Gentlemen
NBC
Bonanza
Big Valley
Gomer
Bewitched
Mike Douglas
Phil Donahue
Merv Griffin
Lucy
Maude
Andy Griffith
Bill Moyers
Sesame St Wearscan
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Mayberry
Hawaii
Salem
Reds
Elliot Norton
Siobhan McKenna
Shaw
Lucas Tanner
Osmonds
Sesame St
Reed Farrell
Brady Bi
Redd Foxx
Steve Allen
Milton Berle
Demond Wilson
Richard Pryor
Judy Holliday
Kid Galahad
Elvis Presley
Neon
Cannon
Green Acres
Doc Elliot
Kojak
Inaidht Weatherscan
Time For War
Better Living
Zoo Revue
Maggie
Town & Coun
Hal Barton
Elec, Co
Hospital
ABC New
Cher
One Life
St. Louis
TV Listings and Julie Andrews Phoner Interview
Wednesday highlights include 24 Hours program guide and a long TV schedule. An AP interview with Julie Andrews discusses London taping hours and future ABC specials, noting union rules and production tweaks.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
Julie Andrews
Miss Andrews
London
W.C. Fields
ABC TV
Jackie Gleason
The
Telly
ABC
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Clyde Hollingsworth
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Christine McDonald
Shirley Jean Barker
Ramon Rivers
Robyn Raye Rivers
Bill Collens
Patricia May Jones
Howard Maxwell
George Cox
Rebecca Lynn Pryor
U.S.A
Mr. Truth
Mr. T
Kiddo
Ike
Cloddia
Ann
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
Dr. Thesteson
M.P
George C. Thosteson, M.D
B.O.W
Minnesota Conference of Editors
A. P. Green
Miami Beach
Fla
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Joseph H. Harvey
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Ben
Christ Church Cathedral
St. Paul’s Church
Talladega
Ala
Jett City
Darby
Ledgerland
Wea
CBS Net
Capt. Kroo
Claude Akins
Machine Gun McCain
Peter Falk
Dr. Cyclops
Albert Dekker
Raquel Welch
William Holden
Edd Byrnes
Dience
Dus
Audrain Humane Society
Strobel
Mutual of Omaha
Mio Insurance
United of Omaha
Equal Opportunity Companies
Audrain Soil Service
David Haden
John Riedal
Jarry Wright
Don Nichols
Keith Dowell
Gerald Mayes
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