Our Men On The Moon Editorial Urges Free Press Privilege
Today editors urge that people in every region learn the moon landing facts from multiple sources rather than state controlled outlets. The piece argues censorship impedes knowledge and that American media freedom ensures diverse viewpoints for accurate information. It frames the choice as between many sources and one government run source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Russia
Red China
India
Asia
Africa
South America
Soviet Union
America
Idols of Wealth and Power Fail to Bring Happiness
A reflection on Isaiah 45 16 noting that many still worship wealth power or social rank. These idols do not deliver lasting happiness or serenity as hoped.
Open Forum on Cat Nuisance and Leash Law Debate
A reader from next door to a large cat population protests editors about animal control policy. She cites numerous cats in flower gardens and calls for action, recounting spring counts and garden damage. She mocks the editor and urges accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Fair City
Best Years in Life: Readers Share Their Top Ten
A collage of reader letters from Ann Landers on the ten best years, with anecdotes from ages 16 to 80. Contest entries reveal themes of work, family, travel, and retirement, noting joys from 40 to 50 as common peaks and personal memories across cities including Minneapolis Chicago and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
M.N. G
Minneapolis
D. W
Chicago
Dottie M
Columbus
Ohio
Hawaii
J. T
Jacksonville
Florida
Asin P
Longview
Washington
Montgomery
Ala
W.R
Bellaire
Texas
Hacienda Heights
Cal
San Jose
F. L
Miami
Fla
Ann
Dr Thosteson Letters Question Drafts and Infections
A reader challenges Dr Thosteson on claims linking drafts to urinary infections. The letter notes infections occur in 100 to 200 people and urges listing other causes while dismissing folklore such as drafts, toads, honey and vinegar as cures. It mocks superstitions about medical myths.
Quiet Yet Deadly Noise Threat To City Life
A Kansas City Star style column warns daily noise harms hearing and nerves. It cites studies linking loud work environments to aggression, urges stronger policing and federal regulation for airplane noise, and calls for enforceable city ordinances to curb truck, motorcycle, and post office tractor trailers. It also includes reader Q&A on medical concerns and postural drainage for bronchiectasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Theodore Berland
Smithsonian Magazine
Kansas City
U. S. Postoffice
Erroneous listings noted in local TV channels guide
Channel lineup includes Khya tv Hannibal 8 Komu tv Columbia 9 Kete tv St. Louis 10 Weem tv Quincy 11 Kpl St. Louis 13 Kreg tv Jeff City 17 Kebj tv Columbia 17 equals See TV 6 On See Tv Weather note alerts unreported changes by stations listed with See Tv weather.
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Khya-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
St. Louis
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
TV guide style listing features Denver Pyle on The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4,7,13, plus The Flip Wilson Show 7:00 on channel 5 and 810 with Johnny Cash. Hockey St. Louis Blues vs Flyers at 7:00 on channel 11. CBS Movie 3:00 p.m. 3-10 Split Second 2, Mike Douglas programs, and various shows across channels 3-17. Multiple movies and talk shows fill the evening including How To Murder Your Wife at 8:00 on 5-810-13 and Ironside at 8:00 on 5,810.
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Samson
Reed Farrell
LaLanne
Robert Goulet
Tim Conway
Charley Pride
CBS
Dean Martin
Acapulco
John Lennon
Yoko Ono
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Carson
Walter Matthau
Sandy Duncan
Jimmy
Secon
Mike Douglas
Guiding Light
Elec. Co
Our Lives
Mr. Roger
K’roo
Denver Pyle
Waltons
Geraldine
Johnny Cash
Flip Wilson
St. Louis Blues
Lvs Flyers
Philadelphia
Somerset
Santa
Our Land
Big Valley
Gilligan
Merv Griffin
Tri-States
Perspective
ABC News
Phil Donohue
Jack Lemmon
Sgt
Brown
Ironside
Owen Marshall
Glen Campbell
Dick Cavett
Rollo May
Channel 11
Fred MacMurray
Father Goose
Cary Grant
Elizabeth Taylor
Travis Logan
Hal Holbrook
Grant Williams
Nashville
Jonathan Winters
Black Beauty
Hogan’ S Heroes
Buck Owens
CBS News
NBC News
Barbara Walters
Mod Squad News
Owen Mar
Grandma Moses Schoolhouse Move Shifts to Vermont Exhibit
AP reports two unrelated items: Dandy Don Meredith, Cowboys QB turned TV commercial flyer, begins a Cessna learn to fly campaign with plans for a private license next year, while the Grandma Moses Schoolhouse is moved over a bridge in Hoosick Falls to Bennington for the Grandma Moses Museum. Also noted are birthday items for several individuals and public figures.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
Don Meredith
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Cessna Aircraft Co
Grand Prairie
Tex
Dandy Don
Irv Lanning
Gardner Advertising Agency
St. Louis
Meredith
Cessna
Howard Cosell
Dandy
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Anna Mary Robertson
Grandma” Moses
Bennington
Grandma Moses
Boston & Maine
North Hoosick
Washington
Rensselaer
Christmas seal drive urged in Audrain County
J. T. Pratt urged Audrain Countians to respond to Christmas seal campaign letters and use seals on holiday mail. Six Mexico students pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Kappa Sam ba at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Two chairs donated to Audrain Hospital pediatric ward by Mexico Junior Chamber Auxiliary at their Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Pratt
Audrain County Tuberculosis Association
Mexico
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Robert Douglas Aird
Ronald Berrey
Michael Hunt
Robert Moore
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Jerry Cleeton
Gayle Harley
Audrain Hospital
John Willer
Willer
Alf
Margaret Burchfield
Blake Hinton
William Burchfield
Mexica Ledger Advertisement Rates and Office Hours
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates include $2.00 per month by carrier in Mexico and trade area towns. Mail rates vary by region with annual and semiannual options. Armed forces members pay $1.25 per month. Office hours listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
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Open Forum
Mrs
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Ann Landers
Ledgerland
Burt Reynolds
Sonny and Cher
ABC
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Hal Barton
Phil Donah
Au We
Century Sale
Doctors
Bewitched
Hospital
Hollywood
Love
Other World
Zoo Revue
Joan Crawford
Dr. Kildare
Viewfinder
Andy Griffith
Maggie & Machine
Weatherscan
Lester Family News
Tell Truth
Lucy
Circus
Hee Haw
Charlie Bray
Wall St
Parent
Dragnet
Barbara
Dick Cavetta
Wals
Sanford & Son
Thosteson
K.R.H
Dr. Thosteson
B.J
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
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Price Is Right
Donald Dodson
Earle J. Moore
Ralph E. Hudson
Billy Early
Mary Elliott
Jeanette Fennessey
Sherry Jean Mackey
Robert
James Baker
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Lee Remick
James Aubrey Jr
Liberty St
Eva Lee Hinton
Harwood St
Rotary Club
Clyde W. Smith
Missouri University
Smith
College of Arts and Science
McMillan High School
Mexica Ledger
Carroll
Ford Ltd
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Torino
West Coast
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Mercury
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Bonneville Brougham
Iwcooolce
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