Why America is lucky to have such men
A reflective tribute tracing roots of American character to the nation's founders and wartime courage. The piece connects devotion to liberty, faith, and perseverance from Valley Forge to World Wars, with nods to patriotic phrases and the enduring American spirit. It emphasizes resilience, faith, and civic duty as core to the country’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
James A. Michener
Tokt-Ri
America
North Atlantic
Valley Forge
New England
Fire at The End of The Day and Biblical Reflections
The text blends a biblical verse from Proverbs with a note on scientists making comparisons and experiments as guidelines. It also cites Jesus as the Way and links his life death and resurrection to a path of righteousness and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froverbs
Jesus
Miss Mexico thanks supporters after Miss Missouri Pageant
Sherryl Ogar Miss Mexico 1971 expresses gratitude to Mexico townspeople, JCs, merchants, Ledger staff, Striblings, Missouri Military Academy, police, and sponsors for their help behind the scenes and audience support during the Miss Missouri Pageant experience. She credits Mexico Jaycees for hosting and sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Missouri
Mexico
J. C
Merchants of
Station Exec
Bob George Oldsmobile
Missouri Military Academy
Gary Spencer
Fred Helvilin
Kim Dye
Iyron
Sherryl Ogar
Birthday Greetings for Middletown Figures on Wednesday
Wednesday wishes go out to Alan Lee Staehle Ralph W Thomas Billy Watts Merry Ann Patterson Lauren Allison Mrs Elmer Fetterhoff Jay Scott Knipp Allene Allen Michael Stumpf Doris Iman Marcia Dea Hampton and Mrs Strode Edwards from friends and well wishers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Lee Staehle
Ralph W. Thomas
Billy Watts
Merry Ann Patterson
Lauren Allison
Middletown
Elmer Fetterhoff
Jay Scott Knipp
Allene Allen
Michael Stumpf
Doris Iman
Marcia Dea Hampton
Strode Edwards
Ann Landers readers face looks for love and trouble
In letters from readers a mother laments a plain daughter and spoiled son, Ann counsels that beauty can be a handicap and a plain spouse may still prosper. A widow asks for help crafting a breakup speech for a married lover, but the columnist declines.
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Ann Landers
Star Crossed
Jooks
Mama
San Antonio
Mama San
Cat and Allergy Link in Asthma Case With Young Patient
Letter outlines a three year old with asthma possibly worsened by cat exposure. Doctor advised allergy basis, suggests removing animal and cleaning home to reduce dander. Notes severe allergic reactions from saliva contact and mentions vaccine from patient sputum as a potential treatment option.
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Dr. Thosteson
Thosteson
N.H
Audrain County fair selects Little Miss Audrain
The Little Miss Audrain crown goes to Danna Davis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis, chosen at the Audrain County Fairgrounds. She was crowned by Marsha Kay Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown, in a ceremony reported yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Lowe
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
Audrain
Danna Davis
Leonard Davis
Audrain County Fairgrounds
Marsha Kay Brown
Bob Brown
Moon mission leads Hollywood weekly TV review
The weekend showed dramatic gains in network programming. Notable highlights included the live moon exploration by astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin, delivering historic visuals, and CBS premiering Six Wives of Henry VIII after Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. The Henry VIII entry, though ambitious, struggled with covering too much history across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
CBS
Henry
British Broadcasting Company
Afternoon and prime time TV schedule highlights
A list of television programs with times and channels. Three On A Match airs 3 30 p m on Channel 5 hosted by Bill Cullen. Afternoon Show at 4 features Otto Nuttit on earthquakes. Gunsmoke 6 30 p m on Channels 4 7 13, Matt joins a cattle drive to avert trouble. NBC Comedy Theater 7 on 5 8 10 repeats a Don Knotts Arthur Godfrey western farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel 5
Bill Cullen
Otto Nuttit
Gunsmoke
Matt
Trail
NBC Comedy Theater
West
Don Knotts
Arthur Godfrey
Lucille Ball
Dean Martin
Television listings highlight tonight's network movies and guests
ABC airs Georgy Girl at 8 followed by David Frost talk with Capra Hemmings and Bumbry. NBC repeats The Producers at 9 8 10 30. Guests include Wayne Bedrosian Joey Garza Rodney Winfield Bergman Cavett Griffin Carson. Also mentions Washington Story Appointment With Crime The White Warrior Luck of the Irish A Stolen Life Beach Ball Black Chapel and more.
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ABC
Lynn Redgrave
Alan Bates
David Frost
Frank Capra
David Hemmings
Grace Bumbry
NBC
Zero Mostel
Mel Brooks
Hollywood
van Johnson
William Hartnell
Steve Reeves
Zero Mastel
Tyrone Power
Bette Davis
Edd Byrnes
Black Chapel
Peter van Eyck
ABC News
Lucy
Dick Cavett
One Life
Merv Griffin
Gomer
Dick Ford
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Beaver
Mayberry
Gilligan
Daniel Boone
Doris Day
Tri State
CBS News
NBC News
Hospital
Dick van Dyke
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV schedule details include Make Your Own Kind of Music on multiple channels with Dusty Springfield and The Carpenters, plus The Tonight Show style lineup. NBC and CBS programming feature Marcus Welby M D and Perry Mason, with classic films and talk shows listed.
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Dusty Springfield
al Hirt
The
Carpenters
Patchett and
Tarses
Mark Lindsay
ABC
David Frost
Sander Vanocur
Dietman Irwin Stillman
Herb Gardner
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