Freedom Lessons From Press and Censorship
An editorial recalls Baton Rouge reporters Larry Dickinson and Gibbs Adams fined for contempt after publishing courtroom testimony in a civil rights trial. The Fifth Circuit overturned the convictions, defending a free press. It also cites Solzhenitsyn’s Nobel lecture on censorship, warning that state interference erodes memory, heart, and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dickinson
Gibbs Adams
Baton Rouge
Frank Stewart
Stewart
United States District
E. Gordon West
Alexander Solshenitsyn
Stockholm
Soviet Union
West
End of Day Reflections on Honest Answers to God
A short meditation on excuses we offer when faced with a divine invitation and the discomfort of honesty before God. The text questions the sufficiency of flimsy reasons and urges sincerity in response to the divine call.
Women's Lib Marches Comment in Other Opinion
The Sedalia Democrat weighs in on the women’s liberation movement with sharp, satirical remarks about WAVE service on combat ships and reforms to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The column lampoons feminist progress while hinting at broader debates on gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Democrat
U. S. Navy
Naval Operations
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Pearl Harbor
John Paul Jones
Car pullout hurts Hannibal high school football
Hannibal High coach Don Gaddis spoke to Hannibal Rotarians about car ownership hurting football participation. He cited sophomores staying out due to work or costs of a car, noting discipline and teamwork on the field offer lasting value beyond the lure of a vehicle. He warned of broader national trends and the risk of letting cars derail athletic opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Courier-Post
Hannibal Rotarians
Don Gaddis
Hannibal High
Gaddis
Pirate
Geagon
Broadway
Hannibal
Mexico Ledger Highlights From Page Four
An archival note from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday September 14, 1972 covers brief local items. It compiles small notices, ads, and community updates reflecting daily life in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Dear Ann Landers readers argue about affection and signs
A San Diego reader questions whether Dear Ann Landers was too harsh on a letter writer who signaled affection with casual greetings. Ann agrees the writer may come from a less expressive background and appreciates the need for gentler compassion. The column also features letters praising teachers and criticizing education funding in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
San Diego Reader
San
Papa
Add “Bravel
Kiddo
Billie
Dr Thosteson on Smallpox Vaccine and Pregnancy Questions
George C Thosteson MD discusses smallpox inoculation choices for infants amid changing medical views. He weighs vaccination timing, risks in eczema or allergy cases, and notes immunity can fade. also answers reader queries on pregnancy timing and breast tenderness for a 46 year old woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thosteson
M.D
Center of Disease Control
Academy of Pediatricians
Dr. Thosteson
W. V
Marble City Teletypes Athletic League Scores
A compact listing shows teams from St Louis Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia and Quincy with repeated abbreviations and odd spellings. Scores include 7 3 8 4 9 5 3 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 3 3 13 17. The fragmentary OCR reads like a schedule or results table with multiple city references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktwi
St. Louis
Khya-ty
Hannibal
Klvo
Ottumwa
Komuty
Columbia
Kmox-ty
St Louis
Kete-tv
Ksd-ty
St Lous
Weem Ty
Quincy
Kpl
St. Lows
Kregtv
Jeff City
Keby Tv
TV listings and highlights for tonight with many shows
Channel by channel schedule lists Pathfinders on Channel 9 at 8, John Muir feature, The Walton Family at 7, The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters at 6:30 on 5, The Adventures of Black Beauty at 6:30 on 7, Mod Squad premieres, The Connection narcotics tale, Jean Shepherd America at 7 on 9, Around the World in 60 Days first part CBS Movie on 4, 7, 13 at 8, plus many daytime and late night programs, news, and weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel 9
John Muir
Jonathan Winters
Mod Squad
The
Connection
Fop Wilson
Jack Benny
Pearl Baily
Sesame St
Jean Shepherd
America
CBS
David Niven
Shirley McLaine
Tronalde
Los Angeles
Hollywood Television Theater
Tenescue
Owen Marshall
Dean Martin
Gene Kelly
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Dick Cavett
Jacques and
Phillipe Cousteau
Beverly Sills
Johnny Carson
John Garfield
Jean Marais
Alan Ladd
Stone
Vivien Leigh
Glenn Ford
Gene Evans
Pedro Armendariz
Jock Mahoney
William Lundigan
Nashville
Owen
Flip Wilson
Andy Griffith
Shepherd’s
Virginia Mayo
Barbara Stanwyck
Spencer Tracy
Lawrence Tierney
Merle Oberon
Bombay
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
John Agar
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Television schedule snapshot shows Maude at 6 30 p m on Channel 7 and a host of programs across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 17. Highlights include The Brady Kids Sesame Street Sanford and Son and new crime dramas Banyon and The Dead We Leave Behind with cast details and guest stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Archie Bunker
Brady Kids
ABC
Sonny and Cher
Guv Reagan
Howard Keel
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Jackson Five
Larry Storch
Sanford and Son
Little People
Brian Keith
CBS
Jagon Robards
Sebastian Cabot
Tom Conway
Bette Davis
CBS News
NBC
News
Lucy
Banyon News
Perry
Mason
Andy Griffith
Weatherscan
Buck Owens
St. Louis
Lester
Sanford & Son
Green Thumb
Mexico News Briefs Sept 14 1962 and 1922 Items
Police took Cleve Johnson to Audrain Hospital after a nose object was removed. Peter Boles required 12 stitches from a motorcycle accident and was treated at Audrain Hospital. Jim T. Dye elected chief of Po Mo Lodge Boy Scouts at Camp Thunderbird. Liberty Homemakers held a wiener roast at the Mexico Recreation Area. Rev J Gentry Hoarce spoke at Second Baptist Church. A J Smith and families joined Johns Manville employees’ picnic trip to Jefferson City. Bobby Duke Stuart honored at a farewell dinner at Clemens Hall. Curtis Mitchell reports from New York for United Charities Organization. A carload of riding horses will be shipped to a Cuba dealer, twenty animals total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Johnson
Kathryn Johnson
S. Jefferson St
Audrain Hospital
Peter Boles
Benton City
Jim T. Dye
Po-&-Mo
Order of the Arrow of the Great Rivers Council of
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Thunderbird
Moberly
Liberty Homemakers Extension Club
Mexico
J. Gentry Hoarce
Missionary Baptist Church
Chicago Heights
Second Baptist Church
A.J. Smith
Donnie
Donald Bule
Alan
Anita
Jefferson City
Johns-Mansville Co
Bobby Duke Stuart
Perry
Clemens Hall
Mark Twain Park
Curtis Mitchell
New York
United Charities Organization
Lee Brothers
Cuba
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Address Notice
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and postal rates with office hours. Rates vary by delivery area and duration, including military addresses at 8004.1. Postal and subscription terms cover in-state, out-of-state, and armed forces with monthly or yearly prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
TV Tonight Faces Competition From Three New Shows
AP critic Jay Sharbutt previews Wednesday 10 pm lineup with CBS Can non NBC Search and ABC The Julie Andrews Hour. The Julie Andrews hour showcases her career through song and performance with Rich Little and Alice Ghostley. NBC's Search features a gadget laden private eye aided by Mission Control and Burgess Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
CBS
Cannon
NBC
ABC
Julie Andrews
William Conrad
Miss Andrews
London
Broadway
Hollywood
Mary
Liza Doolittle
Mary Poppins
Rich Little
Alice Ghostley
Search
World Securities Corp
Hugh O'Brian
Birthday wishes for multiple people and Zoe Caldwell turns 39
Saturday greetings to James O Johnson Mrs Frank Richards Frank Ray Brown David McCann Mrs Donald Erdel Howard Williams George P Adama Paul McCarty Robert James Barbara Bailey Lance Jay Pubertoff Shannon Deniger Railto celebrate birthdays. Today actress Zoe Caldwell turns 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Johnson
Frank Richards
Frank Ray Brown
David McCann
Donald Erdel
Howard Williams
George P. Adama
Paul McCarty
Robert James
Barbara Bailey
Lance Jay Pubertoff
Shannon Deniger Railto
Actrens
Zoe Caldwell
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Ray Geiger
Gloria Steinem
Canbridge
Mass
Ann
Dr. Thesteson
M. W
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Tri States
Flintstones
Elec
Mr. Rogers
Flipper
Showtime
Phil Donahu
Make Dez
Big Valley
Electric Coli Gilligan
Price Right
ABC News
Tell Truth
Beaver
Ledgerland
Romper Roo
Samson
Dr. Brothers
Womer
Bess Myerson
Hal Barton
Tri-State
World Turns
Guiding Light
Elec. Co
Doctors
Make Dei
Hospital
Love
Gilligan
Consequence
Variety
Hogan’s
Mexico Ledger
Burgess Meredith
Mission Control
State Department
Mercury
Monterey
Falcon Station
Ford
Dodge
Wis
Plymouth
Olds
Carroll Motor Company
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