Editorials Win Freedom Foundation Citations
The Miami Herald writers John S. Knight and Arthur Griffith earned Freedom Foundation citations for editorial work. The Ledger previously won in 1949. Knight warns against global visionaries undermining independence while Griffith urges pride in American history and continued national growth through liberty and change.
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Freedom Foundation
John S. Knight
Arthur Griffith
Miami
Fla
Herald
the Ledger
Knight
United States
Enduring Dominion Verse Quotation Echoes Biblical Tribute
A devotional verse passage cites Daniel 7 14 and prays for divine kingship and eternal glory praising the Lord for ever. The lines invoke faith in God the Father and Christ the eternal Kingdom.
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Daniel
Ann Landers Letters Show Dilemmas Over Sabbatical and Wills
A reader asks if a sabbatical abroad for her professor husband should be delayed to finance three teens. Ann argues to take all three along, borrowing funds for the opportunity. A second note seeks advice for a widow-to-be facing no will and dependents. Ann urges the wife to work now to secure independence and a legal plan. A third letter defends staying home while others work, prompting a sharp, humorous reply from Ann.
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Ann Landers
G.M
Urbana
To Your Good Health Cortisone And Its Proper Use
Letter to Dear Dr Thosteson requesting guidance on proper cortisone use addressed to the subject of discussion. The writer asks for focused remarks and practical advice on dosage indications benefits and risks in medical treatment.
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Dr. Thosteson
A.B
Open Forum Editor and Community Letters From Missouri Ledger
A long reader message collection from Missouri includes praise for The Ledger from a former hospital patient, letters urging support against the Equal Rights Amendment, notes on disaster relief to Elsberry, critique of legislators, medical Q and A on steroids and cortisone usage, cataract clarification, and Dr Thosteson’s column policy. The letters reference Ed Geggenheimer, Pennsylvania Railroad, and multiple Missouri towns, with broader national political and medical discussions.
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Ledger
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Ed. C. Geggenheimer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mexico
W. E. Witetie
Mexico Ledger May 5 1979 front page
Local page from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Saturday May 5 1979 highlights regional notices and brief news items. Includes community news, small ads, and standard newspaper front matter with local identifiers and date.
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Mexico
Nixon Doctor Reports Nixon Records Burglarized
Dr John Lungren former Nixon physician says Nixon medical records were stolen from a safe during two burglaries in September 1972 in Long Beach The records were disturbed and possibly photographed with $27 taken in the first break FBI and local police investigated Lungren notified the White House and said Nixon was in perfect health.
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Long Beach
Calif
Nixon
Lungren
White House
FBI
Independent Press-Telegram
Station listings and weather note changes in midwest markets
Erroneous TV listings show multiple stations across St Louis Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia Jeff City and Quincy with unreported changes. The note includes KMOX TV KTVO Kebj TV and others with weather reference and a Ty See See Ty fragment indicating forecast contexts.
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Kivi
St. Louis
Khga-tv
Hannibal LI
Kpl
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ktegtv
Jeff City
Kmox-tv
Kate-tv
Kebj-tv
Kid-tv
Weem-tv
Quincy
Night TV Listings with World and Sports Highlights
Television schedule lists cartoons and films across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17. Notable items include Dig explaining earthquakes at 11:00 a.m. CBS Children’s Film Festival features Mr Horatio Knibbles at noon on multiple channels. ABA Playoff Kentucky Colonels vs Indiana Pacers at 1:00 p.m. across channels. Astros vs Mets at 1:15 p.m. with pregame, Terre Haute sprint car championship, Kentucky Derby at 4:00 p.m. A long slate covers many films, news shows, and music programs throughout the day and night.
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Horatio Knibbles
CBS
Daytona
Kentucky Colonels
Indiana Pacers
Houston Astros
Mets
New York
Wide World of Sports
Terre Haute
Vienna
Laurel & Hart
Bowery Boys
Porter Wagoner
Lee Trevino
Jim
Jesse
Gigi
Zoo
Emergency
Circus
Reasoner
Bill Anderson
CBS News
Andy Griffith
Bridget
Hee Haw
Buck Owens
Kentucky
Welk
Mary T
Bobby Goldsboro Moore
Car & Track
Dragnet
Camera Three
Channel 4
Boston Opera Co
Donizetti
Israel
Meet the Press
Golda Meir
Yigal Allon
Abba Eban
New England Whalers
Winnipeg Jets
Pat Boone
Key 73
Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
CBS Sports Spectacular
Sunday Listings and Highlights From Channel Lineup
Sunday station listings reveal a busy schedule with Channel 4 and 7 airing operatic rehearsals and lute melodies, Channel 4 movies, and 12:30 p.m. special programs. The guide highlights Meet the Press discussions with Golda Meir and other leaders, NBA and Stanley Cup playoff games, and a varied mix of NBC CBS and local specials across multiple channels.
Mexico High Students Train New Music Teacher
May 5 1963 notes Donna Willard Homer Shrum and John R Teter practicing teaching at Mexico High School all studying at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. Also reports Brad Brett wins first in Teenage Road-eo at Mexico Jaycees with Don Peak Roy Seale and Dale Fulkerson following. Ledger named Missouri's first place daily newspaper in Missouri Press Association contest.
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Donna Willard
Homer Shrum
Mexico High School
John R. Teter
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Brad Brett
Mexico Jaycees
Don Peak
Roy Seale
Dale Fulkerson
the Ledger
Missouri
Missouri Press
Duck Cho Oh
Pusan
Korea
C.P. James
Phyllis van Horn
Paul Green
Otto van Horn
Mail Subscribers Weekend Log Appears Today
Mexicana Ledger notes an additional weekend log for Mail Subscribers appears today on this page. The paper, published daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N. Washington St Mexico Mo provides subscription and mailing rates for various regions including Audrain and adjoining counties and out of state.
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Mexicana Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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