The Increasing Cost Of Books Editorial Report
The Ledger presents an Editorial Research Report on 1975 book publishing costs. Inflation, high interest rates, and rising printing costs squeeze publishers, raise prices, cut titles, and trigger layoffs while demand shifts. librarians cut purchases. publishers push paperback and cheaper options. Mergers consolidate firms as major players absorb rivals, signaling future changes.
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The
Ledger
RMWIT
Macmillan
RCA
Random House
Alfred A. Knopf
Pantheon
CBS
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Time Inc
Little, Brown
ITT
Bobbs-Merrill
Simon & Schuster
Gulf & Western
IFI International
Bantam Books
Peace of God through Christ and trust in God
A devotional message reflects on Philippians 4 7 promising God’s peace beyond understanding to guard hearts and minds as believers love Christ and rely on Heavenly Father.
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God
Christ Jesus
Christ
Father
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Excerpt
A reader offers tips on preparing children for sitters and another asks how to handle a fiancés lingering ex, advising cancellation if trust cannot be rebuilt. Ann endorses prevention, warns against rushed marriages, and promotes her marriage guidance booklet with mail-in request details.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Happ
P.O
Elgin
Ill
To Your Good Health Column Highlights Care Tips
Reader questions cover cholesterol management in a thin 72 year old, neuritis and gout relation, TMJ disorder causes and treatment, and Buerger’s exercise for varicose veins plus guidance on raw milk safety. Dr Thosteson answers with practical advice, testing variability notes, and a reminder on pasteurized supply.
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Thosteson
A.C
Dr. Thesteson
Buerger
Improvements Aim to Revitalize Downtown Louisiana Mo
The Louisiana Press Journal notes a civic movement led by General Design Inc and the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce to restore and beautify downtown. Nine local businesses join a restoration push to highlight era architecture, improve entrances from Georgia Street, and combat urban decline. Residents urge broader participation while addressing complaints on a problematic South Fourth block.
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Louisiana
Press- Journal
General Dsign, Inc
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
Jim Rittenbaum
Ray Hotel
Missouri
Jim
Kaneas District
Georgia Street
Aaron
South Fourth
South Carolina
North Carolina
Birthday Greetings List Monday and Tuesday
A reader notice sends birthday wishes for Monday and Tuesday to a group including Mrs Carl Mongler Robert Dean Jefferson Zelwin Eaton James A Jon W Lewis Mrs Lyndell Farrah and daughter Berenne Sta Barbara Richard Mechlin Cindy Rox Janne Berry Mia Dennis Berry Jimmie Sheridan Verna Lae Gasper J Teena O Connor James O Davia of Columbia Sandra Severs and others. Also a Thought for today credits Oliver Herford 1863 1035 with Only the young die good.
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Carl Mongler
Robert Dean Jefferson
Zelwin Eaton
James A. Jon W. Lewis
Lyndell Farrah
Berenne
Barbara Richard Mechlin
Cindy Rox
Janne Berry
Mia
Dennis Berry
Jimmie Sheridan
Verna Lae Gasper
J'Teena O'Connor
James O. Davia
Columbia
Sandra Xuee Severs
Jile Hobley
Television Listing Sparks Variety of Programs and Sports
A dense schedule lists channels from St Louis to Ottumwa with sports events including Pirates vs Mets in New York at 1:15 on channels 5 and 8, plus Rugby League Cup Final on ABC Wide World of Sports at 2:30, and U S Open third round at 4:00 on channels 2,3,17. Night programming features Mary Tyler Moore Show at 8, Mary Queen of Scots at 8, and multiple movies, news, and local features across CBS NBC and ABC staples.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Mets
New York
ABC
Wide World of Sports
Archie
Edith
Mike
Gloria
Mary
Tex Easter
Mary Tyler Moore
Vanessa Redgrave
Glenda Jackson
Moses the Lawgiver
Carol Burnett
Guy
Joe B. Brown
Damon Runyon
Abbott and Costello
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Boris Karloff
Jinx Money
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Mary, Queen of Scots
Vanessa
Laurel & Hardy
Lane
Peniy
Jeffersons
Nashville
Corky
NBC
Sunshine
St. Louis
Abbott & Costello
Animal World
Moore
Moses
Jeanne Wolf
Porter Wagoner
Maggie & Machine
Buck Owens
Maureen O'Hara
Cary Grant
Samantha Egear
Julius Caesar
Chariton Heston
Jason Robards
Paw Naschy
Dian Zura
James Coburn
Lola Nettleton
Frank Sinatra
Lee J. Cobb
Doris Day
Gordon MacRae
Welk
CBS
Romagnoll
Cher
Disney
Kojak
Mystery
Sammy
Mannix
Spring St
Jimmy Swaggert
World Invitation Tennis Classic and NBC U S Open Highlights
Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver feature in the World Invitation Tennis Classic with matches at 1 30 on February 2 3 and 17 alongside Chris Schenkel and Jim McKay hosting the U S Open final at 3 00 on those dates. NBC special guests include Dr Margaret Mead at 4 00 on May 5 8 and 10 with Tim Conway Kate Smith and Ike Turner among Cher's guests at 6 30 on April 4 7 and 13.
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Bjorn Borg
Rod Laver
Nastase
Stan Smith
Chris Schenkel
Jim McKay
Poate Ry
Margaret Mead
Tim Conway
Kate Smith
Ike and
Tina Turner
Cher
Debussy
Break‑in at Baker Packing Co. probes professional theft claim
Yesterday in Mexico a break‑in at Baker Packing Co. yielded an undetermined amount of money. Sheriff Ross Vance called the incident a professional job. The report mentions the 1915 McMillan High School reunion with guests L. B. Hawthorne and E. B. Street.
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Baker Packing Co
Mexico Ledger Ad Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication details with office hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Rates shown include monthly, yearly, and out-of-state subscriptions, with special pricing for armed forces members.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
AAPO
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