Record Farm Prices Forecast Ledgerland Upswing
Editorial notes soybean and livestock price records in Mexico and Mexico cited gains for beef cattle hogs with hogs at 34.50 and steers at 42.70. Higher farm income would boost retail and service spending, improve livelihoods, and spur investment and debt repayment. The piece urges caution, predicting a strong year but warning against excess optimism.
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Kermit Head
Mexico
MFA
Ledgerland
Prayer Quoted by Rep Randall Reflects Truman Era Ethic
In a quotation attributed to Harry S. Truman from high school days, Representative William J. Randall recounts a prayer praising truthfulness, honesty, and integrity. The appeal asks for intellectual honesty, charity, forgiveness, and patience, seeking guidance to act rightly without personal reward. The prayer emphasizes moral self-command and understanding others.
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William J. Randall
Harry S. Truman
God
Heaven
Earth
Universe
Birthday greetings for multiple individuals in Vandalia area
Monday wishes go to Mrs H A Gorrell Mrs George Schutte Mrs Jimmie Houf Clyde Edward Hook Jr Vandalia Robert H Shulse Robin Deanne Peck Charlie Doerge Phyllis Chase Charles Anthony Webber Paul McDonald Tuesday congratulations go to C R Stribling Sandra Langford Vincent Jones David Green Alan Jenkins Vickie Lynn Hightshoe Edith Ilene Durham C N Davidson Barry Jackson Alfred Hinton Mrs Robert L Dudley Robyn Fort Richard Popp Kenneth J Worley Today birthday notices include actress Patricia Neal aged 47 and entertainer George Burns aged 77 plus a Daniel Webster quote about the past being secure.
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H.A. Gorrell
George Schutte
Jimmie Houf
Clyde Edward Hook Jr
Vandalia
Robert H. Shulse
Robin Deanne Peck
Charlie Doerge
Phyllis Chase
Charles Anthony Webber
Paul McDonald
C.R. Stribling
Sandra Langford
Vincent Jones
David Green
Alan Jenkins
Vickie
Lynn Hightshoe
Edith Ilene Durham
C.N. Davidson
Barry Jackson
Alfred Hinton
Robert L. Dudley
Robyn Fort
Richard Popp
Kenneth J. Worley
Patricia Neal
George Burns
Daniel Webster
Ann Landers Letters Column Read by The Mexico Ledger
Dear Ann Landers advises family counseling for a 19 year old daughter living at home with a 21 year old boyfriend and no plans to leave. The column suggests counseling before legal steps and highlights consumer education questions. Readers respond on nursing titles, education, and a booklet offer.
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Ann Landers
Pregnancy After stopping birth control pills what to expect
Readers ask about fertility after quitting the pill and when pregnancy may occur. An expert notes there is no fixed timetable, pregnancy can occur immediately or take months, influenced by fatigue nutrition thyroid issues blocked tubes or male fertility, and suggests gynecologic evaluation if six months to a year passes without conceiving.
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Dr. Thosteson
E.H.W
Thosteson
Silent White Death Bites Kansas City Night
A night of ice and snow paralyzed the city as freezing rain turned to sleet and heavy flakes. Power lines fell, trees roared, and many homes lost heat, forcing families to huddle together in cold, relying on stoves and lamps while city dwellers faced unprepared hardship.
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Kansas City
Knights Of The Road Losing Truckers Courtesy on Highways
Kingdom Daily News laments the fading legend of over the road truck drivers. The piece cites incidents on Interstate 70 showing blockages and reckless lane changes. It calls for trucking firms to enforce courteous driving with stricter rules to restore safe highways.
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Kingdom
Columbia
Inauguration Day TV Listings and Highlights
Broadline schedule notes NBC CBS ABC and local stations for inauguration day events. Key programs include NBC coverage from 9 00 a m on channels 5 8 10 CBS 9 30 on 4 7 13 ABC 10 00 on 2 3 17 with the inaugural parade and balls live. feature films include The Apartment and The Vikings with other network specials, sports, and late night specials.
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Missouri
Gov. Bend
Mexico
MMA Fusiliers
NBC
CBS
ABC
Devlin
Blancas
Sanders
Brewer
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Oahu
Tucson
Larry Hagman
Diane Evans
Shirley Booth
Jack Lemmon
Jin
Julie Andrews
Jim Nabors
Eydie Gorme
Maria ‘von Trapp
Julie
Ted
Mary
Mary Tyler Moore
Jack Paar J
Ethel Kennedy
Jane ‘Goodall
Tanzania
Mary Martin
Ruth Buzzi
Jack ‘Gilford
Caro
Leo Gorcey
Jack Lemazioni
Kirk Douglas
Cary Grant
Mae West
Louis Jourdan
Arthur Franz
Kieron Moore
James Cagney
Anne Baxter
Newsmakers
Link & Hardy
Gene Williams
Abbott & Costello
CBS News
NBC News
Andy Griffith
Blackwoa
Golf Family
Zoo
Elk
Welk
Norm Stewart
Bowery Boys
Dragnet
Nashville
Buck Owens
Lassie
Porter Wagoner
Mary T
Bobby Goldsboro Moore
Wilburn Bros
Animal World
Bob Newhart
Bill See
Carol Burnett
World Grace
Bridget
ABC News
Big Valley
Mam
Regis Philbin
Phil Donahue
Dick van Dyke
Disney
Lester Family
FBI
UFO
Dan’l Boone
Spectrum
Porter War7 Western 5:00 PM 2 Movie 3 Bonanza 5 Fishing 8 Lee Trevino
Adam
NBC New
Wild Kingdom
Sunday Television Listings and Highlights
TV guide style rundown of channel 4 5 8 10 and others with a dense schedule. It lists programs from morning to midnight including camera three at 7 20 a m and legacy 9 30 a m with narration by Alexander Scourby plus hockey NBA golf and Pro Bowl football along with numerous films and talk shows across stations.
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Camera Three
Channel 4
Holland
Alexander Scourby
Minnesota North Stars
Red Wings
Detroit
Kit Bond
Missouri
Gov. Salmon
Vermont
NBA
Golden State Warriors
Bucks
Milwaukee
Tucson
Spectrum
Disney
Oral Roberts
Sacred Heart
Rev. Robinson
Herald of Truth
Lester Family
Humbard
Revival
Gospel
Gamera Three
Roller Dei
Young At Heart
Cathedral
Bullwinkle
Davey
Church
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Archie
Make Wish
Acted Heart
Patterns Living
Deliverance
Face Nation
Globetrotters
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New church officers installed in Mexico and Webster Groves
Amid religious services in Mexico yesterday and at Trinity United Church of Christ in Webster Groves, new church officers were installed and student speakers featured. William Nash became secretary and John Meier financial secretary, with Walter Wagner, Adam Zillcox as elders and Elmer Magnus as trustee. Mrs. Herbert Fountain chaired a St Paul CME service. Also noted, two Eden Seminary students William C. Hahn and Robert P. Merle alternating as speakers at Trinity United Church of Christ. Hahn spoke today. A Fulton home burned while the Frank Harris family was away. they rented 1625 N. Clark St. from A.S. Hamilton. In 1953, State Senator Ed V. Long was named judiciary committee chair. Billy Willer celebrated his 10th birthday after a party. Mexico actor Peter Hanson arrived in New York for a Broadway debut in The Bat. In 1923, Prof A E Guerne to return to Hardin College Conservatory. Ed Pearl elected president of Mexico Automotive Dealers Association with E G Barnes VP, Harry Stocks secretary, Harry Jones treasurer. Arch Rodgers, MU journalism graduate, joined the Peoria Journal staff.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
William Nash
John Meier
Walter Wagner
Adam Zillcox
Elmer Magnus
St. Paul Cme
Herbert Fountain
Eden Seminary
Webster Groves
William C. Hahn
Robert P. Merle
Trinity United Church of Christ
Hahn
Frank
Harris
Fulton
Ed. V. Long
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Audrain
Long
Billy Willer
John Willer
Mexico
Peter Hanson
New York
A.E. Guerne
Hardin College Conservatory of Music
Hardin College
Margis
Switzerland
Mexico Automotive Dealers Association
Ed Pearl
E.G. Barnes
Harry Stocks
Harry Jones
Arch Rodgers
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Peoria
Journal
Mexican Ledger Publication Address and Rates
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. It lists postage paid specifics for local and out of state subscriptions with various yearly and quarterly rates and special military pricing. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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