Good Intentions and Murder of CIA Chief Welch in Greece
Editorial argues Welch’s death shows the dangers of unthinking officials revealing sensitive intelligence. It questions who killed him, cites a World War II cabinet voice as a harmful example, and warns that amateurs like ministers or senators undermine national security.
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Richard Welch
CIA
Greece
Welch
Ford
Arlington Cemetery
Australia
South Pacific
Rabaul
Sen. Church
KGB
United States
Forsake All to Follow Him Says Luke Verse
A gospel reflection cites Luke 5 11 about bringing the ship to land then leaving all to follow Jesus described as the way the truth and the life urging readiness and willingness for the abundant life.
Open Forum Editor Seeks Rural Hunter Farmer Meeting Solution
Mexico Ledger reader J W Bill Cline suggests a joint meeting between hunters and farmers to ease access. He proposes hunters band together with insurance to cover any farm damages, ensuring farmers are compensated for losses to encourage hunting on posted lands.
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Ledger
J.W
Bill) Cline
Birthday greetings for a long list of name recipients
Thursday wishes flow for Mrs. Theresa Brightwell and many others including John William Tilden Cynthia K Williams Bob Farrah Andrew Scott New SrouRD Mrs Harry Mrs Jessie Littrell Mike Shupert R W Williams Glenn R Dubray Teresa Harrison Nelton Bor cherding Rhonda Beatrice West Jeffra Alewel Miss Mary Rehma Mary Chitwood Donna Lew Watson and Robert Jennings with cake and candles in a social note
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Theresa Brightwell
John William Tilden
Cynthia K. Williams
Bob Farrah
Andrew Scott New Srourd
Harry
Jessie Littrell
Mike Shupert
R. W. Williams
Glenn R. Dubray
Teresa Harrison
Nelton Borcherding
Rhonda Beatrice West
Jeffra Alewel
Mary Rehma
Mary Chitwood
Donna Lew Watson
Robert Jennings
Ann Landers Dear Ann letters on names and drinking
Readers share problems and advice in this Ann Landers column. A reporter’s note suggests staying and laughing off naming a boss’s baby. A New Year’s Eve reminder urges not to drink and drive after a fatal accident involving a 34 year old man and seven children. Additional letters discuss Boston Terrier labeling and a parental guidance booklet offer.
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Ann
Ann Landers
O.K
Illinois
Boston
Boston Terrier’s Club of America
Mendon
Maine
American Kennel Club
New York
G.C.M., Jr
Boston Terrier Club of
Louisiana
Trichomonas risk and infantile uterus questions
In Dr Thosteson letters, a 72 year old widow asks about trichomonas infection from past intercourse and toilet transmission risk. Other readers seek guidance on diverticulosis diet, Brights disease cures, infantile uterus meaning, and baby babble milestones with practical medical advice and booklet offers.
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Dr. Thosteson
A.R
Have A Blue New Year's Eve With Robert Klein
AP writer Jay Sharbutt profiles Robert Klein in a New Year Eve cable special titled In Concert. The one hour no commercial program targets 13 states via HBOs growing cable network. Klein, 33, delivers sharp satire on ads and TV censorship with playful riffs on commercials and everyday life. The piece notes HBOs expansion to about 100 systems and pricing between six and ten dollars monthly plus local cable fees.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Robert Klein
Klein
Haverford
Home Box Office
Time, Inc
HBO
Wilkes Barre
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Florida
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
West Virginia
Kentucky
Washington
Oregon
Telethon night plus classic TV lineup and movie airings
A chaotic seven day TV schedule lists KTIV and other stations from St. Louis and Ottumwa with a telethon to raise hunger funds. It features guests like George McGovern Art Linkletter and Dennis Weaver. The lineup includes Happy Days Fonzie episodes The Abominable Dr Phibes Vincent Price appearances and late night M A S H and news broadcasts with multiple channels and time slots.
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Ktvi
George McGovern
Art Linkletter
Dennis Weaver
Fonzie
New Year's Eve TV Highlights and Sugar Bowl Preview
The Wednesday Ledger lists New Year's Eve broadcasts led by Penn State Lions vs Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl at 6 30 pm. It highlights Tony Randall Minnie Pearl on Tony Orlando and Dawn and Joe Garagiola Anita Bryant hosting the King Orange Jamboree Parade. Times Square’s Rockin' New Year with Neil Sedaka and other performances fill the night with multiple network listings and movies across channels.
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Lions
Penn State
Crimson Tide
Alabama
Tony Randall
Minnie Pearl
Tony Orlando
Dawn
Joe Garagiola
Anita Bryant
Neil Sedaka
Dick Clark
Times Square
Melissa Manchester
KC and the Sunshine Band
New Year’s Day Bowl and Parade TV Schedule Highlights
Georgia and Arkansas lead a football flood with Cotton Bowl at 1 00 and 3 30 pregame Rose Bowl featuring Ohio State vs UCLA Orange Bowl Michigan vs Oklahoma State 3 45 on Jan 5 8 10. Parades host William Conrad Sally Struthers and Larry Linville at 9 00 on four seven and thirteen with junior orange bowl parade on five eight and ten.
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Georgia
Arkansas
Buckeyes
Ohio State
Bruins
UCLA
Miami
Michigan
Oklahoma Sooners
William Conrad
Cannon
Sally Struthers
Larry Linville
America
Natalie Wood
Jim
Danny Thomas
Lacy
Retirements mark long postal service careers
Yesterday In Mexico notes Ralph Ward Everett Torreyson and H E Hassler left the post office with a combined 113 years of mail service. The item highlights decades of public service and community work within the postal system.
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Ralph Ward
Everett Torreyson
H.E. Hassler
Audrain County
Wabash
Gm&o
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