To Serve The People And The American Way
A reflective piece arguing against inequality and the dangers of excessive government spending. It notes rising share of national income going to wages from 1939 to 1975, links wage growth to productivity, warns inflation from high spending, and urges more production to raise living standards while cautioning that government spending can hinder growth. It emphasizes democracy, freedom, and the need for steady production to sustain prosperity.
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America
End of the Day Reflects Mercy and Retribution
A reflective note cites Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy and proposes that in this world people generally receive what they seek, framing mercy and reciprocity as guiding principles.
Nurse Practice Act veto shocks Missouri health care reform effort
Doris England and Carol Spengler, leaders of the Missouri Nurses Association, condemn Governor Bond for vetoing SB 108 which would redefine nursing to allow nurse practitioners to provide primary care. They note four years of legislative work and contrast the veto with prior praise for nurses expanding roles, warning of malpractice-insurance gaps and arguing the open meetings claim is unfounded. The editor also weighs in against restoring the death penalty, arguing it risks unjust convictions.
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Ledger
Doris England, RN
Missouri Nurses’ Association
Bond
Missouri
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
Carol Spengler, RN
Court of Justice
Ann Landers What to Say When Cruel Gossip Hurts
Dear Ron Landers for readers of Ann Landers, a divorced woman’s friends mocked her dignity and a man recalls crass quips about his wife’s affairs. Ann advises silence, and offers guidance on handling public nosiness about a son living at home and a mother facing questions about a patched child. The column promotes her booklet Marriage What to Expect.
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Ron Landers
Ann
R.B
Ann Landers
Lisa
Hathaway
Gentle approach helps thumb sucking in a 3 year old
Dr Thosteson advises a soft, non forceful strategy to discourage thumb sucking in a three year old. He notes thumb habits may relate to boredom or desire to revisit nursing sensations, warns against scolding, and suggests engaging activities to occupy hands and reduce the habit.
Retired Mexico Housing Authority official honored at luncheon
Kirby K. Allen recently retired from the Mexico Board of Commissioners was honored today at the Hoxsey Hotel. Mayor Robert Johnson presented a city council approved resolution commending his years of service on the Housing Authority and as a city council member.
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Kirby K. Allen
Board of Commissioners of the
Mexico Housing Authority
Hoxsey Hotel
Robert Johnson
Allen
Mexico
Kirksville
National
Baton
Pat Neal
Ray Neal
Nedra Koen
George Koen
Mexico General Hospital
American
Osteopathic Association
Chicago
Virginia Botts
Perry
McMillan
Mexico School Board of Education
Ate
Birthday wishes for Harold Gayle Stephens and others
Friday greetings honor Harold Gayle Stephens and seven others Mrs Frank Boswell Mrs Edgar Sims Clarence Gould George R Sullivan Glenn Werner and Cynthia Diane Dubbert with well wishes and cakes in a local note
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Harold Gayle Stephens
Frank Boswell
Edgar Sims
Clarence Gould
George R. Sullivan
Glenn Werner
Cynthia Diane Dubbert
Wextco Cedyger Publication Realities and Rates
Daily newspaper published at Mexico Missouri with delivery details and postal rates. Includes address 300 N Washington St and post office information. Advertising and subscription prices listed for various regions including monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms, plus military APO rates. Office hours noted as 8:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Piiday
Television Listings and Prime Time Highlights
Channel schedules list stations in St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and nearby cities with shows, movies, and sports. The card notes erroneous listings and highlights guests Lloyd Bridges Charo Tony Orlando and Dawn, plus a kidnap drama and a funeral style examination. Cardinals vs Phillies game noted with announcers Jay Randolph and Jack Buck.
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Cardinals
Phillies
Philadelphia
Jay Randolph
Jack Buck
Lloyd Bridges
Charo
Tony Orlando
Dawn
Cannon
Thursday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
A dense listing of sports and TV programs across days and channels. The Cardinal game vs Phillies in Philadelphia at 6 30, nightly show highlights with Merv Griffin and Fourth of July salute, plus a long schedule of daytime and late night programs featuring stars like Bob Hope Harry Blackstone Jr and Betty White among others.
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Cardinals
Phillies
Philadelphia
Merv Griffin
Harry Blackstone Jr
Mr. Electric
Jimmy Grippo
Bob Hope
Charley Pride
Anita Bryant
John Davidson
Juliet Prowse
Stars and Stripes
Tomorrow Show
Lucille Ball
Eddie Albert
Susan Clark
Dan Blocker
Joseph Cotten
Valli
Catlow
Pilot stars unhappy star over July 4 airing date
AP reports Sid ney Poitier role actor Bill Overton expresses frustration that ABC moved the Guess Who's Coming to Dinner pilot to July 4. He defends the project as educational and timely, while ABC cites summer appeal and fewer viewers for the rescheduled slot.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
ABC
Sidney Poitier
Bill Overton
Poitier
Boston
Overton
Poitier in Kramer film sparks race tied romance
The film stars Sidney Poitier as a black scientist engaged to a white woman Katherine Houghton. The dialogue recalls past TV depictions where a non Caucasian pursued a white partner. The director Stanley Kramer frames the romance amid social tensions.
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Stanley Kramer
Poitier
Katherine Houghton
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Santa Fe
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Tony Curtis
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