Common Sense Keeps America 200 Years Young
An editorial reflection on 199 years of American democracy, arguing longevity rests on common sense. It praises past Americans for restraint on spending, virtues of a government that serves citizens, and prudent public servants while noting enduring stability compared to other nations. The piece highlights senior citizens, democracy’s age, and the value of self-governance.
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Congress
White House
America
End of Day Hymn Exults Creation Proclaiming His Name
A devotional reflection exalts the Lord’s name across the earth and creation. It notes God’s fame in all works and calls for worship beyond the church. The emphasis is on reverence and praise to the Creator.
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Vic
Boise
Editor Questions IRA Letter Fraud and Public Aftermath
A Ledger editor wonders if letters on the Equal Rights Amendment were forged using his name and address, asking who writes to Senator Merrell and whether anonymous contributors seek to influence him. The letter also notes a wartime policy debate and critiques about treason and aid to enemies, urging accountability for public letters and school district concerns.
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Ledger
Merrell
E.R.A
Tcompliment
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Truman
Korea
United States
John Reed
Auxvasse Review
A-1
Mr. Hobson
Mr. Reed
Pati
Niall Hig
Reed
Hobson
Board of Education
John
Martha
Zubowics T ES
Visitors Should Keep Babies Shielded From Guests
A reader asks how to handle well meaning neighbors visiting a newborn during flu season. The response advises setting clear guidelines to limit handling and protect the infant, including masking and restricting access to only parents and doctor, with babies on display at set times.
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Dr. Thosteson
Ann Landers Answers Airport Checks and Domestic Woes
Ann Landers responds to readers on airport security checks since 1973 noting figures of 116000 guns and knives seized and over 3000 arrests, while defending the program. She offers empathy to a teen and provides guidance to a couple facing unequal domestic labor, suggesting diary reflections and a book on parental limits.
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Ann Landers
Ann
la Guardia
Irk
United States
Birthday wishes for local residents brighten Saturday
Celebrations ring through the community with cake and candles for Chester A. Trotter Jr. and a list including Robert Keeling Sr. Julie Napier Elma Ragsdale Nelson L. Wilson and others. Former First Lady Bess Truman turns 90 this year and is noted among today's birthdays.
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Chester A. Trotter Jr
Robert Keeling Sr
Julie Napier
Elma Ragsdale
Nelson L. Wilson
Frank Sue
Debbie Wolfe
Joe E. Adams
Freddie Joe Crews
Judy Fair
W.B. Wyss
Linda Carol White
Lee Eckley
Valerie Cooper
Sally Robinson
Teresa Elaine Ford
Bess Truman
Ipedis Huyper
Erroneous channel listings and weather note
The text lists multiple station channels with city abbreviations and mismatched call signs, followed by a weather remark. It mentions St Louis, Hannibal, Ottumwa, Columba, Quincy, Jeff City, and Columbia with erroneous listings and a See Tv reference. Weather is noted as a separate line.
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St Louis
Khqu
Ty Hannibal
Ktvo Ottumwa
Komut Columba
Kmox
St. Louis
Kidty
St Lous
Quincy
Kpl St. Louis
Kreg Ty Jeff City
Kebpty Columbia
Tv 12
Television Listings And Highlights For Tonight
ABC Afternoon Playbreak at 12 30 features The Girl Who Couldn't Lose with Julie Kavner The Waltons at 7 on channels 4 7 13 The Mac Davis show at 7 includes Nancy Walker James Coco and Aretha Franklin CBS Movie Queen of the Stardust Ballroom with Maureen Stapleton at 8 The Wide World Special profiles Charles M Manson at 10 30 on channels 2 3 and 11 00 on 17 Movies include The Great Man s Whiskers A Flea In Her Ear Wings of The Hawk Red Dust and Flaming Feather with various air times across channels 2 3 4 7 11 13 17 Newscasts and talk shows fill the schedule with multiple functional entries across the day
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ABC
Julie Kavner
Rhoda
Baldwin
Waltons
Mac Davis
Nancy Walker
James Coco
Aretha Franklin
CBS
Maureen Stapleton
Bronx
Charles M. Manson
California
Dean Jones
Rex Harison
van Heflin
NBC
Barney Mills
Zoom
Lucy
Karen
Phil Donahue
Tell Truth
Francisco
Nashville
the Queen
Wild Kingdom
Archer
Consumer
Chuck Connors
Mike Connors
Harlow and
Gable
Sterling Hayden
Harry O
St. Louis
Weatherscan
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Elec. Co
Pyramid
Mr. Rogers
Guiding, Light
the Clocl
Showtime
Reed Farrell
Mod Squad
Doctors
Ironside
Villa Alegre
Newse
Electric Co
Andy Griffith
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Local schedule digest highlights children's film Birds Come Flying To Us at 4 30 on Channel 7 and CBS movie Adventures Of The Queen with Robert Stack at 8 on Channel 4 plus Sammy Davis at Chico And The Man station stop. Wide World In Concert at 10 30 features Four Tops Frankie Valli Jay and the Americans Martha Reeves. late night Midnight Special showcases Neil Sedaka Todd Rundgren Spinners. arts and entertainment blocks with Carson Byner Palance and more. Channel listings extend through early morning with cartoons news and game shows plus afternoon movies and serials on multiple stations.
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CBS
Robert Stack
Bradford Dillman
Sammy Davis
Chico and
the Man
Wide World
Four Tops
Frankie Valli
Four Seasons
Jay and
Martha Reeves
Johnny Carson
John Byner
Jack Palance
Neil Sedaka
Todd Rundgren
the Spinners
Chuck Connors
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom anchors CBS night with Maureen Stapleton
A freshly widowed Bronx grandmother seeks solace in ballroom dancing. She meets a middle-age man, they fall in love, while the two hour program blends drama and musical soliloquies. Bea Asher confronts loss and finds renewed life through dance.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Bronx
The
Lonelies
Maureen Stapleton
CBS
Miss Stapleton
Charles Durning
Bea Asher
Los Angeles
UCLA
Stardust Ballroom
Evening TV Listings and Movie Schedule Glimpse
A dense TV guide fragment lists films and air times from 1933 to 1975 with actors such as Fay Wray and Elvis Presley. It includes multiple channels and nights, plus scattered program names like The Odd Couple and The Rockford Files.
Stardust Ballroom Love Story Ends In Tragedy
A widow finds romance with a shy postal worker at the Stardust Ballroom as their yearlong courtship leads to marriage revelations and a final, sorrowful twist. Billy Goldenberg’s score earns praise for underscoring the show’s hopeful mood amid the drama.
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al Green
Durning
Billy Goldenberg
Mexico Viewers Spotlight Local History Note
A compact historical digest from Mexico Missouri across dates 1965 to 1925 highlights local figures and events. Key names include 2nd Lt. Robert L. Brandkamp Jr., Cpl. Robert Estes, Miss Susan Foppin, and Bob Stephenson. venues like the Dixie Inn and Liberty Theater. and civic figures such as Fred W. Pilcher and Edgar Richardson.
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Mexico
Missouri Business
State Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Robert L. Brandkamp Jr
Montgomery City
Fort Benning
Cpl
Robert Estes
Wels
Austria
Susan Foppin
Edgar Richardson
The
Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Moberly
J. W. Girlest
Mexico Ledger Publication Details and Rates
Mexico Ledger lists publishing schedule and office hours plus postal and subscription rates. Details include address 300 N Washington St, Mexico MO 65265, daily except Sundays and holidays, and varying rates for in-state, out-of-state, and military subscriptions with monthly and yearly options.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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