The Ledger: a century of family ownership in Mexico
This 1976 reflection traces The Ledger in Mexico, Missouri, from 1876 when Robert M White bought the paper to the present. It chronicles three generations of Whites as editors and publishers, their leadership in Missouri press associations, and the journalistic ideals guiding a family owned newspaper for 100 years.
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Custer
Wild Bill Hickok
Jack McCallin
Deadwood
D.D
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Charles Henry Hardin
Mexico
Missouri
Audrain County
Missouri Weekly Ledger
John B. Williams
J. Linn Ladd
Westminster College
Robert M. White
St. Louis Browns
Mexico Ledger
The
Ledger
L. Mitchell White
Bob White
Missouri Press Association
MPA
Mitchell
Association
Mitchell White
Inland Daily Press Association
America
Enduring blessing of Christ's love, Romans 8:35
A devotional reflection highlights the unseparable love of Christ, stating that no power or circumstance can sever believers from this divine blessing. It emphasizes faith as the source of solace and assurance in daily life.
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Christ
Dear Ann Landers columns on manners and advice
A reader panel of letters covers table etiquette nose blowing and Bible quotes, a help request about workplace exploitation by a bookkeeper, and a plug for Ann Landers’ drug booklet. The columns urge considerate behavior, warn against abuse, and advise forgiveness with boundaries.
When Do You Need Vitamins and What They Do
Reader questions on vitamin use in healthy adults, risks of excess A and D, and when supplements help. Dr Thosteson notes that balanced diet suffices for most people, excess fat soluble vitamins can harm, while water soluble C and B are excreted. He cites deficiency as sole clear indication for supplements and mentions age related fertility queries and unrelated health tips.
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Jesus
Honolulu
Lulu
Isear
T.Y
Open Forum on Malpractice Reform Endorsed by Doctor
Dr John C Hagan III a North Kansas City physician and son of Mrs Forrest Neely argues malpractice crisis harms patient care in Missouri He calls for thoughtful consumer support for reform noting high premiums limited coverage and frivolous suits He urges fair awards and protections to attract and retain doctors and improve care. Legal and policy details frame a call to action for patients and legislators alike.
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John Hagan III
Forrest Neely
Kansas City
Ledger
United States
Missouri
AMA
Warren Hagan
the Ledger
Tam
Plantiff
John C. Hagan Int
Birthday greetings for local residents and notable birthdays
Sunday birthday wishes go to Dr. Robert Holt Janet Potts Mrs Donald Smiley Mrs J R Hagan Floyd H Crews Donald Wayne Newbrough Myra Bishop and Kathy Anderson. Dennise Berry is celebrated today. Opera singer Renata Tebaldi turns 54. A Bicentennial note recalls the Continental Congress in Philadelphia ordered disarming confirmed Tories and confinement if needed.
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Robert Holt
Janet Potts
Donald Smiley
J.R. Hagan
Floyd H. Crews
Donald Wayne Newbrough
Myra Bishop
Kathy Anderson
Dennise Berry
Renata Tebaldi
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Yesterday In Mexico Yesterday In Mexico
A series of dated notes recount events on January 2 across years in Audrain County Missouri. Highlights include a traffic year remark, a Santa visit to a local family, a servicemen homefront return, a Baby Derby interest, and civic activity outlook cited by Mayor A C White. The items reflect historical snapshots from 1928 to 1968.
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Auxvasse
Sturgeon
Middletown
Missouri
Santa
Audrain County
Tom Bonnell
West Robinson Street
A.C. White
the Ledger
James Bond film Goldfinger stars in ABC Friday Night Movie
TV listings note that Goldfinger 1964 with Sean Connery airs on ABC at 8:00 as part of a Friday night movie block. The schedule also lists other cinema items and music specials including a James Earl Ray MLK assassination report by CBS and a Midnight Special hosted by Paul Anka with guests.
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Sean Connery
CBS
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King
Ray
Frankie Valli
The
Four Tops
Jay
ABC
Wide World
Dr. Phibes
Vincent Price
Paul Anka
Leslie Gore
James Brown
Brownsville
Tyrone Power
Orson Welles
Yuma
Glenn Ford
van Heflin
James Brolin
Dan Mitchell
Shirley Eaton
Robert Quarry
Clark Gable
Spencer Tracy
Joan Fontaine
Dana Andrews
NBC
Mike Douglas
St. Louis
Somerset
Judd
Merv Griffin
Eddie
Gomer
Wall St
Phil Donahue
Stooges
Hollywood
Rockford
ABC Tonight
Showtime
Doug McClure
Jill St. John
James Cagney
Alan Hale
Bowery
Baghdad
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Marx Brothers
Charlie Chan
Broadway
Warner Oland
Donald
Charlie Chane
Helen Wood
Lana Turner
Anthony Quinn
Charles Boyer
Lauren Bacall
Katharine Hepburn
Paul Henried
Saturday Listings and Movie Night Signals
A sprawling schedule lists basketball doubleheaders from stations 5 8 and 10 at 1 p.m. Oral Roberts vs Oklahoma and Notre Dame vs UCLA. also TV highlights with Bob Hope on Cosell show and various Mary Tyler Moore Carol Burnett and Lionel episodes. Also a long movie slate features Casino Royale and numerous classics with times across the day and night.
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Oral Roberts University
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish
U.C.L.A
Bob Hope
Howard Cosell
George
Lionel
Jeffersons
Georgette
Ted
Rita Moreno
Carol Burnett
Bonanza
Tri States
Cosell
The
Jeffesons
Emergen
Doe
Nashville
SWAT
Mary T. Moore
NBC Movie
Bob News
Matt He
Carol Bur
ABC News
CBS News air study on King assassination details
CBS News debuts a one hour TV study on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It examines whether James Earl Ray acted alone or in a conspiracy, notes Ray's pleas and appeals, and discusses evidence, witnesses, and calls for independent investigation.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
CBS News
Tonight
Martin Luther King Jr
James Earl Ray
Ray
Tennessee
King
Memphis
Dan Rather
CBS
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
CIA
FBI
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Hours
Publication details for Mexico Ledger include publication schedule, office hours, and price rates. Rates cover in-town and surrounding counties, with annual, six month, and three month options for mail subscriptions. Military and APO subscriptions are listed separately.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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