We Have Better People We Honor Our Local Heroes
An unsigned editorial urges honoring local citizens by naming schools streets and public spaces after them. It cites Mrs. Alice Johnson, a longtime school cleaner, and lists numerous local figures and past mayors as worthy examples, arguing that recognizing local service inspires youth and preserves memory.
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Texas
Alice Johnson
Hawthorne School
McMillan
Hardin Park
Plunket Park
Stribling House
Courtney Child Care Center
Planning and Zoning Commission
Judge Gantt
Hollingsworth
Supreme Court
Bond
O.P. James
Tom Bass
Ira Cooper
David Holtman
Fred Locke Morris
Court House
Psalm on Courage and Trust in the Lord
A devotional reflection quotes Psalm 27 14 and urges readers to wait on the Lord to gain courage. It notes life’s secrets lie in the Psalms and invites facing God to face any challenge.
Open Forum Editor Ledger Calls for Salary Comparison
In a letter Mrs. Jackie Dougherty Vandalia urges printing lists of past and present state Senators and Representatives to assess whether a pay raise affects who runs for office. She questions the quality of candidates and asks voters to compare eras to judge the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Fair State
Jackie Dougherty Vandalia
Missouri two thirds rule sparks flood bond debate
Kansas City voters backed flood control bonds 66.2 percent, short of the two thirds required under Missouri law. The piece urges amending the constitution to allow simple majorities, noting statewide petition drives planned to Place the issue on the ballot. It criticizes the long standing rule as outdated and harmful to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Missouri Senate
General Assembly
Ann Landers column on teenage sexual conduct causes marital strain
Dear Ann Landers responds to a reader about teenagers and parental marriage disruption. She explains divide and conquer by teens, stresses parental unity on morality, and suggests counseling when parents disagree. Also covers who buys wedding anniversary gifts and promotes a drug booklet offer.
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Ann Landers
Ann
St. Louis
P.S
Times Today
Tiffin
Ohio
Tiff
Nightclub singing hazards and voice care advice
Reader questions on occupational voice strain in smoke filled bars. Doctor notes singing with band worsened by smoke and dust, suggests quitting smoking or cutting down, steam inhalation, salt water gargles, and voice coaching. Also addresses urethral infection versus stricture, and advises on constipation in a child while cautioning about vibrator use.
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Dr. Thosteson
M.W
Anniversary in Perry and NHS Inductions Noted in Mexico Paper
The Perry church hosts an open house for Mr. and Mrs. D C Stuart celebrating 45 years of marriage. Mexico High School principal William E Lowry announces 26 students will join the National Honor Society in a ceremony tonight.
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D.C. Stuart
Perry
Perry Christian Church
William E. Lowry
Mexico High School
National Honor Society
Marion Mundy
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Kwart
Television listings and weather notes from Illinois area
Channel listings show multiple stations with varied programs including high school basketball quarterfinals at noon on Channel 10 and 7 pm on Channel 10, Sammy Davis one man show at 7, CBS pilots at 7 and 7:30, and a slate of movies and concerts. Also weather notes reference Illinois high school basketball and regional programming across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17.
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Illinois
Towa
Channel 3
Sammy Davis
CBS
Alan
M-A-S-H) Alda
CBS Movie
Susan Dey
Michael Brandon
Saturday Station Listings and Channel Highlights
A dense schedule of NCAA basketball and other programs across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13. Times show morning to late night coverage with NCAA games at 8 9 11 12 plus movie and theater airings. Highlights include St Patrick’s Parade on Channel 5 at noon and Hollywood Theater at 6:30 with The Irish Rebellion.
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Channel 8
Channel 5
Channel 10
Tllinois State High
St. Louis
Houston
Wide World of Sports
Hollywood Television Theater
Sean O'Casey
Mary Tyler Moore
Bob Newhart
ABC Movie
Sidney Poitier
Hong Phooey
Jeannie
Gilligan
Pebbles
Run, Joe
Jerry
Pyramid
ABC
Partridge Family
RFC Hollywood
the Jeffersons
Hank Thompso
Mary T. Moore
Burnett
Legend
Bob
Regis Philbin
Carol
Farewell Today For Frank Blair
News caster Frank Blair leaves NBCs Today after 23 years as the program bids farewell to its last original cast member. The South Carolina native will take a break in West Palm Beach before pursuing commercials lectures or documentaries at his own pace. Blair joined NBC in 1950 and helped launch Today in 1952 with Dave Garroway. He plans to avoid the five day routine and return later in a different broadcasting role. Lew Wood will replace him on Today.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
Frank Blair
NBC
Today
Good Today
West Palm Beach
Fla
Blair
Dave Garroway
Jack Lescoulie
Washington, D.C
Bill Monroe
Lew Wood
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents on Sunday
Sunday messages extend warm wishes to Joseph F. Young Kevin Dean Young Chester Alan Surls Larry Wayne Lowery Charles E. Kehl Jimmy Monroe Barbara Jean Darling Maria Lotton Mrs Champ Smith Mrs F W Alilson Marjorie Mae Fenton from neighbors friends and local community members wishing happiness health and joy in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Young
Kevin Dean Young
Chester Alan Surls
Larry Wayne Lowery
Charles E. Kehl
Jimmy Monroe
Barbara Jean Darling
Maria Lotton
Champ Smith
F.W. Alilson
Marjorie Mae Fenton
Wackl &Eith Sta Lambersarr
Veena
Soe
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George C. Thosteson, M. D
Mexico
Robert Walters
Rush Hill
Walterses
Mary Kathryn Williams
B. Turner Williams
Christian College
Columbia
Phi Kappa Alpha
Col. E.Y. Burton
Missouri Military Academy
Kiwi St. Louis
Khgu Ty Hannibal
Ktwo Otturtwa
Kemu-ty Columbia
Kmox-ty
St Louis
Ketc
Ty St Lows
Kidty St Inuts
Weem Ty
Quincy
Kol St
Lowes
Jeff City
Ghlights
Earl Scruggs
Spriggs and
Bingle
The
Waltons
Erv Lewis
MMM Company
Roy Clark
Tanya Tucker
Mel Tillis
Diana Trask
Johnny Rodriguez
Freddy Weller
Grand Ole Opry
Kenny Loggins
Jim Messina
Blood Sweat and Tears
Martha Reeves
Melissa Manchester
Barry Manilow
Gil Scott-Heron
Channel 11
Showtime
Money Maze
Reed Farrell
Tattletales
Somerset
Mod Squad
Sesame St
Bonanza
Three Stooges
Ironside
Villa Alegre
Mike Douglas
Mery Griffin
Gambit
Joker's Wild
Woman's World
Newse
Flintstones
Electric Co
Andy Griffith
Elec, Co
Consequences
Mr. Rogers
Robert Wagner
Rod Steiger
Barbara Stanwyck
Russ Tamblyn
Dr. Jekyll
Paul Massie
Elizabeth Taylor
Sydney Greenstreet
Peter Lorre
Rockford
Groucho
Iowa Girls
Love Nest
Sanford & Son
Phil Donahue
Chico
Hollywood
Wall St
Ledgerland
Charlton Heston
Carmen
Carol Burnett
Roddy McDowall
Bernadette Peters
Ward Bond
Devlin
Shazam
Sigmund
Letter People
Super Friends
Dinosaurs
Pink Panther
Hudson Bros
Star Trek
Zoom
Globetrotters
Corky
Bullwinkle
Zoo
Fat Albert
By the Way
Nashville
Daan
Hee Haw
Welk
Bowery
Bobby Goldsboro
Warner Oland
Organization
Chariton Heston
Scierts
Steve McQueen
Jose Ferrer
Dorian Gray
George Sanders
Tamiko
Laurence Harvey
David Queekind
J. Fred Muggs
Muggs
J. Fred
RCN Y Ag
U.S. Government
Edward D. Jones & CO
NEW York Stock Exchange, Inc
John Minor
Washington
Insuranc Auto
Jim (Curley) Houser
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