Polio Shots Urgently Needed in Audrain County
An editorial from The Ledger in 1967 urges expanding polio immunization for Missouri children and pregnant women. It notes Poland progress, outlines state clinic versus doctor office delivery, and calls on Governor Blair to address Audrain's delay as polio season nears. The piece stresses the emergency of widespread Salk vaccination to wipe out polio and make it a disease of the past.
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the Ledger
Bmwi
Missouri
Audrain County
Audrain
Blair
Mexico
End of Day Sermon Marks Door Knock to Immortality
A religious message cites John 11 26 urging belief in Jesus to gain eternal life. It reflects on inviting Him who stands at the door and knocks and the promise of immortality for believers.
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John
Audrain County appoints Marvin Fawsett extension youth agent
Yesterday in Mexico January 24 1964 it was announced that Marvin Fawsett a 196 Missouri graduate will become Audrain County extension youth agent on February 1 Tom Talley Sr chairman of the University of Missouri Extension Center Advisory Council disclosed the plan Garnett Culwell Audrain County ASC Committee chair said 1964 Feed Grain program acreages yields and payment increases notices will be mailed today Local fishing and golf activity noted with Warren McIntyre John Small and warm spell supporters Also mentioned are past news items about residents moving to Mexico Airport cafe managerial change a song contest prize winner in Columbia and highway project plans in Liberty Street across Beaver Dam Creek Memorial Tower engraving and various local birthdays and visits.
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Marvin Fawsett
University of Missouri
Audrain County
Tom Talley Sr
University of Missouri Extension Center Advisory Council
Garnett Culwell
ASC
Warren McIntyre
John Small
Fred Bronaugh
Liberty Street
Beaver Dam Creek
Guy Hall
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Irion Jr
Mexico
Memorial Union
P. E E. Cress
Paris
Ann Landers advice column delights and denounces
Letters to Ann Landers cover name pronunciation pride anti smoking views and relationship concerns. A Vermont reader recalls a high school nickname incident and a Dutch surname. another criticizes anti smoking campaigns. a wife worries about a singer husband and extra nights out. The column offers stern counsel on pride, facts about smoking dangers, and guidance on love versus lust.
What is a palpable liver and its seriousness
Dear readers ask about palpable liver meaning and danger. Dr Thosteson explains a palpable liver simply means the doctor can feel it and does not by itself signal disease. enlargement may be present with various causes and requires further tests to determine if something is wrong and what treatment would follow.
Television station listings and weather note
Erroneous listings appear due to unreported changes by stations. See TV 12 for weather. Columbia and St. Louis area channels such as Hannibal and Jeff City are listed with various numbers, including Kpl and Komu TV.
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Khga-tv
Hannibal
Kpl
St. Louis
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kete-tv
Keby-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television listings and highlights for tonight
TV guide style rundown notes death education for Waltons at 7. Advo cates debate federal fuel company competition at 7. NBC specials feature Jack Benny Hour with Burns Carson Redd Foxx Dinah Shore and the DeFrances at 7 and Bob Hope Hour with Burt Reynolds Dionne Warwick Dyan Cannon at 8. CBS Movie Valley of the Dolls at 6 on channels 4 7 and 13. Dick Cavett and Johnny Carson Tonight programs listed with guests. Movies include Hamlet Lion Is in the Streets Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef and Friendly Persuasion among others with multiple airings and times across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 and 17.
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Johnny Carson
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Dinah Shore
Singing DeFrances
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Burt Reynolds
Dionne Warwick
Dyan Cannon
CBS
Nicol Williamson
Lynn Anderson
Jerry Reed
Charlie Rich
Ray Stevens
Wayne Newton
Mac Davis
Dick Cavett
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Joan Rivers
Adrienne (Maude) Barbeau
James Cagney
Patty Duke
Robert Wagner
Ricardo Montalban
Gary Cooper
Young Mr. Pitt
Robert Donat
Dr. Brothers
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Re shown 1972 Sanford and Son episode and Kojak pilot on CBS Movie. Live Wall Street discussion at 6 30 and Washington Week at 7 00. Marilyn Horne performs for The Odd Couple at 8 30. Truman Capote roasts Dean Martin at 9 00. Haunted house Pos session at 10 30 and 11 30. Johnny Carson Tonight features Liberace and Ace Trucking Co. Midnight Special includes Steve Miller Band and Genesis. Movies and daily schedule details listed for multiple channels.
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Washington Review
Marilyn Horne
The
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London
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Ace Trucking Co
Steve Miller
Brownsville
James Gang
Genesis
Tim Buckley
James Cotton
Port Afrique
Pier Angeli
Toma
Andy Griffith
Weatherscan
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Club Dues Funded By Tax Money Say Missouri Opinion
Missouri attorney general says tax funds may cover dues for school administrators and teachers joining local service clubs like Rotary Lions and Optimists. The opinion notes a district paying up to 100 dollars per administrator. It allows dues as partial compensation for staff if tied to school purposes.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Rotary
Lions
Optimists
Edward Stone
Chesterfield
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 900 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates: $2.25 monthly. $20 yearly in Audrain and adjoining counties. 6 months $12. 3 months $8. Mail in all other Missouri counties $28 yearly. 6 months $17. 3 months $1. Out of state $29 yearly. 6 months $18. 3 months $13. Members in US APO: $1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with Saturday 3:00 p.m. closing.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Music Country U S A Lip Sync Debate on NBC Show
AP reviewer notes NBC Music Country U S A II featured lip-sync controversy with Greg Garrison defending authenticity. The piece critiques last week’s segment and praises tasteful song arrangements while acknowledging non Southern locations and Wayne Newton’s brief appearance as not country.
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Hidden Valley
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Mason-Dixon Line
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Banks Cut Prime Rate Keeping It At Nine Percent
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. of New York and The First National Bank of St. Louis plan a prime rate cut from 9% to 9% on loans to corporate customers. Credit experts foresee more banks following, lowering borrowing costs for big business while small loans may feel little impact.
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Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
First National Bank of
St. Louis
Danger Ahead Warning for Kidney Conditions at Lawrence Pharmacy
A noisy ad-like notice urges readers to flush kidneys and take a product named PASSAGE. It warns of nocturnal urination, back pain, and leg ache as signals of functional kidney disorders. The message directs a purchase today at Lawrence Pharmacy.
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Widney
Lawrence Pharmacy
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