Wyatt Earp and the Time to Aim Straight
A reminiscence by L. Mitchell White recalling Wyatt Earp as a measured, unhurried lawman. The piece notes Earp’s calm, deliberate action, his lasting myth in films, and a Denver Post encounter that framed him as a vigilant protector. It argues time taking to aim straight aided his dangerous career and can guide others in demanding work.
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Old West
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Wyatt Earp
West
Gary Farley
The
Kansas City Star
Earp
Denver Post
Fred Bolfils
End of Day Prayer For a Clean Heart
A devotional line cites Psalm 51 10 urging a clean heart from God to escape deep regret and seek spiritual renewal. The verse promises freedom from profound remorse when inner purity is sought.
Mexico High School Key Club praised for Head Start aid
Open Forum editor thanks Mexico High School Key Club for donating new play equipment to Frances Henderson Head Start Director in December 1973 and for repairing old play items. Advisory Board, consisting of parents and community members, appreciates donations and volunteer help for Head Start at First Presbyterian Church.
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Ledger
Mexico
Frances Henderson
The
Center Advisory Board
First Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Road
Mexico High School
Vaccination Clinic Set for Audrain County Residents
Yesterday in Mexico the Sabin polio vaccine arrived for 40 000 residents of Audrain County in preparation for Sunday clinics at area schools all ages from across the county and Ledgerland are urged to attend. In other notes the quail season ended today with reports of few birds seen and plans for upcoming basketball events and community notices.
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Audrain County
Sun Area
Ledgerland
TOST
Renard Lawry & Potts
Mexico
Albert B. Carey
Mark McGowan
Garfield School
Ann Landers Letters Show Modern Attitudes On Sex And Roles
A miscellany of readers reply to Ann Landers on sex fantasies at any age and shared gender roles. A correspondent argues adults should share domestic duties and question traditional sexed tasks, while others discuss social perceptions and wedding norms in a frank, era reflecting exchange.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Annie
Home Ec
P. O
Chicago
Til
Why Your Child Is Not Fully Allergic Free Yet
A reader explains persistent allergy signs in a milk sensitive child despite avoiding dairy. Experts note multiple possible allergens beyond cow milk and suggest a food diary and allergist consult if patterns remain unclear.
Birthday wishes to several readers on Thursday
Greetings go out on Thursday to Richard Hogan Walter Maddox Mayme Giboney Robert Exendine Tamara Kay Holtkamp and Sharon Kay Lay. Today pianist Malcolm Frager turns 39 and child movie star Margaret Brien is in the news.
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Richard Hogan
Walter Maddox
Mayme Giboney
Robert Exendine
Tamara Kay Holtkamp
Sharon Kay Lay
Malcolm Frager
Purser
Margaret Brien
Colic From Milk and Diabetes Care Questions
A reader asks how to balance calories and DBI diabetes meds for a 59-year-old husband on a 1500 calorie diet, noting urine tests and periodic blood sugar tests. another letter questions acupuncture, eye drops and cataract risks, while a 76-year-old asks about cataract surgery and post op glasses. Dr Thosteson notes dropping acupuncture efficacy, explains cataract operation details, and comments on IUD safety and reliability.
Wednesday Ledgerland Channel Listings And Highlights
Air schedule lists afternoon cartoons Sesame Street and Pee Wee content, then primetime movies The Night Stalker Scream Of The Wolf and The Ghost Breakers plus news, talk and game shows. Cast includes Darren McGavin Dick Van Dyke Steve Allen Bob Hope and Peter Graves with filming years and channel references.
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Darren McGavin
Ty Thriller
Dick van Dyke
Bob Hope
Peter Graves
Patricia Neal
Happy Days TV Comedy in 1950s Set
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews the ABC half hour comedy Happy Days set in the 1950s. He finds the show awful yet admits a personal nostalgia as he grew up with similar times and values. The piece blends critique with cultural reflection.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
ABC
Tonight
Caravaggio Painting Shown In Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts unveils a long lost Caravaggio painting The Conversion of the Magdalene donated by the S S Kresge Foundation and Mrs Edsel B Ford for 1 1 million, now on public display for the first time in centuries. A mix of unrelated text follows about 1950s TV and cars, not connected to the exhibit.
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Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
United States
S.S. Kresge Foundation
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Motor Co
Television listing weather notes and schedule chaos
A garbled TV schedule lists stations in St Louis Ottumwa and other cities with channel numbers and program notes. Highlights reference Happy Days Adam 12 Bonanza and an NBA all star telecast amid unclear time slots and channel changes.
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Tom Bosley
Dad
Andy Hardy Jr
Officer Reed
Mrs. Sundance
Elizabeth Montgomery
Butch Cassidy
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
TV guide page lists Marcus Welby M D at 9:00 with a patient who won't quit working despite doctor advice. Police Story two part Countdown drama begins at 9:00. ABC thriller Death by Own Action Club airs at 10:30 and 11:30 with gamblers drawn to death. Carson guests Buddy Rich Rufus Youngblood. Various newscasts movies westerns and a Late night schedule fill the rest of the night with titles like The Virginian Dragnet and The Bridges at Toko-Ri.
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Marcus Welby
Police Story
Cavert
ABC
Johnny Carson
Buddy Rich
Rufus Youngblood
Secret Service
van Johnson
St. Louis
M.D
Life World
Dr. Brothers
Mexican Ledger Publication Details and Rates
The Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. It lists mailing rates by region including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus military APO rates and office hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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