Man Of The People In Times We Trust Ford For These Times
The article argues that leaders are defined by history and era, citing Churchill and Nixon as examples, then proposing Gerald R. Ford as potentially the right man for the times. It notes his 25 years in Congress, eight years as minority leader, and the trust of men who confirmed him for Vice President, suggesting he may be the perfect man for these times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Europe
England
Churchill
Times
Gerald R. Ford
United States
Jack Kennedy
Johnson
LBJ
Mr. Nixon
Agnew
Watergate
Ford
Congress
House
Enduring Mercy Reflected in Psalm 123 Verse
A devotional note reflects on Psalm 123 verse 2 affirming God's mercy for those whose hearts and minds are fixed on Him, underscoring spiritual steadfastness and divine compassion.
Letters Debate Park Bond Plan in The Ledger
In a Forum letter from Ellis Glasgow Mexico Missouri editor the Park Hoard plans to begin Fairgrounds Park work despite a bond defeat by 104 votes short of two thirds. He argues city officials will push the project and suggests a year round use like a city auditorium. Charles W Brauer Jr counters that financing via bonds may burden fixed incomes and questions the two thirds rule as un American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Fairgrounds
Mexico
Charles W. Brauer, Jr
Proposal for a 911 emergency number in Hannibal
The Hannibal Chamber of Commerce backs a three digit 911 system to connect police fire and ambulance with one call. If installed at the new police building on Broadway a 24 hour operator would handle calls and switch referrals to fire or county ambulance as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Courier-Post
Missouri
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway
Han
Nibal
Fruss
A.A
P.S
Ann Landers on Pot and a Difficult Mother-in-law
Reader letters discuss drug use, effects on grades and memory, and a plea for guidance. Ann Landers responds with a cautionary view on pot and offers coping advice for dealing with a demanding mother-in-law, including acceptance and family-focused strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Denver
Ann Landers
Friday Ledgerland TV Schedule Highlights
TV listings detail host Merv Griffin presenting Supremes Olivia Newton-John and Reuben Howell at 3 30 while Your Hit Parade features the Hues Corporation. ABC specials Chicago and Marriage Times Four anchor late evening, with News and late night movies and shows from 9 to midnight. Local weather, showtimes, and notable guests including Humble Pie Kinks Roxy Music and Blue Swede are noted across multiple channels.
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Merv Griffin
Supremes
Olivia Newton-John
Reuben Howell
The
Hues Corporation
ABC
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
CBS
ABC News
Ann Medina
Humble Pie
Kinks
Roxy Music
Wolfman Jack
Little Richard
Golden Earring
David Clayton Thomas
Aerosmith
Nashville gossip hostess Georgia Twitty runs Music City Hotline
AP writer Jay Sharbutt profiles 40 year old Georgia Twitty who hosts Music City Hotline, a Nashville radio gossip segment heard on 104 stations with 18 one minute shows weekly. She covers country music feuds romances and daily life of performers while avoiding lurid tales and noting publicity ploys. Twitty contrasts her approach with Rona Barrett, calling herself knowledgeable and un-cynical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
New York
Hollywood
Rona Barrett
Nashville
Georgia Twitty
Music City
Miss Twitty
Florence
Ala
Randolph- Macon College
Lynchburg
Memphis State
Question column answers calf cramps and medical inquiries
Dr Thosteson explains charleyhorse causes leg cramps from strains or poor circulation and suggests rest heat and aspirin for exercise related cramps and calcium and circulation exercises for nighttime cramps. He notes footwear and varicose vein issues may matter and mentions a booklet available for 25 cents.
Television Channel Listings for Missouri Cities
A fragment lists TV stations by city and channel numbers including Hannibal Columbia St Louis and Jefferson City. It notes several local channels such as KATE TV WGem TV KPL St Louis KREG TV and Kebj TV with corresponding city references for viewing.
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Khqu-ty
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
St. Louis
Wgem-ty
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings Highlight Tonight’s WFL Game and Movies
Tonight on channel 11 the Southern California Sun face the Houston Texans at 8:00 live from the Astrodome with Merle Harmon and Alex Hawking on play by play. Also on air are Mac Davis Show guests Loretta Swit Marty Feldman Carl Ballantine and the Osmonds on several early segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California Sun
Houston Texans
Astrodome
Merle Harmon
Alex Hawking
Loretta Swit
Marty Feldman
Carl Ballantine
Marie
Jimmy Osmond
Mac Davis
Ann In Blue
ABC
Penny Fuller
Ed Brown
Social events and travels noted from Yesterday In Mexico
A column lists a dinner party after a wedding rehearsal for Jo Ellen Mathis and Lanny Hamilton. Visitors Pamela Smith and Mrs Hamid Parsa are guests of local families, with travel plans and weekend stays at Lake of the Ozarks. Jon Mundy returns from a world trip and heads to USC. Other items include a neighborhood coffee honoring Mrs John Baker and family visits from Kansas and Missouri, plus a leadership conference report and a Kansas City couple visiting relatives in Mexico.
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C.C. Hamilton
Pilot Lounge
Jo Ellen Mathis
Lanny Hamilton
Pamela Smith
Jackson
Miss
Floyd B. Smith
H. B. Plunkett
J.C. Vesta
B.L. Shanks
Houston
Tex
Belgium
Netherlands
Sam Mundy
Mexico
John Baker
Sam Blackburn
Hamid Parsa
Mission
Kan
James Taft
Jefferson City
Robert C. Waters
Lenexa
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists postal and subscription rates for Mexico, Missouri, including in state and out of state mailing options, carrier and mail prices, and military APO rate. It also notes office hours from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Birthday wishes for a group and Princess Anne turning 24
Greeting celebrates birthdays for Vanessa Miller Eva Davis John W Banks Shirley Jean McGee J J Higgins Betty Jean Beasley Donna Kay Levingston Sharon McCann Larry Powell Stephen Sparks Mrs Carl Silver Karen Walters Tammy Lee Holtkamp. In Britain Princess Anne is 24 today.
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Vanessa Miller
Eva Davis
John W. Banks
Shirley Jean McGee
J.J. Higgins
Betty Jean Beasley
Donna Kay Levingston
Sharon McCann
Larry Powell
Stephen Sparks
Carl Silver
Karen Walters
Tammy Lee Holtkamp
Britain
Princess Anne
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Glasgow
University of California
Hardin B. Jones
P.O
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Weath
Name Tune
Elec. Co
Zoo Revue
Ledgerland
LaLanne
Sesame St
Phil Donahue
Bing Crosby
Mary Martin
Colin Gordon
Hardy Kruger
Cary Grant
Jayne Mansfield
Comanche Territory
Maureen O'Hara
Macdonald Carey
Mery Griffen
Hal Barton
Troop Wi
Showtime
Big Valle
Lec Co
Gambit
Hospital i
ABC Newsca
One Life
Mike Douglas
Three Stooges
Poe
NBC
Gomer
Charlton Heston
New Orleans Saints
Kent Taylor
Gail Patrick
Count Yorga
Robert Quarry
Michael Murphy
Tucson
Rod Cameron
Wayne Morris
Brett Halsey
Rod Steiger
Brian Keith
George Raft
Irene Papas
Clark Gable
Charles Laughton
Hodge Podge
Andy Griffith
Sanford & Son
Wall Street
Dr. Thosteson
Charleyhorse
Dr. Thesteson
Lam
G.R
L.E.B
Thosteson
Ktvi
Ktvo
Mr. Rogers
Consequences
San Francisco
Mame
Mark Russell
Jud Strunk
Skip Stevenson
James Mason
June Havoc
John Carroll
Adele Mara
Robert Stack
Michael Constantine
Alfred the Great
David Hemmings
Michael York
Hedy Lamarr
Ronald Colman
Marx Brothers
John Barrymore
John Derek
Gregory Peck
Lon Chaney
Geraldo
Geraldo Rivera
An Griffith
Lucy
Buck Owens
Mexico Ledger
Carroll ‘Motor Company
Mercury
oPassenger
Carroll Motor Company
Liberty
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