The Ledger Editorial Dedication Across Generations
The Ledger, founded in 1855, traces three generations of Whites who steered the paper. It pledges fairness, accuracy, and unwavering service to Ledgerland, Mexico, Missouri, and America, while promising ongoing improvement and adherence to editorial independence.
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Ledgerland
The
Ledger
Robert M. White
L. Mitchell White
Ledgehland
Mexico
Missouri
America
Jesus Fulfills Courage as Good Cheer
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 31 24 urging readers to be of good courage and trusting in the Lord. It proclaims Jesus as the fulfillment of courage and promises he is the source of good cheer for all who hope in him.
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Jesus
Horse Shows Highlight Texas Devon Pins And Ribbons
Yesterday In Mexico column notes Art Simmons Stable ribbons at Pin Oaks Texas and Cun ningham stables competing at Devon Pennsylvania major horse shows. Also dated items report Rickey Kehl awarded Kansas City Art Institute tuition scholarship by Fireside Community and Audrain Hospital metabolism unit gift.
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Mexico
Art Simmons
Texas
William J. Cunningham
Devon
Rickey Kehl
O.M. Kehl
E. Liberty
Kansas City Art Institute
Fireside
Kansas City
J.B. Arthur
Audrain Hospital
Three Flowers Ice Cream Company
St. Louis
Ledger Citizenship Award Note from Billie Sue Stubblefield
Open Forum Editor notes Billie Sue Stubblefield expresses honor at receiving The Ledger Citizenship Award and intent to meet the award qualifications. The message thanks recipients and includes cordial sign offs from Marlene Kush Hill and Snoerely Ely.
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Ledger
Billie Sue Stubblefield
Community AG
Making & Paste
Snoerely, Ely
Marlene Dosbelin
Kush Hill
Ann Landers Responds To Decent Politicians And Blushing
Dear Ann Landers answers urge respect for honest leaders, notes politicians are elected by the people and not all are crooks. Also explains blushing is emotional, not controllable, and offers guidance on handling a teen marriage crisis with a hospital presence and cool approach.
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Ann Landers
Washington
Ann
Ano Landers
Pinky
P.O
Elgin
Illinois
Normal Diet Provides Calcium for Arthritis Patients
Dr Thosteson explains that calcium tablets do not help rheumatoid arthritis and that a balanced diet suffices for calcium intake. He emphasizes vitamin D is essential for calcium utilization, noting it is added to most milk supplies.
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Dr. Thosteson
Crossword clues and health Q A from The Ledger
A reader questions calcium bone health and arthritis with guidance on calcium calcium foods and digestion. The piece cites osteoporosis risks at age 68, notes varied arthritis types, and discusses diagnosis and avoiding simplistic answers. Also explains bezoar definition and treatment, clarifying it is not linked to diabetes.
Television Listings and Program Highlights Mayhem
Local station grid shows Ktvi Ktvo Kmox Ksd Kega etc listing daily programs. Highlights include Merv Griffin show guests Arte Johnson Richard Dawson and Bobby Vinton, Billy Graham crusade, Elvis documentary That's the Way It Is, and various 1960s to 1970s films. Sports note mentions Cardinals vs Astros in Houston with Jack Buck and Mike Shannon.
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Arte Johnson
Richard Dawson
Bobby Vinton
Merv Griffin
Billy Graham
Albuquerque
N.M
Crusade
Elvis
Showtime
Somerset
Bonanza
Ironside
Flintstones
Villa Alegre
Gilligan
Mike Douglas
Gambit
Cardinals
Astros
Houston
Jack Buck
Mike Shannon
New Mexico
Wall Street
PBS
America
History of Motion Pictures
Groucho
Little Richard
Chubby
Ryan O'Neal
Michael Crawford
Scott Brady
Virginia Mayo
George Kennedy
Anne Jackson
Steve Reeves
Gordon Scott
Gloria Swanson
William Holden
George Montgomery
Phil ‘Donahue
Hollywood
Bobby Goldsboro
Sanford & Son
Ruth Garvey
Lucy
Wall St
Chico
Rockford Files
CBS
Moses the Lawgiver to Star in CBS TV Special
Burt Lancaster, 61, will play Moses in six one hour summer dramas titled Moses the Lawgiver. Filmed in Israel and Rome, the project originates from Italy with producer Vincenzo Labello and Lew Grade’s ATV. Lancaster first learned of it after a chance Italy meeting during Castle Keep.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Moses
Burt Lancaster
Hollywood
CBS
Lawgiver
Israel
Rome
Lancaster
Yugoslavia
Italy
Pepe Rottuno
Rottuno
Vincenzo Labello
RIA Television and
ATV, Ltd
Lew Grade
Anthony Burgess
Clockwork Orange
Lancaster on Moses miniseries aims for human depth
Burt Lancaster recalls filming of a Moses miniseries begun in July 1973 and delayed by the Yom Kippur war. He says the actors and crew pursued a human, non preachy portrayal to avoid a gaudy biblical spectacle and hopes CBS reins in another repeat in a later period.
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Lancaster
Labella
Elmer Gantry
Birthday greetings for notable figures on Saturday
On Saturday a list of birthday wishes honors Leslie Wylie Mrs Ryland Rodes Rai Ray Nelson David Lee Sublet David Case Henry Woolridge Peggy Kay Davis Jeffrey Paden Elsie Riley and Joe Kruse. Also noted are James Fletcher head of NASA turning 6 and Bill Moyers former White House press secretary aged 41.
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Leslie Wylie
Ryland Rodes
Rai Ray Nelson
David Lee Sublet
David Case
Henry Woolridge
Peggy Kay Davis
Jeffrey Paden
Elsie Riley
Joe Kruse
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
James Fletcher
White House
Bill Moyers
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Porterfield Shoe
East Monroe
Fred A. Morris
Mexico Savings and Loan Association
Fred Pilcher
Nesbit Livingston
W. Y. Burns
Open Forum
Fort Wayne
Renof Azzle
Philippin
Porime
Ktvi
Ktvo
Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kplr
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Keb-tv
Marcelas
LaLanne
Capt
K’'roo
Reed Farrell
George Gallup
Tom Snyder
Broderick Crawford
Barbara Hale
Montgomery Clift
Susannah York
Victor Mature
Terry Moore
NBC
Ozark
Zoom
Barney Miller
Waltons
Sunshine
Lucey
Karen Weathers
Bob Crane
Phil Donahue
Banjo
Richard Crenna
Patty Duke Astin
Jeffrey Hunter
Michael Rennie
Beau Brummell
Tulio Moneta
Robert Lansing
Dana Wynter
Glenn Ford
Frank Lovejoy
Harry
Checkers
Shirelles
Five Satins
Coasters
Dovells
Tom Jones
Chuck Berry
Kiki Dee Band
Wolfsite
Weatherscall
Wom
Burt Lanc
Ces
Doris Day
James Garner
Pat O'Brien
George Murphy
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Speed Racer
Pyramid
Guiding Light
Electric Co
One Life
Andy Griffith
ABC
Ram
Scwwalgol
Evangelist Services
Robert L. Swan
Paul & Bobbie Grenden
Church OF the Nazarene
St. Clark & Teal Lake
Wal-Mart
Rey. Swanson
Audrain Medical Center
City-Co. Health Unit
Eat! Central
Mo. Mente
Healy Sbi-Itas
Juvenite
Handi-Shop, Inc
Angel Lend
Courtney Child Care Center
Weed Star
Cerebral Palay School
Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Group
Oate Bis
Clarks Office
Mercury
LeMans
Ford
Carroll Motor Co
West Liberty
Eran Anal
Apy
Iki
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