The Power Of Politics Editorial Opinion
The piece argues against repealing the Hatch Act as government employees risk political bias. It notes 2.8 million federal workers vs 211 million population and warns about campaign influence from agencies like grantmakers and regulators. It cites Carter’s stance on repeal and urges keeping politics separate from many civil service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Internal Revenue Service
Remnants Gathered to Restore Folds in Faith
A reflective meditation on Jeremiah 23 3 about God gathering the remnants of a fractured life. The passage highlights divine mercy and the promise of restoration, portraying remnants as seeds of renewal and spiritual fortitude.
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Jeremiah
Head on Straight Advice From Ann Landers
Readers share a column translation of medical guidance from the Journal of the American Medical Association on handling anxiety and stress. Questions urge prioritizing, realistic goals, life balance, relaxation, and cautious use of medications, with recommended self-help groups and a note on avoiding chemical solutions.
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Ann Landers
Journal of the American Medical Association
Robert Eliot
Alan Forker
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
Ala- Teen
Recovery, Inc
Gamblers Anonymous
Synanon
O.K
Sleep and growth myths rise in daily health notes
Dear Dr Thosteson answers stress and sleep roles in child growth noting hormones affect height but diet and heredity matter more. He suggests clear bedtime routines and age appropriate, disciplined schedules rather than medical claims. He also covers hemorrhoids prevention, biofeedback use for spastic colon, and menopausal neck tension with posture and stress care.
Open Forum on Homosexual Rights and Pedophilia Debate
A reader criticizes an editorial in The Ledger about "Gay People In The News" and argues the piece lumps pedophiles with homosexuals. She asserts journalism must distinguish between pedophilia and homosexual rights, urges education, and defends human rights for all groups including Catholics and minorities.
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People of
Mexico
the Ledger
Ledgerland
Michigan
Karen Orsi
Bed Of Life Not Death To Be Used To Help Others
A letter from Robert N Test expresses wishes for posthumous body donation. He asks that organs and tissues be given to help others, including eyes heart blood kidneys bones and nerves, with cremation and scattering ashes to aid flowers. He requests no artificial life support and a life of kindness instead.
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Robert N. Test
When The North Wind Blows NBC Movie Listed
Erroneous listings aside, Channels announce NBC Movie at 7:00 p.m. on channels 6 8 and 10 titled When The North Wind Blows a 1974 Alaskan adventure. Schedule also lists American Short Story debut drama at 7:00 on channel 9 with Scott Fitzgerald's Bernice Bobs Her Hair and Stevensod Anderson's I'm A Fool following.
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NBC
Alaskan
Scott Fitzgerald
Bernice
Stevensod Anderson
Roberts
Sanessee Ernieig
Wednesday Station Listings Highlight TV Highlights
ABC Afterschool Specials and classic movies fill the schedule with Very Good Friends and Bunny Is Comin To Town. Nova features The Wolf Equation narrated by Robert Redford, while CBS presents Something For Joey about a Heisman winner’s family. Barbara Walters interviews Elizabeth Taylor and others in a prime time special. Weather and news segments accompany the daily lineup.
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ABC
Bunny
Robert Redford
Joey
BBC
Chester
England
Barbara Walters
Elizabeth Taylor
Iran
Barbar Jordan
Freddie Bartholomew
Hollywood
Jim Landry
Love Lacy
Good Morning Observer
Big Valley
Missouri
Gilligan
Mr. Rogers
Pyramid
Electric Co
One Life
Gomer
Guiding Light
Lone Ranger
Jin
Landry
Superman
Marshal Dill
Hospital
Sesame St
Young
Restless
Consequences
Edge of
George & Friends
Mike Douglas
Ryan's HH
Merv Griffin
CBS
NBC
Barbara
Walters
Kingston
Zoom
Weatherscan
Donahue
Chris Moore
Cross
Grizzly
Adams
Nova
St. Louis
Maverick
Baretta
Sharkey
Perception
Ironside
Mexico area news digest spanning 1877 to 1972 events
Mixed archival notes recount local items from Mexico Missouri across decades. Election results show Mrs Jewell Null winning a school board seat in 1927. Ed Offutt securing a county superintendent post. 1987 remodels at West End Laundry and plans for Audrain County Fair emerge. 1947 obituary for William P. Smith notes high winds and damage. 1957 leadership change at Consolidated Water Corp. 1967 school board re election of Dr Ben Jolly. 1972 fish kill on Salt River South Fork cited as state’s biggest. Local business changes, public notices, and price shifts in meat reflect ongoing community rhythms.
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Jewell Null
Mexico
A.C. White
Fred Griffin
Ed C. Offutt
Audrain County
Margaret Washington Torreyson
Lizzie White Robinson
Ben Jolly
Vicki Jean Strait
Harold Strait
Opal Olson
Division of Welfare
Salt River
South Fork
Missouri
A Miracle Non-British PBS Drama Series By Jay Sharbutt
AP report details Ty's new six program drama The American Short Story. First two episodes adapt Fitzgerald and Anderson tales Bernice Bobs Her Hair and I'm a Fool with Shelly Duvall and Veronica Cartwright. Ron Howard stars in Happy Days clash. series funded by NEH grant and airs on local network.
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Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Public
BBC
Bernice
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sherwood Anderson
Laverne and
Shirley
Shelly Duvall
Marjorie
Veronica Cartwright
Yakes
Princeton
Joan Micklin Silver
Anderson
Ron
Howard
Ohio
Santiago Gonzalez
Birthday wishes for a long list of local residents
Thursday greetings honor Mrs. Robert Hook Sr. and a large group including Wilma Irene Marietta Carey Graves Bob O'Brien Grover Barbee Elmer Stevens Gerald Loring Hunt Mrs. Dobyns Barnes Harold Blake Lesa Sells Wiley Lee Miller Mrs. Glen Erdel Russell Farrah Blake Hinton Mrs. Hubert Hinton Edna Creel Cindy Railton and Charles Payne with cakes and candles in a communal celebration.
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Robert Hook Sr
Wilma Irene Marietta
Carey Graves
Bob O'Brien
Grover Barbee
Elmer Stevens
Gerald Loring Hunt
Dobyns Barnes
Harold Blake
Lesa Sells
Wiley Lee Miller
Glen Erdel
Russell Farrah
Blake Hinton
Hubert Hinton
Edna Creel
Cindy Railton
Charles Payne
Best Sellers List Highlights Major 1970s Titles
Publishers Weekly compiled a current best sellers list featuring fiction and nonfiction. Notable fiction includes Irving Segal Trinity, Uris Oliver's Story, Cussler Raise the Titanic, Erdman Crash of 79, Cheever Falconer. Nonfiction features Roots Haley Passages Sheehy Your Erroneous Zones Ullmann The Gamesman Maccoby.
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Oliver
Segal
Trinity
Uris
Cussler
Erdman “Falconer
Cheever
Haley
Sheehy
Ullmann
The
Gamesman
Mexico Ledger Postage Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including address at 306 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 and mailing rates for various regions. It notes postage rates for subscriptions, armed forces members, and office hours from Monday to Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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Aquaman
Gong Show
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Showtime
Porticle Family
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Shirley MacLaine
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Frank Sinatra
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Terrill C. Henson
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Consolidated Water Corporation of Mexico
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Joe Roberts
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Carolina Television Network
National Endowment For the Humanities
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Stephen Crane
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