Editorial: When A Man Can Walk
In this editorial the author argues progress is driven by speed and novelty from walking to horses to cars to airplanes to supersonic jets. It notes early skepticism toward new transport and cites the Concorde’s planned 1976 schedule between the United States and Europe, promising faster transatlantic travel despite higher costs and pollution.
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Mexico
United States
Europe
New York
Dulles
Washington
Kansas City
Walking in the Spirit A Christian Life Guiding Travel
The passage asserts that living by the Spirit shapes both destination and conduct. It links heavenly hope with practical godliness, urging believers to embody spiritual life in daily walking. The verse from Galatians 5 25 frames ethical behavior as integral to faith and salvation.
Bell Telephone rate hike teased as monopoly profits rise
A Ledger editor criticizes Missouri regulators and the Bell system over a 23.7 million rate increase, calling Bell a profit giant with no competition. The piece mocks charges in Missouri while citing Louisiana’s lower rates and questions the need for higher prices amid inflation and public discontent.
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State Commission
Missouri
Bell Telephone System
Bell System
Louisiana
Bell
Open Forum on Progress and Regret in Modern Society
A reader reflects on fifty years of change, noting more educators, better homes, roads, and church buildings, yet asks if people have grown kinder. He laments declining Sunday school attendance and worship quality, suggesting ministers are seen as mere entertainment machines, while pews stay largely empty.
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Ledger
Unite
Unprocessed milk debate and reflections on justice
A letter from Elbert H. Jones of St. Luke's United Methodist Church questions raw milk safety for babies and critiques modern justice. He recalls rural discipline and cites Matthew 28 11 15 while arguing that true justice is filtered by those in power rather than applied equally.
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Jim
Elbert
Christ
Pilate
Elbert H. Jones
St. Luke's United
Methodist Church
Birthday greetings and health questions from a family notice
A long family birthday list from Middletown and Centralia shares well wishes for many relatives. The notice then raises health worries about raw milk and brucellosis, asks if a cure exists, and discusses undulant fever, testing, pasteurization, and safe milk handling. It includes medical guidance from Dr. Thosteson on drug effects on pregnancy and suggests genetic counseling and medical centers for complex tests.
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Bossie
Thosteson
J.A.F
Runaways Tops Nielsen Ratings List for TV Week
The CBS movie The Runaways led the A C Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 6, edging Sanford and Son and All in the Family. NBC programs such as a tax study drew the least viewers while CBS and NBC shows filled the top slots in the 20 most popular programs.
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New York
CBSTV
A. C. Nielsen Co
Nielsen
NBC News
CBS
NBC
Ann Landers A Commandment Being Broken
Dear readers explore adult relationships and loyalty in a column featuring letters from readers. A 77 year old husband and 60 year old wife discuss an open arrangement with a mutual friend and the moral implications framed by the Ten Commandments.
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Ann Landers
Texas
Tex
Philly
Unclear TV Listings Reported Incomplete Notation
Erroneous listings mention channel and city codes for St Louis and Jefferson City with Columbia figures. Partial notes reference see TV and weather, indicating unreported changes by statins and a faulty listing roundup. The fragment lacks clear events or outcomes to confirm.
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St. Louis
Kreg Ty Jeff City
Kebpty
Columbia
Evening TV Highlights and Scheduled Movies
Local listings outline ABC afternoon drama Can I Save My Children at 12:30 p m and a slate of NBC CBS and ABC movies and specials tonight including Conspiracy Of Terror Generation A Matter Of Wife And Death and At Long Last Love plus late night newscasts and arcade games across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 with showtimes and pilot notes for possible series slates.
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Mod Squad
Bonanza
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Consequences
Rosenthal and Jones pilot faces off against world
Friday listings note an independent front of two elderly men in a pilot for a possible comedy series at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 4 7. Other highlights include musical Bacharach in the Park at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 11 and Kate McShane pilot crime drama on Channels 4 7 13 at 8:00 p.m. Also listed are baseball Cards vs Phillies on Channel 5 8 and various daily morning to late night programs across networks.
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Anne Meara
Robert Fuller
New Orleans
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Billy the Kid
John Carradine
Roddy McDowall
Treasure Taland
Jackie Cooper
Suzy
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Missouri principals elects new executive official
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday April 10 1985 Raymond Fountain elementary principal Auxvasse was elected vice president of the Department of Elementary School Principals of Missouri. Mr and Mrs Virgil Metcalf Sr were honored at a First Baptist Church reception commemorating their 2th wedding anniversary.
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Auxvasse
Missouri
Virgil Metcalf
First Baptist Church
R. A. Belshe
Springfield
Kizer
Floyd Biuteel
R- School Board
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