Editorial: Will Shriver Help McGovern in 1972 race
The piece argues that Sargent Shriver could be George McGovern’s most valuable asset in the 1972 presidential campaign. It notes his extensive political background from Chicago boards to Kennedy campaigns, Peace Corps leadership, Johnson War on Poverty, and readiness for national office. It rates him as capable, ambitious, and a strong campaigner who may shape McGovern’s effort.
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Sargent Shriver
George McGovern
United States
Spiro Agnew
Richard Nixon
Mr. Shriver
Board of Education
Chicago
John Kennedy
Sen
Robert Kennedy
United States Senate
New York
Senate
Illinois
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Shriver
Joe Kennedy
Peace Corps
France
Larg Shriver
Ann Landers
National Commission
Commission
Oklahoma City
End of Day Prayer Seeks Divine Insight from Psalm Verse
A reflective note urges readers to open their eyes and read the Bible prayerfully. It claims the scriptures reveal wonders both in old stories and in present possibilities for individuals, inviting personal spiritual insight.
Mexico Jaycees thank Ledger for Miss Missouri Pageant coverage
The Mexico Jaycees and the Miss Missouri Pageant board express gratitude to The Ledger staff Kay Speckhart Jim Stanley and Richard Vance for coverage. They also thank local merchants and civic organizations for support making the 1972 Miss Missouri Pageant possible.
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Ledger
Mexico
Larry Webber
Mexico Dem fish fry guest speaker and local updates
Yesterday in Mexico August 8 1962 Attorney General Thomas F Eagleton spoke at the annual Democratic fish fry at New Florence Old Settlers picnic grounds. Miss Maja Lepusic arrives as Mexico High School exchange student from France. Deward Pan of Taiwan spends August doing ceramic study at A. P. Green Fire Brick Co. T Sexton treated for cut on left hand at Audrain Hospital, dismissed after stitches.
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Thomas F. ‘Eagleton
New Florence
Old Settlers
Maja Lepusic
Mexico High School
France
Deward Pan
Taiwan
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
T. Sexton
Route 1
Centralia
Audrain Hospital
Larney Barnes
Mexico
Charles Bacon
Marshall
Democratic State Committee
Katherine McCarthy
Clayton
Mexico Country Club
W. K. Mason
Suzanne Stribling
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar
University of Missouri At Columbia
Charles R. Stribling
J. F. Harrison
Audrain County
Democratic
Orlando Worrell
Smith Brothers Hatchery
Birthday Greetings List From Mexico Ledger
A birthday greeting page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger on Thursday wishes Betty Jean Jesse Janice Jane Wyatt Mrs Griffith Farrah Connie Vare Mrs Fannie Sutton Vandalia Martha Lou McNamara Kenny Fairchild Samuel M Palmer Mrs Dick Nelgon Tony Edwin Wallace Debbie Nichols Mangel OConnor Mrs Egbert Miller Mrs Mattie Johnston and Keith Allen Higgins.
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Betty Jean Jesse
Janice Jane Wyatt
Griffith Farrah
Connie Vare
Fannie Sutton
Vandalia
Martha Lou McNamara
Kenny Fairchild
Samuel M. Palmer
Dick Nelgon
Tony Edwin Wallace
Debbie Nichols
Mngel O'Connor
Egbert Miller
Mattie Johnston
Keith Allen Higgins
Bolling Says Eagleton Erred Over Medical Disclosure
Rep. Richard Bolling, a Missouri Democrat, argues Sen Thomas Eagleton erred in not informing George McGovern about past medical problems. He faulted McGovern staff for not thoroughly checking Eagleton, and says the ticket remains viable in Missouri despite the controversy.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Local TV Station Listings Mixed Across Markets
Erroneous listings appear due to unreported changes by stations in multiple markets. The document lists stations such as Kivi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv Kid tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Kate tv St Louis Waem tv Quincy Kpl St Louis Kreg Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia and notes Weather TV12.
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Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Khoa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kate-tv
Waem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Ton Sea Tv
TV Listings and Ann Landers Letter Highlights
Television listings with a Dear Ann Landers exchange on humor in health and public conduct. Notes on marijuana debates, editorials about pot, and viewer questions. Channel and time details for programs, movies, and prime time shows across multiple stations.
What the doctor feels during a physical exam
A reader asks what abdominal examination can reveal. The doctor explains how surface feel, tenderness, rebound tenderness, and organ size help assess conditions such as liver, gall bladder, spleen, tumors, appendicitis, and other abdominal disorders. He notes confirmatory tests follow for a precise diagnosis.
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Dr. Thosteson
A. B
Dear Dr Thosteson health Q and A readers notes
Letters to the columnist cover bed wetting reassurance for a child’s health menstrual irregularity in a teen patient estrogen symptoms and brittle diabetes questions. Answers emphasize medical evaluation when needed, patience with bed wetting, and that hormonal changes can cause delays in cycles.
Comedy and Film Highlights on Wednesday TV Guide
TV listings from Channel 10 to 13 mix sit coms and movies with guest appearances from Nanette Fabray to Tommy Smothers and Valerie Harper. The block features Lena Horne and Ray Charles medley, plus Kopykats rerun and a Cavett segment with Amy Vanderbilt and Allan Sherman as the night’s humor anchors.
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Arthur Hill
Roddy McDowall
London Bridge
Tom Jones
Jennifer O'Neill
Missouri
Steve Allen
Dick Cavett
Cleveland Amory
Matthew
Peter
Johnny Carson
Andy Griffith
Laurence Harvey
Irene Dunne
Tyrone Power
Channel 10
Nanette Fabray
Trouble
David Steinberg
Tommy Smothers
Valerie Harper
Mary Tyler Moore
Kopykats
Tony Curtis
Cary Grant
Lena Horne
Ray Charles
Marilyn Michaels
George Kirby
Cavett
Amy Vanderbilt
Allan Sherman
Anthony Quinn
Vikki Carr
Kit Carson
Jon Hall
Robert Horton
Robert Wagner
Nancy Kwan
Weatherscan
Mike Douglas
Bess Myerson
Tri-State
Warner
Hal Barton
Flintstones
Porter Wagoner
Johnny Mann
Elec. Co
Nightline
Mr. Rogers
Stan Gunn
Daktari
Showtime
Phil Donahue
Ozark Opry
David
Umbrella
Hospital
Lucy Steinberg
Secret Storm
Adam
St. Louis
ABC News
One Life
Sesame St
Marty Feldman
CBS News Center
Weatherery Gritfin
NBC News
Somerset
Kopy Kats
Network feature buys shift as ratings drive picks
Industry sources report most network features now draw about 700000 dollars with some as low as 650000. Networks avoid quality features and chase those likely to boost ratings, a trend traced by the 1971-72 top rated list where nine of 32 were theatrical films.
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Bob Thomas
Associated Press
Hollywood
NBC
ABC
CBS
Dustry
Universal
Jennings Lang
Netsworks
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists pricing by mail and carrier delivery for Mexico Missouri and surrounding counties. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, operating hours, and a special armed forces rate.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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