Our Finest Hour? A Dark Moment in America’s War Debates
The editorial condemns U.S. policy in Korea and Vietnam as failing to win or defend freedom. It laments prolonged conflicts, 50 000 American deaths, and leadership “little men in high places” who chose easing over victory. It argues history will judge these actions harshly and questions the nation’s resolve.
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Winston Churchill
America
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Macarthur
Korea
Enduring Truths From Galatians To A Heathen Saying
The quote warns that biting and devouring one another leads to mutual consumption. It cautions that success at others' expense is precarious and recalls a saying about the mills of the gods grinding slowly but finely.
Open Forum Editor Mexico Ledger Sensationalism Critique
A reader from Mexico argues against sensational front‑page photographs in the Mexico Ledger. They condemn images of murdered victims and wrecked autos, urging residents to write in and protest to curb sensationalism and protect families, while noting personal pride in the hometown.
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Ledger
Mexico Ledger
Mexico
University of Missouri-Columbia
Hindman elected president of Mexico Junior Chamber
Yesterday in Mexico Friday April 18 Darwin A Hindman Jr elected president of the Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce last night at the organization annual election. Hindman is a lawyer with Barnes and Barnes firm. John Hildebrand celebrated 40th wedding anniversary with open house. E Avery Williams named manager of North American Refractories Co operations. Explosion at Southwestern Bell Telephone office injures no one. Rotary Club urged support as C P Shay nominated for next year. Mexico Chamber to hold membership drive led by Lawrence Jones.
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Darwin A. Hindman Jr
Mexico
John Hildebrand
E. Avery Williams
Mexico Refractories
North American Refractories Co
L.H. Crow
Farber
Southwestern Bell Telephone
District of the Mexico Rotary Club
C.P. Shay
Mexico International Shoe Co
Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Jones
Independence Chamber of Commerce
Birthday Greetings and Historic Dates Featured
Friday brings well wishes for Betty Burkhead and others in Rush Hill list of names. The item notes birthdays including Charlie Chaplin and Henry Mancini and marks history highlights Lenin's 1917 return and Luther's 1521 Worms appearance.
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Betty Burkhead
Rush Hill
Stephen Duthbert
Keith T. Garner Jr
Lucy H. Lowry
Russell Eugene Boswell
Walter B. Stanford
Myneia Long
Clay Heiser
Wendy Ann Mitchell
Carol Lou Squires
Dana DeLois Eliott
Dinnessa Lucas
Charlie
Dear Ann Landers letters on housekeeping and neighbor dispute
A reader argues landlords should require cleaning deposits amid damage from tenants while others respond. Topics include marital generosity versus insecurity, neighbor trees used as fence posts, and a request for Ann Landers guidance plus a drug booklet offer.
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Ann Landers
Con
Fungusfeet spread risks and home care tips
Dear reader asks if athlete's foot can spread to hands and neck. Advice notes fungus thrives in damp skin, potential secondary infections, and preventive steps like drying feet, avoiding rubber shoes, daily washing, anti fungal powder, and cautious use of foot powders.
Unclear TV Listings Refer to Unreported Station Changes
Fragmented OCR notes show erroneous listings for St Louis and Jefferson City with unclear scores and names. Mentions see Tv 12 Weather and unreported station changes. Specific entries for Hannibal Columba Quincy Columbia are unreadable and not reliably sourced.
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Khyu
Hannibal
Keni
Columba
Kete
St Louis
Weem
Quincy
ND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR TONIGHT
Reruns headline the lineup with Tony Orlando Little House on the Prairie and Cannon. New series Feeling Good features Pearl Bailey on recovery after heart attack and Dick Cavett under stress. Movies include The Bait with Donna Mills, plus multiple dramas and game shows across ABC CBS and NBC with a wide array of classic titles and hosts.
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Tony Orlando
Little House On the Prairie
Cannon
Jaicus Tanner
Manhunters
Pearl Bailey
Dick Cavett
Donna Mills
America
Marcus Welby
Porter Wagoner
Mama
House On Prairie
Lucy
ABC Mov
Artists
Consequences
Lucas Tanner
the Unwanted
Thursday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Local listings detail Julia Child on French Chef at 7 p.m. on Channel 9, The Hot Rock with Robert Redford at 8 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13, and a Bob Hope hour at 8 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 featuring John Wayne Flip Wilson Aretha Franklin and a 9 p.m. Irish immigrant drama The Unwanted. A Geraldo Rivera Goodnight America program airs at 10:30 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 11 17.
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CBS Movie
Robert Redford
Bob Hope
John Wayne
Flip Wilson
Aretha Franklin
Flip
Geraldine
America
Geraldo Rivera
Cary Grant
Sandra Dee
John Forsythe
Randolph Scott
Burt Reynolds
Sterling Hayden
Lana Turner
Weatherscan
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Nashville
Wild King
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Bewitched
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Waltons
Sunshine
Lacy
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Bob Crane
Banjo
Consequences
Sts
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CBS Mo
Harry O
Networks prepare fall schedules under NAB family plan
CBS and NBC plan their 1975 76 evening lineups this week with ABC following in May. The two hour early evening block aimed at a general family audience begins September and applies to networks and subscribing stations, though not mandatory for independents who have a two year grace period. The plan allows advisories for questionable content and delays apply to 415 NAB code subscribing stations.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
CBS
NBC
ABC
National Association of Broadcasters Television Board
Richard E. Wiley
Federal Communications Commission
NAB
United States
Staion
Mexican Ledger Classified Rates and Hours
Mexican Ledger printed daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Second class postage paid in Mexico MO 65265. Single copy price 1 lec. Delivery by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.25 per month by mail in Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year six months 12 three months 8. By mail in all other Missouri counties 26 per year six months 17 three months 11 Out of state 20 per year six months 18 three months 13 Armed forces in US and APO 1 50 per month Office hours 8 00 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday 8 00 am to 3 00 pm Saturday
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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