Editorial on Jack Anderson and the Eagleton affair
The piece argues Anderson made errors in the Eagleton report and later retraction but defends a role for such columnists. It notes governments’ bureaus resist routine coverage, allowing disgruntled insiders to push undocumented claims, and concludes that such journalists can reveal hidden government actions despite flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Mutual
Tom Eagleton
Eagleton
Missouri
Anderson
Drew Pearson
End of Day Moral on Good and Evil
A biblical reflection contrasts sowing good seed with tares and notes that good men must coexist with evil. It urges steadfastness in virtue rather than abandonment of goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Mature
Spencer Tracy
Fernando Rey
Abbott and Costello
Texas
Sterling Hayden
Clark Gable
Susan Oliver
Mexico Memoir Highlights and Local News Sparks
A Mexico area roundup notes Mr Friday and Mrs Don Higbee returning to Buffalo after a visit with Claude Higbee Sr. Family news also mentions Ann Lumpkin heading home from Switzerland after a year there. A tractor accident pins a man at Audrain Hospital and a wreck near Vasse injures two people. Local events celebrate birthdays, a choral workshop, and a Baptist conference.
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Friday
Don Higbee
Buffalo
N. Y
Claude Higbee Sr
West St. George
Neale
North
of. Thompson
Audrain Hospital
Ann Lumpkin
Switzerland
Tony
Lumpkin
Mexico
Robert P. Johnson
Pret
Willian
McCredie
Xvasse
Helen Allbright
Freding
Pennsylvanians
Volverary of
Colorado
Dorothy Allen
Bea Y Club
George Allen
Jake Buckner
Ed M. Buckner
Conference of Ministers
The
Baptist Church
Mexico Baptist Church
R. L. Scarborough
Fort Worth
Tex
Walter J. Sannebeck
Missouri
Fairbranks Co
Ed C. Offutt
Skull Lick
Hickey Remains On Primary Ballot for 72nd District
ST. LOUIS AP Patrick Hickey will stay on the August Democratic primary ballot after Circuit Judge Noah Weinstein ruled he lives within the 72nd district. The suit to remove his name was dismissed as both reported residences fall inside district boundaries. Weinstein had presided over a hearing on a temporary writ of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Patrick Hickey
Noah Weinstein
Weinstein
Hickey
Mexico Ledger Page A Highlight August 3, 1972
Mexico Missouri edition reproduces brief items from Page A for August 3 1972. Local notes, weather snippets, sports brief, and community notices appear in this compact pamphlet style. Names and places reflect regional happenings around the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ann Landers Advice Columns on Self Image and Marriage
Readers share views on being oneself versus escaping via ads offering weekend disguises. A concerned mother describes neglectful parenting and dodges on child safety, while a wife asks about love amid unconventional sexuality, with Ann Landers urging self awareness and contentment over judgment.
Two Kinds Of Wolf Disease Lupus Explained By Doctor
Dear Dr Thosteson explains lupus erythematosus a collagen disease with discoid and systemic forms. The discoid type mainly affects skin with a butterfly facial rash and may progress to SLE impacting kidneys liver heart or lungs. Treatment aims to subdue infections and control symptoms as government and organizations fund lupus research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthritis Foundation
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N.Y
Miami
Virginia
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Toledo Clinic
Ohio
Constance Chap
Television Agenda Sees Women Slotted Into Inferior Roles
AP News features writer Kay Bartlett reports on Midge Kovacs of the National Organization for Women New York chapter criticizing prime time as male dominated. She condemns The Dating Game The Newlywed Game and I Love Lucy as offensive reinforcing demeaning female stereotypes and warns of harmful effects on children and self image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Bartlett
NEW York (Ap
Midge Kovacs
Image of Women
New York City
National Organization of Women
Women's Liberation Movement
Ms. Kovacs
Explo ’72 and TV Listings Full Evening Schedule
TV listings detail tonight’s schedule across channels with notes on programs such as Jean Shepherd’s America at 7 and Adventure Theater at 7, along with CBS Movie Interlude and Tonight shows. Also includes extensive movie and news blocks, with multiple channel time slots and station identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Shepherd
America
Virginia
New England
Maine
Barry Sullivan
Oskar Werner
Barbara Ferris
Jack MacGowran
ABC News
Buck Owens
CBS News
NBC News
Jones
My World News
Dick van Dyke
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Television grid and movie previews list NBC CBS and local channels with program times from morning to late night. Notable items include Hugh O Brian in Search and Sandy Dennis in Something Evil plus a PGA Golf preview and Tonight show guest Paul Ehrlich, with extensive daily time slots and syndicated segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Hugh O'Brian
Hollywood
CBS
Sandy Dennis
Johnny Carson
Paul Ehrlich
Dennis O'Keefe
Jack Hawkins
Dana Andrews
Deborah Kerr
Albert Finney
Tom Conway
Mexican Ledger Advertising Rates and Office Hours
Daily newspaper published in Mexico Missouri lists pricing for home delivery by mail and carrier, subscription rates by region and duration, and armed forces rate. Office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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N.E
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Grand Rapids
Antt Landers
Akron
Dr. Thosteson
Man Belcher
Mayo Foundation
Rochester
Minn
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
Betty Hull
Emmard Loop
Corpus Christie
Lupus Erythematosus Foundation, Inc
Nassau-Suffolk
Brooklyn
Westchester
Helen Nichols
Woodlawn Lane
Seafor
Long Island
Khgatv
Hannibal
Kpl
St Louis
Kemu-tv
Columbia
Krog-tv
Jeff City
Kele-tv
Kelej-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Samuel Beckett
Bobby Darin
Debbie Reynolds
Charles Nelson Reilly
Johnny Cannon
Jack Benny
Bette Davis
Ida Lupino
Hajji Baba
John Derek
Michael Parks
George
Pmyad
Mr. Rogers
Daktari
Showtime
Merv Griffin
Phil Donahw
Somerset
Qur Lund
Mike Douglas
Tri States
Geniuses
Daniel Boone
Electric Co
Lucy
Sesame St
Richard Conte
Norman Wisdom
Owen Mar
ER. G. Robinson
Dick Cavett
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox Tv
Ksdetv
Ledgerland
Werther
Sampson
Bess Myerson
Flintstones
Hal Barton
Elec. Co
Phil Donahue
Doctors
Hospital
One Life
Weatherscan
Partners
Dr. Locke
Circus
Commonwealth
Johnny Bench
Devout Young
Barbara Walters
National Airlines
Barbara
Geriio
Joyce Snyder
NOW
White Knights
Man
Glad
Housewives
Shirley Chisholm
Bella Abzug
Ms. Snyder
Adam Turner
Georgia Watts
Sam Mundy
Larry Womack
Lance Graves
Betty Lou Pollard
Howard Summers
Evelyn Kropf
Jean Clayton
Craig Stuart Hampton
Maverick
Sharp
VW Beetle
Mexican Ledger
ST. Charles
ST. Charles, MO
Lester Plackmeyer
Don St. Clair
St. Charles County
Don
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