Editorial on Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay and conscientious objection
The editorial discusses Cassius Clay later Muhammad Ali, his draft refusal in 1967, legal battles and Supreme Court reversal. It notes his religious stance, once a minister of Black Muslims, and argues that every young man should have the chance to serve the country, praising his character while opposing denial of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius Clay
Clay
Muhammad Ali
Allah
Joe Frazier
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
End of the Day Reflection on Wealth and Charity
A religious meditation contrasts Luke 18 27 with wealth. It notes that God can change hearts so riches serve good rather than selfish ends, urging generosity toward the poor and highlighting internal life issues.
When Parents Pressure Kids Into Prestigious Colleges
Dear Ann Landers advises that not all students belong at elite schools like Princeton or Notre Dame. The letter from Aunt Betty explains family pressure on Jamie, while Silver Threads recounts retired parents facing overinvolved grown children. Ann Landers urges choosing fitting paths and offers guidance via a booklet.
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Ann Landers
Princeton
Jamie
Notre Dame
Betty
Spondylolisthesis guidance for back pain in elderly patient
A reader with severe leg pain from suspected spondylolisthesis asks about treatment. Advice covers back support, bed firmness, lumbar belt use, gentle home exercises, and rehabilitation physical therapy under medical supervision, noting limited need for surgery at age 78 and the role of underlying nerve involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
M.B.H
A Hospital Visit Brings Compassion for Negro People
In a letter to the Ledger a Farber Missouri writer recalls six black caretakers during illness and childhood experiences in Pike County and Laddonia. She reflects on racial injustice, education gaps, and personal bonds across races, urging whites to practice daily respect and kindness.
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Ledger
Pike County
White House
Laddonia
Mexico
Birthday greetings for Edward Williams and others on Friday
Community members send birthday wishes to Edward Williams and several residents including Mrs. R. E. Barnett Clyde Shepherd Surena Ellen Beasley Mrs. Burdett Traynor Deanna Ilene Winterhalter Garth Sue Gardiner. A July 20 election in Park Warrenton calls for a 15 cent city tax levy to buy and maintain Warren County Fairgrounds as a city park costing 42500 with an expected annual park revenue around 5400.
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Edward Williams
R. E. Barnett
Clyde Shepherd
Centralia
Burdett Traynor
Surena Ellen Beasley
Harold Swenson
Cynthia Ann Besalke
Deanna’ Ilene Winterhalter
Garth Sue Gardiner
Warrenton
Warren County Fairgrounds
Families of POWs Face Uncertain War Toll on TV
CBS and Walter Cronkite closed a two part report on American POWs in North Vietnam by focusing on the worried families. Wives describe days without hope, children growing up without a father, and disillusionment over progress. The piece notes Nixon’s public remarks and Johnson’s diplomacy as insufficient amid stalled exchanges and unclear release prospects.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
CBS
Walter Cronkite
North Vietnam
Cronkite
Nixon
Johnson
Hanoi
Television Listings for KTVI and Five St Louis Stations
TV grid shows Mike Douglas program with Rex Reed James Darren and others at 3 30 p m on the fourth day special segments with Jacques Cousteau at 7 30 p m on the second and third of the month David Frost Maj Rowe Cosell and Doonican appear at 7 30 p m on the eleventh Dom Deluise Connie Stevens and Jack appear at 3 00 p m on the second and 3 40 p m and 4 00 p m blocks feature various daytime shows including Gomer World Apart Memory Game Gilligan and more. errant listings note changes by stations.
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Mike Douglas
Rex Reed
James Darren
Men At Law
Jacques Cousteau
David Frost
James Rowe
Howard Cosell
Val Doonican
Dom Deluise
Connie Stevens
Jack
Gomer
Somerset
Hospital
One Life
Edge
Promise
Memory Garr
Ll Flintstones
Dick Ford
Mike Dougla
Gilligan
Showtime
Daniel Boor
Lassie
Flipper
Music and variety schedule features eight decaying dates
The listing shows multiple performances and TV programs across venues and stations. Burt Bacharach with Dionne Warwick and Joel Grey appears at 8 30 p m on the fifth. A Four In One special, film and news blocks fill evenings. The mix includes Douglas comedy, musical numbers, dramas, Westerns, and late night news and talk shows airings from the five to the thirteen.
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Douglas
Music Hall
Burt Bacharach
Dionne Warwick
Joel Grey
S. F. International
David Ladd
Kathy Dunn
Robert Wagner
Immortal
Hawaii
Perry Mason
Dick Cavett
NFL
Senators
Peyton Place
Adv
NBC Action Playhouse and Classic TV Lineup Highlights
Julie Harris stars as twins in NBC Action Playhouse at 6 30 PM on channels 5 4 10. KMOX previews the 1971 class attitudes toward law and order at 7 PM. David Frost hosts a lineup featuring Trini Lopez and NY Times editor Harry Schwartz at 7 30 PM on select channels.
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Julie Harris
NBC Action Playhouse
KMOX
David Frost
Trini Lopez
NY Times
Harry Schwartz
John Erickson
Lola Albright
Jimmy Stewart
Dean Martin
Don Deluise
Dallas
San Francisco
Shirley Yamaguchi
Mexico Firemen Battle Lumber Car Blaze At Dawn
Mexico firemen fought a four hour blaze in a Wabash freight car loaded with lumber causing $750 in lumber loss. The incident followed a day of local reunions and community notices, including a 1921 item about Baptist Orphan’s Home children and a dispatch on a pending state bill.
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Mexico
McMillan High School
Charles Samuel Shoup
Atomic Energy Commission
Oak Ridge, Tenn
James E. May
Ervin E. May
Route 4
Fort Leonard Wood
Joan Love
Paul Love
Asa B. Wallace
Earl Jones
Charles Rehmert
Baptist Orphan's Home
St. Louis
Malino
Long Branch Baptist Church
J. G. Crawford
Long Branch Church
J. H. Lane
Orphan Board
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