Editorial on unmasking cover ups in Watergate era politics
The piece argues that admitting mistakes matters for history and leadership. It links Watergate, Chappaquiddick, and other scandals to cover ups that amplify harm. It questions how presidents and leaders handle blame and how public record reliability shapes enduring narratives.
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Bay of Pigs
Jack Kennedy
Judicial Committee of the House
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
United States
Democratic
Teddy Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Wilbur Mills
Fanny Fox
Wayne Hays
End Of Day Wisdom On Truth And Freedom
A short aphorism reflecting on truth freeing people from ignorance and superstition. It cites John 8 32 and contrasts truth with bad habits and enslavement, urging discernment for personal liberty.
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John
Forum letter rails against one cent sales tax in Mexico
A Forum letter from Roy Popp of Martinsburg argues the one cent sales tax would unfairly burden farmers and town residents who cannot vote, warning of higher costs, inflation, and harm to local businesses and roads. Nancy Davis and others request opposition to Saturday mail cuts and list Santa Fe supporters fearing service loss and unemployment.
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Ledger
Mexico
Roy Popp
Martinsburg
Paris
Perry
Laddonia
Santa Fe
James R
Nancy) Davis
Postal Service
Nancy Davis
James R. Davis
Rozel Davis
Lla Mae Hilton
Randy Davis
E.C. Peak
Mike Willingham
Roy Willingham
Michael C. Meranda
Star
Ann Landers column on speed limit and marriage advice
The piece presents Ann Landers urging adherence to the 55 mph limit highlighting safer roads, then shifts to readers seeking relationship guidance. A woman asks about a husband's infidelity after a party, and Ann counsels to ignore the incident and maintain trust. Other letters discuss wording differences and a shy 17 year old seeking height tips.
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Ann Landers
Sid
Restless legs ailment discussed by Dr Thosteson
A letter from Mrs. Cc T at age 82 asks about restless legs. Dr Thosteson notes common causes including circulation and sleep disturbances and mentions therapies such as leg massage heat and certain medications like Valium to discuss with a doctor.
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C. L
TV Listings Night Channel Schedule Highlights
Erroneous listings noted. A sprawling Friday schedule features Energy: Another View at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 7 9 810, NBC Movie Salty at 7:30 with Clint Howard, and Giselle live from Lincoln Center at 7:00 on 9. Ransom for Alice and Lord of the Flies air later, with a dense mix of news, cartoons, and game shows across stations 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13.
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Carter
American Ballet Theater
Lve
Lincoln Center
New York
NBC
Clint Howard
Dinah
Mike Douglas
Mr. Roger Merv Griffin
Munsters
Gong Show
Marcus Wel
Sesame St
Bonama
Flintstones
Ironside
Electric Co
Pace Family
Pyra Showtime
Woman's World
Beaver
All My Children
Mickey Mouse
Consequences
ABC
Alice
Yvette Mimieux
Seattle
Norman
Anthony Steel
Fort Perdition
George Gordon
Katharine Hepburn
Ozark
Newuobals
Chris Moore
Cross-Wits
Weatherscan
Mary Hachada
Sheik
Phil Donahue
Arney Miller
MacNeil Lehrer
Lucy
Adam
Ats
San
The
700 Club
Cardinals
Expos
Montreal
John Saxon
Spencer and
Veblen
Love House
the Archies
Jim Landry
Sanford & & 1
Davey & Golia
Andy Griffith
Ren I
Young
Sesame St. Restless
Name the MacNeil-Lehrer
Dick van Dyk
George & Friends
Ryan's FE
Pyramid
Big Valley
Gilligan
World Turns
Mr. Rogers
Lassie
Marcus Welby
Bonama Pyramid
One Life
Guiding
CBS Newses
Nightly TV Listings and Highlights Featured Guests
A dense pane lists Robert Wagner, Robert Kukla, and Abner Mikva among guests. It runs film notes from Massacre At Fort Perdition to Lord Of The Flies and Sophia Loren comedies, with a packed schedule of soap operas, game shows, cartoons, news programs, and late night movies across channels and times.
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Robert Wagner
Buckley
Robert Kukla
National Rifle Association
Abner Mikva
Queen Elizabeth
Fort Perdition
George Gordon
Love House
Birthday greetings for Harold Spurrier and others on Saturday
A birthday wish list greets Harold Spurrier, Mrs. Luther Culwell, Mrs. Dee Hollingsworth, Gene Pollard, Mrs. Robert Finley, Mrs. Roger Rosenthal, Martha Doerge, Eleanor Nelson, Mrs. Lottie Coil, John W. Cox, Earnest Antrim of Centralia and John Wilson Ollis. Today’s birthdays include Constantine II, exiled King of Greece, age 37, and former astronaut Charles Conrad, age 47.
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Harold Spurrier
Luther Culwell
Dee Hollingsworth
Gene Pollard
Robert Finley
Roger Rosenthal
Martha Doerge
Eleanor Nelson
Lottie Coil
John W. Cox
Earnest Antrim
Centralia
John Wilson Ollis
Greece
Constantine II
Charles Conrad
Prohibition drama hosts debate on law enforcement in Mexico
A 1927 Anti-Saloon League program at First Methodist Church raised the question can the law be enforced with an answer that it can. The report notes a misprint claiming a good crew attended and lists community items including Farmers Shipping Association led by Emmett J. Mundy shipping 12 cars 123 cattle 666 hogs.
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First Methodist Church
Farmers Shipping Association
Emmett J. Mundy
Missouri
Pearl Motor Coach
Essex
Chrysler
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Mexico Refractories Co
NBCs 3 Girls 3 gets 3 more chances
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reports NBC extended the romantic comedy variety project 3 Girls 3 after strong reviews but weak ratings. Debbie Allen Ellen Foley and Mimi Kennedy star. NBC plans June airings and potential mid season renewal depending on audience response.
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Jay Sharbutt
LOS Angeles
Gail Parent
Kenny Solms
New York
Miss Parent
Hollywood
Caral Burnett
John Wayne
CBS
ABC
NBC
Solms
Cpo Sharkey
Don Rickles
Rickles
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including address 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265 and pricing. Rates cover in town, Audrain and nearby counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus military APO. Office hours extend weekday and Saturday sessions.
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Mexico
Washington St
Audrain
APO
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