Editorial: The Future of the Democratic Party in Midwestern America
The piece reports Senator Tom Eagleton urging the Democratic Party to reconnect with Main Street in Kentucky. It emphasizes pragmatism, rejecting moral absolutism, addressing crime, and broadening outreach to middle America amid critiques of liberal labels and the New Left. It contrasts Missouri voters with national party factions and calls for centrism.
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Tom Eagleton
Kentucky
Democratic Party
Main Street
UPI
Middle America
Missouri
Tom Who
ADA
Senate
McGovern
Democratic
Miami Beach
New Left
America
End of Day Devotion Reflects Pauls Generosity
A brief reflection on Paul as a parent to converts, noting his life of giving and the belief that generosity did not impoverish him or those he aided. The message emphasizes selfless support and spiritual leadership in early Christian communities.
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Paul
Ann Landers
Ann
Cincy
Cincy Hip
Voters urged to back planning and zoning in Audrain County
Open Forum writer thanks The Ledger for anniversary coverage and recalls the Davis marriage as a 50th celebration. He urges Audrain County residents to vote on April 24 to support progress and county planning and zoning, arguing changes over the past decade justify planning for the future.
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Ledger
Razel Davis
Santa Fe
Audrain
John Riedel
Rte
Centralia
Middleman blamed for meat price rise in opinion
In a citizen opinion piece the Hannibal Courier-Post argues the meat boycott exposed a profit skimming by middlemen. It cites Iowa Beef Processing Inc. as a major example, noting last year's after tax profit of 7.3 million on a gross 1.285 billion, illustrating widening margins in beef supply chains.
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Associated Press
Boston
Connecticut
Pacific Ocean
Bacon
Virginia
Adolf Hitler
Braunau
Austria
Andrew Carnegie
Hague Peace Palace
Netherlands
Shirley Temple
New York
Moon
Hannibal Courier-Post
Iowa
Towa Beef Processing Inc
Fat profits spark calls for farmer coop on meat industry
Missouri Beef Packers Inc posted a 22 percent jump to 2.36 million after taxes, amid a sheaf of consolidation talks with Town Beef and Missouri Beef Packers. The piece argues farmers should band together to own processing plants and cut middlemen, warning against consumer boycotts and appealing for direct retailer deals.
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Dakota City
Neb
Missouri
Own
Beef Packers Inc
U.S
Town Beef
Missouri Beef
Phooey
Mr. Staley
NFO
Con
Mexico Ledger Front Page Highlights April 20 1972
Local page reports ongoing civic updates and community events in Mexico Missouri. Notices include city meetings, school activity summaries, and brief updates on regional commerce and public services affecting residents.
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Mexico
Dear Ann Landers column excerpts and letters
A collage of reader questions and Ann Landers replies covers manners at dinner invitations for a lonely friend, marital strain from snoring and smoking, teen nudity notions, mother in law gift lists, and a plug for The Bride's Guide with mailing details.
Baldness from long hair concerns a teen reader
In this To Your Good Health column a 15 year old asks if shoulder length hair causes baldness. Dr Thosteson says long hair does not cause baldness and argues against the dad’s belief.
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Dr. Thosteson
J.A
Retiring Kroger manager in Mexico to be succeeded by Paul Snellen
Charles Clement the Kroger store manager in Mexico retires after 35 years serving shoppers. He will be succeeded as manager by Paul Robert Snellen. Also noted are local achievements and events including Jay Gourley reelected as Audrain County Heart Council president and Mexico High School cheerleaders chosen for next year.
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Charles Clement
Kroger
Mexico
Paul Robert Snellen
Jay Gourley
Audrain County Heart Council
Kathy Yeargain
Ellen Arnold
Susan Erdel
Christy Rodes
Jene Randolph
Carol Bailey
Frank Hollingsworth
Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri
Law Alumni Association
School of Law
University of Missouri, Columbia
Missouri Military Academy
B. W. Ladd
Pittsburg
Kan
S. L. Davis
Bloomington
Ind
Joe Mooore
Birthday wishes for several local residents on Sunday
Greetings go to Mrs. Carl Blackburn John David Hopper Susan Caldwell Richard Lee Day Nellie Maude Forrest Mrs Harold Lipp Allen Fay Hinton Norman Dale Forman and Ray Borcherding as they celebrate birthdays with cake and candles.
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Carl Blackburn
John David Hopper
Susan Caldwell
Richard Lee Day
Nellie Maude Forrest
Harold Lipp
Allen Fay Hinton
Norman Dale Forman
Ray Borcherding
Crossword puzzle clues mixed with scattered entries
A fragmented crossword grid list presents across and down clues with numbers and stray letters, mixing themes such as Autocrat Ban, Japanese tan, Ptarmigan, and Peer Gynt's mother, alongside terms like Corrode, Swindle, and Isolate, implying a chaotic antique puzzle page fragment.
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Antelope
Overhead
Particle
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates show 2.00 monthly in Mexico and trade areas, and annual mail prices varying by region plus military rate 1.25 per month. Office hours are 8 to 5 30 weekdays and 3 to 3 on Saturday.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Controlling Your Blood Pressure booklet by Dr Thosteson
Learn what causes high blood pressure and how to treat it. The Ledger offers the booklet Controlling Your Blood Pressure Hypertension by Dr Thosteson. To obtain a copy send 25 cents in coin and a stamped self addressed envelope with zip code to the care of The Ledger.
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Thosteson
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Des Moines
Mexico Country Club
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Cheat
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Nti
Forward
G&d Steak House
IBC Homes
IBC
Mendew
Lark Lane
Columba
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Nationwide Studios, Inc
Western Auto Assoc
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Mexico, Mo
Inwide Studios
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