Editorial preview of the 1972 GOP convention in Miami
The piece notes the convention is underway with platform committee activity and outside protests by Zippies while Democrats counter with speeches. It predicts TV suspense may flop, expecting violence outside the hall and questions how four days of shows will engage voters, with bets on whether the event can sustain interest.
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Platform Committee
Miami
Abraham Lincoln
Nixon
Agnew
Florida National Guardsmen
Army
Jimmy
End of Day Faith Refines Against Wickedness
A biblical reflection on Psalm 97 10 urging love for God to escape the hand of the wicked and despise evil. The verse emphasizes preservation of the souls of the saints for those who love the Lord.
Open Sessions Policy Debate Faces Missouri Senate
Missouri debate on open meetings law intensifies as initiative to enshrine sunshine provisions in the state constitution gains attention. Legislature shows tentative openness while shedding secrecy norms, with campaign efforts to place the measure on the November ballot amid strategic filings and court action.
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Kansas City Times
Missouri
General Assembly
Missouri Citizen's ‘Lobby
Jefferson City
Ann Landers Advice Letters on Loss and Weddings
Heavy Heart writes of a cousin killed in an accident and the strain it causes with the family, while readers discuss etiquette on renting companions, marriage worries, and wedding invitations. Ann Landers weighs in on empathy, fidelity, and social norms amid shifting invitation practices.
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Ann Landers
Tam
Feelke
H.H
Local station updates list odd sailing port changes
A set of scattered entries shows station notes and timing lines for Khyaty Hannibal Hannibal Komu ly Columbia Ketety St Louis Ween ty Quincy Kpl St Cons Kreg ty Jett Guty Keby ty Columbia Stronnais Hstings with a parenthetical note about the number 17 and a weather tag Sao Tv 12.
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Kreg Ty
Jett Guty
Keby
Columbia
Stronnais
Sao Tv 12
Jud Strunk Hosts Evening Variety Amid TV Highlights
A dense slate lists Jud Strunk with guests on channels 9 3 17 at 7 PM, plus a lineup including Lauren Bacall in Double Jeopardy on Adventure Theater at 7, George Plimpton QB for the Colts in The Great Quarterback Sneak at 8, and CBS Duffy The Pigeon That Took Rome on late slots. Also noted are Dick Cavett Orson Welles, Johnny Carson Tonight guests, and a long parade of shows from 24 Hours to Merv Griffin with multiple channels and movie reruns.
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Tell Truth
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Iron rich foods and anemia advice from a doctor
A patient asks for iron rich foods to combat anemia in herself and her baby. The doctor explains anemia has many causes requiring tests, emphasizes protein and iron sources in meats and vegetables, cautions against accepting nurse opinions, and notes that treatment follows precise diagnosis. The letter also mentions exercise timing and bee venom myths as unrelated queries.
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Dr. Thosteson
Local notes from Mexico and area dated August 17 1962
Daryl Ball returns from Missouri Auction School in Kansas City. Sheriff Clarence Landrum elected Missouri Sheriff's Association vice president at St Joseph meeting. Rev William Riddle accepts Centennial Baptist Church pastorate. Mrs Harold Squires and Mrs Lawrence Roberson win bridge high scores in August 17 gathering. Rev Gary Hoffins leads first revival at Benton City Christian Church. McCormick Hospital staff honors late Dr F L McCormick founder of Moberly Hospital and former Moberly mayor Hugh Towson injured at Carroll Motor Co. Fourteen words missing from source.
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Daryl Ball
Centralia
Kansas City
Missouri Auction School
Clarence Landrum
Montgomery County
Missouri Sheriff's Association
St. Joseph
William Riddle
Jasper
Centennial Baptist Church
Harold ‘I
Squires
Lawrence Roberson
Dean Williams
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First Presbyterian Church
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Hla. Gorrell
Mexico
FL. McCormick
Moberly Hospital
Moberly
Hugh Towson
Carroll Motor Co
Charles Clark
Oakland Farm
Missouri
Missouri Farmers Association
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Birthday wishes for Hugh Ferrier and others on weekend
Greetings ring out for Hugh Everett Ferrier and six others with Saturday cake. Friday marks birthday for Wayne Terpstra. Also noted are Mae West aged 79 and financier John Hay Whitney aged 68. Several quotations attributed to Francis Bacon and William Winkle accompany the wishes.
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Hugh Everett Ferrier
David A. Moore
Ralph McGuire
Judy Johnson
John Kevin Albright
Bill Zimmerman
Carol Jean Kribble
Wayne Terpstra
Mae West
John Hay Whitney
Francis Bacon
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington. Rates shown include carrier tows $2.00 per month and mail options: Audrain and adjacent counties yearly $13.1 months $8.50, all Mo yearly $19 6 months $13.50, 3 months $9.25, out of state yearly $22 6 months $14.50, 3 months $11.25. Armed forces anywhere $1.25 per month. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Trade
Audrain
Classic Cars Sale Notes and Features High Mileage Listings
2 Door QUcc engine, automatic trans, AM radio, new tires, low mileage Fury. 14-door V-B, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, tinted glass, radio and more. 1969 Mercury Marauder 2-Dr HT V-8, automatic, power glass, radio, wheel covers. Riviera V H, automatic, power air conditioning, bucket seats, many extras.
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Fury
Dean
Val
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