The Future Of Cable TV Opinion Debates Regulation
The editorial argues cable TV should expand beyond current FCC limits to offer more channels and choices. It cites Mexico as an example with 12 channels and notes potential growth to 20 by regulation changes, predicting 17 million subscribers by 1980 and 24 million by 1985. It urges Congress to ease restrictions to let viewers decide, reflecting the era’s push for broader programming.
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Mexico
Federal Communications Commission
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American Agriculture plans farm strike backed by emptiness
Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bergland questions the Colorado based group American Agriculture and its Dec 4 farm strike plan. He notes lack of organization and potential harm to strikers, while warn ing a broader impact on prices and food supply. The movement cites parity prices but lacks structure.
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American Agriculture
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Why Some Are Late The Monroe County Appeal
The piece notes celebrities often miss public appearances and cites Congressman Clarence Cannon as an example. A reporter sought a pre event interview but Cannon arrived just in time, with Mrs Cannon joking that he fears questions he cannot answer.
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Monroe County
Clarence Cannon
Cannon
Dear Ann Landers Letters on marriage and custody
A reader questions remedies for a messy daughter-in-law and roach problems in law’s home. Another asks how fathers fight custody bias and protection for children from a lover’s household. A widow seeks guidance on wearing a wedding ring and name retention after loss.
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Ann Landers
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New England
Three Cancer Treatments Hold Promise With Early Detection
Dear Dr Thosteson explains cancer treatment options using radiation surgery and chemotherapy as three weapons. Emphasizes not all cancers are cured by radiation alone, and stresses early detection to prevent spread. Notes side effects are being reduced by new drugs and urges patients to stay positive and well nourished.
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College of Physicians
Fragmented recollection of Mexican dates and local notices
Entries recount births and deaths, billiards results, construction plans, and official moves across decades from 1877 to 1984. Notables include Charles McClanahan birth, Henry Williams death, Frances Anderson’s billiards, Fred Stallings beating Ray Smith, and details on the New Grand Theater site, reemployment office moves, and church pastor appointments.
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Fred Stallings
Ray Smith
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Edward Stoan
Kansas City
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Channel listings and TV schedule glitches noted tonight
A chaotic overnight schedule lists Abbie Van Buren on Channel 17 with Donahue at 8 00 PM and Nova at 7 00 PM discussing Mars life theories. The Next Man starring Sean Connery appears on several channels, while classic shows and movies fill late slots amid unclear listings and See TV notes.
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Waltons Holiday Drama Heads to Mountain Christmas
Listings show a Waltons drama with two Hinglish orphans and a two hour Christmas program. Also featured are Doug Henning's World of Magic live at 7 and Gregory Peck biography and multiple classic films and TV hours across the day.
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Exec Brockman heads NBC daytime and children's programs
NBC appoints Michael Brockman as vice president for daytime programming with overall charge of daytime and children's shows. The former ABC executive aims to boost ratings, explores primetime children specials, and emphasizes material over animation or format to engage mothers and future audiences.
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Michael Brockman
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Birthday Greetings and Notable Birthdays This Week
Friday marks birthdays for Mrs Donald Dod son J Earle Moore Ralph E Hudson Billy Early Mary Elliott Rosie Jean Hoover Jeanette Fennessey and twins Robert and James Baker and Sherry Jean Mackey. Former Republican Sen Margaret Chase Smith of Maine turns 80. Actress Lee Remick is 42. Thought for today notes youth and old age facing difficulties.
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Ralph E. Hudson
Billy Early
Mary Elliott
Rosie Jean Hoover
Jeanette Fennessey
Robert
James Baker
Sherry Jean Mackey
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
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Mexico Ledger Classified Billing Information
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and rates including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Rates show single copy 5 cents, subscriptions for local, Audrain and adjoining counties and out of state, plus armed forces AP O pricing and office hours.
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