Government workers earning 25k a year or more total 66,800
As of March 31 1972 a study of agencies with 2500 plus employees excluding the Postal Service found 66 800 full time federal staff earning 25 000 or more annually The article notes executive schedule salaries run 36000 to 60000 and the starting General Schedule grade 16 is 29678 It concludes the taxpayer funds these high pay levels and questions private industry parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Sparks
Civil Service Commission
U.S. Postal Service
Father’s Pride in His Son’s Good Works
A father takes pride in the son’s good deeds and life, honoring John 15 8. The message urges living fruitfully to meet God’s expectations and glorify the Father.
Open Forum praises Audrain County highway workers
Editor notes Dan Henneberry of the Missouri State Highway Department and his photograph in Wednesdays Ledger. He and his crew spent long hours cleaning signs and highways during the ice and snow emergency. The writer urges safe driving near state workers and praises the Missouri highways and maintenance efforts.
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Ledger
Missouri
Dan Henneberry
Ledgerland
Audrain County Highway Dept
Birthday greetings for local residents and officials
Monday and Tuesday birthday wishes go to Don W. Tilden Marion Crockett Sr. Ronald Marshall Dr. R L Williams Brad Creel Harold Reeves James Kropf Mrs Joyce Mumford Norma Duckworth Virginia Hinton Robert Wayne Holtkamp Elizabeth Ann Lowry Steven Arthur Scott Henry Huttsell Walter C Wright John Houston Debbie Jones Cynthia Parker Mildred Surls Freddie Branham Betty Pierce Mark Albright Betty Grimwood. A reader comments on a Ledger reprint Senate Clowns and questions lawmakers privileges noting beer in a cooler for legislators amid stress and egg throwing, warning that such behavior harms culture and fuels poor laws.
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Don W. Tilden
Marion Crockett Sr
Ronald Marshall
R.L. Williams
Brad Creel
Harold Reeves
James Kropf
Joyce Mumford
Norma Duckworth
Virginia Hinton
Robert Wayne Holtkamp
Elizabeth Ann Lowry
Steven Arthur Scott
Henry Huttsell
Walter C. Wright
John Houston
Debbie Jones
Cynthia Parker
Mildred Surls
Freddie Branham
Betty Pierce
Mark Albright
Betty Grimwood
Ann Landers Letters About Kindness And Advice
Letters recount kind act of a woman who aided a boy with a kite and a brother, plus responses to readers on abuse, mental health access, and seeking help. Ann Landers advises tuning out unpleasant behavior, and directs Jersey reader to resources including National Institute of Mental Health and local associations.
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Ann Landers
Jersey Shore
Jersey
National Institute of Mental Health
Rockville Pike
Rockville
Maryland
Recovery, Inc
The
Family Service Association
Catholic Charities
Vegetarian diet questions and medical advice column
A reader asks about hair loss and fatigue from a vegetarian diet lacking vegetables. Dr Thosteson explains protein sources beyond meat and emphasizes balanced nutrition, sleep, and rethinking vegetarian labels. Additional letters touch on earplugs, surgical menopause, lymphedema after mastectomy, and citrus with arthritis.
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Dr. Thosteson
L. S
Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed Puzzle
Puzzle clue list mixes across and down prompts with terms like Public walk Deviate Father of Indigo and others. Includes biographical hints such as Marian or Elain and finishing with Nobleman and Khan.
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Bursa Sou
Khan
Kindergartners
Marian Or
Supreme Court primer airs on multiple channels today
A young people guide program at 11:00 a.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 answers What’s The Supreme Court All About. National Scout Jamboree East on Go at 11:30. Children’s Film Festival at 12:00 noon on channels 4 and 13 is Friends For Life a Russian forest ranger and lynx. Basketball features Wichita State vs St Louis U at noon on channels 5 7 4 Purdue vs Michigan State at 2:00 p.m. on channels 10 Oklahoma vs Missouri at 2:00 on channels 5 7 8. Wide World of Sports at 4:00 on channels 2 3 17 shows weightlifting and bobsledding. Golden Globes at 4:00 on channel 8.
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Supreme Court
Friends For Life
Channel 7
Wichita State
St. Louis U
Purdue
Michigan State
Oklahoma
Missouri
Wide World of Sports
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
Ledgerland
Madison Avenue
Ford
Proxmire
Patman
Jaworski
Denver
Prague
Montreal Canadiens
Red Wings
Detroit
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
TV and movie awards by foreign press critics set the tone for a packed night with sports and film. The Hawaiian Open golf rounds, Killdozer with Clint Walker, Silent Running, and a Gershwin tribute with Steve Lawrence and Conway on Carol Burnett anchor the schedule alongside early afternoon movies and a later lineup of news, sports, and diverse programs across channels 2 to 17.
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ABC
Clint Walker
NBC
Steve Lawrence
Conway
Carol Burnett
Gershwin
New Theatre Manager Named in Mexico Namibia
Earl Cleveland of Olney Illinois is named manager of Frisina Theatres in Mexico with Bob Spencer moving to Commonwealth Theatres in Hot Springs Arkansas. Lawrence of Arabia continues at Liberty Theatre starring Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole. Margaret Bradford of Lincoln University joins Dean's List for fall with a 3.0 or B average. Alec Guinness and Anthony Quinn among cast moving to new home at 600 Woodlawn from 413 W Monroe. Lt General Edward H Brooks visits Missouri Military Academy for informal inspection.
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Earl Cleveland
Olney
Ill
Frisina Theatres
Mexico
Bob Spencer
Commonwealth Theatres
Hot Springs
Ark
Lawrence of Arabia
Liberty Theatre
Omar Sharif
Peter O'Toole
Margaret C. Bradford
Eastholm St
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
Alec Guinness
Anthony Quinn
Gene Ringo
Ruthie Ringo
Ringo
Monroe St
Woodlawn
Harold
Edward H. Brooks
Association of Military, Colleges and Schools of the United States
Missouri Military Academy
W. C. Blattner
St. Louis
Glenn M. Barnes
Audrain County
Littensyig Waffir
Weoppeewepad
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates: by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 62.25 per month. By mail in Audrain and adjoining counties yearly 20 6 months 12 3 months 4. By mail in all other Missouri counties yearly 626 6 months 17 3 months 11. Out of state yearly 29 6 months 18 3 months 13. Armed forces in US and APO 1.50 per month. Office hours 8 40 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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