War On The Networks Editorial From Mexico MO Ledger
The October 29 1973 editorial assigns blame to television networks and cites President Nixon calling out what he calls outrageous reporting. It argues the clash could push networks toward self imposed standards while politicians gain control over what the public sees and knows. The piece notes Rather as a target and reflects concern over potential censorship and accountability.
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Mexico
Nixon
Dan
Blessed are the peacemakers message for every home
A religious exhortation urges readers to embrace peacemaking in homes offices factories and nations and offers the blessing as a call to action sourced from Matthew 5 9.
Ann Landers column tackles driving seniors and domestic violence
A reader asks about a 76 year old father with failing sight and reflexes who still drives and resists giving up independence. Ann Landers suggests state tests for over 65 drivers and notes risks to others. The column includes letters defending spousal violence and a sharp reply from Landers.
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Sear Ann Landers
Oldsters
Dad
Ann Landers
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
The page outlines Channel 9 Camelot auction at 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with viewer bids, Channel 13 Ask The Opposition at 6:30 p.m. with Will Davis, and Al Onofrio at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8. It notes KC Chiefs vs Bills at 4:00, NBC Movie at 8:00, and a slate of daytime and primetime programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Diana Auction, and various news and game shows across channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 17, 23 with multiple film and TV listings, plus sports and weather."
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St. Louis
Columbia
Hannibal
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Ksd-tv
Quincy
Channel 9
Channel 13
Missouri
Will Davis
al Onofrio
Colorado
Festus
Love, Am, Style
Elec, Co
Secret Storm
Mr. Rogers
Somerset
Flintstones
Gilligan
Johnny Que
Mike Douglas
Bonanza
Merv Griffin
Big Valley
Studio
Elec. Co
Perspective
Beaver
Spec
Pyramid
F Troop
Zoo Revue
Sesame St
Tell Truth
James Stacy
KC Chiefs
Buffalo Bills
NBC
Walter Matthau
Ingrid Bergman
John Davidson
Johnny Carson
Harry Black and the Tiger
Stewart Granger
Jack Lemmon
Lucy
Tri-States
CBS
Gomer
Dr. Brothers
Andy Griffith
Phil Donahue
Humphrey Bogart
Richard Bradford
Stephen Joyce
van Johnson
Jock Mahoney
Coach Lukehart Center
Weatherscan
Hal Barton
Hospital
Peyton Place
ABC
Shaft
Dick Cavett
Bobby
Hollywood
Maude
Evening TV Listings and Film Highlights
Television guide highlights ABC movie at 7 30 p m starring Arthur Hill in Ordeal and Marcus Welby M D at 9 00 p m. Also TV drama Violent Homecoming and Police Story at 9 00 p m with Wambaugh stories set in Los Angeles. Johnny Carson guest Richard Harris and Dick Cavett panel on hospital care. Numerous daytime and late night programs and films listed with multiple channels and times.
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ABC
Arthur Hill
Kiley
Marcus Welby
Wambaugh
Los
Wrinkles Birthdays and Other Fables on Public TV
AP writer Jay Sharbutt notes KCET Los Angeles hosts a one hour program aimed at ages 35 to 55 and over 55 to debunk myths about aging. Despite big names like Barbara Feldon Art Linkletter and Harry Morgan the skits are weak though a courtroom piece by Pat Harrington Jr argues eloquently for the dignity of old age. ABC’s Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice ends its run after Nov 7 as Dick Clark Presents the Rock n Roll Years replaces the slot for five weeks before a new series is announced.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
Flip Wilson
KCET
Los Angeles
Bob Henry
NBC
Barbara Feldon
Rosemary de Camp
Harry Morgan
Valerie Harper
Rosemarie
Art Linkletter
Pat Harrington Jr
Dick Clark
ABC
To Your Good Health Hair Loss Advice and Clarification
A reader asks if young men can prevent male pattern baldness with scalp treatments and a costly regimen. Dr Thosteson urges dermatologic evaluation to distinguish disease from noncurable baldness and notes transplant or hairpieces as options. Another reader asks if single-testicle fertility affects offspring and sex. response: not true.
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Dr. Thosteson
P. W
Kissinger and U S Read Middle East Crisis Calmly
The Wall Street Journal notes Secretary Kissinger and the President faced a bold Soviet threat over the Middle East with grave resolve. Diplomatic moves led to a UN peacekeeping proposal sans U.S. or Soviet troops, defusing a possible crisis and preserving Egyptian sovereignty amid cease fire tensions.
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Wall Street Journal
Kissinger
Middle East
U.S
UN Security Council
Mideast
U.S.S.R
U.N. Security Council
Egypt
Potente
Sinai
Birthday greetings for Centralia group on Wednesday
A Wednesday birthday list honors Robert Lee Barnes Ricky Hogan Edward Lyle Rodes Mrs L D Dean Ella Weimer Mrs Wallace Isgrig Mrs Charles Fecht Patricia DeBlois Burnham Hogan Mike McCarty Mrs Elmore Slonaker Gary Lee Dawson Nicki Hogan and Jo Ellen Sweitzer.
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Robert Lee Barnes
Ricky Hogan
Edward Lyle Rodes
L. D. Dean
Ella Weimer
Wallace Isgrig
Charles Fecht
Centralia
Patricia DeBlois
Burnham Hogan
Mike McCarty
Elmore Slonaker
Gary Lee Dawson
Nicki Hogan
Jo Ellen Sweitzer
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including non Sunday schedule, address at 300 N Washington Mexico Missouri, circulation rates by carrier and mail across regions, and office hours from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Mexico and area news highlights and events
Yesterday in Mexico the Audrain County Extension Council and county officials toured the University of Missouri in Columbia and planned lunch with Extension Dean C. B. Ratchford. New Mexico Garden Club officers were announced. A 1923 note records ages totaling 243 for three Botkin men and plans for a new Sunday School building. Local post office staff enjoyed an oyster stew gathering.
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Audrain County Extension Council
Extension Center
Columbia
University of Missouri
C. B. Ratchford
Glen Fleming
Mexico
Perry
Missouri
Mundy Service Agency
Fred Arnold
Christopher Bond
Jimmy Tompson
Thomas Merritt
Zola Zaugg
Colorado Springs
A. A. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
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