Pentagon Papers Saga Marks Deep Clash of Secrecy and Truth
A concise look at the Pentagon Papers crisis sparked by the 1971 NYT disclosure. It traces the leak, court battles, and split Supreme Court rulings, noting Ellsberg's role and continuing debates over government secrecy versus public knowledge.
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the Ledger
New York Times
Vietnam
Pentagon
U.S
Tricia Nixon
White House
Vietnam Archives
Neil Sheehan
Pentagon Papers
Robert S. McNamara
Defense
U.S. Indochina
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Times
Washington Post
Boston Globe
Chicago Sun Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Republic
Nixon Administration
United States
Supreme Court
Daniel Ellsberg
Ellsberg
Watergate
Ells
End Of Day Reflections On Gospel And Character
A short devotional note cites Romans 1 16 about not being ashamed of the gospel of Christ and links character to what we hide or reveal in life. The line emphasizes faith and integrity under pressure.
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John Beatty
Jim Pearson
Washington
Topeka
Tom Kiene
R.C
Privacy Erosion Under Government Scrutiny in Supreme Court Ruling
Pulitzer winner Philip P. Kerby laments growing state intrusion into private life as the Supreme Court allows IRS and Treasury access to bank records without names or probable cause. He warns about eroding protections in both authoritarian regimes and democracies, urging caution over sweeping investigative power.
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Philip P. Kerby
Los Angeles Times
U.S. Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Federal Department
Treasury
Supreme Court
Internal Revenue Service
Warren E. Burger
Investigative Authority
IRS
Ombudsman plea to aid elderly in long term care homes
A reader urges Ann Landers to promote ombudsmen to reduce elder abuse and loneliness in long term facilities. Janet G of Riverside calls for state aging departments or the federal Division of Services to the Aged to recruit volunteers to improve living conditions for seniors.
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Ann Landers
Senate
Janet G
Riverside
Calif
Janet
State Department
Division of Services To
Department of Human Resources
Street N.W
Washington, D.C
Quinsy and Tonsil Removal Advice from Dr Thosteson
Dear readers discuss recurrent quinsy and tonsillectomy timing. The column notes that abscessed tonsils arise from acute tonsillitis with swelling, recommending removal after the current attack subsides and antibiotics to control infection. It also covers carpal tunnel syndrome causes, cesarean aftermath questions, and prostate concerns with guidance on conservative care and possible surgery.
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Dr. Thosteson
Quinsy
Thesteson
Thosteson
Mexico City budget taps Audrain levy at 35 cents
Audrain County Court set the 1966 general revenue tax levy at 35 cents per hundred, two cents under last year and four cents under prior estimates. The 36 cent levy will raise $203,397.55, while official takeover of the garbage business is slated for August 1 when Sunray will quit and sell equipment to the City of Mexico.
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Audrain County
Sunray
Mexico
North Western
J. Cody Anderson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Nehi
Royal Crown
Television and Movie Listings from Evening Schedule
A scrambled OCR page lists channels and time slots for finals in swimming events from the Olympic Games and various TV programs. It notes Rich Little, Norman Lear satires, and musical and movie airings across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 11 13 17 with times from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
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Rich Little
Johnny Carson
Andy Griffith
Hudson Brothers
Mary Hartman
Marty Hart
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Program Highlights
ABC covers Olympic Montreal events 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17. Feature films include Knock on Any Door Sayonara and Desert Fury with additional notes on Eye to Eye and Police Woman. Local schedule items list daily news shows and soaps across multiple channels and times.
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ABC
Montreal
Popi
Pepper
Lamb
Humphrey Bogart
John Derek
Angels
Ray Bradbury
Mary Hartman
Olympic
One Man's Family creator Carl Morse recalls show
San Francisco AP reports Carlton K Morse, 75, explains his radio and TV drama One Man's Family shaped the idea of a family serial, argues it was not a soap opera, and recalls its rise from NBC San Francisco beginnings to nationwide reach, plus Morse's views on modern sexuality and family values.
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San Francisco
Carlton K. Morse
Morse
Woodside
Henry Barbour
Hazel
Paul
Claudia
Cliff
Jack
the Barbours
NBC Radio
NBC
Don Gillman
Barbours
Washington, D.C
Midwest
America
Birthday wishes to local residents and notable names
Wednesday greetings go to Margie Mae Shock and a list including Mrs Harold Zeigler, Mary Delores Griffin, Mary Koran, Kathy Jean Holtkamp, Terry Brown, Carol Cluster, Winona Pulis, Bonnie Cox, Linda Powell, Michael Wayne Darby, Greg Marlee, Mrs Paul Davin, Teresa Blum and R M Gordon. Also noting birthdays for Sen George McGovern of South Dakota and actor Pat Hingle.
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Margie Mae Shock
Harold Zeigler
Mary Delores Griffin
Mary Koran
Laddonia
Kathy Jean Holtkamp
Terry Brown
Carol Cluster
Winona Pulis
Bonnie Cox
Linda Powell
Michael Wayne Darby
Greg Marlee
Paul Davin
Teresa Blum
R.M. Gordon
George McGovern
South Dakota
Pat Hingle
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details and pricing for subscriptions across regions. It notes daily issues except Sundays and holidays, with mail and carrier rates and membership terms, plus listed office hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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Dearie
P.O
Elgin
George C. Thosteson, M.D
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Gallaher
W.W. Pollock
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Missouri Bankers Ass’n
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Jeff City
Columbia
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Louise Lasser
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Partridge Family
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Sym Rani
Lancer Ours
Pope
Rate Mouse
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Ledgerland
Mary Astor
Burt Lancaster
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Miiko Taka
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Laurean Hardy
Electric Co
Ryan's Hope
Lucy
Focus
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Jim Landry
Pyramid
Break Bank
Heverwood
Guiding Light
Burke
Jenny Quer
Jim
Somerset
ABC Newanast
Felix
Mr. Rogers
Price Right
Woman's World
Three Stooges
Marcus Welby
Dinah Quickay
Opeye
Bewitched
Ironside Electric Co
Lone Ranger
Showtime
Mr. Rovers
Jay Sharbutt
Marne River
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Mary
Jane Grey
George IV
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Francisco Franco
Prince Juan Carlos
North Vietnam
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Gaffar al Numaniri
Mexico Ledger
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West Plaza Shopping Center
Miracle Water Car Wash
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