Editorial: Amnesty International shines a candle in darkness
The piece lauds Amnesty International AI for rescuing political prisoners and reporting human rights abuses. It notes the 1977 annual report spans 352 pages across two thirds of UN member nations. It discusses limits in non Free World access, cites Idi Amin as example, and defends AI despite imperfect coverage, likening AI to a light in a desert.
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Amnesty International
United Nations
Free World
Idi Amin
Free Press of America
Covenant of Peace Promise Recited in Prayer
A prayerful note urges awareness of God's truth and His everlasting covenant. It cites Ezekiel and pledges aid to help men recognize that God is faithful to keep His covenants with humanity.
Food for Peace Aid Tied to Human Rights Review
The United States delays food shipments to needy nations under Title I of Food for Peace while reviewing human rights records. Officials warn that conditioning aid on rights documentation could push some countries to drop out, worsening hunger. Congress limits aid to gross violators unless benefits reach the needy.
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Des Moines
U.S
Congress
State Department
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Ann Landers On Living And Giving Beyond Life
A fragment features Ann Landers and a message from Robert N Test about leaving a body in a Bed of Life to heal others. It urges giving sight to the blind, blood to the injured, kidneys to the machines dependent, and bones to help a crippled child walk. The piece ends with a plea to remember through kind deeds and notes about a mailbox booklets on teens.
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Ann
Robert N. Test
The
Cincinnati Post
J.S.K
Atlanta
Post mastectomy edema and prostate facts in Doctor's column
Dear reader explainers cover swelling after radical mastectomy and lymph drainage risks with infection avoidance. Prostate gland details note walnut size location at bladder outlet, urethra through it, produces alkaline semen aiding sperm. Also ad displays for booklets on prostate, cataracts, and glaucoma, with mail requests to The Ledger.
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Thosteson
Governor Teasdale Faces Criticism Over Auditor Remark
Gov. Joseph Teasdale sparked concern with a comment about not wanting a Republican auditor. The remark raised questions about partisan motives, oversight, and the potential impact on Honest government in Missouri. Taxpayers across parties worry about the governor’s intent and accountability.
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Jefferson City News Tribune
Joseph Teasdale
Teasdale
Missouri
Christmas TV Listings and Late Night Movie Schedule
Channel 8 offers Joy Of Christmas at 6 30 p m with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. On channel 9 Peege repeats at 7 30 p m and A Child's Christmas In Wales with Michael Redgrave at 8 p m. Channel 2 3 5 7 10 11 12 show a dense lineup of soaps, game shows, cartoons, and news through midnight including Hall of Fame and Newscasts. Hours span 6 p m to 1 30 a m with movies Silent Night Lonely Night Balalaika Storm Fear Eagles Over London and Never Say Goodbye among titles. Local stations and schedules reflect holiday programming with scattered late night films and classic specials.
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Westminster Ensemble
Michael Redgrave
Dylan Thomas
Wales
Oral Roberts
Dionne Warwick
Gilligan
Edge of
Mr. Rogers
Mike Douglas
Batman
Medical Center
Gunsmoke
Cliffwood Kids
Sesame St
Flintstones
Electric Co
Brady Kids
Hogan's Hi
Merv Griffin
Pyramid
Jeannie
Bewitched
Beaver
Sanford & Son
All My Children
Bugs Bunny
Dinah
Brady Bu
Mickey Mouse
Adam
Beverly Hillbi
Big Valley
Bethlehem
Mary Tyler Moore
ABC
CBS
NBC
Chips
Barney Mill
Phil Donahue
Hawaii
Lloyd Bridges
London
van Johnson
Cornel Wilde
Nelson Eddy
Errol Flynn
Financial Observer
Andy Griffith
Young Restless
Ryan’s
All My Child
One Life
Partridge Family
Guiding Light Electric Co
Doctors
Hogan’s Heroes
Hospital
Mary ‘Tyler
All My
William Holden
Rowan and Martin
Debbie Reynolds
Christmas Child On Channel 8 And More TV Listings
A listing outlines Friday television with a 6 30 p.m. Christmas Child drama on Channel 8 featuring carols by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Other items include Quincy College Bowl at 6 30, Donny and Marie guests at 7, CBS Movie The Bible at 7, and an hour of Christmas cartoons at 24 Hours 12 plus a slate of morning and daytime programs across channels 2 3 4 7 13 and 17.
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Channel 8
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Donny and
Marie
Paul Lynde
Osmond
CBS
George C. Scott
Ava Gardner
TV Listings Show Holiday Lineup Across Networks
AP reports a dense Christmas themed schedule with Little Drummer Boy and The Fourth King at 7 and 7 30, Rocky Mountain scenes and John Denver hour, ABC News Special with Howard K Smith at 9, Tangerine Bowl Texas Tech vs Florida State at 10 30, Pat Boone hosts at 12 15 and a parade of soaps and daytime shows. Lonesome George Gobel reflects on his first Christmas in show business at 58, recalling early singing days in Chicago.
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Animal Kingdom
Rocky Mountain
John Denver
Olivia Newton- John
Steve Martin
Valerie Harper
ABC News
Howard K. Smith
Texas Tech
Florida State
Pat Boone
Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Lonesome
George Gobel
Wis
Chicago
Dec 22 dramatic obituary and society notes across decades
A compact recap of December 22 occurrences from various years. 1877 death of G W Hardin at his nephew’s home, 64. 1927 Janice Emmons named society editor of the Intelligencer. 1937 Green Co Club Christmas dinner with A P Green addressing and dancing. 1947 postmaster notes peak postal receipts and near Christmas delivery efforts. 1957 Hollywood film mention at Liberty Theatre with Joan Crawford. 1967 Kit Bond rents offices at 210 W Jackson St to open a law practice.
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G.W. Hardin
Charles. H. Hardin
Janice Emmons
The
Intelligencer
Richard N. Long
Brookfield
James Staples
International Shoe Co
Massachusetts
Collison
Green Co Club
Hoxsey
A.P. Green
Green Company
W.C. Stewart
HE. Kelly
Kay
Seattle
Japan
Capt. Kelly
U.S
Green
Mex-Rco
Stark
Liberty Theatre
Joan Crawford
John Bryant
Reeta Sutton
Pullman
Wash
J.W. Stowers
Christoper
Kit) Bond
W. Jackson St
Mexico may seek 9th district House nomination
Mexico politics feature a possible bid by a local resident for the Republican nomination in the 9th district House race. Several local figures and events are noted in a compact community update style.
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May
House of Representatives
Clifford Weeks
Weiss Dress Shop
Mexico
R.C. Romndall
Gobel recalls long career with television and live shows
Veteran comedian Bob Gobel reflects on four decades in entertainment from NBCs 1950s hit to frequent Hollywood Squares appearances. He describes his work in night clubs, industrials, and touring in The Odd Couple, noting money and demand from live conventions surpassed TV notoriety.
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NBC
Tonight
Alice
Red Skelton
Dean Martin
Plumbers
National Association of Grocers
Cleveland
Gobel
Hollywood Squares
Away
Peter Marshall
Marshall
Karen Valentine
Squares
Mexican Ledger Classified Rates and Mail Terms
Mexican Ledger prints daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Missouri. Postal rates show single copy five cents and carrier or mail subscriptions for Mexico and nearby towns, Audrain County, and other Missouri counties, with military APO pricing. Office hours listed for weekdays and Saturday.
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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