Editorial: The Return of Charlie Chaplin
The piece argues Chaplin, returning at 83 with his wife, isn’t a hero or martyr but a great artist and entertainer. It notes his U.S. exile after immigration charges, his Swiss citizenship, and his enduring impact while cautioning against inflated honors. It concludes his comeback largely honors America.
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Charlie Chaplin
United States
Moving Pictures
Oona
America
Switzerland
Chaplin
England
Winston Churchill
Hollywood
End of Day Message on Love and Forgiveness
A reflective note emphasizes loving one another, citing I John 3 11. It frames love as stern and kind and forgiving, underscoring a continuous emphasis on love and compassion without details beyond scripture and exhortation.
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John
Editor praises Mr Bakk and Miss Mexico Pageant notes
The Ledger editor expresses empathy for Mr Bakk who faced severe criticism over killing a dog to protect children. Lillian Horton urges forgiveness and resilience, praising his decades of teaching and charitable acts. The Miss Mexico Pageant outlines thanks, preparations for Vicki Groves, and upcoming appearances in April and May with contact by James Dye or Fred G Heivlin.
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Ledger
Mr. Bakk
Hardin
Lillian Horton
Mexico
Jaycees
Vicki Groves
Vicki
Kirksville
Jefferson City
James Dye
Fred G. Heivlin
Jay Gourley III
Larry Webber
Mexico Ledger Classified Postal Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger details publication schedule with mailing rates. Single copy price ten cents. Subscription prices vary by region and duration. Office hours listed as 6:00 p m to 5:30 p m Monday through Friday and 6:00 a m to 3:00 p m Saturday. Armed forces rate set at 1.25 per six months.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Mexico Ledger Friday Edition Lead Story
The Mexico MQ Ledger for Friday April 7 1472 highlights regional updates, notices, and market reports. Key entries include local declarations, merchant listings, and forthcoming public auctions affecting residents and businesses.
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Mexico
Laughing risks and wrinkles in Ann Landers column
Reader questions about health effects of laughter and smoking. Stanford scientist warns laughter may affect breathing and stroke risk, while a California doctor links cigarette smoking to premature wrinkles in women. Also includes advice on addiction, a floor cleaner dispute, and a size eight fashion obsession in Ann Landers style.
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Ann
John Q
Stanford University
Anna
P.S
Ann Landers
Redding
California
Winsis
Vision miracle or side effect from glaucoma drops
A reader asks if improved vision after glaucoma drops is a miracle. The doctor explains glaucoma pressure must be controlled to prevent blindness, and pupil constriction from the medicine sharpens focus temporarily. This does not cure glaucoma, and continued use is advised.
Mexico Lbrary Golden Anniversary Marks 50 Years
Mexico-Audrain County Library celebrates its Golden anniversary this National Library Week. The first public library opened fifty years ago in a room over Llewellyn drug store beside the courthouse square, with ceremonies and local history note.
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Mexico
Llewellyn Drug Store
Courthouse Square
National Library Week
Mexico-Audrain County Library
Joe Fretz
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Division
Elmer K. Cross
George P. Adams
Kirby Allen
Greetings to John J Nowlan and Local Notables
A brief, informal note extends well wishes to John J Nowlan Wanda Leach O Don Fountain Mike Pollard Jack Swatek Lawrence Fen Louis Fen Newald Marjorie Hagan L F Wegener and John Wayne Baker on a Sunday gathering with lighthearted tone and friendly sentiment.
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John J. Nowlan
Wanda Leach
O. Don Fountain
Mike Pollard
Jack Swatek
Twink Lawrence
Louis Fennewald
Marjorie Hagan
L.F. Wegener
John Wayne Baker
Channel lineups and film highlights for TV day
TV listings show Ann Margret on This Is Your Life at 6 30 p m on Channel 8 and Joyce Chen at 7 p m on Channel 9 teaching Chinese soups NBC airs Colossus The Forbin Project at 7 30 p m on channels 5 8 and 10, with Film Odyssey at 7 30 on Channel 9 presenting world shorts including Peter Sellers.
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Ann-Margret
Joyce Chen
Sanford
Son Lamont
NBC
Forbin
Peter Sellers
CBS
Alan Alda
Truman Capote
Tonight TV listings highlight masters and big fights
Tonight features Meet the Masters at 9 30 on channels 4 7 13 with tournament previews and past shots. Dick Cavett guest Robert Culp and Johnny Carson mentions Diane Keaton. Channel 6 airs the Foster Rondon light heavyweight title at midnight. Movie and show lineups include Hong Kong Confidential Gentleman's Agreement Blackbeard Partridge Sanford & Son Dramas Westerns and classic comedies across networks with late night films.
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Dick Cavett
Robert Culp
Johnny Carson
Diane Keaton
Channel 6
Bob Foster
Vincent Rondon
Miami Beach
Gene Barry
Gregory Peck
Saturday Ledger Dig Cartoon History of Earth Animated
The Saturday Ledger highlights a packed TV day with Dig a cartoon history of the earth at 11:30 a m on channels 4 7 18 You Are There returns at 11:30 a m on 4 7 13 to Galileo s ordeal Children s Film Festival at noon on 4 7 13 features Tiko and the Shark ABA playoff at 1 p m on 4 7 13 and Masters golf round three at 4 0 0 on 4 7 13 among many other programs including Oscar The Story Behind the Statue at 5 00 on 10 and a King documentary at 10 30 on 5 plus a long slate of movies sports and news across multiple channels.
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Wayne
Mort Sahl
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Dr. Doolitts
Scooby Doo
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Women professional golf heads to big money TV tournament
AP reports the Inner Circle tournament named for Dinah Shore will air April 15 and 16 on Hughes Sports Network stations from Mission Hills CC Palm Springs Calif. with total prize money of 110000 including 20000 to the winner. Carol Mann welcomes growing purses but questions if TV interest will sustain a yearly event as golf viewing remains male dominated.
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NEW York (Ap
Inner Circle
Dinah Shore
Hughes Sports Network
Mission Hills Country Club
Palm Springs
Calif
Carol Mann
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
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Golfing Women Shine On Greens And Wardrobe Flair
The piece notes women golfers excel around greens and sport calorie awareness and wardrobe focus with televised exposure. Carol claims she shot 66 in one round, then 74 in the next while wearing a lucky skirt, linking attire to score.
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Carol
Weekend Tournament Plans Face Amateur Golf Hurdles
For mail subscribers an additional weekend log appears on another page. The article notes a celebrity women’s golf tournament in Southern California, with many participants having handicaps above the 15 cut-off. Some players received adjusted handicaps, including Mrs. Bob Hope and Rita Hayworth.
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California
Bob Hope
Rita Hayworth
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