The Man Who Wasn't There At The Democratic Convention
Editorial analyzes a Kansas City convention where no clear nominee emerged for 1976. It notes the open party ethos, secret negotiations over affirmative action, and a booed labor leader as delegates shaped a compromised platform. It emphasizes that party power lies in securing a future president, not current cries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
White House
Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
Jack Hennings
Afl-Cio
California
Hennings
End of Day Reflections on Inner Restrictions
A reflective note invites loosening inner restrictions and letting spiritual light shine, drawing on a biblical citation from Corinthians to urge personal openness and faith. It emphasizes empowerment through faith and inner freedom.
Open Forum on United Nations Editorial Claim
A reader cites a December 5 editorial on the United Nations and accuses Jehovah's Witnesses of predicting the UN's failure based on Bible prophecy. The letter mentions Revelation 17:8 and Daniel 2:44 and is signed by Mrs. Henrietta Heyen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Jehovah's Witnesses
Mexico
U.N
Henrietta Heyen
No-Excuse Sunday ideas for churches headline
Bowling Green Times reports a church editor’s satirical list for a No-Excuse Sunday to curb absences. The proposed innovations include cot vestibule beds, Marine gear, steel helmets, blankets, fans, hearing aids, cotton, score cards for hypocrites, portable TV, travel trailer, tent, and various other novelty items to counter excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green Times
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Response
A reader questions fake expense write offs and secretaries enabling boss fraud. Ann Landers credits letters showing honesty’s rise, praises exposing chiseling bosses, and condemns a Halloween coffin stunt. The page ends with a plug for Ann Landers material and mailing details.
Remedies for bladder control and bed-wetting concerns
Dear readers seek guidance on urinary incontinence age effects and bed-wetting. Dr Thosteson explains causes like weak bladder muscles and cystocele, advises medical evaluation, bladder exercises, frequent urination, and diabetes testing, plus cautions against punishment for children and suggests specialist review and cystoscopy when needed.
Birthday greetings for local residents and a Lamour star turns 60
Thursday wishes go out to Louis Schneider Stephen Jackson Donnie and Ronnie Garnett Miss Virginia Allen Jimmie Newbrough twins Darryl and Darren Troy Jayne Hartell Cheryl Jan Stubblefield Shelby Turner H E Fecht William J Gardner Mary Mitchell Earl Estes Barbara Trammell and Sondra Thornton. Today’s birthday also marks the Lamour actress turning 60.
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Louis Schneider
Stephen Jackson
Donnie
Ronnie Garnett
Virginia Allen
Jimmie Newbrough
Darryl
Darren Troy
Jayne Hartell
Cheryl Jan Stubblefield
Shelby Turner
H.E. Fecht
William J. Gardner
Mary Mitchell
Earl Estes
Barbara Trammell
Sondra Thornton
Lamour
Mother Seton Canonized As Catholic Saint
Pope Paul VI formalized Mother Elizabeth Bayley Seton as the United States first native saint by canonization decree after confirming a miracle. Seton, 1774 to 1821, founded a New York school and the first American Catholic free school in Emmitsburg Maryland, later establishing St Joseph's College for Women and the Daughters of Charity congregation.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Mother Elizabeth
Bayley Seton
United States
Mother Seton
New York
Emmitsburg
America
St. Joseph’s College For Women
the Daughters of Charity of St. Vicent de Paul
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Italy
U.S
Pius XII
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Mother Cabrini
New York City
Officials Seek Danforth Clarification on Free Education ruling
Missouri mental health officials will ask Attorney General John Danforth to clarify his opinion that the department must provide free educational services to all handicapped children eligible for its programs or facilities. Duane Hensley said the scope is unclear and could be large beyond state facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Mental Health Department
John Danforth
Duane Hensley
Department
Missouri
Hensley
Local TV Stations List by Call Letters and Cities
A catalog of TV stations with call letters and city assignments includes Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Kid tv St. Louis Khqu tv Hannibal Kormuty Columbia Kete tv St. Louis Waem tv Quincy Kplr St. Louis Kreg tv Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia with a note that 17 corresponds to On See Tv.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Khqu-tv
Hannibal
Kormuty
Columbia
Kete-tv
Waem
Quincy
Kplr
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
A crowded schedule features Arthur Miller plays and holiday specials plus classic films. Channel lineups show 7:30 PM Santa disenchantment, 8:00 PM Out To Lunch sketch revue, Merv Griffin and Gambit at prime time, and films like The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer at 8 PM with supporting news, weather, and variety programs across ABC CBS and NBC.
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Santa
Arthur Miller
Christopher
Santa Claus
Cartoon Fantasy
Faye Dunaway
Miller
America
Marilyn Monroe
West
Cooke
Elliott
Symphony
Gould
Barbara Eden
Rita Moreno
Debussy
Tchaikovsky
Julia Child
Boston Symphony
Seiji Ozawa
Johnny Carson
Pyramid
Gilligan
Phil Donahue
Hollywood
Showtime
Squares
Beaver
Gambit
Three Stooges
Variety
Reed Farrell
Lucy
Weatherscan
Electric Co. Abc
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Andy Griffith
Andy Williams
Leonardo DaVinci
Christie
Manhunter
Flip Wilson
Groucho
St. Louis
Wednesday Listings Highlight Classic TV Schedule
Afterschool cartoons and two hour blocks lead into Hollywood guests and classic movies. Highlights include The Magical Mystery Trip Through Little Red's Head at 3:30, The City That Forgot About Christmas at 4:30, Jackie Gleason and Nancy Walker at 7:00, and The Tribe at 7:30 on Channel clusters 2 3 and 17. Also featured are Leonardo da Vinci life installments, Miss World pageant, and The Desperadoes in late evening airings.
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Tony Orlando
Jackie Gleason
Nancy Walker
ABC
Andy Williams
Leonardo da Vinci
Geraldine
Flip Wilson
Freddie Prinze
Paul Williams
Diahann Carroll
London
Johnny Carson
Raquel
Welch
William Holden
Raymond Burr
Victor French
Maureen O'Hara
Vince Edwards
After the Fall TV Adaptation Shines on NBC
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews NBCs After the Fall an Arthur Miller adaptation starring Faye Dunaway and Christopher Plummer, lauding its dramatic depth and Dunaways performance. He contrasts ABCs Out to Lunch a satirical flop from a new unit of the Children s Television Workshop with weak sketches and poor execution.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
NBC
ABC
Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe
Miller
Faye Dunaway
Maggie
Christopher Plummer
Quentin
Mexico Codger Publication Notice and Rates
Mexico Codger lists publication details including address 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 and postal info. Rates shown: $2.25 monthly by carrier in Mexico and trade area towns. annual and shorter terms for Audrain and adjoining counties, all Mo counties, and out of state. military APO rate $1.50 monthly. Office hours listed 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Decades of events mixed in Mexico and beyond
The item lists various occurrences from different years and places. It notes Joe Fennessey receiving a SPOKE award at a Jaycees meeting, Howard F. Kizer becoming Crusade Commandry commander, Ormia Mackey and Lon C. Ware traveling to Chicago for farm bureau meetings, Rev J B Robertson attending a missionary society meeting in Indianapolis, Dallmeyer's toy department offering dolls and toys, C P Logan becoming high priest of Royal Arch Chapter 27, Newcorn being bought by Pollock Mill, Mona Lisa recovered after theft, and Kakuei Tanaka's Liberal Democratic party returning to power in Japan in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fennessey
Jaycees
Frank Sherwood
Gilman
Colo
Frank Levick
St. Louis
Madeline Levick
Howard F. Kizer
Crusade Commandry No
Knights Templar
John Maddox
Ormia Mackey
Lon C. Ware
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
J.B. Robertson
First Christian
United Christian Missionary Society
Indianapolis
Inc
Dallmeyer
C. P. Logan
Royal Arch
Newcorn
Louvre Museum
Paris
Kakuei Tanaka
Liberal-Democratic Party
Japan
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Back Street
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Cary Grant
Rome
John Cassavetes
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LaLanne
CBS New
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Name Tune
Electo
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Mayberry
One Life
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Password
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Merv Griffin
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the City
Bonanza
Raymond Bu
Villa Allegre
CBS
Jimmy Dean
Porter Wagont
Mama
Tony Orlar
Prairie House
Elliott Gould
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Children’s Television Workshop
Billfold Sale
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Helen Wraith
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