A Brutal Profession in Politics and Power Plays
A critical look at political life by contrasting John Connally and Edward J. Gurney with bribery claims and plea bargains. The piece questions the fairness of grand juries and DOJ actions while noting the brutality and unpredictability of public life. It argues that careers can be ruined by politics whether or not guilt is proven.
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John Connally
Edward J. Gurney
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Texas
Navy
Treasury
United States
Justice Department
Jake Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Feds
Scar
Ka Gurney
Florida
Gurney
Ann Landers
U.S
Phil
Enduring Gospel Reminder Prioritizes God's Kingdom
A devotional note emphasizes Matthew 6 33 urging readers to seek the kingdom of God first. It asserts provision for human needs follows when spiritual priorities are placed above daily concerns. The message reinforces trust in divine providence and righteousness as guiding principles.
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God
Dear Ann Landers column reader letters panel
A series of reader letters address marriage fatigue parental fights and workplace rudeness. Ann Landers urges counseling and House Rules, suggests resources, and promotes her Bride’s Guide promotion.
Frolichs syndrome or pubertal obesity concerns
A reader questions whether a nine year old with abdominal fat and breast development has Frolichs syndrome and if injections are needed. Dr Thosteson cautions the rarity, suggests tests to confirm or reassure, notes family obesity potential, and urges addressing overweight early to prevent later obesity.
Food and Population Talks Stir Missouri Conference
Intellectuals discuss world food supply at a St. Louis United Nations Association meeting held in Missouri. Talks touched on meatless days, food production economics, and the Green Revolution, with emphasis on who pays American farmers and how to balance supply with need.
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St. Louis
United Nations Association-Usa
Jean Mayer
Harvard
Muller
Clifford Hardin
Ralston-Purina
Hardin
Anthony Brown
Mexico Ledger Citizenship Award presented to student
Open Forum Editor expresses gratitude for selecting the Wellsville Middletown R-1 Senior Class member Willis Kleinsorge as recipient of the Mexico Ledger Citizenship Award. He pledges to continue serving as a good honorable American citizen and thanks the community.
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Ledger
Mexico Ledger
Wellsville
Middletown
Willis Kleinsorge
Birthday wishes for Pearl Standefer and others on Monday and Tuesday
Greetings note lists numerous individuals from Vandalia Laddonia and local towns sending birthday wishes for Monday and Tuesday including Pearl Standefer Russell Black Mrs Carl McCown Shirley Burkhead Ray McGee Mike Branham Clifford Spoor Walter Cox Betty Beedle Ruth Ann Barker Susie Blackmore Joy Lynne Mitchell Marjorie Davis Mary Lou Stringer Shirley Ruth Brown Sallie Hagan Warren Franklin Elliott Richard Earl Mabry Osie Sharp Phil Green Harold Smoot Ezra Cain Debbie Sue Frey Eric Barnes Mrs E W Dowell Dawn Aubuchon Chester Thompson Melanie Pace Leslie Chaney Randy McDonnell Meteorologist Gordon Dunn turns 70 and former movie star Charles Farrell is 74.
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Pearl Standefer
Russell
Black
Carl McCown
Shirley Burkhead
Ray McGee
Mike Branham
Clifford Spoor
Walter Cox
Betty Beedle
Vandalia
Charles D. Wilson Sr
Ruth Ann Barker
Susie Blackmore
Joy Lynne Mitchell
Marjorie Davis
Mary Lou Stringer
Shirley Ruth Brown
Sallie Hagan
Laddonia
Warren Franklin Elliott
Richard Earl Mabry
ExlcA Leder Publication Rate Card Mexico Missouri
Exca Leder publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO. Second class postage paid Mexico MO 65265. Single copy by carrier in Mexico and trade area towns 2.25 per month. By mail Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year 12 six months 8 three months. By mail in all other Missouri counties 26 per year 17 six months 11 three months. Out-of-state 29 per year 18 six months 13 three months. Armed forces in US and APO 1.50 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
TELEVISION LISTINGS AND SPORTS SCHEDULES FOR ST LOUIS
Listings show KT VI and KMOV stations in St Louis with sports notes including the St Louis Cardinals vs Chiefs at 8 p.m., Dodgers vs Mets in New York at 1 p.m., and Rainbow Futurity noon start with a $315000 purse. Also mentions Firing Line guest Allard Lowenstein and awards show hosted by Elton John and Diana Ross at 9 p.m. on selected dates.
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St. Louis Football Cardinals
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mets
New York
Allard Lowenstein
Sirhan Sirhan
Robert Kennedy
William Buckley
Elton John
Diana Ross
Don Kirstiner
Program Highlights for Tonight Awards Show
Readable listings detail film showings with titles from 1941 to 1972 and noted stars. Entries include The Magic Carpet The Last Moment In the Navy Master Minds The Red Dragon Ice Station Zebra Man Hunt To Kill A Mockingbird and more with times and viewer assessments.
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Lucille Ball
Patricia Medina
Robert Cummings
Susan Hayward
Abbott and Costello
Bowery Boys
Sidney Toler
Benson Fong
Rock Hudson
Ernest Borgnine
Joan Bennett
George Sanders
Gregory
Sunday TV Listings and Highlights Across Stations
Reader facing schedule notes top police figures on Meet the Press and a chic summer series The Manhattan Transfer premieres across channels. Also features Roger Williams on Evening at the Pops, NBC Mystery Movie with McCloud, CBS 60 Minutes segment on Watergate, multiple movies and sport specials, plus archival listings from past years.
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Meet the Press
Kansas City
Joseph McNamara
Cher
Roger Williams
McCloud
Betty Ford
CBS
Jeanne Wolf
Art Buchwald
Peter Finch
Shenandoah
James Stewart
Rose
Resigning Mexico officer takes state hospital post
Yesterday in Mexico, Officer Earl Jaeger announced his resignation from the Mexico Police Department, effective after his March 1964 enlistment and Army retirement. He will serve as food service manager at Fulton State Hospital. In St Louis, locals welcomed Herman's Hermits with banners and a banana cake.
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Earl Jaeger
Mexico Police Department
Army
State Hospital
Fulton
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