Editorial on loving and hating presidents and the human side
The Ledger argues editors publish letters criticizing or praising the President as a right. It notes some hate Nixon personally rather than as president, and compares attitudes to Mao in China. It concludes presidents become different men in office, humans striving to meet the role.
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Richard Nixon
Red China
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China
Harry Truman
U.S. Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Harry
The Johnson Years Part 4 Superb White House Start
Lyndon B. Johnson rises to the presidency after Kennedy's assassination on November 22 1963 in Dallas Texas. He rapidly consolidates power on Air Force One and in Congress, pushing civil rights and social programs through a record 1964 65 legislative push while facing press hostility and a growing credibility gap.
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Theodore White
Inferior rights battle over abortion and ERA stance
Open Forum Editor defends unborn life with Supreme Court critique and warns of a Big Brother with the scalpel. Letter from Wellsville Editor Severin Lamping and Mrs. Fletcher Sims opposes the Equal Rights Amendment, arguing it erodes women's homes, rights to stay at home, and draft protections, urging a NO vote.
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End of Day Reflections on Faith and Trust
A brief devotional remark contrasts modern sophistication with enduring faith in God. It cites Luke 18 17 about receiving the kingdom as a child and warns that growing cleverness can weaken belief in eternal promises.
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God
Byrd proposes broad public finance disclosure bill
Senator Robert Byrd introduces a bill to require all federal employees earning more than 24000 a year to disclose their finances publicly. The measure aims to curb skepticism about leaders' integrity and performance and would cover about 66000 workers from the Supreme Court to Congress and the military.
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Byrd
Washington
Robert Byrd
West Virginia Democrat
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
CARE Aids Java Water System via Toronto Medical Aid
CARE Medico program raised 2000 for Branson Hospital staff to fund a new water system for a surgical hospital in Solo, central Java. Funds collected by medical personnel in Toronto to support overseas health project.
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Branson Hospital
Solo
Java
Care Medico
Mexico Ledger Friday January 26 1973 Page Update
Local page from the Mexico Ledger dated Friday January 26 1973 presents community notices and brief notes across sections. Highlights include civic announcements, small classifieds, and local advertisements reflecting daily life in Mexico Missouri.
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Mexico
Mexico remembers March of Dimes roadblock fund drive
In Mexico on Saturday January 26 1983 a youth group led by Jim Neifert collected 213 dollars from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m at two roadblocks to aid the March of Dimes. Fourteen local teens faced 5 degree cold and blowing snow as they gathered donations and reported injuries from a sledding accident involving Karen Shoemaker and John Swatek both Mexico High School students who were treated at Audrain Hospital for minor bruises.
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Lester Meeks
United Cerebral Palsy
Central Missouri
Missouri Ucp
Jefferson City
Mexico
March of Dimes
Jim Neifert
Karen Shoemaker
John Swatek
Ronald Belscher
Kenny Young
Joe Tiller
Mexico American Legion Auxiliary
Charles E. Ostermeyer
R. R. Albaugh
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Wyoming Press Association
Birthday Wishes for Local Residents This Sunday
Greetings extend to Joanne Maddox Raymond Baysinger Scotty Duffen Walter Sharp John M Conner Wesley Knipfel Jr Judith Clark Sarah Bradshaw Fred Wyss Kathryn James Richard Loehnig Jr Harold Turner Mrs Bob Beamer Michael McDonald Fannie Griffith and Charlotte Jean Young as they celebrate birthdays this Sunday in the community.
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Joanne Maddox
Raymond Baysinger
Scotty Duffen
Walter Sharp
John M. Conner
Wesley Knipfel Jr
Judith Clark
Sarah Bradshaw
Fred Wyss
Kathryn James
Richard Loehnig Jr
Harold Turner
Ray Hall
Bob Beamer
Michael McDonald
Fannie Griffith
Charlotte Jean Young
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights
Readers ask how to spot disguising homosexuals before marriage and how to leave unhappy marriages. The column counsels evaluating fiancé friends, consider legal separation, and seeking a clergyman for guidance, with responses offering cautious, practical help.
Your Good Health Fertility Pills and Sinus Trouble Q&A
Reader questions cover how fertility pills stimulate ovulation and when to check husbands sperm. Advice notes that other infertility causes exist, and suggests medical evaluation. Other letters discuss sinus trouble causes and a booklet offer, cat transmission of mononucleosis, dogs in beds, irregular menses, saline abortion myths, appendix visualization on X ray, Bell’s palsy prognosis, weight loss claims, and vanilla ice cream effects.
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Dr. Thosteson
F.S
Bell
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists daily issuance except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. Rates include 2.00 monthly by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns, 13.00 yearly by mail in Audrain and adjoining counties, 19.00 yearly by mail in all other Missouri counties, 22.00 yearly out of state. Armed forces members pay 1.25 per month. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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Harvard Law School
Phillip 8. Kurland
University of Chicago Law School
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Yale Law School
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