Editorial Endorsements and Democracy in News Coverage
Si Colborn jokes about newspaper endorsements in the Monroe County Appeal and discusses how editorials shape elections. The Ledger notes that endorsements rarely decide votes and emphasizes that democracy rests on the people's choice, not press control, even as editors weigh support or opposition.
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Si Colborn
Monroe County Appeal
Monroe City
Merrell
Madison Times
Sen. Southern
Ledger
The
End Of Day Filled With the Holy Ghost
A brief exhortation urging believers to let the Holy Spirit fill their lives to make an impact in the world today. The verse Acts 2 4 is cited to emphasize spiritual empowerment and communal faith.
Open Forum Editor Receives Library Thanks
Ledger notes a note from Mrs Virginia Robertson elementary librarian Vandalia thanking the Open Forum Editor for complimentary newspaper copies sent to the elementary library. Faculty and students enjoyed the service.
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Ledger
Virginia Robertson
Vandalia
Mexico opens new landfill and reports fatal crash
Yesterday in Mexico on May 26 1962 the old city dump closed and a new landfill north of the sewage disposal plant opened for public dumping. Gene Snell 35 of Mexico died in a car crash at Baysinger Corner. Lions Club installed officers at Hotel Hoxsey with Roy Erdel as president. A May 26 1952 survey counts privies as part of a city health program under the City Manager.
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Gene Snell
Mexico
Baysinger Corner
Mexico Lions Club
Mexico Ledger Publishes Local Notices May 26 1922
Local items report Elmer Cross announced today and G T Athens arriving to survey for public health. Ninth district delegates to the Democratic National Convention named Mrs J W Buffington and Harry T Gooch. Audrain County delegates named Mrs Thomas Sneed and James Sterner. A hunting accident near Fulton injures Carl and Roy Davis witharm amputation and pellet injuries. Dr Thosteson and Dr P E Coil are noted among community health and medical society updates.
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Elmer Cross
G. T. Athens
Macon
Missouri Department of Public Health
Mexico
Chicago
J. W. Buffington
Harry T. Gooch
Troy
Audrain County
Thomas Sneed
James Sterner
Carl Davis
Roy Davis
Callaway County
Fulton
J. H. Lewellen
P. E. Coil
St. Louis
The
American Medical Association
Advice for job seekers from Ann Landers column
A reader in Gainesville offers hiring tips for new workers, stressing preparation like carrying a pen, listing schools and employment history, and providing three references with contact details. The letter also notes attire and appearance can affect hiring and ends with a wedding invitation response and teen alcohol guidance, asking readers to request Ann Landers’ Booze and You booklet.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Gainesville
Mexico
Cream substitutes safe for daily use claims Dr. Thosteson
Reader letters discuss whether coconut oil based cream substitutes raise cholesterol and if they are caloric like cream. Dr Thosteson notes substitutes are not harmful for those without cholesterol issues, but coconut oil saturated fat may affect high cholesterol. Booklet offered for weight loss with a 35 cent charge.
Birthday wishes for a set of local residents on Sunday
Sunday greetings extend to Richard Lee Freeman and Lee Roy Stowers along with Mrs Will Payne Arnold Griffin James Edwin Bryan Eddie Black Marvin Blue Guy Estes David Barnes and William T Harrison from neighbors and friends wishing health happiness and a joyful year ahead.
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Richard Lee Freeman
Lee Roy Stowers
Will Payne
Arnold Griffin
James Edwin Bryan
Eddie Black
Marvin Blue
Guy Estes
David Barnes
William T. Harrison
National Law and Order Test rebroadcast on PBS Channel 9
The one hour program screens at 8 p.m. Wednesday May 31 on Channel 9 and distribution reaches up to 210 PBS stations. It probes crime and law enforcement topics with 25 questions for viewers and compares scores with a studio audience and a national poll.
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Channel 9
Public Broadcasting Service
PBS
St. Louis Police Academy
Washington and St. Louis University
Channel 8
Rod Selatt
Local TV Stations List for St Louis and Nearby Areas
A fragmented list shows TV channels and call letters for St Louis and nearby cities including Kivi Ottemwa Kmox TV Kid Ty KhgaTV Kpl KomuTV Kreg Jeff City KETC TV Kebj TV Weem TV on Weem TV in Quincy notes that 17 corresponds to On See TV, with several stations in Columbia Jefferson City Hannibal and Golumbia.
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St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottemwa
Kmox-tv
St. Loui
Kid-ty
Khgatv
Hannibal
Kpl
Komutv
Golumbia
Kreg
Jeff City
Ketc-tv
Kebj-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
Tonight features Gen Omar Bradley salute on This Is Your Life at 6 30 p m on Channel 8 with Nixon and Bob Hope. NBC Chronolog at 7 30 reports on the Texas Rangers and innovative Braille substitute. The Last Laugh silent classic on Film Odyssey at 7 30 on 9 and Paper Man with Dean Stockwell at 6 on 4 7 139. Melba Moore appears on Dick Cavett. Movies include Dangerous on Channel 11 and Rampage with Robert Mitchum. Weather note and errata about changes appear. multiple Tarzan films fill late slots.
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Omar Bradley
Nixon
Bob Hope
NBC
Chronolog Magazine
Texas Rangers
Emil Jannings
CBS
Dean Stockwell
Migsori
Melba Moore
Dick Cavett
Bette Davis
Robert Mitchum
Stewart Granger
Hogan's Heroes
Perry Mason
ABC News
CBS News
Love
St. Louis
NBC News
Porter Wagoner
Elec. Co
Jim & Jesse
Brady
Don Rickles
Abbott & Costello
Bunch
Sanford & Son
Petticoat
O'Hara
Dr. Locke
Big Valley
Dick van Dyke
Partridge News
Yuli Brynner
ABC
Russia
Penny Singleton
Grant Williams
Rossana Rory
Leo Gorcey
Rory Calhoun
Zachary Scott
You Are There Tubman Story Airing On CBS Saturday
The Saturday schedule lists You Are There retelling Harriet Tubman's 1856 story at 11:30 a.m. on channels 4 7 and 14. Other items include a 12:00 noon Russian film Funny Stories for children on channels 4 7 and 13 and a 2:15 p.m. White Sox A's game with a 2:00 pre game on channels 5 8 and 10.
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Harriet Tubman
Chicago White Sox
A’s
Oakland
Wide World of Sports
England
UCLA
San Diego State
Missouri
Channel 11
Community Magazine
Hermann
Bewitched
Pebbles
Jetsons
Lidsville
Archie
Curiosity
Sabrina
Blondie
Jerry Lewis
Bugs Bunny
Josie
Dr. Doolitt
Johnny
Monkees
Scooby Doo
Corky
Mr. Wizard
Fury
Phantom
Lancelot
Globetrott
You
Woody
Samson
Sea Hunt
Noon
Jackson
Childre
Hair Bear Festival
Pink Panther St. Louis
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Editorial Review
Open Forum
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
Post Office
George C. Thosteson, M.D
M. C
Lawrence Drug
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Johnny Carson
Flip Wilson
David Frost
Melba
Clifton Davis
Carol Burnett
Davis
Margaret Rutherford
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock
James Bilison
Tarzan
Johnny Weismuller
Herman Brix
Merv Griffin
Mike Douglas
Tri-State
Sesame St
Ledgerland
Yul Brynner
Bing Crosby
Batasi
Richard Attenborough
Paul Kelly
Billy
Budd
Robert Ryan
Dane Clark
Mr. Toad
Death Valley
Jim
Jesse
Adventure
Bill Anderson
River
Dream
Beaver
Water World
Zoo
Choir
Lucy
Forum
Buck Owens
Hope & Crosby
Stan Gunn
Mary Tyler
Moore
Adam
Ll Welk
Arnie
Mitch Miller
Wea
Montclair State Teachers College
New Jersey
Lutiebelle
Ossie Davis
Clifton
Rector
Flin
Thad
David Canary
Candy
Dana Blocker
SEARS
W. Jackson
Mexico, Mo
James
Jim) Littrell
Russell Blair
Omar
S. Clark
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