A Sick Society in New York City Riots and Reform Calls
A column argues that July riots exposed deep social sickness in the United States. It cites looting in Brooklyn, uneven policing, and unemployment among youths, linking crime to welfare debates and minimum wage policy while urging responsible citizenship and better jobs. It critiques indiscriminate police tapping but supports targeted counterterrorism and job programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
America
Carter
Brooklyn
New York
FBI
United States Justice Department
Enduring Truth Amid Simple Wisdom
A reflective note contrasts the idea that truth is simple with the human tendency to misread simplicity. It cites a biblical line from Corinthians about God choosing the foolish things to confound the wise and argues that truth remains straightforward despite confusion.
Roberto Clemente Sports City fundraising drive reminder
Open Forum editor notes a national campaign to raise funds for a Roberto Clemente inspired sports city in Puerto Rico. Donations of one dollar or more are tax deductible, sent to Pittsburgh Jaycees, with Aug 14 as fundraising focus and public notices at baseball broadcasts Aug 13 and the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Roberto Clemente
Sports City
Roberto
Puerto Rico
Players Association
Pittsburgh Jaycees
P.O
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
William Block
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
Ann Landers Replies to Bisexual, Workaholic and Love Letters
Dear readers, this column prints three reader questions and Ann Landers responses. A young man with bisexual friends is urged to form his own stance, a widow in her late fifties laments a 20-year junior affair and a wife asks about a workaholic husband. Landers counsels personal choice, time, honest dating, and self-change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Ann Landers
Alcoholics Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous
Ann Sanders
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
Understanding anorexia nervosa in adolescents
A reader asks about prognosis and treatment for a 12 year old with eating problems. The doctor notes anorexia nervosa is a psychological condition, often in adolescent girls, with poor outlook if untreated. Early professional diagnosis, psychiatric evaluation, family separation for a fresh start, and possible hospitalization are recommended. triggers vary and may involve domestic or early childhood factors.
Friday Night TV Listings with Channel Mixups and Highlights
TV guide notes last minute schedule changes across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17 30. Highlights include Phil Donahue guest on channel 17 listed as Bob Hope and a 1968 Finian's Rainbow on 5 8 10 with Astaire and Clark. Also Keane Brothers debut, Space Shuttle live coverage, and numerous movies and soaps across stations in St Louis and surrounding towns.
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Channel 17
Phil Donahue
Bob Hope
NBC
Finian
America
Three's Company
ABC
Fintan
Michael Redgrave
Robert Mitchum
Raymond St. Jacques
Clark Gable
Family Feud
Muppets
Dinah
MacNeil-Lehrer
Company
Big Valley
Adam
Lucy
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Gilligan
CBS
Ozark Opry
Westside
Mr. Rogers
Kotter
Marcus Welby
Ironside
Partridge Family
Bonanza
Pyramid
Perception & Woman's World
Showtime
Chris Moore
Mickey Mouse
Beaver
Barney Miller
Hawaii
Mary Hartman
Koiak
St. Louis
Keane Brothers
Misty
Clint Eastwood
Jenny
David Janssen
Sesame St
Andy Griffith
Hollywood
CBS News
Tony Musante
Rome
Marshall Thompson
Susan Hayward
Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
Claudette Colbert
Gong Shaw
Weatherscan
All My Childr
Financial Observer
All My Children
Pamil
Gineeret
Zaneit
Wet Douglas
Mery Griffin
Zoom
My ‘Three Sons
Hollywood Squares
Name Tune
Hogan's Heroes
Gong Show
Donny & Marie
Keane Bros
Sanford & Son
Chico
Wall St
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
NASA
Casting Director Is Psychologist Helps Actors
LA based Jerald Franks, 33, left psychology for TV casting four years ago and now casts Barney Miller and Fish. He credits psychology with shaping empathy toward actors and managing rejection, interviewing about 60 actors weekly while productions run. Franks, educated at Boston University and UCLA, previously worked as VA psychologist and agent before returning to entertainment.
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Los Angeles
Jerald Franks
Piz
ABC
Psychology) Does Help Me A Great Deal,” Franks, of Bradley Beach, N.J
Boston University
UCLA
Universal Studies Tours Division
Veterans Administration
Actors
Franks
Mexico local note brief 1927 1947 1957 1967 1972 items
A compiled United States newspaper column from Mexico reports coroner qualification for Dr N Russell in 1977, film at Liberty Theater in 1927, Ardelle Chapin named Miss Northeast Missouri, Audrain County Fair association finances and option to buy the fairgrounds in 1937, radio ads by Delaporte Radio Co, city vote on a 10 year MO Power and Light franchise in 1947, Howard Hughes family link mentioned, a 1957 transient incident, 1967 cold Aug 11 record with 4H king queen, and 1972 congressional race notes with Jerry Litton and Russ Sloan plus 4-H fair royalty details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Russell
Liberty Theater
Edward Everett Horton
Anita Loos
Andy Gump
Ardelle Chapin
Mexico
Missouri
Audrain County Fair Association
R.R. Buckner
Philco
Delaporte Radio Co
Missouri Power and Light Co
Howard Hughes
Washington
Locke
the Ledger
Sam Locke
Howard
Hughes
Texas
Jerry Litton
Russ Sloan
Centralia
Kirksville
Delbert Healey
Sarah Turner
Route D
Wallace F. Feutz
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Claude LeRoy Kirk
Patricia Wood Ward
Gary Jones
Ira Givens
Doris Albright
I.W. Abel
United Steelworkers Union
Joseph Hirshhorn
P.S
Dr. Thosteson
Ktvi
Ktvo Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Khya-tv
Hannibal
Komu-ty Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kelty
See-Tv
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Columbia
See Tv
Kdnt-ty
Gabriel Kaplan
Carson Tonight
Geraldo Rivera
Cooley High
Pit
Pendulum
Simone Signoret
Brother Orchid
Edward G. Robinson
Ledgerland
Financial
Observer
Young Restless
Dick van Dyk
Chico & I
Galbraith
Ronald Reagan
Julie
Julie Andrews
Cartoons
Spiderman
Mod Squad
Nashville
Partridge Far
Munsters
Emergency
Electric Co
Get Smart
Bozo
Bewitched
Consequences
Cross-Wits
Fernwood
PGA
Baretta
Jay Sharbutt
Mexico Dodger
Washington St
Audrain
APO
Olive Street
Lawrence Healy
Judy Fisher
Countryside Inn
Fulton
The
Dukes of York
Paul Riechers
Charles Newland
Ausvasse
Lincoln
Roy
Ford
Buick
Apollo
Gran Torino
Galaxie
Carroll Water Co
Liberty
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