Editorial critique on private colleges capacity in Missouri
The piece questions Dr. John A. Brown’s claim that private colleges could add 7,200 students, noting the Governor Task Force found uncertain, unverified capacity. It calls for a definitive study to verify unused capacity and to inform the Legislature while supporting need-based grants and student choice.
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John A. Brown
Lindenwood College
Missouri Association of Private Colleges
Brown
Missouri
End of Day Faithfulness Warns of Greater Trusts
A moral proverb urges steadfastness in small duties as preparation for larger responsibilities. The quote from Luke 16 10 emphasizes consistency and honesty in all aspects, noting that faithfulness in minor tasks reflects integrity in greater entrusted duties.
Flag stolen from American Legion Home on Highway 22
Open Forum Editor laments theft of the United States flag from James Bledsoe Post No. 26 American Legion Home on Highway 22. Adjutant George F. Pettebaum appeals to readers to consider why someone would steal the flag flown for Vietnam veterans.
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Ledger
United States
American Legion
Highway 22
Vietnam
The
George F. Pettebaum
James Bledsoe
Other Opinions Merit System Will Work If
Monroe County notes that a merit system for state employees could work if a provision allows firing for just cause. It argues merit systems sometimes shield employees from removal due to political pressure, endorsing supervision and accountability. The piece weighs merit versus patronage and stresses hiring qualified, hardworking staff.
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Monroe County
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Hours
The Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays with office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Rates include 10c single copies, $2.00 monthly carrier in Mexico and nearby towns, and annual mail subscriptions varying by region, with military members billed at $1 per month.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Hitchhikers And Pollution Draw Fire From Ann Landers
Readers debate hitchhiking and car pollution in Ann Landers letters. Michigan environmental group criticizes anti hitchhiking stance while urging car pools and bicycles as cleaner options. A Minneapolis reader approves a 7 year old paying for damaged makeup, urging practical discipline. The column promotes practical guidance and a requested booklet on love and sex.
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Dear Ann Landers
University of Michigan Environmental Action Group
J.W.L
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Slobbering causes in elderly patients and L-dopa safety
Letter discusses excess saliva in a 64-year-old man with Parkinsons and in elders without the disease. It notes mouth irritations and iodide drugs as possible causes, and says L-dopa has side effects but is generally effective with dosage adjustment. many patients benefit, some do not. Also advises a bedboard trial for back pain from mattresses and confirms greens are safe in gout diet.
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Martha
Ann
Minneapolis
Min
George C. Thosteson
M.D
Thosteson
J.A.C
Mexico High School addition construction planned this spring
In Audrain County Mexico officials said the new Mexico High School addition will begin after final plans are completed and bonds totaling 786 500 were sold. The Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 258 pints during its two day visit, meeting Audrain County's annual quota. Also announced were 1951 Audrain County Fair dates August 7 9 and 10 and the second annual March of Dimes Musical Auction at Presser Hall with local talents.
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New Mexico High Schol
Buford Thomas
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Roy Kent
Bloodmobile
Audrain Couty
Audrain County
Fair Board
Estil Adkins
Presser Hall
Tom Mills
Greg Swanson
Paul
Bulldog Basketball Broadcast Schedule
Coach Cundiff reports Bulldog basketball at 6:00 p.m. Thursday on Channel 12 See Tv. Friday repeat on tape at 12:00 noon Friday on Channel 12 See Ty.
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Channel 12
SEE TV
Columbia
Channel
Cundiff
Bulldog
Teletypes and Weather News Across Missouri Cities
A compact teletype update lists key locations including Hannibal Columbia Quincy St. Louis and Jeff City with weather notes and local teletypes. The items reference Mexico See Ty and Kgreg tv services along with a Teletype News segment dated 12 Weather.
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Kiga-ty
Hannibal
Komu-ty
Columbia
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
St. Louis
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Mexico
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight show rundown
Prime time schedules feature Gunsmoke at 6:30 with Zavala and a Red Skelton hour with guests Cass Elliot and Chad Everett. ABC Movie Cat Ballou at 8, The David Frost Show saluting Richard Rodgers at 7:30 on Channel 11. Carol Burnett with Mel Torme at 9 and Bob Newhart subbing for Johnny Carson. Merv Griffin salutes the big band era. Dick Cavett and NBC/ABC News slots fill late evening.
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Matt
Outlaws
Lee Marvin
David Frost
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers
NBC Movie
Gene Barry
Lloyd Bridges
Carol Burnett
Mel Torme
Michele Lee
Bob Newhart
Johnny Carson
Dick Cavett
Richard Chamberlain
Glenda Jackson
Michael Tilson Thomas
Boston Symphony
Merv Griffin
Barnet
Beneke
Brown
Cugat
Carle
Crosby
Herman
Kenton
Martin
Monroe
Channel 2
Tony
Beaver
Skelton
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Lucy
Dick van Dyke
Mariere
Mayberry
Peyton Place
CBS
Dana Wynter
Marcus Welby
Morley Safer
Mike Wallace
Della Reese
Orson Welles
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV schedule notes a Beverly Hillbillies at 6:30 p.m. on channels 4 7 13, Don Knotts at 7 00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10 with Bill Cosby, and ABC Movie Dr. Cooks Garden with Bing Crosby. Evening hockey Allstar in Boston 7:30 p.m. on channel 11. NBC Movie A Rage To Live 8:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10 with Suzanne Pleshette.
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Franciosa
Madeleine
Ann Todd
Pat Boone
Cat Ballou
Lee Marvin
Gene Barry
Robert Taylor
Wyoming
William Elliott
Silver Creek
Audie Murphy
Hong Kong
Crosby and Hope
Allstar
Boston
NBC
Suzanne Pleshette
Bradford Dillman
John O'Hara
Jack Lord
Bing Crosby
Kirk Douglas
Ernest Borgnine
Robert Ryan
Leslie Caron
Don Knotts
Hee Haw
Welby
M.D
Peyton Place
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
Television morality tale spans wildlife programs of the weekend
Cynthia Lowry notes two TV specials shaping public awareness of conservation. NBC Elephant Country with Cliff Robertson highlights Africa’s dwindling herds due to drought and human destruction of water sources. ABC’s Everglades with Godfrey traces swamp draining and canal building. Both portray humans as the crisis, shift toward humane wildlife tagging, and reflect changing hunting shows.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Marlin Perkins
Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
NBC
Africa
Arthur Godfrey
America
Everglades
ABC
Florida
Cliff Robertson
Kruger National Park
Godfrey
Jacques Cousteau
Bill Burrud
Animal World
Perkins
Birthday cake and candles on Wednesday
A note lists a birthday celebration for Bill Gulick, Leland Crews, Michael Martin Tangora, John A. Pace, Mrs. Elroy Adams, Alfred A. Stegeman, Raymond Kemp, Randy Dahl, Jessie Stirrett and Abbie Cluster to be held midweek with cake and candles.
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Bill Gulick
Leland Crews
Michael Martin Tangora
John A. Pace
Mrs. Elroy Adams
Alfred A. Stegeman
Raymond Kemp
Randy Dahl
Jessie Stirrett
Abbie Cluster
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