Editorial on global unrest and Watergate era disillusionment
The piece argues youth unrest mirrored worldwide in the 1960s and 70s, noting upheaval in Red China, the USSR, Europe, and national governments. It links disillusionment to Watergate and broader governance failures, suggesting factors range from communications to vague cosmic explanations. It surveys France Italy Britain India Africa and more, calling democracy into question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Red China
Red Guards
Europe
South America
Japan
Soviet Union
White House
Ussr
France
Italy
Britain
England
India
Africa
End of Day Prayer Advice for Daily Talk with God
A devotional urging faithful speak freely with God each day to know how to pray without embarrassment when emergency arrives. Psalm 65:2 is cited as guidance for all flesh to come to Him in prayer.
Fragile Freedom and Civic Duty in a Free Society
The Hannibal Courier-Post warns that liberty rests on voluntary public responsibility. It contrasts free governance with totalitarian rule, laments Britain’s economic woes, and cautions that abandoning moral fiber erodes democracy. The authors urge voters to uphold law, justice, and constitutional restraint to prevent authoritarian shifts.
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Hannibal
Courier-Post
England
Great Britain
Churchill
A Real Tragedy In The Family In Ann Landers column
A worried relative suspects a brother’s stroke behind a family tragedy as he leaves his wife for a bar companion. The letter’s tone ages toward medical caution, urging doctors’ input to reframe the situation and avoid harsh judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
To Your Good Health Dear Dr Thosteson
A reader reports a 28 year old married son overwhelmed by a busy schedule of day classes and full time work with nighttime study causing nervous symptoms including head and leg movements. The mom asks how to control this and Dr Thosteson notes the son has pushed his body past safe limits and health must come before excessive study.
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Dr. Thosteson
Full Time Work And School Notice
Dear Dr Thosteson question on halving school schedule due to work. Prolapsed uterus case in 30 year old, hysterectomy options via vagina or abdomen, ligaments tightening possible, pessary as non surgical. Daughters hair washing during menses debunked. Birthday salutations for several individuals and Glenn Seaborg turning 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
New Haven
Yale
Dr. Thesteson
MMA Day Services in Mexico and Columbia Churches
Fifty nine Missouri Military Academy cadets participate in services designated MMA Day by local religious and civic groups in Mexico and Columbia.committee chairs and attendees noted, with about 200 present at the event.
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Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Columbia
MHS
Velma Joyce Atkins
Grover Atkins
East Jackson St
Roy Ferris
Woodlawn
Ava Farson
Mexico Ledger Postal Rates and Hours Notice
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and classified rates including daily issues except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. It provides subscription prices by region with monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms and office hours for weekdays and Saturdays.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
TV Listings Snapshot From St Louis Area
TV schedules show Bob Hope finalizing his 24th season with an hour special at 7 90 on May 5 8 and 10. Guests Dean Martin Margaret Bob Newhart and George Foreman appear on an episode at 9 00 on May 5 8 10. Ronald Reagan roast re runs. Johnny Carson Tonight features Joe Grey. Tony Awards salute hosted by Tony Randall excerpts airing May 7 and 8 with station changes noted across multiple markets including Columbia Hannibal Jett City and Quincy.
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Bob Hope
Margaret
Bob Newhart
George Foreman
Dean Martin
Ronald Reagan
Johnny Carson
Joe Grey
Tony Randall
Khga-ty
Hannibal
St. Louis
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jett City
Kete-tv
Quincy
CBS
Showtime
NBC
Gomer
Brian Keith
Somerset
Phil Donahue
Brady Buncy
Our Street
CBS Movie
Three Stooges
Bonanza
Dirty Sally
St. Louis Sings
Big Valley
Consequences
Sanford
Toma
Electric Co
Son
Mike Douglas
Lucy Newscast
Erica
Merv Griffin
Lucy
Bullwinkle
Andy Griffith
Bobby Goldsboro
Wall St
Television listings and highlights midnight special night
Tonight features a mix of past award wins and salutes at 10 30 and 11 00 with Curtis Mayfield Gladys Knight and Pips Phil Ochs Status Quo and Sugarloaf. Movies include Frontier Hellcat at 1 00 p m and The Country Girl at 3 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Mayfield
Gladys Knight
Pips
Phil Oches
Status Quo
Sugarloaf
TV listings and film notes for Saturday night schedule
SATURDAY LEDGERLAND STATION LISTINGS AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS detail a busy lineup. Children's film festival at noon on channels 4 7 and 13 shows Birds Come Flying To Us a Bulgarian tale of a gypsy lad and birds.nba playoff at 1 30 p m on channels 4 7 and 13. Giants Dodgers baseball from LA at 3 15 p m with pregame at 3 00. Wood Memorial at Aqueduct with Protagonist Hudson County Stonewalk and Rube the Great among leading horses and weightlifting events. The Dinah Shore golf round three on 2 3 17. Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953 on Channel 11 at 1 30 p m. Solomon and Sheba with Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida at 8 00 p m. NBC News and movie listings fill the rest of the schedule with Superman shows and classic Westerns. The page also notes Carol Burnett Sydney Opera House repeat and Roy Clark music hour.
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Gypsy Lad
San Francisco Giants
Dodgers
Wide World of Sports
Aqueduct
Protagonist
Hudson County
Stonewalk
ABC
Martin Balsam
Lawrence Welk
Red River Valley
Dan Tucker
San Francisco
NBC
Yul Brynner
Gina Lollobrigida
Carol Burnett
Sydney Opera House
Roy Clark
Abbott and Costello
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Lex Barker
Bowery Boys
Donna Mills
Sam Bass
Elec. Co
St. Louis
Wagon Train
Nashville
Laurel & Hardy
Owen
CBS News Marshall
Buck Owens
Earl Burnett
Hee Haw
Regis Philbin
Abbott & Costell
Jimmy Dean
Porter Wagone
Jonathan
Bobby Goldsboro
Winters
Porter Wagoner
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Ledger
Burlington
Vermont
George Aiken
P.O
Chicago
Ill
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dianna Williams
Gregory Baker
Dorothy
Juanita Chapman
Donald R. Palmer
Francis DeVault
Edgar Kimmel
Charles Rolle
Whitt Martin
Kathy Carter
E. G. Kribble
Atomic Energy Commission
Glenn Seaborg
York
Rome
Helen Rohweder
Kirksville
John Rohweder
Misses Valle Bush
Laura Carter
Margaret Warner
Virginia Elen Wilkins
Elizabeth Ferris
Elizabeth Squires
Elenor Mason
Frances Williams
Anna Margaret Burton
Miriam Arnold
Betsy Pearson
Etta Kernan
R.H. Kernan
Pasadena
Calif
Og Williams
Ellis Broziere
Lethridge
Dominion of Canada
Eric Cunningham
Washington University
Mr., &.P. Cunningham
Atvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Stewart Granger
Gary Rf
Nicky
Charles Cioffi
George Hamilton
Grace Kelly
B Crosby
Ledgerland
Jeannie
Mr. Rogers
Fury
Josie
Butch Cas
Garner T. Armstrong
Lidsville
Lassie’s Rangers
Favorite Martian
Sigmund
Jetsons
Audie Murphy
Randolph Scott
James Cagney
Adam West
Avengers
Mary T
Death Valley
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Frank McGee
Washington
McGee
John Glenn
U.S
Earth
Idlewild
Evaisbie Constitution Mint
Florissant
Scout Troop
Bankers Tag. Corp. of America P.O
Kansas City
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