Editorial: The Death of Audie Murphy Our Nation's Hero
The piece mourns Audie Murphy dead in a private plane crash and argues the nation has no heroes amid Vietnam era, contrasting past wartime sacrifices with contemporary public willingness. It praises Murphy's hard earned decorations and laments civilian neglect of sacrifice and recognition.
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Audie Murphy
North Africa
Sicily
Anzio
France
Sgt. York
Vietnam
Korea
Drab Path of Discipleship Highlighted in Gospel Saying
The passage notes crowds flock to miracles while a true follower bears a cross and travels a hard, desolate path with Christ, contrasting fickle interest with steadfast devotion.
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Christ
Open Forum Editor Audie Murphy Tribute Letter
Reader Stephen Swan from Van-Far High salutes Audie Murphy calling him the greatest soldier and thanks the paper for front page tribute. He cites Murphy as Medal of Honor recipient who served 29 times, recalls Truman quote, and notes award gratitude for 1971 Mexico Ledger Courtesy Award.
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Audie Murphy
Audie Murphys
Truman
United States
Lt. Murphy
Mexico Ledger
Stephen Swan Van-Far High
Missouri residency, term limits keep governor and attorney general
The It Would Be Sorry State column argues against allowing a third term for Governor Warren Hearnes and against lowering the residency requirement from ten to five years for Attorney General John Danforth. It praises current laws, warns of a weakened political system, and laments potential weak candidates for Missouri's highest offices. If no capable state leaders emerge, it mocks extending Missouri’s borders to the Pacific.
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Press- Journal
Warren Hearnes
John Danforth
Missouri
Pacific
Burrell
Audrain County
Mexico
Vandalia
Marshall
Birthday wishes span many names this week
A birthday list extends through Monday and Tuesday for numerous individuals including Leslie Wylie Mrs Ryland Rodes Ralph Ray Nelson David Sublette David Case Henry Woolridge Peggy Davis Jeffrey Paden Elsie Riley Walter Senor Ronnie Thomas Sam Davis Marvin Griffith L J Miller Martha Libby Roy Erdel Rodney Thomas Linda Frey Mrs Henry Woolridge Elizabeth Schumacher Jerry Dodson Sherry Settle and Ela Kemp.
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Leslie Wylie
Ryland Rodes
Ralph Ray Nelson
David Lee Sublette
David Case
Henry Woolridge
Peggy Kay Davis
Jeffrey Paden
Elsie Riley
Walter Senor
Ronnie Thomas
Sam E. Davis
Marvin Griffith
L. J. Miller
Martha Libby
Roy Erdel
Rodney R. Thomas
Linda Lee Frey
Elizabeth Schumacher
Jerry Lee Dodson
Sherry Lynn Settle
Ela Kemp
Ann Landers Letters Column Summary
A reader asks how to handle a cruel family letter and a husband’s crude remark. Ann explains the mother’s fault not the kitchen, and advises the daughter to seek underlying issues. She notes no one can force sobriety and suggests changing the subject when crude remarks arise.
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Ann Landers
When Should a Girl Start the Pill Debate
A teen asks at what age a girl should begin birth control pills. The columnist cautions that while medically the pill helps some, its long term effects are uncertain and early sexual activity carries risks. urges thoughtful consideration rather than a fixed age rule. Discussion also covers dandruff cure and breast development myths.
Job openings rise in Audrain and Montgomery counties
In Mexico yesterday June 5 1961 Lloyd J Tribble reports May unemployment claims fell due to more hiring and recalls. Local sport notes include Mexico golfers at the Phil Cotton Memorial. Kiwanis officers list. CIO and AFL unions split vote at Inter national Shoe Co with 224 for neither union.
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Montgomery
Lloyd J. Tribble
Sterling Kehl
Jackson St
Audrain Hospital
Mexico
Phil Cotton
Columbia Country Club
Warren O. McIntyre
Chick Selser
Bill Nowell
Key Club
Kiwanis Club
Bill Lipsey
Ted Matthiesen
Mike Boicourt
Harris Maupin
CIO
AFL
Ralph Torreyson
Earl
Television Listings With Dense Nightline Schedule
A dense OCR based TV guide lists channel lineups for Ktvi, Ktvo Ottumwa, Kmox-tv, and more in St. Louis and nearby areas. Baseball at 1:15 PM on multiple channels with a 1:00 PM pregame, Belmont Stakes at 4:00 PM featuring Canonero II, plus World of Sports, wrestling, and various movies and variety shows through the night.
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Twins
Minnesota
Wide World of Sports
Monaco
Jim French
Lawrence Welk
Val Doonican
England
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Arnie
Bill Anderson
Andy
Mary Tyler
Hawaii
Williams Moore
ABC. News
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Mannie
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Val Boortean
Porter Wagner
Buck Owens
Sunday Listings and Highlights on Channel Four
Channel four schedules include Sing Me A Woman at 7:30 a.m. with old song themes about women. Rep Wilbur Mills Meets the Press at noon on channels five eight and ten. Baseball Cards vs Reds at 12:45 pregame and 1:15 game in Cincinnati. Also Milwaukee 150 Auto Race at 1:00 on channels two, and Kennedy Memorial Games in Berkeley at 2:30 on channels four seven and thirteen. Various religious and children's programs fill the day with Ed Sullivan re-runs and late movies on several channels.
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Wilbur Mills
House Ways and Means
Reds
Cincinnati
Petraglia
Burton
Berkeley
Carol Perkins
Ethiopia
Afternoon Snow Debuts On Channel 5 Station Slate
Channel 5 launches the Afternoon Snow a new interview and question show hosted by Dick Ford at 4:00 p.m. Opening day highlights feature Sen. Thomas Eagleton. Other NBC/ABC movie and program repeats fill the schedule with a mix of talk, games, and classic films across channels.
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Puents
Thomas Eagleton
Galapagos
Jacques Cousteau
NBC Comedy Theater
Darling
Barry Nelson
Janet Blair
Charlie Brown
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