Editorial Report bumper to bumper summer trip
Special Editorial Research Report notes 85 million bicentennial travelers will hit the road despite energy concerns. Private cars and motorhomes dominate travel to eastern historic sites with Boston Philadelphia and Washington likely to be crowded. Forecasters warn higher fuel use and tolls, crowded hotels, and rising prices amid a surge of domestic and overseas visitors. Tourism and park congestion, energy issues, and pollution are highlighted as the nation marks its 200th birthday.
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Washington
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Federal Energy Administration
Office of Regulatory Programs
National Safety Council
U.S. News and World Report
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National Park
Orlando
Fla
Disney World
Miami
Blessed are the pure in heart guidance verse
A reflective meditation on Matthew 5 8 proclaiming blessedness for the pure in heart and the reward of seeing God. It frames life’s purpose as aligning one’s deepest being with divine purity and the right path.
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God
Bingham Art Gifts Boost Missouri Governor Mansion Efforts
Mr and Mrs A J Stephens of Scottsdale offer three oil paintings and two lithographs from their George Caleb Bingham collection to enhance the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City. The gesture follows the Mansion refurbishment led by Mrs Carolyn Bond and underscores a snowballing wave of support for Missouri art heritage.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
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Birthday Greetings for Local Figures on Thursday
Greetings mark a Thursday birthday for Jody Fritschie Jay Curtis Fetterhoff Oren McGee Michael Lee Smith Mrs Robert Barker James R Burchfield Fred Jenkins Donald Forrest Ocie Hotkamp and Harold R Wood Edmund Hillary climber turns 57 Benson Ford automotive executive also age 57.
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Jay Curtis Fetterhoff
Oren McGee
Michael Lee Smith
Robert Barker
James R. Burchfield
Fred Jenkins
Donald Forrest
Ocie Hotkamp
Harold R. Wood
Explorer
Edmund Hillary
Benson Ford
Ann Landers Letters Column Lampoons Rand Study
Readers react to a Rand Corporation report claiming some alcoholics can drink moderately after treatment. The letters denounce the study as dangerous and misleading, arguing that any drinking by alcoholics is a relapse risk and urging caution and retraction. The page also includes personal notes and an ad-like inquiry column with Ready to Flip and dating advice.
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Ann Landers
Rand Corporation
Rand Corp
Rand
Ann
Choking On Food And Birth Control Questions To Dr Thosteson
Picnic choking dangers and first aid measures are discussed with emphasis on abdominal thrusts and signs of choking. The column also answers questions on condom reliability, birth control methods, leg vein bypass surgery, gallstone treatment limits, and leg cramp remedies with practical guidance and a request for mail-order booklets.
Mexico City service heads refuse collection shifts
Yesterday In Mexico announces Clark Mosley assigned to head the city's refuse collection service. The report also notes ongoing civic events and educational announcements from July in Audrain County and surrounding areas, including school openings and local civic activities.
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Loyd Brinkman
Arthur Hills
Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery City
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Colo
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Mexico
Baker's Plans Wait Until 1980
Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee signals his national political plans will wait until 1980. He backed President Ford, hosted Ronald Reagan in May, and remains a possible vice presidential contender with strong support in Tennessee. He dismisses a 1980 convention deadlock propelling him to the presidency and says the keynote draft for Kansas City is ready for Ford and Reagan’s review.
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Howard Baker
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Baker
Ford
Ronald Reagan
East Tennessee
Kansas City
Tennessee
Reagan
Montreal Olympics TV Night On Several Channels
ABC covers the Montreal Games 6 30 to 10 p m on Channels 2 3 and 17. Prime time listings include Popi on 4 and 13 at 7 00, Bye to Bye art survey at 7 00 on 9, and various westerns dramas movies and comedies across stations 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 13 17.
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John Derek
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Hawk
Leonardo
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Olympic telecasts and Stowaway to the Moon on TV night
Listing of channels 2 3 17 with Olympic events and medals at 6 30 P M and a 10 30 P M recap. 1975 film Stowaway to the Moon features Michael Link at 7 P M on channels 4 7 and 13. Also covers Jennie Lady Randolph Churchill episode at 8 P M on channel 9 and a crowded prime time schedule across networks with soaps game shows and movies.
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Lloyd Bridges
Jennie
Randolph Churchill
Randolph
Edward
Prince of Wales
Dana Amrews
Jack Palance
Joshua McCabe
James Coburn
Today in History July 20 1976 highlights and events
On this date in 1969 Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first men on the Moon. Other notes include Colombia’s 1610 independence from Spain, Civil War sessions in Richmond starting 1861, Adrianople recaptured in 1913, Hitler’s assassination bid claim in 1944, Berlin flag raised in 1945, a 1960s Vietnam warning, and 5 years ago fighting in South Vietnam at a low ebb.
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Edwin Aldrin
Colombia
Spain
Richmond
Turkey
Adrianople
Bulgaria
Radio Berlin
Adolf Hitler
U.S
Berlin
Lady Bird Johnson Tours Israel in six day visit
Lady Bird Johnson widow of Lyndon B. Johnson begins a six day Israeli tour to visit holy sites and meet Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. She expresses lifelong Bible study and excitement about being in the country. Accompanied by daughters Lucy Nugent and Lynda Robb, she will tour the Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Forest near Jerusalem.
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Israel
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon BR. Johnson
Miniseries trends and TV comedy notes from 1974 season
AP report from Los Angeles and Kansas City discusses miniseries based on novels and the rise of situation comedies. Jack Anderson predicts Watergate style campaigns if Republicans use Carter research. CBS expands family hour comedies from four to eight after new scheduling. The piece includes quotes from Ty Siegel on comedy ideation and network planning.
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Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Laughter
Andy Siegel
CBS
Siegel
Mexico Ledger Publication and mailing rates notice
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, office hours, and multi tier subscription rates. It outlines daily schedule, location at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Missouri, and prices by mail for Audrain county and surrounding regions, with armed forces rates and service hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
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