MacArthur the Soldier Emperor Genius Says Editor
The writer lauds General Douglas MacArthur as possibly the greatest American general and previews a 1975 MacArthur film. He notes MacArthur’s early West Point success, WWII leadership, occupation duties in Japan, and Korea, and defends Truman’s firing as appropriate. Concludes with a faith quotation.
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Frank McCarthy
General Patton
Douglas A. MacArthur
General MacArthur
Robert &. Lee
Patton
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Texas
West Point
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philippines
Army
Navy
Air Force
Japan
Inchon
Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Centralia Fireside Guard Preserves Tree Heritage
John Rolfe reflects on Centralia’s tree history from a prairie past to the present. He recalls founder Adam Rodemyre and editor Edgar Rodemyre urging shade planting in 1872, the early scarcity of trees, and the community’s later efforts including park plantings and a policy to replace each fallen tree with two new ones.
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Centralia
Glenn Mayes
Adam Rodemyre
Fireside Guard
Adam
Edgar
the Guard
Allen Street
Rodemyre
Board of Aldermen
John Rolfe
Birthday candles mark Thursday for Centralia group
Centralia celebrates a Thursday birthday gathering for Robert W. Talley Ray Castle Gary Eisele Mrs B C Jordan John William Baker Randall Quisenberry Delbert Ray Healy and Kenneth Michael Dawson with wishes for joy and good health.
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Robert W. Talley
Ray Castle
Gary Eisele
Mrs. B. C. Jordan
John William Baker
Randall Quisenberry
Delbert Ray Healy
Kenneth Michael Dawson
Centralia
Belchers and bachelors in Ann Landers style letters
A compilation of Ann Landers reader questions and responses on belching as a attention grabber, meeting eligible widowers or divorced men, rebuffs from women, and advice about social prospects. The column invites readers to write, offering guidance and a booklet for popularity.
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Ann Landers
Belchers
Kinky
Quester
Belch
Dear Ann Landers
H.G
Wis. Is
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
Dr. Thesteson
Mrs
Feet that blister and shoe materials blamed
A reader describes recurring foot blisters in warm weather with negative fungus tests. An expert suggests chemical dermatitis from shoes or socks and advises consulting a shoe specialist, foot hygiene, dry feet, fresh socks daily, and dry shoes between wearings. A podiatrist may offer further options.
Passage of Right Reverend Mon signor P. D. Gavan
Mexico mourns the death of the 43 year pastor of St. Brendan's Catholic Church. Right Reverend Monsignor P. D. Gavan died prompting a telegram of sympathy from President Lyndon B. Johnson. St. Brendan's parishioners and town residents remembered him as beloved and respected.
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Mexico
P. D. Gavan
St. Brendan's Catholic Church
Lyndon B. Johnson
Father Gavan
Walter G. Staley
San Mateo
Calif
Frank C
Baltimore
National Editorial Association
Unreported station changes by listed TV channels
Erroneous listings for stations in St Louis Ottumwa Columbia and Quincy appear to reflect unreported changes by the stations. The entries note channel numbers and city associations such as Ktvi St Louis Khaa-ty Hannibal and Kpl St Louis with others like Kmox-tv St Louis Kebj-tv Columbia and Weem-tv Quincy.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Khaa-ty
Hannibal
Kpl
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Xomu-tv
Columbia
Keeg-tv
Jett City
Arty
Kmox-tv
Ketc-tv
Kebj-tv
Ksd-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Lion and Androcles TV Highlights Tonight
Television listings show The Lion Androcles a 7:00 p.m. Channel 9 comic opera with 75 fourth graders. Early evening comedy and drama films air on channels 2 3 11 and 17. NBC profiles Armand Hammer in The Russian Connection at 9:00. Multiple crime shows and old movies fill the late night schedule with actors like Eleanor Parker and John Payne featured in upcoming titles.
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Eleanor Parker
Hawaii Five-O
Banacek
Shaft
Armand Hammer
McLean Stevenson
Johnny Carson
Miler
Tony Waldrop
Uri Geller
Dick Powell
John Payne
Grace Kelly
Circus and TV Highlights On Channel 10 and 4
Circuits include Circus Barcelona at 6 30 p.m. on Channel 10. Bobbie Gentry guests Bobby Van and Paul Williams on channels 4 7 13 at 7 p.m. Royals-Brewers baseball at 7 30 on channel 17. Movies include A Message To My Daughter on channels 2 3 and One Two Three on channel 5 8 10 starring James Cagney. Weather and varied daytime program blocks noted.
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Barcelona
Bobbie Gentry
Bobby van
Paul Williams
KC Royals
Brewers
Milwaukee
ABC
George Washington
James Cagney
Berlin
McLean Stevenson
Johnny Carson
Mac Davis
Peter Yarrow
Canned Heat
Fabian
Redbone
Terry-Thomas
Rod Taylor
Bonnie Bedelia
Cloris Leachman an Unpredictable TV Dynamo
Associated Press writer Jerry Buck profiles Cloris Leachman amid her career shift. She reflects on balancing family and work, winning Oscars and Emmys, and her preference for TV movies over feature films. Her hectic life includes five children and rapid, lively days between shoots and daily duties.
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Jerry Buck
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Cloris Leachman
Cloris
Pete 'N
Tillie
Wendell
ABC
Mandeville Canyon
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265, single copy price 15 cents, subscription rates by area and duration, and office hours from 8 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 8 to 3 Saturday. Rates cover local trade area, surrounding counties, Missouri counties, and out of state with military option APO.
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Washington St
Mexico
Aydrain
APO
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