Remembering The Police Editorial Report Reflects On Duty
The Ledger prints an Editorial Research Report on Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week proclaimed by JFK in 1963. It notes police demands, public support gaps, and a UC Berkeley professor’s view that society overburdens officers while crime rises. The piece cites a 17 percent crime rise in 1974 and a Census finding that many crimes go unreported, urging reflection on police service.
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the Ledger
RMWN
John F. Kennedy
National Police
George L. Kirkham
University of California At Berkeley
Jacksonville
Fla
Kirkham
Law Enforcement Bulletin
America
FBI
Census Bureau
End Of The Day For Through The Law Reflection
A brief religious reflection contrasts living by law with life through faith in Christ. It emphasizes that true religion rests on love of God rather than strict rule compliance, citing Galatians 2:19 to contrast obedience and relationship.
Non permanent streets spark weight limits plea to city council
Fred E Bail writes the Ledger letter urging the city council to restrict loads on so called non permanent streets where blade mix and slurry seal work is planned. He cites heavy farm equipment and bulk gasoline trucks causing road damage and asks for weight limits and mileage to protect street surfaces. He argues farm traffic should use permanent streets or highways and asks other property owners to voice support.
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West Monroe
Monroe
Curtis
Fred E. Bail
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Fragment
Readers seek guidance on depression recognition and medical care while Ann Landers cautions against relying on drugs alone. The column covers personal finance, family obligations, and handling rival weddings with practical, doseful tips and a solicitous closing offer for her booklet.
Don’t Let Diverticulosis Throws You Guide Brief
Question from Mrs H J R about diverticulosis left lower abdomen. Doctor explains diverticulum basics, high fiber diet, seeds to avoid, soft stool goal, risk of diverticulitis, and offers booklet by mail. Second letter warns against mineral oil and explains lipid pneumonia risk and cautions about folk remedies for arthritis and angina caffeine.
Vandalia Woman Appointed To Mexico Audrain Library Board
Yesterday in Mexico May 6 1965 Mrs Richard Kohl of Vandalia was named to a four year term on the Mexico Audrain Library Board by the Audrain County Court. The city council accepted with regret the resignation of Kirby Allen from the Housing Authority Board. Allen a former city councilman and member for nearly seven years is with A P Green Fire Brick Co.
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Richard Kohl
Vandalia
Mexico-Audrain
Audrain County Court
Kirby Allen
Board of Commissioners
Housing Authority
City of Mexico
Allen
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Clarence Torreyson
Kate Nolen
John R. Buckman
Paris
Buckmans
Monroe County
First Presbyterian Church
Set
Hubert W. Hinze
James Bledsoe
The
American Legion
Mexicaih School
Columbia
Edna Lindsey
Anna Payne
Rowena Huff
Mary Frances Rowland
Weatherby High School
No definite cure for arthritis says doctor
A reader over 80 asks about arthritis cures and pain relief. The doctor notes there is no definite cure but lists possible steps to help and questions whether arthritis is the correct diagnosis, mentioning prior cortisone shots, aspirin, copper bracelet, cod liver oil, and boiled sea water.
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G.R
Rene
Local TV Stations Listing Switches and Call Letters
A brief item notes call letters for stations including KTVI St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOY TV St. Louis and KID TY St. Louis, outlining a channel lineup or station identifiers in a compact broadcast listing.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo Ottumwa
Kmoy-tv
Kid Ty
Television Listings and Program Highlights for St Louis and Nearby
TV listings show a dense schedule across Hannibal Columbia St Louis Quincy with notes on errors and nightly highlights. Programs include The Way It Was at 7 00 PM and The Invisible Man and The California Kid movies, Ascent of Man and various game shows, musicals, and dramas across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 with regional station notes and weather summaries.
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Khga
Hannibal & Kormu
Columbia
Kete
St. Louis
Wgem
Quincy
Epic
Jeff City
NBC
David McCallum
H. G. Wells
ABC
Martin Sheen
Showtime
Somerset
Flintstones
Ironside
Mike Douglas
Villa Alegra
Mery Griffin
Gilligan
Gambit
Stooges
Workshop
Flee, Co
Tell Truth
Elec. Co
Andy Griffith
Mr. Rogers
Consequences
America
Anouilh
Genevieve Bujold
Fritz Weaver
Stacy Keach
Hollywood
Robert Mitchum
Tony Rome
Frank Sinatra
CBS
Phil Donahue
Hawaii
Yvonne deCarlo
Gregory Peck
Bob Hope
Robert Montgomery
Welby
M.D
Barnaby
Reed Farrell
Jones
Veri and
Jamanis
Hans Conried
Dick Cavett
Bill Cosby
Matt Helm
Tony Franciosa
Flip Wilson
CBS Newseas
Capt. K'rao
Mt Beaver
McLean Stevenson
Richard Pryor
Kenny Rankin
Cheer
Geraldine
David Storey
New York
Chelsea Theater Center
David Frost
Weatherscan
Merv Griffin
Joker’s Wild
Elec, Co
Speed Racer
Mod Squad
Bonanza
Villa Alegre
Children’s Variety
Rogram
Elvis Presley
Jon Hall
Stephen Boyd
Susan Oliver
William Powell
Copper Canyon
Ray Milland
Baretta
Dan
Weather Channel 17
Mexico
Cardinals
Family viewing rule reaches sports and boxing on tv
AP reports networks plan to apply the family viewing hour to major sports and boxing, ban blocking and tackling until 9 p.m., with reliance on clips or light alternatives if violations occur. The piece mentions Myron Floren, Kate Smith, and Muhammad Ali among others in a broader broadcast reshaping.
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New York
Snidely Foon
Foon
Howard Cosell
Kate Smith
Myron Floren
Muhammad Ali
George Foreman
Mexico Ledger Circulation and Office Hours Notice
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule excluding Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St., Mexico MO. It specifies postage rates, subscription prices by region, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Birthday Wishes For Local Readers And Notables
Greetings note lists Thursday celebrations for Bill Foreman Lee Ray Wright Leo Lunceford Cleo Lunceford Bessie Genera Fuller and Karen Newbrough. Mentions birthdays for Willie Mays age 44 and Orson Welles age 60. Includes a Dryden quote about habits.
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Bill Foreman
Lee Ray Wright
Leo and
Cleo Lunceford
Bessie Genera
Fuller
Karen Newbrough
Willie Mays
Orson Welles
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Another World
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Jimmy Dean
Price Is Righ
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Mama
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Filp Wilson
By Jay Sharbutt
AP Television
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Giants
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Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
John Dryden
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Shulton
Faberge
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Prince Matchabelli
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Lawrence Drug CO
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Walgreen Agency
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