The Great Men You Name Editorial
An editorial questions today’s scarcity of great figures like Churchill and Beethoven. It argues greatness still exists despite an era of Lilliputians, insisting the finest minds have not yet blossomed and will claim their thrones in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Winston Churchill
Hitler
Stalin
Roosevelt
Chiang
Mao
China
Beethoven
Mark Twain
Rembrandt
Andrew Wyeth
Enduring Trust: God My Strength, Not Hydrogen Threats
A devotional verse notes Habakkuk 3 19, contrasting worldly reliance on hydrogen bombs with faith in the Lord and His righteousness, urging steadfast spiritual trust amid global anxieties. The message frames strength as divine, not militaristic.
One-Plank Campaign in Missouri Governor Race
St Louis Post-Dispatch portrays Senator Earl Blackwell’s campaign as a single plank bid to require tax increase referendums and vetoes, arguing the plan would hamstring public services while masking past tax figures and eroding fiscal accountability. The piece notes rival candidates’ lack of response and warns voters Blackwell could drive Missouri backward in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Earl Blackwell
Hearnes
Blackwell
Hillsboro
Missouri
Ann Landers readers weigh teen pot or alcohol choice
A West Coast group asks how Ann Landers would answer if teens faced a choice between smoking pot or drinking. She argues there should be no mind altering agent for teens, cites unknown harm from marijuana, and warns against viewing pot as safer than alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
W.C
Ann
New Rochelle
N.R
New Nose
Nose Trouble at Night Allergies and Pillow Clues
Dear Dr Thosteson hears from Mrs R L who suffers chronic sinus blockage at night despite multiple doctors and nose drops. The doctor suspects feather pillow allergy and suggests allergen proof pillow covers or a switch to non feather stuffing to reduce nasal congestion.
Donor’s Letter Prompts Allergy and Cramp Advice
In a reader exchange, Dr. Thosteson advises ruling out allergy in persistent nasal discomfort and warns about rebound effects from nasal drops. A correspondent seeks guidance on leg cramps in a 75 year old brother, with notes about quinine and home exercises. Diverticulosis explained with a booklet offer, including a stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
Re-elected officers lead First National Building Corp
In Mexico yesterday Thursday December 14 1961 officers and directors including Bradford Brett president and Cyrus C Barnes a list of directors were re elected for the coming year. Roger C Higgins named new vice president of operations and engineering for Missouri Cities Water Co with R N Brown confirming as VP and GM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Building Corp
Bradford Brett
Larney Barnes
James F. Cooper
Cyrus C. Barnes
Ed Buckner
Emmett Dodson
John Erdel
O.G. Hocker
O. P. James
Finley Johnson
Elmer Magee
J. A. Martens
Russell Spurling
Tom Talley
L. J. Torrence
Roger C. Higgins
Warrensburg
Missouri Cities Water Co
R.N. Brown
Higgins
Chester Allen
Carter Farmerettes
C.M. Rickard
Lee McFarling
Ervin Young
Percy’ Creasy
Roy Barnett
Mexico Rebekah
Otto Grossglauser
Harold Lipp
Homer Martin
Wallace Thompson
Addie Callon
C.H. Nichols
Ann Gilbert
Memphis
Tenn
Betty Dierking
Ann Harper
Gilbert
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Horace Heidt
Mexico Ledger Recap of December 14, 1971
Local page from Mexico Missouri Ledger highlights community notices and brief regional items dated Tuesday December 14, 1971. Includes small notices, upcoming events, and brief civic updates affecting residents of Mexico and nearby areas.
Birthday Wishes For Local Residents On Thursday
Greetings are sent for Thursday birthday celebrations to Mrs. Donald Dodson Earle J Moore Susan Cornett Ralph E Hudson Billy Early Mary Elliott Jeanette Fennessey and twins Robert and James Baker along with Sherry Jean Mackey in the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dodson
Earle J. Moore
Susan Cornett
Ralph E. Hudson
Billy Early
Mary Elliott
Jeanette Fennessey
Robert and
James Baker
Sherry Jean Mackey
See TV plans Channel 17 addition to Mexico service
See TV awaits delivery of equipment to add Channel 17 Kebj-Tv in Columbia to Mexico's 12 channel service. No antenna or tuner changes needed for customers. Channel 17 will appear on the regular SEE TV dial. Watch for installation announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEE TV
Kebj-Tv
Columbia
Mexico
Local TV Channel List Cites Stations Across Cities
A compiled list shows stations including Ktvi and Kmox-tv in St Louis, Ktvo Ottumwa, Kid-tv St Louis, See Tv in multiple cities, and weather notices from See Tv 12. The entries name channels with city designations like Hannibal Columbia Jefferson City Quincy and include regional stations See Tv and Weather references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Kid-tv
Khaa-ty
Hannibal
Columbia
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Television listings and highlights for tonight
TV schedule notes Desi Arnaz Jr. stars in a Mod Squad drama at 6:30 on channels 2 317 with other drama The Little Drummer Boy special animated feature at 6:30 on channels 5 8 10 12 and a Bing Crosby Christmas program with Robert Goulet and Mary Costa at 3:00 on channel 10 plus ABC Movie The Trackers at 7:30 on channels 2 3 17 and David Frost at 8:00 with Admiral Morrison Jack Gilford and Karen Morrow also Christmas music specials and features from Glen Campbell and the Raiders The schedule includes numerous film and show listings across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 with news weather and late night programming across the network grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desi Arnaz Jr
Mod Squad
Glen Campbell
Valaria Harper
Mary Tyler Moore
Rhoda
Henry VIII
Paul Lynde
Anne Murray
Greer Garson
Bing Crosby
Kathryn
Robert Goulet
Mary Costa
ABC
The
Trackers
Sammy Davis
Ernest Borgnine
David Frost
Samuel Biot Morrison
Jack Gilford
Karen Morrow
Andy Williams
Lenon Sisters
Michael Warren
Marcus Welby
Project 20
Alexander Scourby
ABC News
Glen
CBS News
NBC News
Bing Crossl
Lucy
Hawaii
Dick van Dyke
Dick Cavett
Leslie Caron
Buddy Hackett
Virginia Field
Jim Brown
Jeanette MacDonald
Mari Blanchard
Andy
Williams News
Peyton Place
Cannon
Welby
M.D
Merv Griffin
Perry Mason
Tri-States
Nashville
Senator
Hal Barton
Carol Burnett
Eddies
Smith Family
Medical Center
Blue’s Hockey
Shirleys World
Man & City
Mannix
Night Gallery
Wednesday TV Listings and Holiday Notes
TV listings cover Carol Burnett with Ken Berry and Dionne Warwick at 7 p m on channels 4 7 13 and Sally Struthers with Eddie's Father at 7 30 on channels 2 3 17. NBC Mystery at 7 30 on 5 8 10 features Columbo solving a murder in Lady In Waiting. The New York AP piece notes holiday repeat programs like Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman with ABC and CBS ranking in Nielsen ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Burnett
Ken Berry
New York
Santa Claus
ABC
CBS
Frosty the Snowman
Charles Dickens
Dickens A Christmas Carol TV special eyed as animation milestone
ABC producer Chuck Jones plans a half hour Dickens adaptation using Williams artwork and Tenniel illustrations for an ambitious Christmas season. With Redgrave narrating and Alastair Sim voicing Scrooge, the program costs about 300000 dollars, a fraction of the Grinch budget, yet aims to be a landmark in animated storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
ABC
Chuck Jones
Richard Williams
Light Brigade
John Leach
Jones
Sir Michael Redgrave
Alastair Sim
Scrooge
Williams
Tenniel
Alice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maryjane
la Leche League
George C. Thosteson, M.D
William Keath
North Clark Avenue
Royal Arch Masons
Robert R. Wright
King
Edgert Miller
George Wharton
George Marshall
T.J. Kelso
William Vivian
R. W. Berrey
Democratic Senatorial Committee
Bowling Green
Jeanette Bragg
John Greg Gray
Merideth
K. R. Bragg
South
Jefferson Street
Ledger
Kregtv
Jeff City
Gomer
Dick Ford
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Gilligan
Ledgerland
St. Louis Blues
North Stars
Minnesota
Shirley’sorld
Hong Kong
Man and the City
Smothers Brothers
Adella Davis
John Carson
Buddy Rich
David Reuben
Paul Williams
Tri-State
One Life
Troop
Santa
Cynthia Lowry
AP Television
Pat O’brien
Tyrone Power
Red Skelton
Dennis Morgan
David Janssen
Lili Gentle
CBS New
NBC New
Dick van Dy
Weathersea
Johnny Mann
Bill Cosby
Nanny
Nanee’s
Hwy
CITT
State-Zip
Auto Club OF Missouri
Diravel
Helen Wraith
Stocker & Feeder
Carl Zumwalt
Boone County
Bob Gratz
Cole County
Angus Heifers
Paul Cheavens & Sons
ED Buell
Angus
Marvin Fair
Audrain County
Merry
Bandy
Logan
Luther
Buddy
L.W
Columbia Livestock Auction
Centralia
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