Editorial condemns Coast Guard actions on Vigilant asylum case
The piece accuses the Vigilant crew and Coast Guard chain of command of failing to protect a Russian refugee who sought asylum. It claims Boston Washington and State Department officials passed the buck, resulting in the refugee being returned to the Soviet ship and beaten. The author calls the episode a disgrace to the Coast Guard and the nation.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Martha's Vineyard
Simas
Coast Guard
Boston
Washington
State Department
Enduring Faith Requires Prior Love for God
A reflective note cites Luke 14 26 stressing that true discipleship hinges on loving God above all family and self. The piece urges placing first things first to rightly relate to others, framing devotion as essential to proper life priorities.
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God
Mexico church thanks for coverage of Christmas Bazaar
In behalf of the WSCS of the Mexico United Methodist Church the writer expresses appreciation for coverage of the Christmas Bazaar and credits Richard Vance Laurene Miller and Neil Reed for a successful 1970 event. A visitor from Dallas praises a cheerful local meter maid named Sallee and the town’s friendly people as assets to the community.
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Ledger
WSCS
Mexico
Sallee
Mrs. G. E
Smigheagre
Dallas
Tex
Mexico 1961 Community Chest reaches 91 percent of goal
In Mexico on Thursday December 15 1960 E O Lawrence Jr and Ralph Luckaman announced the 1961 Community Chest stands at 91 percent of its goal with a few hundred dollars still to come in.
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Mexico
E. O. Lawrence Jr
Ralph Luckaman
Community Chest
Missouri Military Academy
37 Voice Glee Club
Paul Cherches
Richard E. Issacs
Audrain County Dairy
Audrain County
Widow Seeks Advice On Intruders And Self Defense
Ann Landers column presents a widow fearing break ins and threats after recent robberies. Advice urges caution over firearms, recommends double locks, bars, alarms, and calling police. Denies gun use, promotes prevention and insurance, plus etiquette on hosting refreshments and punctuality.
Night rising and habits of aging readers discussed by Dr Thosteson
A reader asks about waking at night to urinate and Dr Thosteson explains common causes such as prostate enlargement infections and cystocele while noting sleep patterns and moderate sedatives may help. He also covers dietary supplements alcohol effects and late puberty concerns, offering related booklets and guidance through the Ledger.
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George C. Thosteson
M. D
Dr. Thosteson
P. J.B
Mexico
Mexico High School on Channel 12 See TV
Mexico High School speech class reports on topics and activities at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday on Channel 12 See TV. Thursday features a student program repeated at 12:00 noon. Coach Cundiff reports on Bulldog basketball at 6:00 p.m. Thursday and repeats at 12:00 noon Friday on Channel 12 See TV.
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Channel 12
Mexico
MHS
See
Coach Cundiff
Bulldog
Birthday wishes to many residents on Thursday
Greetings are extended for birthdays on Thursday to a long list of local residents including Mrs. Marion Hellyer Mrs. Theodore Mueller Lewis M. Moore and several others from Vandalia Middletown and nearby areas.
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Marion Hellyer
Theodore Mueller
Lewis M. (Meng) Moore
Robert M. White II
Larney Barnes
Myrtle Stevens
Oma Givens
Clarence Bradshaw
Karol Kristofferson
Vandalia
H. L. Crane
Edna Bickley
Marlene Rahmeyer
John Charles Cadwell
Kevin George
J. T. Dowell Jr
Larry Carter
Melvin Swaim
Mark Rucker
Susie Harvey
Rhonda Gregory
Middletown
TV Channel Listings Note Missing Station Details
Fragmentary list of stations and cities mentions Ktv St Louis Kyo Ottumwa Kattox ty St Louis Kigaty Hannibal Keog ty Jazt City Komuty Columbia Mexico Sea Te Weem tv Quincy Teletype News Weather News cronaoue due to unreported changes by the stations.
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St. Louis
Kigaty
Hannibal
Keog-ty
Jazt City
Komuty
Columbia
Mexico Sea
Weem-tv
Quincy
AL Kplf
Cronaoue
Television listings tease Christmas week lineup wrap
Tonight's TV guide highlights a mix of reruns and movies across channels. The Beverly Hillbillies episode at 6:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 leads into guests Don Knotts on 5 8 10 with Raymond Burr Jimmy Durante and Connie Stevens. Films include The Man Who Wanted To Live Forever on 2 3 and Tom Jones on 5 8 10. Also scheduled are Marcus Welby M.D. at 9:00 p.m. on 2 and 3, and Big Red 1970 Cardinal football at 9:30 p.m. On Channel 13 Christmas music and a long list of daytime and late-night programs fill the schedule with news and a dash of variety.
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Doni Knotts
Raymond Burr
Jimmy Durante
Connie Stevens
ABC
Burl Ives
Man
NBC
Tom Jones
Albert Finney
Susannah York
Hugh Griffith
Edith Evans
Henry Fielding
Channel 13
Marcus Welby M
Cardinal
Dick Cavett
Ali McGraw
David Steinberg
Jim Webb
Bobby Scott
Johnny Carson
Robert Klein
Merv Griffin
Dr. Spock
Pat Boone
Joh Cartadive
Tammy Gimes
Brian Fledford
Mildred Pierce
Joan Crawford
Esther Williams
Peter Sellers
Dimension Five
Jeffrey Hunter
Nighttime TV Listings and Highlights From Wednesday
Channel 13 airs The Night the Animals Talked at 5 00 PM delayed. The Little Drummer Boy narrated by Greer Garson at 6 30 PM on channels 5 8 10. A Crosby Christmas with Bing at 7 00 PM on channels 5 8 10. Room 222 at 7 30 PM on channels 2 3 features Pete and Alice worried over a student tempted by rock music. Includes hockey Blues vs Black Hawks in Chicago at 7 30 PM on 11. Johnny Cash guests at 8 00 PM on 2 3 with Al Hirt and others. Gary Lockwood returns in Medical Center at 8 00 PM on 4 7. Alan King leads Love and Marriage at 8 00 PM on 5 8 10 with James Coco Michele Lee. Four In One starts Night Gallery six week series. Also listed many morning and afternoon programs, movies, and sport events across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13.
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Greer Garson
Crosby
Bing
Family
Pete
Alice
Room 222
St. Louis Blues
Black Hawks
Chicago
Johnny Cash
al Hirt
Jackie DeShannon
Hank Snow
Homer
Jethro
Gary Lockwood
Medical
Bay
NBCs Four in One spinoff The Psychiatrist debuts soon
Cynthia Lowry notes NBC plans six hour long episodes from God Bless the Children, with Roy Thinnes as Dr James Whitman and Peter Duel as the ex addict. The pilot exposes horrors of drug addiction in a small town, but the psychiatrist role remains largely passive and the show struggles to find its footing.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
NBC
Hollywood
James Whitman
Roy Thinnes
Peter Duel
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