Editorial Opinion On Accuracy In The News
In a defense of precise reporting The Ledger editor defends accuracy after two letters claimed misquotes about the electoral college. The piece cites James C. Kirkpatrick, critiques World Almanac sources, and admits a factual slip about Kennedy Nixon 1960 totals and Missouri electors.
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Don Clayton
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Miss Ogar
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Ledger
Mexico
End of Day Joy Over Promises in Luke 10 17
A devotional note reflects on Luke 10 17 where the seventy return with joy saying even devils are subject unto us by thy name. It emphasizes continual astonishment that the Lord's promises truly work.
Forum letters challenge presidential vote facts
In a Ledger open forum a reader questions editorial accuracy on presidential elections. Helen Ogar disputes the minority president claim with cited figures on Lincoln Wilson Nixon and Kennedy elections, asserting errors by Kirkpatrick and editors and criticizing the piece as poorly sourced.
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McGovern
James Kirkpatrick
Missouri
Helen Ogar
Mexico
Birthday greetings to Wednesday honorees on schedule
Wednesday marks greetings for Howard Dale Day along with Mrs. Frank Elliott Marie Mills M L Bob Stephenson Mrs Albert Frances Mefford Mrs Charline Quisenberry Mrs Raymond Campbell Shirley Burkemper and Joyce Parrott all ahead of the anniversary week celebrations in the community.
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Howard Dale Day
Frank Elliott
Marie Mills
M.L
Bob) Stephenson
Albert
Frances) Mefford
Charline Quisenberry
Raymond Campbell
Shirley Burkemper
Joyce Parrott
Understanding drug names and common patient questions
Dr Thosteson explains why knowing generic names matters to avoid interactions and unsafe combinations. He notes acetaminophen risks in overdose, advises checking labels for trade names, and emphasizes safe OTC use. The column answers reader questions on diaper rash, lipomas, Pap smears after hysterectomy, labial adhesion in a child, dog fleas transmission, and general readers’ mail policy.
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American Medical Association
Dr. Thostenen
Ann Landers Advice Column Notes Personal Dilemmas
Readers share intimate conflicts from a lesbian relationship with a father-in-law to social stories of self-image and domestic issues. Advice ranges from counseling and honesty to handling public introductions and alcohol use. The mailbag reflects late 1960s concerns and evolving social norms.
Christmas TV Night With Specials And Guest Stars
TV listings show Oral Roberts Christmas Dream on Channel 3 at 7 PM. Captain and Tennille guest lineup on Channel 2 at 7 PM includes Don Knotts and Tom Bosley. Little House On The Prairie special with Burl Ives follows at 7 PM, then Mor mon Youth Symphony concert at 7:30, plus a 3 PM musical block and various programs across channels.
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Channel 3
Captain and Tennille
Don Knotts
Tomi Bosley
Pointer Sisters
Toni’s
Little House On the Prairie
Burl Ives
Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus
Tom Sawyer TV double feature and long schedule
TV listings show the second half of the musical Tom Sawyer filmed at Arrow Rock Missouri at 7:00 PM on channels 4 7 and 13 including the cave chase by Injun Joe. The schedule also features Ballet West with Utah Symphony performing Nutcracker at 7 00 PM and M A S H episode at 8:00 PM on channels 4 7 and 13 with extensive daytime and late night lineups across multiple programs and networks.
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Robert Clary
Hogan’s Heroes
Cody Goodman
Greg Mullavey
Frederick Stafford
Tom Sawyer
Yesterday In Mexico Tuesday December 20 1966 Queen and community news
Virginia James of Laddonia was chosen homecoming queen at Community A-6 basketball games. Gilman Guild anniversary observed. Bill Potts killed a coyote bow hunting. Also noted are REA Rural Enjoyment Area park naming in 1956 Knights Templar leadership in 1946 and local civic events including education board changes and post office ceremonies.
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Laddonia
Gilman Guild of the
Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Bill Potts
Marine Drive
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
Rea
L.D. Cust
Montgomery City
Crusade Commandry
T.J. Williams
Board of Education
John F. Barclay
Writer Adopts His Subjects In Green Eyes Story
AP writer David Seltzer traveled to Saigon to research a TV movie about homeless Vietnamese children. He ended up adopting two orphans Phuong now nine and Trung now twelve, and these real life ties influenced the project and its themes.
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Saigon
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Seltzer
Tim
Emily
America
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Phuong
Trung
States
Hawking
Guam
Hawaii
Seattle
Mailibu
Calif
The
Seltzers
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publishing details including daily schedule with exceptions, address at 200 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Rates for carrier and mail subscriptions vary by region and duration with military APO rates, and office hours run weekdays and a half day Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
In Memory of Virginia Worsham TM
A reader defends Virginia Worsham’s memory in The Ledger, disputing details of her death and praising her charity. The letter emphasizes that only she and God know the death’s circumstances, and laments sensational reporting while honoring her selfless acts.
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