Great American General Douglas MacArthur Remembered
The piece honors General Douglas MacArthur born January 26, 1880, detailing his West Point record with perfect grades, leadership as First Captain, and rapid ascent through ranks. It recounts his WWII commands, occupation of Japan, Korean War actions, firing by Truman, and his death on April 5, 1964, lauding him as a great American whom history will judge.
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Texas Frontier
West Point
Missionary Ridge
Japan
Korea
Truman Weare
Douglas MacArthur
End of Day Faith Promises Peace to Saints
A reflective note cites Psalm 85 8 about hearing God speak peace to his people and saints while warning against returning to folly. The message emphasizes the eternal world as the fulfillment of deepest longings and rejection of misleading paths.
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God
Public commentary on utility rate rise and Missouri judge pay bill
Open Forum letters urge opposing a utility rate increase as unfair to fixed incomes and elderly. A Missouri senator proposes judge pay raises from 31 500 to 40 000 for Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and circuit judges, arguing resignations if not granted, while opponents cite tax burdens and conservatives warn of political influence. The writer urges Governor Bond to veto, referencing past veto and taxpayer impact.
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Ledger
Robert L. Gilmore Auxyasse
Missouri
Albert M. Spradling
Cape Girardeau
Senate
Missouri Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
Abe
Abe Ae Wi Aga
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bond
Hugh P. Williamson
Fulton
Dear Ann Landers column questions on family ties
Readers send letters about birthday parties for toddlers, adopted grandchildren, and teenage emotions. Ann Landers counsels on celebrating growth, including love over blood ties, and advises a Canadian mother to separate tears from reality while offering guidance tools.
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Ann Landers
Cloud Nine
C.C
To Your Good Health Dr Thosteson Column Roundup
A health column covers marijuana effects, angina guidance, menopause testing, and birthday notices. It cautions against long term marijuana use, advises careful exercise for mild angina, notes no specific menopause test beyond cessation of menses, and lists birthday greetings for local residents and staff.
Nourish the Beast TV film and the odd family comedy
A wacky comedy titled Nourish the Beast directed by Norman Lloyd and written by Stave Tesich airs Monday January 27 at 6 45 p m on Channel 9. The story centers on Eileen Brennan as the matriarch navigating family quirks including an adopted son Bruno the policeman and a daughter Sylvia whose life spirals with a Japanese criminal and interracial babies. John Randolph co stars as the husband with a plot of securing a successor amid a quirky household. Mexico Ledger details the broadcast alongside local pricing and publication info.
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Channel 9
Norman Lloyd
Hollywood Television Theater
Stave Tesich
Tesich
the Carpenters
Kooky
Bruno
Sylvia
Who's Who honor for local student at Mexico college
Ronald Max Berrey of Thompson is named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Also noted are Dr James A McKitterick chosen VP of Missouri Veterinary Medical Association at the 73rd Annual Convention in St Joseph, and Willard Renner featured in Look magazine as part of a series on All Americas. Other local items include declamatory contest at Mexico High School and Scouts Court of Honor awards at Mexico Savings Bank.
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Ronald Max Berrey
Thompson
Max, Berrey
James A. McKitterick
Mexico
Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
St. Joseph
Willard Renner
Look
Mexico High School
Erroneous TV Listings Highlight Broad Schedule Clues
A cluttered station guide for St Louis Ottumwa and Columbia shows diverse programming. It lists college basketball UCLA versus Notre Dame, Town State against MU, and Northwestern versus Michigan, plus films, news, and colorfully titled segments across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 and 17 with a special Golden Globe awards live telecast at 10 30 p.m.
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UCLA
Notre Dame
Town State
Columbia
Northwestern
Michigan
Bing Crosby
ABA
Spirits
Spurs
San Antonio
ABC
Frank Sinatra
Burt
Sesame St
Bowery Boys
Bullwinkle
Sebring
St. Louis
Animal World
Laurel & Hardy
Lancaster
Ossie Davis
Telly Savalas
Jackson Five
William Conrad
Carol Burnett
Ledgerland
Rooney
Washington
Mandy Lee
Georgia Grind
NBC
Florida
Mozambique
Nyc
Hell
Texas
Don Murray
Space
Lex Barker
Cliff Robertson
Joan Fontaine
Ann-Margret
Comets
Face Nation
Perception
Discovery
Nashville
Jimmy Swagg
Bobby Goldsboro
Good Tim
U.S
Japan
Garner T
Armstrong
CBS
Rev. Robinson
Mixed Network Daytime and Sports Schedule Highlights
NBC CBS ABC and regional stations list a full day of programs and sports. Highlights include NASL indoor soccer, NBA basketball Bulls vs Pistons, NHL Flyers vs Bruins, various movies and documentaries, and the special Mr. Rooney Goes To Washington.
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Rockefeller
UAW
Woodcock
CBS Sports Spectacular
Denver
Dresden
Washington
Sen. Jackson
NBA
Chicago Bulls
Pistons
Detroit
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Open Forum
Cassing
Italy
Dear Ann Landers
Granny
Ann Lander
P.O
Elgin
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Robert Hudnall
Bobby Hall
A. H. Weakly
Peggy Hall
Ronald Cain
Alice Curtis
Jerry Frisbee
Fred Sumpter
Jason Lee Williams
Herbert Martin
Ed James
Gregory Albert Fennewald
Diane Poland
Marjorie Groves
Winifred Smith
Donald Jaeger
Robbie Exendine
Joanne Maddox
Raymond Baysinger
Scotty Duffen
Christy Thompson
Walter Sharp
John
Eileen Brennan
John Randolph
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
APO
Ktvi
St Louis
Ktva Ottumwa
Kmox-ty
Khqu
Hannibal & Komu
Quincy
Jeff City
Ahlights
Weatheright
Blondie
Robert Cummings
James Stewart
Abbott and Costello
Charlie Chan
Sidney Toler
Busch Gardens Family
Hollywood
NBC News
Welk
ABC Mov
Mary T
Jimmy Dean Moore
NBC Mc
Bonanza
Bob Newhar
Pyramid
Burt Lancaster
Harry Sundown
Michael Caine
Barry Sullivan
Helen Hayes
Brenda Joyce
Thunder Bay
Katharine Hepburn
George Sanders
Burnett
Jerry Visits
Regis Philbin
Ashman
Riverside
Philadelphia Flyers
Bruins
Boston
Milligan
Lincoln
Richard Basehart
Disney
Sky
Nova
Charly
Oral Roberts
Sacred Heart
Mass
Kathryn Kuhin
Townhall
the Life
Li Rev. Robinsc
Lassie
Lester
Norman V. Peale
Revival
Rex Humbar
Goober
Humbard
Davey
Jesus
Lamp Unto
Camera Three
Insight
Norman V. Pea
Workshop
City State
Zip Mailia
Mexico Ledger, Box
Mexico, Mo
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