When The KKK Was Big Here Opinion Reflection
The Ledger recalls Klan power in Mexico and wartime demonstrations, contrasting fear-based rallies with later protest movements. It condemns KKK cross burnings and Nazi displays, notes shifts in what counts as acceptable demonstration, and warns that victory in another conflict may fuel future confrontations.
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Mexico
Curtis
Hawthorne School
Ledger
KKK
Vietnam
America
Cambodia
Laos
Angola
Enduring Quest for Guidance in Human Life
A reflective meditation on human limitation and the need for divine direction. It cites Jeremiah 10 23 to argue that people cannot chart their own path without guidance beyond self.
Carter faces pork barrel clash over water projects
The Des Moines Register argues President Carter faces a House push to fund 17 of 34 water projects amid opposition, predicting a possible veto and urging Congress to curb pork barrel spending. It notes critics say benefits are marginal and jobs may be lost in some projects like Colorado’s $9.7 million effort, while administration supporters defend the investments.
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Des Moines
House of Representative
Carter
House Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Congress
South Dakota
Iowa
Berkley Bedell
Coalition of Water Project Review
West
Colorado
Congressional Pork Barrel
Ann Landers advice on work and life values
Dear Jerry and Gay and Clean readers, Ann Landers argues work gives purpose and progress, warns against choosing leisure, and stresses honesty with family. She urges lifelong effort, personal responsibility, and physical checkups, while promoting a drug education booklet offer.
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Ann Landers
Idaho Statesman
G. and
Charley horses and weight loss bring medical tips from Dr Thosteson
In this reader mail column Dr Thosteson explains that recurring calf or thigh cramps are usually due to overuse or poor circulation and are not dangerous. He advises gradual exercise, rest, heat, and simple remedies, while noting the term charley horse origins are uncertain. He also answers questions on weight loss skin changes, recommends gradual reduction, and mentions plastic surgery for severe wrinkling and iodine-related goiter guidance, offering a reducing booklet for 35 cents.
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Charley
Thosteson
Birthday wishes for Vandalia residents grace Saturday
The message sends birthday greetings to Mrs. O. D. Fountain and a list of residents including A. Harold Griffin Randall Dean Lewis Dwayne Herndon Vernon Junior Carson James T. Davis Eldon Reading Thomas Wayne Shrader Larry Kimbel Cindy Unger and Andrew Fecht in Vandalia.
Channel listings mix up primetime and specials tonight
Erroneous entries in tonight's schedule list Dan Rather instead of Phil Donahue on Channel 17. The Waltons repeat at 7 on channels 4,7,13. Russia Dance Festival specials at 7 on channels 5,8,10. and Civilization on 9 at 7. Also notes a network movie, daytime shows, and assorted local station tags.
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Phil Donahue
Channel 17
Dan Rather
Las Vegas
Kenneth Clark
Civilization
Mace-Lehr
Weatherscan
Hawaii
Phil Donato
Sherlock Hulme
Angel
CBS
Lucy
NBC
Anima
Chris Moore
Zoom Cross-Wits
Mary Hartman
Baretta
Hollywood
MacNeil- Lehrer
Twili
Zope
Sanford & Son
Wall St
Friday Station Listings Highlight Classic Movie Lineup
Readable segments show ABC films High Risk and The Big Country with famed cast, plus Age Of Uncertainty on Keynes. Evening schedules include PBS style talk and various daytime shows, news, and children programs across Channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 13 17.
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Family Feud
Edge of
Dinah Ie
Big Valley
Mike Douglas
Gilligan
Merv Griffin
Mr.er
ABC
CBS
Gregory Peck
Jean Simmons
Charlton Heston
California
John Maynard Keynes
Galbraith
Herbert Stein
Underworld
Philadelphia
Della Reese
Carson
Gannon
Tony Franciosa
Sesame St
Family Feuc
World Turns
Dinah
Lassie
Mr. Roge
Munsters
Pyramid
Marcus Wel
Bewitched
One Life
Ironside
Guiding Light
Electric Co
Doctors
Get Smart
Showtime
Other World
Bozo
Beaver
Hospital
Partridge F
Consequences
Woman producer Valente shows shifts in TV roles over 11 years
Renee Valente rose from dancer and secretary to producer of Hawks and now Columbia Pictures vice president for TV movies and miniseries. She notes slow change as women gain hosting roles, recalls early New York opportunities, and credits Gloria Steinem for raising awareness.
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Jay Sharbutt
LOS Angeles
Renee Valente
Burt Reynolds
Hawk
Columbia Pictures
Carroll O’connor
Frank Sinatra
Renee
Miss Valente
New York
Talent Associates
David Susskind
Columbia
Miss V
Hawks
Hollywood
Jin Tv
Misa Valente
July 7 historical notes span banking to theater events
Entries record JA Guthrie substituting as assistant cashier at the Southern Bank on July 7 1877 while Pelide Locke and his brother vacationed. July 7 1927 C W Salter becomes poultry supervisor at Camp Custer Michigan. July 7 1937 theater showing The Re-Creation of Brian Kent with local sales at J C Penney.
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JA. Guthrie
Pelide Locke
Southern Bank
Sam
Pike County Springs
C.W. Salter
South Side School
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Brian Kent
Liberty Theater
J.C. Penney
Kansas City
Nellie Tipton Muench
Mexico
Remodeling Mexico post office into a library plan approved
Architect Ed Goerner of St. Louis submitted plans for remodeling the Mexico post office into a library. About 40 percent of the project cost will be funded by the federal government. On Friday July 7 1972 concrete pours on S S and Muldrow streets finished with sidewalk work to start next week.
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Ed Goerner
St. Louis
S&s
Muldrow St
Morris St
Molino
E. J
Lucky
Cantrell
Mexican Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Rates vary by region with monthly quarterly and yearly options and armed forces rates. Office hours listed as 7 30 a m to 730 p m weekdays and 730 to 100 p m Saturday.
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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