Editorial: Eagleton for President and the right values
A Missouri senator Tom Eagleton is praised as potential president material while warned his future may rise beyond party labels. The piece cites his responses on a Vietnam POW rescue raid as misaligned with his potential, arguing he should uphold the rightness of aiding prisoners and serving the nation over political fashion.
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Tom Eagleton
Missouri
United States
Almady
Cas Dove
Hanoi
Tom
Fom Eagleton
Faith Without Works Cited In Daily Doctrine
A reflective note argues that faith without works is dead and warns against relying on faith alone to survive risky actions. It urges using common sense alongside faith and cautions against foolish behavior when facing danger.
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James
Open Forum Editor and 4-H Acknowledgments Letter Mix
A reader notes recognition night gratitudes to The Ledger for a first year plaque and to 4-H for a first year award. Cheryl McBride also thanks for an H Awards plaque. A TV viewer critiques a John Wayne special and various performers, praising Bob Hope and Bing Crosby while noting mixed reactions and moments of fun, including Open Forum.
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Ledger
The
Cheryl McBride
Centralia
John Wayne
Cynthia
Mexico Population Counts and Local Civic News 1960
Population figures for Mexico and Salt River Township released by the Bureau of Census show 12 889 for the city and 15 496 for the township including Vandiver Village. Four local high schools presented Planned Progress results at a Hoxsey Hotel dinner.
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Mexico
Salt River Township
Vandiver Village
Bureau of Census
Hoxsey
Community Chest
Dear Peggy of Ohio A teen seeks urgent psychiatric care for anxiety
A 16 year old girl writes of severe fears and social withdrawal fearing elevators crowds and driving. She notes prior tranquilizers helped briefly but rejects them as a solution and asks Ann Landers for guidance to obtain professional psychiatric help.
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Aim Landers
Bluc
Ann
Peggy
Ohio
To Your Good Health Hassle Over Why Some Are Fat
Dear Dr Thosteson answers reader questions on obesity metabolism and calories. He notes some people may retain weight due to metabolism but stresses calories in versus out, with exercise aiding long-term control. The column promotes reducing gimmicks, offers a booklet, and invites questions for future letters.
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George C. Thosteson
M.D
Dr. Thosteson
D.G
Ollows
Plimpton to star in ABC specials as everyman surrogate
George Plimpton 43 will become television star in ABC specials after a career as a best selling author and professional surrogate. His first episode features training as a heavy for a John Wayne film and stunts. He will later profile a circus trapeze act and recounts his fake boxing and tennis adventures with famous figures.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
George Plimpton
Fran Tarkenton
Jack Nicklaus
Plimpton
ABC
John Wayne
Archie Moore
Oswald Jacoby
Pancho Gonzales
Television listings mixed with cartoon replays and auctions
Erratic teletype style lists station channels and programs from St Louis and Columbia. It notes NBC re shows Burl Ives voiced Rudolph and schedules movies, news, and variety shows across multiple channels. It mentions live auctions by Columbia Jaycees, a rescue special, and various classic films and series amid network shifts to local stations.
Saturday Listings and Highlights From Ledgerland
Channel 8 noon Pets Allowed about animal feelings voiced by Sid Caesar. Pro football highlights at 11 on channels 8 and 5 and 10. Chicago Bears vs Vikings at 12 15 on channels 4 7 13. Watkins Glen race at 1 on 3. Arkansas vs Texas at 1 45 on 2 and 3. Drag Racing in Ontario California Nov 22 at 2 on 5. World of Sports at 5 on 2 3. Lt Gov Morris questioned on Mo Forum at 6 on 8. A Charlie Brown Christmas at 6 30 on 4 7 13. Andy Williams guests at 6 30 on 5 8 10 with The Fifth Dimension Sonny James and Jonathan Winters. Frosty the Snowman at 7 00 on 4 7 13. Texas Across the River on NBC Movie at 8 00 on 5 8 10. Mississippi vs LSU at 8 30 on 2 3 13. Miss 24 Hours 9 00 to 12 Noon. News weather and a parade of shows follow with multiple time slots and channel references.
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Sid Caesar
Chicago Bears
Vikings
Bloomington
Watkins Glen
Arkansas
Texas
Ontario
Calif
Tampa
W.S
Bill) Morris
Mo. Forum
Andy Williams
Fifth Dimension
Sonny James
Jonathan Winters
Frosty the Snowman
Jimmy Durante
Texas Across the River
Dean Martin
Mississippi
LSU
Jerry Lewis
Chicago
Josie
Dr. Doolittle
St. Louis
Grump
Motor Mouse
Woody Woodpecker
Herald Truth
Lancelot Link
Sabrina A Corky
Uncle Waldo
Television and Movie Guide for Sunday Schedule
Channel 4 opens with Backstage discussion by Gielgud Richardson and producer at 7:30 a m then Why Alice? part one at 10:00 featuring off Broadway sampling. College football at 11:00. Cardinals Lions noon game in Detroit. Raiders Jets at noon in NYC. Broncos Chiefs at 1:00 in KC. Falcons 4ers at 3:00 in San Francisco. St Louis Youth Symphony at 4:30 with Walter Susskind. Hockey Blues vs Red Wings at 6:00 in Detroit. Hall of Fame re shows The Littlest Angel at 6:30. Ed Sullivan at 7:00 with guests. ABC Movie at 8:00 and 10:00. Glen Campbell at 8:00. Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cosby at 8. Special Occasion at 8:00. News and weather blocks scattered. many program notes and late-night films including Circus World and Auntie Mame.
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Richardson
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Lions
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Jets
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Avanta Falcons
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St. Louis Youth Symphony Orchestra
Walter Susskind
St. Louis Blues
John Wayne
Rita Hayworth
Glen Campbell
Walter Brennan
Larry Storch
Thelma Houston
Dick van Dyke
Bill Cosby
Jerry Vale
Sacred Heart
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