The Rich Live Well Everywhere Editorial Opinion
This piece argues Americans enjoy higher living standards than most of the world, noting that even the poor in the U S are better off than many elsewhere. It praises private ownership, supply and demand, free will, education, and a free press, urging continued improvement without discarding effective systems.
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America
People’s Republic of China
China
India
Africa
Orient
Enduring Truths on Wealth and Wakeful Reflection
A reflective meditation notes that material wealth brings temporary consolation and ashes in the end. It warns that selfish prosperity condemns the soul and that only memories endure beyond life. The piece frames Luke 6 24 as a guiding message for behavior and conscience.
Ann Landers Advice Letters From Old Columns
A collage of Ann Landers advice snippets addressing marital sex life pain and aging, a workplace romance dilemma, and dating guidance. The letters feature a midlife couple, a long-feeling employee, and a 24 year old seeking dating tips with blunt, humorous responses and guidance.
High Roughage Diet Debate in Dr Thosteson Column
Letter excerpts discuss whether a high roughage diet can prevent disease, with Dr Thosteson noting ordinary fruit and vegetable intake provides enough fiber and advising against a roughage for its own sake. The column also covers seed warts, foamy urination, past venereal disease, post D and C cycles, and kidney guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
M.J
Opinion: Missouri House blocks bond rule change
The Kansas City Star criticizes the Missouri House for refusing to place a constitutional amendment before voters that would reduce the two thirds bond margin. It argues the 60 percent alternative would still empower voters, cites past bond failures, and laments state constitutional constraints hindering local progress.
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Kansas City
Missouri House
House
Senate
White House
Missouri
City Hall
Farmland as Investment Explained by KC Fed Economist
Dr. Marvin Duncan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analyzes farm land values and income. He says land acts as an inflation hedge and rural income supports farmland purchases. Despite past income gaps, total rural income plus land appreciation have made farmland a strong investment, though signs of a slowdown may appear.
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Kansas City Star
Congress
Marvin Duncan
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Duncan
Kansas City
United States
Missouri
Kansas
Nixon Interviews and Full Night of TV Listings
Erroneous listings. schedule shows David Frost Nixon interview at 6:30 p.m. Channel 8 and 8:00 p.m. Channel 11. Baseball Cards vs Reds at Cincinnati 7:00 Channel 5. NOVA Mars life theories 7:00. NBC Movie 8:00 Big Jake. Many TV movies, soaps, and cartoons fill the late afternoon to overnight lineup across multiple channels including 4,7,9,11,13.
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David Frost
Richard M. Nixon
Reds
Cincinnati
NOVA
Mars
Red Planet
NBC
John Wayne
CBS
Mr. Roger
Peter Fonda
Warren Oates
Loretta Swift
Lara Parker
Pilobolus Dance Theater
Gregory Peck
China Mission
Big Jake
Nixon
McRells
Adam
Hogan
Cardinal Baseball
Pyramid
Grizzly Adams
Maverick
Weatherscan
Baretta
Donahue
Dolly
Wild Kingdom
Thursday TV Listings And Highlights From Ledgerland
The Ledgerland listings show Baa Baa Black Sheep at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 and Love Boat III a comedy pilot at 6 00 p m. Also scheduled are Hawaii Five O at 8 00 and Richard Pryor special at 8 00 with Phil Donahue and PTL Club among early morning and afternoon fare plus a slate of cartoons news and movies across channels.
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Richard Pryor
Redd Foxx
John
Chase and Pryor NBC Specials Fail To Impress
AP reviews Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor NBC specials. Chase’s hour relies on weak National Lampoon satire and dull sketches, while Pryor’s hour shows sharper talent but pace and writing lean toward message over entertainment. Pryor ends stronger, hinting at a promising future.
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Jay
Pryor
NBC
ABC
Laverne and
Shirley
Caivie Township Wolf Kill News Patchwork
A 15 year old Ray Glascock, son of the sheriff, killed two wolves in Caivie township on Friday May 4 1877. The Ledger notes a series of local items spanning 1927 to 1967 including Kemp Motor Co car listings, Kings Daughters tour in Mexico, a Gene Stratton Porter serial, Kiwanis club visits, personnel moves at Pearl Baking Co and Brown Baking Co, a telephone union strike and a Mickey Rooney film at the Liberty Theater.
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Ray Glascock
Caivie
Kemp Motor Co
Hoxsey
Kings Daughters
Mexico
T J. Hoxsey
J.C. Stoy
Nesbit Livingston
Ben N. Locke
W.H. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
the Ledger
Gene Stratton-Porter
Kiwanis International
Moss Edwards
Norma Garrett
MHS
Ruth Jolley
MHS Bulldog
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Liberty Theater
John Plesko
Missouri Advertising Manager's Association
Bill Dodson
Bill Crum
Bigelow-Liptak
A.P. Green
Barbecue at Empire Club Draws 150 Attendees
Mexico residents attended the annual COE barbecue at the Empire Club with about 150 employers and students. On May 4 1972 Harry M Stover was elected to the A P Green Refractories Co board of directors. Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary cafe raised prices but coffee remained 10c.
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Mexico
COE
Empire Club
Harry M. Stover
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Audrain Medical Center
Birthday greetings for Holts Summit residents and others
Greetings are sent today to twins Virgil Ferrier and Mrs. Virginia Arnold and to William Banks Walley Davis Marvin Farrah Hugh Forrest and granddaughter Dora Hayes of Holts Summit Robert Beasley and George Pemberton Also birthday wishes to Jimmie Hilderman and Roger Gipson.
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Virgil Ferrier
Virginia Arnold
William Banks
Walley Davis
Marvin Farrah
Hugh Forrest
Dora Hayes
Holts Summit
Robert Beasley
George Pemberton
Jimmie Hilderman
Roger Gipson
Mexicana Ledger Publication Notice Rates and Hours
Mexicana Ledger is published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Rates: towns 2.50 monthly 27 year. Audrain and adjoining counties 20 yearly 12 3 months 8 6 months 17. all other Missouri counties 26 yearly 18 3 months 11. out of state 29 yearly 18 3 months 13. Armed forces members aboard APO pay 1.50 per month. Office hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Mexicana Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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Cook County Hospital
American College of Surgeons
Journal of the
American Medical Association
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Mery Griffin
Sesame St
Marcus Welch
Ironside
Electric Co
Showtime
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Bewitched
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Consequences
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LaLanne
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Gladys Knight
Uganda
Idi Amin
C.C. Brown
Pearl Baking Co
F.A. Pearl
Brown Baking Co
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