A Gag Rule in American Courts Sparks Fear of Censorship
An editorial denounces a San Francisco judge who ordered censorship of news on the Zebra case. It argues the ruling echoes Nazi suppression, undermines the people’s ability to judge fairly, and erodes public confidence in the U S judicial system. The piece champions open reporting and accountability of judges to the public.
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United States
America
Hitler
Nazi Germany
Gestapo
Agnes O’brien Smith
San Francisco
End Of The Day Bible Verse On Sin And Grace
The excerpt reflects Ezekiel 18 23 teaching that each generation is responsible for its own sins while also having access to God's redeeming grace The passage emphasizes personal accountability and the universal offer of salvation across generations.
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God
Local judge raises truck fine after miscalculation
In Lafayette County a driver arrested for speeding faced a higher fine when magistrate Roger C. Slaughter noted trucks have a different schedule. The April 15 1974 letter says the driver owed 50 dollars plus 16 dollars court costs, with 25 dollars already paid. If unpaid by May 7 a warrant could issue. Ed Colley of the Independent Truckers Coalition seeks public awareness of the error.
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Ledger
Magistrate Court of
Lafayette County
Roger C. Slaughter
Ed Colley
Independent Truckers Coalition
West Buchanan
Mexico
Ann Landers Letters Chronicle Danger of Hitchhiking
Dear Ann Landers recounts a rape experience to warn readers about hitchhiking dangers. A midnight ride ends in assault, rescue follows, and lessons about staying safe are underscored.
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Ann Landers
Periarteritis Puzzles readers and Dr Thosteson
Dear Dr Thosteson explains periarteritis or polyarteritis nodosa, its inflammatory vascular nature, variable symptoms including muscle pain kidney involvement and potential heart or lung impact, possible drug sensitivities, and cortisone treatment with long-term needs. occasional spontaneous clearing noted.
Coyotes Likely Cause Of Cattle Mutilations
In Glenwood Iowa and nearby Nebraska Kansas areas authorities say coyotes are the probable cause of cattle mutilations. A 300 pound calf was found shot dead with female organs and tail removed and hindquarter meat missing. A 900 pound cow also killed with organs and tail removed and hindquarter flesh missing. Some considered witchcraft but experts discounted the theory.
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Glenwood
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Mills County
Merle Brown
Custer County
Broken Bow
Neb
Larry Hickenbottom
Robert M White II to lecture at Medill School in Chicago
A Mexico Yesterday item notes Robert M White II of The Ledger leaves for Chicago to present the Robert McCormick Foundation lecture at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. Also listed are new Mexico Woman's Club officers and local nursing and school notes.
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Robert M. White II
the Ledger
Chicago
Robert McCormick
Bert Barnes
Columbia
University of Missouri Medical Center
David
Mexico Ledger Publication and Subscription Rates Notice
Daily newspaper details subscription prices by region including Mexico and surrounding counties. Lists mail and carrier options, rates by year and half year, military APO rate, and office hours. Includes publication schedule and distribution specifics.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Television station listings and erroneous changes noted
The document lists TV channels in St Louis Hannibal Columbia and nearby cities with call signs like KTV and KETC TV, noting stations Wgem Komu Ksd Kpra etc. It mentions errors due to unreported changes by the station and references Ty 12 Weather as a citation point.
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV schedule dense with programs and repeats across channels. Bill Moyers Journal features a profile of Stuart Mace, a Rocky Mountain resident, at 7 p.m. on Channel 9, followed by an ABC Movie The Affair with Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner. Baseball coverage includes Royals at Athletics from Oakland. Johnny Carson guest hosts with Liza Minnelli and Fred Astaire. Multiple daytime and late night lineups list shows from Sesames Street to The Tonight Show, with films such as To Be or Not to Be and Gomer Pyle among the fare.
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Bill Moyers
Stuart Mace
The
Rockies
ABC
Natalie Wood
Robert Wagner
Royals
Johnny Carson
Liza Minnelli
Fred Astaire
Judy Holliday
Robert Mitchum
Cosby pursues education doctorate and a film on crime
AP reports Bill Cosby, pursuing a doctorate in education at the University of Massachusetts, produced a documentary titled A Day at Graterford. The 50 minute film follows three Pennsylvania inmates, two now with college degrees, one a postulant, discussing education's value with Cosby who narrates. The film, shot in 1973, was funded largely by Cosby and shown on Keet in Los Angeles with plans to seek PBS and library or mayoral program access.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
Bill Cosby
University of Massachusetts
Public Tv
Keet
Los Angeles
del Shields
Public Broadcasting Service
Graterford
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cosby
Shields
Episcopal Church
Temple University
Inglewood
Calif
Birthday shoutouts for Ladonia residents and notable anniversaries
Wednesday greetings to Anne Frances Norman Kevin Lee Burt Ruth Cox Roxie Wyble Carlene Frey George Jesse Billy Ed Coll William Bradley George Coll Mrs Gene Exendine Linta Kay Langley Jesse Exendine and Patti Dianne Kuda from Ladonia. Former boxing champion Joe Louis turns 60 and dance and theater critic Clive Barnes turns 47.
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Anne Frances Norman
Kevin Lee Burt
Ruth Cox
Roxie Wyble
Carlene Frey
George Jesse
Billy Ed Coll
William Bradley
George Coll
Gene Exendine
Linta Kay Langley
Jesse Exendine
Patti Dianne Kuda
Laddonia
Joe Louis
Clive Barnes
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Open Forum
Sherlock Holmes
Mrs. Holmes
Gloria Steinem
P. D
Ill
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Thosteson
Dr. Thosteson
McAnnally
Hendrix St
Robert L. Exendine
Wybrant Real Estate Agency
Lester Miller
Marietta
Martha Washington
Richard Kaiser
Lee Kaiser
N. Abat Sr
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla
Sterl Carter
Marvin
McMillan
L.B. Hawthorne
J.T. Angus
McMillan High School
J.E. Howard
Central School
Laura Hoagland
South Side School
J. J. Hicks
Garfield
W.C. Duty
W.H. Westrope
D.C. Hellopeter
Jacksonville
Kansas City Times
Mexico Ledger
Ktv
St Lous
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox Tv
St Lows
Ksd-tv
St Louis
Khqa-ty
Komu-tv
Ketc-tv
Wgem Tv
Hannibal
Louis Nuiney
Kptv
St. Louis
Kreg
Jeff City
Channel 4
Java
Gunsmoke
Seals and Crofts
NBC
Clifton Fadiman
Kent State
All the King's Men
Broderick Crawford
Huey Long
Duffy
James Coburn
Rock Hudson
Giant
Elizabeth Taylor
Lorne Greene
Harry Belafonte
Henry Fonda
Deborah Kerr
Eva Marie Saint
Mr. Moto
Henry Silva
Consequences
Gilligan
Pyramid
Showtime
Hogan's Heroes
Tattletales
Bullwinkie
Somerset
CBS
Three Stooges
Gentlemen
Bonanza
Big Valley
Gomer
Mike Douglas
Ec. Co
Phil Donahue
Merv Griffin
Tri-States
Lucy
van Dyke
St. Louis Sings Center
Peter Gunn
Ledgerland
Werther
LaLanne
Flintstones
Jeopard
Reed Farrell
Amid Jean
Brady
Young- Restless
Intry
Tattletal
Mike Dougla
Joker's
Perspective
Guten Tag
Zoo Revue
Green Acres
Weatherscan
Worner
Town & Co
Hal Barton
Gambit
World T
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Newlywed
Guiding Light
Bullwinkle
Our Lives
Elec
Hospital
Other World
ABC New
One Life
Sesame St
Pyramid Elagant
Louis Jourdan
Gunn
Craig Stevens
Coast Guard
Brian Donlevy
Hugh O'Brian
Adam West
Welby
M.D
Andy Griffith
Bobby Impossible
Goldsboro
Hollywood
Hee
Adam
Hawaii
Bill
U.S. Government
Edward D. Jones & CO
NEW York Stock Exchange
Cail
John Minor
Washington
U. S
Pauly
Dean
Metropolitan Life
New Yor
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