Editorial: The Choice of Vice President under Ford Reagan
The piece debates Reagan's choice of Richard Schweiker as running mate and Ford's possible selection. It weighs liberal and conservative options, mentions Kit Bond and Robert Ray as possibilities, and notes political risks. Endorses prayerful vigilance amid a contested race.
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Richard Schweiker
Pennsylvania
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Mexico
Kit Bond
Missouri
John Connally
Texas
Sen
Percy
Elliot Richardson
Carter-Mondale
Robert Ray
Iowa
Bond
Open Forum letters critique Reagan vote and war stance
Open Forum excerpts express appreciation for daily Ledger coverage and urge thoughtful voting. MARCIA KOLICH praises Mexico Ledger coverage of a pageant while MRS KENNETH PENN of 1627 N Washington St cites opposition to sending troops to Angola and questions Reagan as president, urging caution at the polls.
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Divorce Wounds and Healing in An Ann Landers Letter
A reader shares a nine year divorce tale highlighting vanished family ties after a split and hopes for reconciliation. Another couple recounts a proxy Mexican divorce and seeks legal clarity on marriage validity and a future family. Ann urges seeking a U.S. lawyer and notes a sex education booklet for children.
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Ann Landers
Paul
Tijuana
Mexico
Paw
California
U.S
Blood pressure varies with age and status
Dear Mrs. A, 75, reading 180 over 65 may be acceptable given age and overall health if no headaches or kidney issues. The upper pressure during pumping is less concerning than the resting lower number. Anxiety can raise readings, and a physician considers your total health before judging risk.
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Thosetson
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Diahann Carroll Skit Crashes Before Takeoff
Los Angeles AP reporter notes singer actress Diahann Carroll, last seen publicly at events, faced a setback as a planned skit performance fizzled before takeoff, leaving fans and industry colleagues buzzing about the abrupt change in her slate of appearances.
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Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Diahann Carroll
Aug 13 1986 Mexico honors Paris Legion commander
Reports from yesterday in Mexico note Russell Boston installed as commander of the Paris American Legion with Mrs Boston as Auxiliary president. Also Bill Norton awarded $100 for an outstanding equipment suggestion at A.P. Green Refractories.
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Paris American Legion
Boston
Bill Norton
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Birthday greetings and anniversaries for local residents
Greetings are extended this Sunday to Priscilla Lierheimer Jerry Allen Frank Kesler of Laddonia Alan Paschal B M Walker and Marsha Kay Nunnelly for birthdays. Fidel Castro turns 50 and filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock is 77 today marking notable birthday milestones.
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Jerry Allen
Frank Kesler
Laddonia
Alan Paschal
B. M. Walker
Marsha Kay Nunnelly
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Alfred Hitchcock
Mexico Ledger Classified and Subscription Rates Notice
The Mexico Ledger lists publishing details with price structure and mailing options. Rates cover local daily, mail, and out-of-state subscriptions, plus armed forces plans and office hours.
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Channel Listings and TV Schedule Fragments
TV listings show various channels and times for baseball, comedy pilots, and crime films. Notable items include a Braves at Cardinals game in Atlanta at 6:30, pilots For Better or Worse and Jeremiah of Jacob's Neck, and films with Martin Balsam and John and Patty Duke Astin. Additional kids and news segments are listed across NBC ABC CBS and local channels with cartoons and news segments.
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Woman's World
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Marcus Welby
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Saturday Ledge Baseball and TV Guide Highlights
The schedule lists Yankees versus Twins at 1:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 in Minnesota, plus AAU swimming from Philadelphia at 2:30 on channels 2 3 and 17 featuring John Naber and Shirley Babashoff. Also PGA Championship third round at 4:00 on channels 2 3 and 17, Babar Comes to America at 4:30, Brenda Starr film at 7:00, Steelers vs Redskins at 8:00, and various movie and program listings with multiple channels and times.
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Mother Teresa
India
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Land Station Listings and 1976 TV Movie Schedule
Listings show a murder plot in Kiss Me Kill Me with Diahann Carroll hosting a four week summer season at 9 00 and guest stars Sammy Davis Jr and Telly Savalas. Other films include Rogues of Sherwood Forest Arizona Raiders The Nitwits Destry Rides Again Von Ryan's Express and Paint Your Wagon among many afternoon and late night broadcasts.
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