We Need Better Roads In Missouri Says Editorial
The editorial urges Governor Hearnes to veto the two cent gas tax increase, arguing Missouri’s five cent tax is the lowest and improvements rely on more funds. It notes toll roads failed, bond routes may be right, but legislature may not support it, leaving roads unimproved without courage. It commends Hearnes’ past courage and calls for action soon.
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Hearnes
Missouri
Senate
House
Warren Hearnes
At The End Of The Day Jesus Wept
A reflective passage on Jesus weeping for Lazarus and the deep sorrow of those left behind. It notes Jesus knew of the resurrection yet emphasizes the emptiness and loneliness that death brings to loved ones.
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Jesus
Democratic Governors Derby Looms In Missouri Race
The Columbia Tribune notes Sen. Earl Blackwell joins Lt. Gov. William Morris and Edward Dowd in the Democratic gubernatorial contest, with Warren Hearnes and Jack Danforth weighing options. Kit Bond emerges as a Republican wild card, while rivals jockey for position ahead of 1972. The piece predicts none of the current contenders will win the race.
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Columbia Tribune
Earl Blackwell
Hillsboro
Derby Blackwell
William Morris
Edward Dowd
St. Louis
Mr. Morris
Warren Hearnes
Jack Danforth
Missouri
Danforth
Mr. D
Hearnes
Kit Bond
Mexico
State Auditor's
Statehouse
Haskell Holman
Dear Ann Landers Letter Features Foot Size and Faithful Wives
A teenager writes to Dear Ann Landers about big feet, arguing they’re common with fashion today and referencing Verushka as a size twelve. A reader recounts Jacqueline’s shoe size as nine and a half, noting usefulness rather than hindrance. Another letter discusses marital fidelity during wartime, with guidance to focus on family and move past rumors. A final note warns teens about drinking, pointing to a publication offer for a teen era piece.
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Ann Landers
Verushka
Hay fever and rose fever remedies and cautions
Dr. Thesteson outlines hay fever management with air conditioning, antihistamines, and steroid courses. Desensitization injections offer longer relief but require planning, and rose fever is linked to grasses and certain flowers. Also covers birth control options beyond the pill and notes on cystic fibrosis foundation address and pregnancy timing anomalies.
Audrain Museum Dedication and Local News Highlights
The Audrain County Historical Museum will be dedicated at 2 30 p m on Saturday on the lawn of the Historical Park marking the end of nearly two years of work by the Audrain County Historical Society. Mexico recreation area improvements bring gifts from local businesses including three wooden buildings, backstops for tennis courts, playground equipment, and sand boxes for children. Police Chief Charles Tehmert notes fan letters praising the department. The Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce forms Historical Sites Committee with local leaders to mark historic sites. A 1921 note describes plans for a streetcar carnival around the square in October, plus a corn and farm product show. Central Parent Teachers Association officers are elected and Martha Pilcher will give a violin recital at Hardin Auditorium with Cliff Garrison.
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Audrain County Historical Museum
Audrain County Historical Society
Sam Locke
Warren Greene
Mexico
Washington, D.C
Missouri
St. Louis
Aldridge Greene
Central School
Wallace Melhan
Mexico Recreation
Mexico Power and Light Co
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Mexico Lions Club
Lions
Charles Tehmert
Chamber of Commerce
Brundage Co
Central Parent-Teachers Association
B. M. Bush
Rolla McIntyre
J. G. Ford
Bernard
Martha Pilcher
Hardin Auditorium
Cliff Garrison
Erroneous Listings Attributed To Unreported Channel Changes
Stations may have posted inaccurate listings due to unreported changes. The note warns that broadcasting schedules could reflect errors from last minute updates and advises verification with the network.
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
A busy schedule features It Was A Very Good Year tracing past eras on Channels 2 and 8 at 7 30. Rosaland Russell appears with David Frost at 7 30 on 11, plus film clips from Auntie Mame Picnic and His Girl Friday. NBC Movie Berlin Affair with Darren McGavin airs at 8 00 on multiple channels. Lucille Ball in Here’s Lucy reruns at 7 30, and Mery Griffin opens two Las Vegas shows while Johnny Carson begins a two week stint from Hollywood. Weathered lists of daily programs follow with news, sports, cartoons, and classic films across the network lineup.
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Rosie
Ray Milland
David Frost
Rosalind Russell
Mame
Lucille Ball
Jack Beatty
NBC
Berlin
Darren McGavin
Mery Griffin
Las Vegas
Johnny Carson
Hollywood
Dick Cavett
London
Peter Cook
Dudley Moore
Fenella Fielding
A. J. P. Taylor
Suzanne Pleshette
Dick van Dyke
Daniel Boone
News Society
Beaver
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Lucy
Merv Griffin
Mayberry
Doris Day
Carol Burnett
Perry Mason
Peyton Place ‘Ag
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Readable TV guide notes spring repeat policy and lists ABC NBC movies like Weekend of Terror Plymouth Adventure plus Sixty Minutes specials. Cast details include Robert Conrad Spencer Tracy Gene Tierney and guests in talk segments with George Segal Paula Prentiss and others.
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Ingrid Bergman
Robert Conrad
Spencer Tracy
Jane Wyman
Robert Horton
Marlene Dietrich
Robert Mitchum
Emmys Hit Two-Hour Run With Many Speeches
Cynthia Lowry notes the 30 Emmys handed out Sunday night on NBC with long speeches and many categories. Andersonville Trial won best dramatic program, The Bold Ones earned four drama Emmys, and Mary Tyler Moore led comedy with four. Lucille Ball and Jack Benny drew the crowd as they presented awards.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
NBC
Public Broadcasting
Andersonville
the Bold Ones
Birthday greetings for a Wednesday crowd
A Wednesday birthday hello goes to Maryann Shrader James E Lipp Alfred Edward Smith Deanna Denise Rehma Froda Good Kathleen Barnes Mrs Anna Evans Evelyn Salmons Raymond Jennings Larry Ray Lewis Mrs Pearl Armstrong Mrs Merle Hanser and Mrs Kenneth Scherer wishing joy and good cheer.
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Maryann Shrader
James E. Lipp
Alfred Edward Smith
Deanna Denise Rehma
Froda Good
Kathleen Barnes
Anna Evans
Evelyn Salmons
Raymond Jennings
Larry Ray Lewis
Pearl Armstrong
Merle Hanser
Kenneth Scherer
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C.P.K
MFA Golden Youth
MFA Golden Youth Insurance
Pollard
MFA Insurance
Mexico, Mo
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Khga-tv
Hannibal
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Jeff City
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Columbia
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Bob Hope
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Peter Sellers
James Franciscus
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ABC
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Paula Prentiss
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Allan Cohen
Channel
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Lone Ranger
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Somerset
Mike Douglas
Hal Barton
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Lassie
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Welby
M.D
Green Acres
Don Knotts
Peyton Place
4sMovie
Mayan
CBS
Arthur Miller
George C. Scott
Howdy Doody
Arthur Godfrey
Ed Sullivan
Edward R. Murrow
Sullivan
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Jack Benny
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