Sorry General We're On Strike Editorial Opinion
The piece argues the military should not be unionized, opposing AFGE efforts to organize armed forces. It cites presidential authority, Supreme Court views, and dangers to command, warning that civilian union leadership could undermine military discipline and national defense. It contrasts with historical commissars and urges obedience to military chain of command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Government Employees
AFGE
America
Kenneth Blaylock
Afl-Cio
George Meany
United States
Supreme Court
Europe
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Ussr
Red Army
Finland
Hitler
Mexico Jaycee Wives thank The Ledger for pageant coverage
The Mexico Jaycee Wives thank Ledger staff for fine coverage of the Miss Audrain County Scholarship Pageant. Eleven contestants added much to the event and their cooperation is appreciated. This first year of sponsorship by the Mexico Jaycee Wives, with Jaycees support, made the pageant a great success. Gratitude is extended to the people of Mexico and Audrain County. Nancy Spencer, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Mexico
Sored
Mexico Church Welcomes New Pastor Seeley In April
In April 191 H.B. Seeley became pastor of the Mexico Methodist Church succeeding Rev Gillies who moved to Louisiana. The event followed a long span of local civic notes including a grape juice scheme fiasco, school board actions, and retirements in industry and education across Audrain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Seeley
Mexico
McMillan High School
Dorrance Edmonston
Ruth Hossess
Bradford Brett
Wanda Robertson
Edythe McKinlye
Ethelyn Pettey
Bela’ Hughes
JoShelby
Dear Ann Landers readers share love and trouble in letters
Dear Ann Landers fielded letters about unpaid favors by a husband in plumbing and heating, helping friends for decades. A reader praises givers and laments takers while others discuss CB radio laws, potential diseases from kissing, and seeking Ann Landers booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Pelypoe
Potassium balance with water pills and supplements
Reader questions about how potassium affects the body when taking a diuretic for hypertension and a supplement. Advice covers risks of too little or too much potassium, symptoms, and the need for medical testing and dosage adjustments. Also notes premenstrual breast swelling guidance and information on pubic lice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
Mexico Hosts Antique Show and Club Organization
On Saturday April 15 1967 the Joyce Auxiliary Antique Show opened at Hardin Junior High School gym with displays and sales of antiques. The Mexico Optimist Club formed at the Air Park Restaurant with Ray J Uriarte elected first president and Alex George Kansas City former Brooklyn Dodger and Big 8 official welcomed the new club into the district. On April 15 1972 Miss Anita Bule of The Ledger was named Young Career Woman of the Year for Missouri at the state convention of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
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Joyce
Hardin
Mexico Optimist Club
Air Park
Ray J. Uriarte
Alex George
Kansas City
Brooklyn Dodger
Big 8 Officials Association
Mexico
Anita Bule
the Ledger
Missouri
Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Mexico Ledger Advertising and Subscription Rates
Publication details for Mexico Ledger include daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St., Mexico MO 65265. Rates cover single copies, carrier and mail subscriptions across various counties, with military APO pricing and office hours.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Birthday greetings for local residents on Sunday
Greetings are extended to Ruth Wolfe and many neighbors including A W Thoenen Mark Schroeder Mrs C D Austin Jr Thomas Dudley Everett Young August Brooks Charlotte Donnelly Dorothy Schlatt Edwin Lierheimer J C Pollard Mrs Harlan McCowan Charles Sharp Loretta Stoneberger Howard Schieffer Wilbern E Lewis Jr Anna Elizabeth Groves and twins Brian and Karen Snodgrass for Sunday birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wolfe
A. W. Thoenen
Mark Schroeder
C. D. Austin Jr
Thomas Dudley
Everett Young
August Brooks
Laddonia
Charlotte Donnelly
Dorothy Schlatt
Edwin Lierheimer
J.C. Pollard
Harlan McCowan
Charles Sharp
Loretta Stoneberger
Howard Schieffer
Wilbern E. Lewis Jr
Anna Elizabeth Groves
Brian and
Karen Snodgrass
Saturday Night TV Schedule With Movie Blocks And Sports
A dense listing of channels 2, 3, and 17 outlines tonight’s lineup including Phil Donahue at 6, a hospital care panel, a 7 pm Donny and Marie with guests, and the 8 pm ABC Movie Sweet Hostage. It also notes NBA playoff odds, boxing, tennis, several classic films, and late-night talk and game shows with multiple network remotes and station logos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Donahue
Channel 17
Donny and
Marie
Charley Pride
Cindy Williams
Roz Kelly
Bruce Kimmel
Martin Sheen
Linda Blair
Gary Hart
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Marshal Dill
NBC
Dinah
Brady Bunch
Spiderman
Mod Squad
Marcus Welby
Zoom
Big Vailey
Mr. Rogers
Aquaman
Tell Truth
Bewitched
Andy Williams
Ironside
Hollywood
Electric Co. Squares
Gamer
Name Tune
Showtime $ McNeil-Lehrer
Bozo Report
Uncle Sherlock
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Philadelphia
Montreal
U.S.A
South Africa
Wide World of Sports
U. S
Thomas Eagleton
L’eggs
NBA
United Nations
Bobby Vinton
Mary T
Spec. Moore
MGM Highlights and TV Guide Listings
A dense schedule of 1950s to 1980s film and TV airings lists titles like Ma and Pa Kettle at Home, McQ, The Group, Downhill Racer, Gallant Bess, Wild On The Beach, and various late night programs. The guide combines movie showings with wrestling, NASA Newscasts, and music or variety segments across days and times, noting ratings and cast where readable. It includes references to Nashville, Starsky, Star Trek, and other era staples, with scattered program blocks and channel cues.
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Ma and Pa Kettle
John Wayne
Group
Candice Bergen
Joanna Pettett
Robert Redford
Gallant Bess
Lowell Thomas
Dolly
Bob Newhart
Nashville
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
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Open Forum
W.S. Eller
Jennie Karnes
North Side
Maude Orita Wallace
Frank P. Kelso
LaCrosse Lumber Co
Hollis F. Stolte
Carrollton, Ill
Annie Baby
Tlinois
Alligator
Alley
Florida
Big Daddy
FCC
Fat Fingers
Gateway City
Louis
Land O Lincoln
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Alpena
Mich
Wasserman
P.O
Elgin
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Thosteson
Jim (Curley) Houser
Invest In
Farmland Industries, Inc
Subordinated Capital Investment Certificates Ag
John Minor
S. Washington
Edward
Financial Observer
Star
Weatherscan
Pyramid
One Life
Guiding
Hospital
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kete-tv
Kebi-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kph-tv
See-Tv
Kdmi-ty
Buckley
Burt Reynolds
Johnny Carson
Chicago
Randolph Scott
Vivien Leigh
Zero Moster
Tahiti
Gardner McKay
Stephen Young
Adam
Hogan's Heroes
Chris Moore
Cross-Wits
Mary Hartman
Donny
Maiie
S.W.A.T
Sanford & Son
Washington
Maverick
Wall Street
Rockford
Ledgerland
PRI
Weather Squad
Rex Humbai
Sacred Heart
Lester
Jerry Falwell
Swaggart
Geantr Gi
Mines
Shavers
Smith
Spinks
Ditmar
Harry S. Truman
FDR
McQ
Elliot Gould
Ve Oway
Ryan DM
Disney
CBS
Art Carney
Munich
Big Apple
McCloud
Mr. Kingstreet
Welk
Face Nation
Flintstones
Dick Keefe
Pastor's Stud
Discovery
Wild Kingdom
Outdoors
Previn & Pittsburgh
Blue Marks
Sportsman
Hee Haw
Baske
Peter Mars
CBS New
Newsca
NBC News
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Khqga
Hannibal
Gram
Ram
Africa
Brothers O'Toole
Susan Strasberg
Chubasco
Lee J. Cobb
George C. Scott
Faye Dunaway
Nancy Drew
Lawrence Welk
Previn
Proud
Bill Dance
World of Darkness
Nova
Discover
King
Ernest Angley
ABC Newsce
Monty
ABC
Marshal Dillon
Ernie Kovacs
Robert Schuller
Jimmy Swaggart
Voice of Victory
Rev. Robinson Ours
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