Editorial Attack On Volpe Shocks Missouri Readers
The piece accuses John Volpe, Nixon cabinet member and former Massachusetts governor, of insulting Missourians by delaying a decision on locating the St. Louis regional airport until after Missouri's cable referendum. It argues Volpe favors Illinois voters and political considerations over Missouri, urging GOP leaders to challenge the President.
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John Volpe
Missouri
Volpe
Massachusetts
U.S. Transportation
Illinois
St. Louis
Unknown God Inscription Inspires Modern Reflection
A meditation on Acts 17 23 proclaiming the unknown God identified in an inscription. The note suggests many people today still do not know the God they worship.
Man of History Floyd Shoemaker Honored by Carthage Press
Floyd Calvin Shoemaker is celebrated as the key figure in preserving Missouri history. Longtime executive secretary and historian, he built the History Society of Missouri into a leading national entity and inspired countless local groups. The tribute notes his warmth, involvement in current affairs, and six decades of service. Missouri and its people are urged to honor his memory by continuing his work.
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Carthage
Floyd Calvin Shoemaker
Missouri
Dear Ann Landers Fight Between Son and Father on Being Himself
A reader asks who is right when a 20 year old son refuses to cut hair or shed his beard for a job. Ann Landers counsels the burden of proof is on the applicant and warns employers may not hire someone with a negative personality. A related letter discusses inviting an epileptic cousin to a wedding and an inquiry about a bride’s apartment color note on an invitation.
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Ann Landers
John
Dr Thosteson Answers Headache From Alcohol
Reader asks why alcohol triggers headaches and if allergy is possible. Dr Thosteson suggests cluster headaches from alcohol causing vessel dilation, advises avoiding alcohol, notes ergot risk, and mentions nonalcoholic drink disguises like a horse's neck or dry manhattan. Further Q and A cover floaters after cataract, birth control pills, and leg cramps with a request for a booklet.
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George C. Thosteson
M.D
Dr. Thosteson
W. P
Local notices from Mexico and nearby towns dated August 31 1962
Reports include Larry Jerichon named mechanical superintendent at The Ledger production staff. the Millett family moving to Iss Missouri Military Academy with Mrs Millett to be school nurse. James Newbrough Jr and wife relocating to Mexico after Chicago technical school graduation. Capt and Mrs Robert Miller visit with Robert A Miller and Luke Brown families. young Alan Erdel undergoing three month treatment in Kansas City. Rev Phillip Byron Carlisle begins five sermon series at First Christian Church. 1922 note on rescue of boy from well. Nick Cave shoots 35 on Fulton golf course. Robert McPheeters resigns from Home Savings Bank for law studies with W R Taylor elected as successor.
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Larry Jerichon
The
Ledger
Leb Ball
Robert White II
Dublisher
G.V. Millett and Sons
Wan
Bill
Issouri Military Academy
Derry Technical Institute
Chicago
Wbrough
Mexico
Robert Miller
Sharon
Phillip Byron Carlisle
First Christian Church
Examett Hall
Rush Hill
Nick Cave
Fulton
Robert McPheeters
Home Savings Bank
W.R. Taylor
Birthday greetings for local residents this Saturday
On Saturday, wishes are sent for birthdays to Georgia Fiesler Cathy Pilliard Mrs Willie Betts Ruth Ellen Lesar Barbara Duckworth Mike Waldin Mary Coose Donald Forrest Jr Jane Bauer Mary Agnes Kindig Mrs Josephine Schmidt of Laddonia and Donna Sue Gibbons. Actor Frederic March is 75 Broadcaster Arthur Godfrey is 69 Comedian Buddy Hackett is 48.
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Georgia Fiesler
Cathy Pilliard
Willie Betts
Ruth Ellen Lesar
Barbara Duckworth
Mike Waldin
Mary Coose
Donald Forrest Jr
Jane Bauer
Mary Agnes Kindig
Josephine Schmidt
Laddonia
Donna Sue Gibbons
Frederic March
Arthur Godfrey
Buddy Hackett
Television Channel List by City and Station
A catalog of TV channels by city including Kivi St tas 7 Khyaty Hannibal 1 Kpl St. Louis 3 Ktvo Ouimwa 8 Komuty Columbia 13 Kregtv Jall City 4 Kmox tv St. Louis 9 Kete tv St. Louis 17 Kebj tv Galumbia 5 Kedetv St. Louis 10 Weem tv Quincy 17 is 6 On See Tv
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Kivi
St Tas
Khyaty
Hannibal
Kpl
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ouimwa
Komuty
Columbia
Kregtv
Jall City
Kmox Tv
Kete-tv
Kebj-tv
Galumbia
Kedetv
Weem:tv
Quincy
Television listings and highlights from Munich Olympics night
Tonight program guide shows Olympics coverage at 7 p m on channels 2 4 17 plus adventure theater with Peter Falk at 7 on channels 5 8 10 and other features including Jean Shepherd America beer history at 7 and Dr Seuss Horton Hears A Who at 7 30 on channels 4 7 13 CBS Movie Promise Her Anything with Warren Beatty and Leslie Caron at 8 on channels 4 7 13 plus a slate of shows from 3 15 p m to 12 30 a m across multiple channels detailing news movies and variety programs with listings for Beavers Gilligan Dominoes and other staples.
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Munich
Peter Falk
Jean Shepherd
America
Horton Hears
CBS
Warren Beatty
Leslie Caron
Hollywood
Bobby Darin
Florence Henderson
Pat Paulsen
Joey Bishop
Johnny Carson
Jerry Reed
Milt Kamen
Edward G. Robinson
Ernest Borgnine
Ava "Gardner
ABC News
Buck Owens
CBS News
NBC News
Norman
Lucy Rockwell
Nashville
Merv Griffin
Somerset
Weatherscan
Mike Douglas
Bess Myerson
Tri-State
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Hospital
One Life
Peyton Place
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
ABC Munich coverage features top Summer Olympic events at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 2 3 17 for three hours. Football fans see Detroit Lions versus Baltimore Colts in Tampa at 7:30 on channels 5 8 10. CBS Movie at 8:00 on channels 4 7 13 stars Danny Kaye in On The Double, a WWII comedy with multiple roles. Rich Little with Joey Bishop on Johnny Carson 24 Hours. Schedule lists News and various daytime programs, movies, game shows, dramas, and late-night features across many channels.
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ABC
Munich
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Colts
Tampa
CBS
Danny Kaye
Danny
Rich Little
Joey Bishop
From Fraternity Smoker to Hollywood Rise of Curt Gates
Ken Curtis, born Festus, recounts a college boxing faux match in Colorado and the stunt night that launched his acting path. He later joined NBC staff, adopted the stage name Curt Gates after Tommy Dorsey suggested, and built a career from theater to The Sons of the Pioneers, musical Westerns, and Gunsmoke cast in 1963.
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Steve Lowell
Associated Press
Colora- Hollywood
Calif
Festus
Colorado
Ken Curtis
Ty’s
Sumuai
Curt
Colorado College
Charnity Brothers
Curtis
Curt Gates
Lamar
Cole
Hollywood
NBC
Tommy Dorsey
Gates
Ken
Dorsey
Sons of the Pioneers
Columbia Studios
Curt and
Columbia Broadcasting System
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Showtime
Phil Donahu
Our Land
Daniel Boone
Electric Co
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Gilligan
Lucy
Beaver
Yul Brynner
Vince Edwards
Anne Baxter
John Payne
Denver
Tyrone Power
Dick Cavett
Ledgerland
Ll News
Romper Roc
King & Odie
Zoo Revue
Sampson
Dinah
LaLanne
Sesame St
Bess Myersc
Hei
Tom Conway
John Mills
Clifton Webb
Darren McGavin
Boris Karloff
George Raft
William Powell
Nellie Kelly
Judy Garland
Abbott and Costello
Wallace Beery
Scott Brady
Petticoat
Perry Mason
ANCWS
Andy Griffith
Circus
Wild Kingdom
Dragnet
Alranine
Nea
Phil Donah
Daniel Boo
Lucy Eens
Movie
Tonight
Commonwealth
Virginian
Vonnny Bencn
Falcon Station
Oldsmobile
Plymouth
Olds
Fairlane
Ford
United Glass
Carroll Motor
Nur Fraternitw’e New
Thoutanda Ell
A&b Prescription Shop
Monroe
Furnture Restoration Studio
Olumbia
Crossland
Marval Way Enterprises, Inc
Quality Lumber Co
Laddonia Lumber Co
Laddonia, Mo
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
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