Editorial condemns press misconduct and First Amendment misuse
The piece argues the First Amendment belongs to the public not the press and denounces irresponsible reporting. It cites Dan Rather and ABC’s Jeffrey St John for misstatements about President Ford, urging accountability for misusing the people's right to know.
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Dan Rather
United States
White House
Michigan
Mr. Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
FDR
Sir Winston Churchill
St. John
Free World
End of Jesus Life Trusts Father in Death
Reflection on Luke 23 46 where Jesus commends his spirit to God as he dies. The passage highlights faith, trust, and exemplary devotion for believers.
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Jesus
What is pride in Maryville downtown rebirth
Dr. Raymond Lansford of the University of Missouri Columbia defines pride as a community feeling that endures daily turmoil and guides future needs. He likens downtown Maryville's decline to a cancer driven by inactivity and calls for action, commending those rebuilding on Third and Main as a hopeful example while urging others to engage.
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Maryville
Isiness
Third
Main
Public Safety Department
Landards
Dr. Lansford
Mexico Ledger Publication Details and Rates
Listing of the Mexico Ledger publication details including office address 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays, second class postage, single copy price 15 cents, carrier and mail rates by region, and office hours. Includes subscription prices by location and term.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Naming Babies and Parent Advice From Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers offers practical guidelines on baby names and warns against trends and flashy influences. Letters discuss belittling name calling, family dynamics, therapy, and handling gift etiquette with adults sharing personal growth and coping insights.
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Ann Landers
Tawny
Marilyn Nash
Marilyn Ash
Markella
Johnette
John
Herkimer
Colitis Causes and Diet Advice From Dr Thosteson
A reader asks how colitis arises after another illness and what diet helps. Dr Thosteson explains colitis inflammation may follow infection or change in eating, notes antibiotics can trigger it, and suggests a low residue diet for stubborn cases. He cites his booklet for further guidance and offers it for 25 cents.
TV Listings and Talk Show Highlights for St Louis
Channel scheduling lists talk show with James Caan Michael Caine Elliott Gould and Burt Reynolds at 2:00 PM on Channels 2 4 7 13. Waltons nursing-school arc at 7:00 PM on channels 4 7 13. Julie Andrews hour with Janet Lynn and Korean choir at 8:00 PM on channel 13. Classic Theater 8:00 PM on channel 9 The Playboy of the Western World. Evening lineup through 1:00 AM includes multiple cartoons news and drama across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 13 17 with varied titles and times.
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Rona Barrett
James Caan
Michael Caine
Elliott Gould
Burt Reynolds
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Waltons
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Julie Andrews
Janet Lynn
Synge
Mike Douglas
Bonanza
Somerset
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Electric Co
Mr. Rogers
Gilligan
Flintstones
Showtime
Ryan’s Hope
Newsca
Merv Griffin
Price Right
Gamer
Woman's World
Consequences
Sesame St
Dreamer
O’neill
Darren McGavin
Humphrey Bogart
George
Miller
Grady
Rebellion
Eddie
Cop & Ki
Phil Donahue
Tell Truth
Sts. of Sc
Wild Francisco
Wild Kingdom
Glen Campbell
Anne Murray
Johnny Rivers
Rufus and
Whitney
Dan Duryea
O'Malley
Pat O'Brien
Gregory Peck
St. Louis
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings And Highlights
Channel 9 book discussion Book Beat features author with Joseph Califano. ABC Movie The Guns Of Navarone stars Peck Niven Quinn in a World War II epic. Grinch cartoon and A Christmas Carol airings mark the season. Hall of Fame presents The Rivalry Abe Lincoln Douglas debates Homecoming A Christmas Story.
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Channel 9
Joseph Califano
LBJ
ABC
Gregory Peck
David Niven
Anthony Quinn
Stanley Baker
James Darren
Anthony Quayle
Boris Karloff
Hall of Fame
Arthur Hill
Abe
Charley Pride
Micki Grant
Helen Reddy
Audrain County historical notes December 11 summaries
A rolling daily snippet from Mexico and Audrain County records notes: CP fund drive totals of 1542.17 reported by Audrain Cerebral Palsy board. Knights of Columbus members conferred first degree honors. Red Cross chapter chair elected. leaders push for 1936 Audrain centennial celebration. Pollock Mill manager predicts 40 bushel per acre corn yield.
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Audrain Cerebral Palsy Board
Richard L. Miller
James Edwards
Richard B. Haar
John H. Dillon
Knights of Columbus
W. C. Stewart
American Red Cross
Bruce MclIntyre
Vandalla
Audrain County
Birthday salutations and a bicentennial note
Greetings mark birthdays for Mrs J W Dowell Mrs Elmer Gatewood Mrs Joe Jones Eugenia Davidson Garnett Bill Shinn of Ladona Fannie Teague Glen Joseph Kehl Mrs Garnett Culwell Vandalia Debbies Forsee Bill Buckner Karla Newbrough Roger Rosenthal Mrs Marie Cowden and Mrs Artie Lewis Centralia Walter William Sims and Mrs Donald Heaton Today Pro football official George Sauer is 65 Bicentennial footnote Two hundred years ago the Continental Congress voted 3000 for the support of American agents in Europe
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J. W. Dowell
Elmer Gatewood
Joe Jones
Eugenia Davidson Garnett
Bill Shinn
Laddona
Fannie Teague
Glen Joseph Kehl
Garnett Culwell
Vandalia
Debbies Forsee
Bill Buckner
Karla Newbrough
Roger Rosenthal
Marie Cowden
Artie Lewis
Centralia
Continental Congress
Europe
What Do Kids Watch On Tv At Night
AP reports Nielsen study shows teens favor Sitcoms led by Welcome Back Kotter while Six Million Dollar Man tops for children. Carol Burnett outperforms teen likes, police shows unpopular with teens, Baretta Starsky and Hutch appeal to high schoolers, Walt Disney and Little House on the Prairie draw younger viewers.
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NEW York
A.C. Nielsen Ratings Company
Nielsen
ABC
Kotter
Brooklyn
Cher
Tony Orlando
Dawn
the Waltons
Waltons
NBC
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