The Power Of Consumers Editorial Report Overview
The Ledger presents an Editorial Research Report on the consumer rights movement and a proposed federal Consumer Protection Agency CPA. It notes past near misses in Congress, shifts in party alignment, and opposition fears that the agency would regulate regulators. Ralph Nader doubts full implementation but supports oversight. Inflation and recession boost consumer interest.
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RMWID
Congress
Consumer Protection Agency
Chamber of
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D N.C
Ervin
James D. Allen
Dela
House
Government Operations Committee
CPA
Ralph Nader
Nader
Executive Branch
Enduring Spirit of Psalm and Bible Reflections
A devotional note cherishes Psalm 119 verse 103, praising words as sweeter than honey and the Bible as a source of wisdom refreshment and joy, linking scripture to daily inspiration and spiritual nourishment.
Mexico Mother of the Year nominee named by local club
Mrs. J R Eckenberger of 617 Woodlawn is nominated for Missouri Mother of the Year in the American Mother contest. She is lauded as founder of the Mexico Women's Club and receives the club's honor. Also noted are Boy Scout leadership elections and corporate moves in 1955 and earlier.
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J.R. Eckenberger
Woodlawn
Mexico
Missouri
Mexico Women's Club
Russell Hauser Jr
Little Dixie
Po-E-Mo
Mexico Leder Publication Pricing and Office Hours
Mexico Leder lists publication details, 300 N Washington St, Mexico, MO. Rates: single copy under 2.25 monthly to Mexico area. mail rates vary by county, with armed forces at 1.50 per month. Office hours show 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays with garbled text in hours.
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Mexico
APO
Priles
Ben
Dear Ann Landers readers reflect on love and marijuana views
Readers write about love conflicts and a plea to curb marijuana decriminalization. Ann Landers counters with caution about addiction, criminal labels, and the need for treatment over punishment. She urges teens to avoid drugs and offers guidance via her booklet Love or Sex and How To Tell The Difference.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Sunrise
Florida
P. O
Elgin
Illinois
Causes of flatulence from age to diet and disease
A reader asks about the causes of flatulence with discussion by Dr Thosteson. The reply outlines four general factors: age reducing digestive juices, eating habits especially air swallowing during meals, diet, and disease as contributors. The piece notes gas composition and references a study on gas contents.
Birthday Greetings to a Long List of Names
A long birthday notice lists Sabrina Sue Surts and many others with wishes for a Monday celebration. The item also includes a block of health advice about foods that trigger digestive issues and skin reactions, plus guidance on allergy symptoms and acne, attributed to Dr Thosteson and The Ledger correspondence.
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Sandy Lee Nannelly
Jerry Carlyle
Tommy Bassett
Bob Clark
Michael Fennewald
Dearie
Marion Lee Pace
Billy Joe Gentry
Herbert Jackson
Louis Westland
Harold V. Pohlmeyer
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Forrest Moore
Douglas Jackson
Rose Grave
Louann Pauley
Ruth Toulson
Alvin Bell
Terry Linn Morris
Ray Spoor
Ray Hamlett
Laddonia
George Davis
Troy
Joy Lynn Owens
Dorothy Hinton
Auxvasse
Freida Buffington
Linda McDonald
Alan Wiliams
Farber
Kevin Hanidete
Pearl Suppsed
Shannon Bust
Hood Hy . 4
Erroneous Listings Issue Shifts TV Guide Notes
A garbled TV guide entry notes unreported changes by stations causing erroneous listings. The fragment mentions Columbia and Jeff City areas with weather and channel listings, suggesting scheduling confusion and unresolved edits for viewing.
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Television listings showcase varied programs across channels
Tonight features a Children’s Film Festival at noon with Orange Watering Cart from Hungarian filmmakers, a Youth Conference at 1 30, college basketball doubleheader on channels 5 7 and 8 and 10, tennis and golf events, plus NBC ABC and CBS movie and news blocks, telethons, and special programs through midnight.
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Discovery
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Wild Kingdom
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Paul Douglas
Buster Crabbe
Stephen McHattie
Chariton Heston
Carry Snodgrass
Robert Mitchum
Nashville
Bobby Goldsboro
Barbara
Disney
Jimmy Swagga
CBS
Cavett Fees Revealed for Public TV Show Feeling Good
AP reports taxpayers fund nearly a third of Feeling Good budget with CPB providing 2.2 million of 6.5 million. Cavett will receive 4,000 per show totaling 52,000 for 13 half hour segments, above past minimums, while CPB insists salary details are public on request though not mandated by law.
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New York
Public TV
Dick Cavett
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Children's Television Workshop
CPB
Cavett
Hasting
CBS
ABC
Congress
CPR
House
Subcommittee On
Freedom of Information
Torbert MacDonald
D-Mass
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