First candidate breaks mold in state race
The Jackson County presiding judge George Lehr, running for state auditor, presents a disciplined campaign. He cites CPA expertise and administrative skill, notes plans for higher office, and reveals campaign funds audited by Price Waterhouse. The piece views his candor and funding transparency as a potential post Watergate hallmark for democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lehr
Lear
Jackson County
Truman
Lehr
Price Waterhouse
Malariy
George Lehr
America
Witnessing to the Uttermost Parts of the Earth
A biblical passage notes that after the scattering the followers preached the word, fulfilling Jesus command to witness His death and resurrection to the uttermost parts of the earth. It emphasizes gospel proclamation beyond Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Forum editor thanks Jaycees for gun safety program effort
The Open Forum Editor of the Ledger thanks the Mexico Jaycees for sponsoring the Gun Safety Program and acknowledges Ken Quick and Mike MacPherson for coaching and driving the team to Kirksville for the Jaycee State Shooting Match. Also includes a crossword puzzle with numerous clues and an incomplete down list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
The
Mexico Jaycees
Ken Quick
Mike MacPherson
Kirksville
Mark Bramon
Jeff Bramon
Ann Landers Letters Column: Alcohol and Office Hygiene
Readers seek guidance on two problems. A couple’s alcoholic parents repeatedly burden them with bar bills and missed responsibilities, and a worker asks how to address a colleague whose body odor and behavior disturb others, with Ann advising compassionate talk and possible psychiatric help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Harry's
S.O.B
Harry’s
National Council On
United States
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cesarean Delivery Myths Addressed By Doctor Thosteson
In a reader letter, a couple asks if prior surgery near the uterus obligates cesarean birth. Dr Thosteson explains that appendectomy does not require cesarean and cites real reasons such as baby size relative to pelvis and possible complications.
Cesarean Delivery Through History and Modern Use
A medical column traces cesarean origins from ancient legends to Roman law and early records, noting survival improvements with modern sterile surgery. It explains current safety when warranted and mentions Julius Caesar as legend, then advises on poison ivy remedies and offers a booklet on diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Dorland Medical Dictionary
Missouri students join Phi Upsilon Omicron in MU ceremony
Emma K Whalen of Mexico and Patricia Ann Clem of Paris, sophomores in MU Columbia Home Economics, were initiated into the Phi Upsilon Omicron honorary home economics fraternity. Also noted are local visits, a 1954 science meeting attendance, Air Force reserve enlistment, and a May 10 bicycle registration plan in Mexico with an educational preface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma K. Whalen
Route 3
Mexico
Patricia Ann Clem
Paris
Air Force
Raymond Bishop
Liberty
Calvin Lakin
Mexico Kiwanis Club
Mexico High
Dixie Gray
Missouri
Sedalia
Mitchell White
W F. Newton
Kansas City
Elmer Cunningham
Anti-Horse Thief Association
E. K. Hulen
Missouri Power and Light Co
O. W. Mattison
Birthday greetings for listed names on Sunday
Greetings mark birthday wishes for Alex Bollinger Glen Andrew Kruse Mildred Creasy Sherry OConnor Jerry Kenneth McCown H C Smith and Kenny Rutter. Today entertainer Carol Burnett turns 40 and publisher Cass Canfield reaches 77 in this dated birthday note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Bollinger
Glen Andrew Kruse
Mildred Creasy
Sherry O'Connor
Jerry Kenneth McCown
H. C. Smith
Kenny Rutter
Carol Burnett
Cass Canfield
Mexican Ledger Publication Address and Subscription Rates
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Rates listed include $2.25 monthly in Mexico and trade area towns, various annual and semiannual mail rates by Audrain and adjoining counties and elsewhere, plus wartime APO rates and weekend office hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Four Portraits In Black CBS Documentary On Civil Rights
CBS two hour documentary filmed in Kansas City and Atlanta profiles four families with a civil rights discussion featuring Jesse Jackson and Rep. Andrew Young of Georgia. Peter Falk narrates Wild Science at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 5 and 810 airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Falk
CBS
Kansas City
Atlanta
Jesse Jackson
Andrew Young
Georgia
Local TV Station Call Letters List
A fragmented list shows multiple TV stations with call letters and cities including St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Quincy. The sequence notes channel or order numbers like 2 Ktvi 3 Ktvo 4 Kmox tv and 5 Ksd tv with several repeats and a parenthetical note about On See Tv.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox Tv
Ksd-tv
Khiqga-tv
Hannibal
Television Listings Highlight Tonight's Major Programs
Channel guide lists Country Comes Home at 9 on multiple stations with Johnny Cash and Nashville acts, plus Jerry Lewis substituting for Johnny Carson Tonight. In Concert airs 10:30 and midnight sets feature Loggins and Messine, Pointer Sisters, Brownsville Station, Spinners, Bobby Womack, Martha Reeves. Many NBC CBS ABC titles and movies populate the late hours with Esther and the King, Sayonara, The Bounty Killer, and Just For You among others.
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Johnny Cash
Nashville
Jerry Lewis
Johnny Carson
Loggins and
Messine
Pointer Sisters
Brownsville
Spinners
Bobby Womack
Martha Reeves
the Bloodstone
Peter
Yarrow
Bedlam
Locker Dancers
Joan Collins
Savage Pampas
Robert Baylor
Dan Duryea
Marlon Brando
Bing Crosby
Brian Keith
Toma
Peter Gunn
Erica
Movie TV Listings and Humane Rule Reform Debate
A chaotic TV schedule lists films and programs across channels with sports, cartoons, and movies including Deliver Us From Evil and The Manchurian Candidate. A Los Angeles AP report outlines the American Humane Association push for animal safety in films, noting historic horse-tripping abuses and calls for industry reform and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
American Humane Association
Association
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association
The
Humane Association
Valenti
Pat Garrett
Billy the Kid
Billie
Arruza
Charlie
Alzana
Wrath of God
the Culpepper Cattle Co
Harald Melniker
Hollywood
the Humane Association
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Open Forum
Mme
Gandhi
Reflection
Alf
Sputze
Druken
M.N
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Mexican Ledger
Gilligan
Showtime
Love
Zoo Rovue
Tattletales
Somerset
Make Dea
Three Stooges
Bonanza
Big Valley
Electric Co
Mike Douglas
Lucy
Merv Griffin
Gambit
Joker’s Wild
Bullwinkle
Perspective
Sewing
ABC Newsc
Sesame St
Joanne Carson
Tell Truth
Mayberry
Elec. Co
Consequence
Rogers
ABC
Bobby Goldsboro
Wall St
Ledgerland
Houston Astros
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Wide World of Sports
el Paso
Evil
George Kennedy
Yah Uy
Sigmund
Jeannie
Mr. Rogers
Jetsons
Private
Lassie’s
Fat Alice Rangers
Dallas Tornado
NBC
Laurence Harvey
Angela Lansbury
Pat Boone
Compassion’s Children
Gershwin
Botany Bay
Alan Ladd
Bowery Boys
Zoom
Laurel & Haru
Navy
Abbott & Cost
Death Valley
France
Jerry Wess
Andy Griffith
Shiloh
James Caan
Robert Walker
Dr Hallett
Ralph Bellamy
Bunny Lake
Buck Owens
Hee Haw
Welk
Jimmy Dean
Porter Wagoner
Mary T. Moore
Bob Newhart
Owen Marshall
Carol Burnet
Avengers
Regis Philbin
Jeremiah Johnson
Jesse James
Melniker
AHA
Usr
USA
W. Monroe Menico
MAO
A&b
Prescription Shop
E. Monroe
Sealy
Imperial
PRG U
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