Editorial on TV conventions and network power
A contemporary look at national convention coverage by CBS NBC and ABC. The piece notes budgets crews and hours, naming key figures like Walter Cronkite and network executives Robert Wussler George Murray and Wally Pfister. It discusses media influence on campaign messaging and the clash of show business and news.
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ABC
CBS
NBC
Miami Beach
New York Times
Chicago
Walter Cronkite
Walter
Chet Huntley
David Brinkley
Robert Wussler
George Murray
Wally Pfister
Wussler
Seaton Hall
Murray
Lower East Side
New York
City College
Pfister
Northwestern
CBS Film
Milwaukee
Jerry Rubin
Edward R. Murrow
Flip Wilson
James Reston
Enduring Faith Sparks Tears as Former Pal Proclaims Change
A vivid spiritual reflection notes how even hardened men who have embraced Christ shed tears when a former associate publicly professes faith. The scene underscores deep caregiving and transformative grace within religious communities.
Big Trek fundraiser thanks supporters for Wyoming trip
The Big Trek Girl Scouts express appreciation to all who supported the Wyoming trip through time contributions and help with fundraising projects. Holly Nielsen, secretary, signs the thank you on behalf of Girl Scouts For Wyoming Big Trek.
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Ledger
Big Trek Girl Scouts
Wyoming
Girl Scouts
Big Trek
Holly Nielsen
Ann Landers Letters Column Advice Sparks Dilemmas
A collection of readers’ questions and Ann Landers replies on topics from widowed spouses and deceased partners to marital dynamics and friendship. Advice covers handling cremation ashes, a husband’s kept papers, and maintaining individual growth within marriage. The column also promotes Landers’ booklet Straight Dope on Drugs with ordering details.
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Ann Landers
Fraidy Kat
Chicago
Dr. Thosteson
Parkinson's disease overview and treatment history
Dear Dr Thosteson explains Parkinsonism a nervous system disorder affecting 1 2 percent of people over fifty with tremor rigidity and a pill rolling finger motion. Causes include brain inflammation injuries poisoning and some drugs. Dopamine loss led to L dopa in 1959 with 70 80 percent improvement. brain surgery offered limited relief. Symmetrol may help some patients.
Mexico voter roll grows by 1 513 since 1960 primary
The Audrain County registrar announced that Mexico now has 6 018 registered voters, 1 513 more than before the 1960 primary. Also noted is Ray J. Sapp leasing the Sinclair Service Station at Clark and Clay and plans a grand opening. Andrew A. Tuepker joins the county Farm Bureau Administration committee in Audrain.
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Mexico
Walter Harrison
Glenn M. Barnes
Ray J. Sapp
Sinclair
Clark and
Clay Streets
Andrew A. Tuepker
Farmera Home Administration
Audrain County
Smith Black
Unreported TV Listings Causes Station Changes
A scrambled OCR entry shows unreported channel and city names including Khgaty Hannibal Kiv St. Louis Kamuty Columbia Kiegty Lett City St. Lows Kebpty Quincy and San Tv. The note indicates weather related or schedule changes by stations due to missing reports.
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Khgaty
Hannibal
St. Louis
Kamuty
Columbia
Kiegty
Lett City
Kole
St. Lows
Kebpty
Weemty
Quincy
San Tv
Television listings and convention coverage tonight
Television listings summarize Democratic convention coverage across networks with CBS NBC and ABC plans noted. NBC airs Buckley and Galbraith commentary on Today and convention seating fights are anticipated. the rest lists movies shows and sports scheduling across channels with time slots and program names.
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Griffin
Bartha Kitt
Vic Damone
Mike
Wernher von Braun
Chubby Checker
Carson
Redd Foxx
Sanford and Son
Millie
Glenn Ford
John Hansen
Joan Leslie
Alec Guin
Lucy
ABC News
Dick van Dyke
Bill Anderson
CBS News
Tuesday Convention Coverage Dominates Local Listings
The Tuesday Ledgerland schedule shows convention coverage continuing with the keynote address tonight and network interruptions possible if sessions extend past 11 p.m. The following day includes business at 1 p.m. CBS and NBC provide full coverage, ABC airs 90 minutes nightly at 8 30, with Merv Griffin and guests Zsa Zsa Gabor and Joyce Brothers featured in daytime slots.
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CBS
NBC
ABC
Merv
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Joyce Brothers
Mike
Milton Berle
Green Acres
Merv Griffin
Inverra Asouri
Somerset
ABC News
Weatherston
Bess Myerson
Beaver
Zoo Revue
Big Valley
Hal Barton
Mike Douglas
Tri-State
Hogan’s Heroes
CBS News
NBC News
St. Louis
Blk
Bloc. Co
Dick van Dyke
Mr. Rogers
Daktari Weatherscan
Hospital
Showtime
Phil Donahue
Sportsman
Other World
Mod Squad
Bob Hope tackles politics with light sting and friendly digs
In a political convention season piece, Bob Hope says humor eases tension and that he aims for jokes that sting without cutting. He recalls jokes about Eisenhower Truman and Kennedy, notes politicians repeat gags, and says only gay activists protested one routine about their parade.
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Bob Hope
Cynthia Lowry
Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Mr. Truman
Kennedy
Mexico Cedars Publication Rates and Hours Notice
Publication details list daily schedule except Sundays and holidays at 200 N Washington Mexico Missouri with dollar amounts for single copy and mail rates across regions, including armed forces rate. Office hours shown as 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Birthday Greetings For Wednesday Honor Roll Names
Wednesday birthday wishes go out to Robert Stevens Jim W Johnston Larry Shupert William Young Jerry Williams Elmer Stevens Forrest Neely R D Wooten Jr Christine Mosley Susan Gardner and Ian Anourth Jackson.
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Robert Stevens
Jim W. Johnston
Larry Shupert
William Young
Jerry Williams
Elmer Stevens
Forrest Neely
R. D. Wooten Jr
Christine Mosley
Susan Gardner
Ian Anourth Jackson
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