Secret Trial Demands Accountability for Judge Sirica
A critical opinion accuses Judge Sirica of secretly presiding over Watergate trial phases, locking doors and hiding proceedings from the public. The piece argues judges derive authority from the people and urges accountability and potential removal for secrecy in a supposed public trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirica
Judge Sirica
Justice Department
America
England
Star Chamber
U.S
End of Day Faith Hope Love Highlight Christian Life
A brief reflection on first Corinthians 13 13 affirming faith hope and love with love as the defining mark of true Christian life and its relation to knowing God. The piece emphasizes agape as central to daily Christian conduct.
Open Forum Letter on Grain Market and School Race Issue
A Ledger editor publishes a copy of a letter to Congressman Hungate urging rescission of President Ford’s grain export ban and warning of future market instability. Also included are student civil rights concerns at a local school detailing lack of Black representation in student government and election tellers with a call for parental aid and a community response. Birthday greetings are listed for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hungate
Ford
Russia
Ledger
Tonette Smallwood
Cheryl Miller
Donna Austin
Carolyn Curtis
Mildred Blue
Kim Lue
Dewana Curtis
Dinessa Lucas
Vanessa Carter
Dear Ann Landers column prompts bold reader letters
A letter page features multiple readers asking about weight and health concerns, marriage, superstition, and single life. Ann Landers offers candid responses, advising on self-help, dating expectations, and practical guidance while promoting her Bride's Guide and a mail request for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Tam
Ann
Lonesome
P.O
Elgin
Mlinais
Health Q&A on Hypoglycemia and Pregnancy
A reader asks if low blood sugar after a first birth signals diabetes and about risks with a new pregnancy. The doctor explains hypoglycemia differs from diabetes, notes relief from avoiding sugar, and describes how carbohydrates supply glucose. Anxiety around delivery can trigger symptoms, and no immediate diabetes risk is implied for the upcoming baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
Mexico items highlight local politics and events
Miss Bette Garner greeted Jean Bradshaw at an airport event for a Republican public administration and U S Senate candidacy. Jerry Kalkofen invited non profits to join the Soybean and Livestock Festival parade on Oct 31. Open house honors for Mr. and Mrs. S H Gilmore drew 150 relatives in Hatton. Betty Hoover wins women’s trophy at Monroe County Speedway stock races. Mexico Country Club beats Green Hills in Ledger Cup Tour, and Mrs. Fred Reid arrives for the Northeast Missouri Democratic Rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Garner
Jean Bradshaw
Mexico
Bradshaw
United States
Jerry Kalkofen
Hatton
S.H. Gilmore
Betty Hoover
Auxvasse
Monroe County Speedway
Erroneous TV Listings and Unreported Station Changes
A list of television stations in Missouri and nearby areas shows channel numbers and call signs for St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City and Quincy. Notes warn that some listings may be erroneous due to unreported changes by See Tv 12 Weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khquty
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc-ty St
Kpl
St. Louis
Keeg-tv
Jeff City
Kcbj-tv
AGC
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
NBC pre emptions this afternoon for baseball playoffs then Crawford era programs. Frank Capra themed Men Who Made The Movies airs on Channel 9 at 7 and Locusts starring Ron Howard and Ben Johnson plays on Channel 2, 3, 17 at 7:30. A dense slate includes Burns and Allen parodies, Gilligan’s Island, Bonanza, Gambit and Winged programming across channels with Nocturne and The Desert Rats among the late-night options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Capra
ABC
Ron Howard
Ben Johnson
Ann Sheridan
Calico County
Dan Blocker
Cutter
Peter DeAnda
Richard Burton
George Raft
Thursday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV schedule notes possible baseball playoff pre emptions with games at 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. on NBC channels. NBC Special covers the Xenia Ohio tornado aftermath. The evening slate includes The Waltons and a Geraldo Rivera special while Fox, CBS, and ABC rundown offer films, game shows, and daytime reruns. ABC plans to swap Friday fare for Guns of Navarone and Hatari on Oct 18 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby and His Friends
Pearl Bailey
Sandy Duncan
Bob Hope
Seiji Ozawa
Haydn
Stravinsky
James Mason
NBC
Just For Laughs
Gabriel Kaplan
Waltons
Olivia
Xenia
Ohio
America
California
CBS
Robert Mitchum
WFL
Shreveport Steamer
Southern California Sun
Geraldo Rivera
Shirley MacLaine
John Denver
Harry Chapin
Channel 2
Tony Curtis
Francisco
Mike Douglas
ABC
Zoom
Merv Griffin
Beaver Relations
Reed Farrel
Raymond Burt
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Nashville
Showtime
Ozark Opry
Lakes
Electric Co
Phil Donahue
Andy Griffith
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Open Forum
Alfred Talley
Paris
Clifford Farrah
Jerry Maxwell
Harold Mechlin
Benny Baumbhoer
Linda H. Palmer
Thomas Reed
Charlie Lierheimer
Harm Aswegan
Keith Green
Betty Jane Borcherding
Norma Sue Sampson
Estalene Moore
Dear Ann Landers
George C. Thosteson, M.D
B.C.R
Doctor
R.W
New York
Bing Crosby
Miss Duncan
der Bingle
Hollywood Palace
Crosby-Hope
Hope
Henry Kissinger
Toluca Lake
Crosby
Bing
Rapid Robert
Peter Matz
Ktvi
Ktvo
Pyramid
Tattletales
Gilligan
Somerset
Sesame St
Zoo Revue
Flintstones
Mod Squad
Movie
Bonanza
Raymond Burr
Villa Allegre
Joker's Wild
Gomer
Gambit
Beaver
Reed Farrell
Tell Truth
Jimmy Dean
Porter Wagoner
Lucas
Tanner
Ledgerland
CBS New
Fury
Lester
Joker’s Wil
Elec, Co
Phil Donahy
Reed Farre
Studio
One Life
Brady Bu
Phil Donahu
Abilene
Jock Mahoney
Jane Russell
Gary Cooper
Guiding Lig
Our Live
Lucy
Hospital
Kodiak
Harry
T.V
ILA
Electric
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