Editorial promises welfare reform as voters on benefits grow
A 1940s style editorial argues New York City and state spend billions on welfare for about 1.2 million people who allegedly do not work. It claims $335 per family monthly payouts, cites a Senate report on eligibility, warns of rising fraud, and urges rapid reform due to bloc voting by recipients.
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New York City
New York
California
New York State
Senate
Washington, D. C
United States
Bible Urges Sobriety Against Drunkenness and Disorder
A reflective note cites Proverbs 20 1 asserting wine mocks and strong drink inflames, warning that those deceived by alcohol lose wisdom. It emphasizes biblical opposition to drunkenness and intemperance in modern society.
Needs Kit For Survival By HAL BOYLE
HAL Boyle argues individuals must assemble personal survival kits to endure modern pressures. He satirically lists items from a bulletproof Bible to weapons, tanks, two TVs, and practical guides, then notes everyone should tailor the kit to personal needs.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Arkansas
New Jersey
Executive Job Market Improves for Top Managers
AP Business Analyst notes signs of easing middle management recession as help wanted ads rise and executive appointments grow. A Wytmar study shows 6 percent rise in Q1 1971 vs late 1970, led by manufacturing, financial and administrative categories.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Reces
Wytmar & Co
Kiernan & Co
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Responds To Readers
A reader letter and Ann Landers column offer practical guidance on handling bereavement after infant loss, wedding gifts, and marital expectations. The exchange covers silence vs conversation with grieving mothers, urging practical gift ideas, and advising the bride to acquire dishes as a practical step.
How Heart Attacks Damage the Heart and Blockage Fix
A reader asks about heart attack damage and whether blocked arteries reopen on their own. The doctor explains that damage comes from blood supply loss to heart muscle. a blockage rarely opens by itself, as nearby branches gradually enlarge to improve blood flow.
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Dr. Thosteson
J.S
Dress-Up Day At Hardin Junior High School Mexico
May 12 1961 in Mexico Missouri district events include dress-up day at Hardin Junior High with students in Sunday suits and best frocks. Mayor Wallace Melahn urged local employers to hire now in support of the Hire Now drive led by the Missouri State Employment Service office.
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Hardin Junior High School
Wallace Melahn
Mexico
Missouri State Employment Service
Mexico Garden Club
Gordon Gilman
Washington St
the Ledger
Moore’s Grocery
James A. Hoffman
Big Fry
W.D. Clark
Oria Lashbrook
Minois
Mexico Ledger Classified Rate Card
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates: single copy 10 cents. By carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail in Audrain and adjacent counties 12.00 per year 6 months 8.00 3 months 6. Mail in all other Missouri counties 18.00 per year 6 months 13.00 3 months 9. Out of state 21.00 per year 6 months 14.00 3 months 11. Members of armed forces anywhere 1.00 per month. Office hours 8:00 to 17:30 Mon Fri 8:00 to 15:00 Sat.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Local TV Channels Listing in Mid 20th Century
A compact TV guide lists stations in various cities with channel numbers and names. Khgaty Hannibal channel 7, Kreg-tv Jeff City 13, Komu-ty Columbia Mexico See Tv channel 10, Waem-tv Quincy 6, Teletype News 10 Kpl St Louis 12, plus Weather News.
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Khgaty
Hannibal
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Komu-ty
Columbia
Mexico
See
Waem-tv
Quincy
Kpl
St. Louis
Television listings and highlights tonight
TV guide shows The Frog Prince at 6 30 on channels 2 and 8 with the Muppets. David Frost interview with Yul Brynner at 7 30 on channel 11. Kopykats and other performers on channel 5 8 10 at 8. Immortal series at 3 00 on channel 10. Movie line includes Captain Boycott Daniel Boone Gidget Goes to Rome and Witness for the Prosecution across channels 2 4 7 11 13 with late night classics. NFL Action special at 9 30 on channel 3 joins Dick Cavett and guests.
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The
Frog Prince
David Frost
Yul Brynner
Kopykats
Mae West
Billy Graham
Edie Adams
David Frye
Frank Gorshin
Will Jordan
George Kirby
Ben
NFL Action
Dick Cavett
Richard Harris
Romy Schneider
Sybil Thorndike
Luis Miguel Dominguin
Johnny Carson
Carlotta Monti
W. C. Fields
Channel
Captain Boycott
Stewart Granger
Frog Princ
Shiloh
Smith
Rome
Glenn Ford
Natalie Wood
Cindy Carol
Simone Signoret
Tyrone - Power
Vincent Price
Cary Grant
Peyton Place
Medical Center
Merv Griffin
Immortal
Hawaii
Perry Mason
Dick Cavell
Senators
NFL
James Mason
Jonathan Milleer
Spike Milligan
Bernard Levin
Johnny Mathis
Chain Lightning
Humphrey Bogart
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Hospital
Life
Mike Doulas
TV Listings and Highlights From Thursday Ledgerland
Re run series with guest stars Keenan Wynn Bill Cosby Kate Smith Carl Betz Milton Berle and David Frost talks. CBS Movie Covenant with Death stars George Maharis. Early morning to midnight schedule covers Dynah’s Place News Lassie Flipper Bewitched Ironside Granddaddy Movie Night and sport blocks including NFL Action.
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Keenan Wynn
Bill Cosby
Flip Wilson
Kate Smith
Jim Nabors
Carl Betz
Ironside
Milton Berle
David Frost
Lucille Ball
Donald Sutherland
Arte Johnson
CBS Movie
George Maharis
CBS TV Highlights Johnson Library and Swiss Accounts
CBSs 60 Minutes previews the Lyndon B Johnson Library with its murals and red paper boxes while detailing a Cold War crisis and Kosygins threat to Soviet action. The program also notes Swiss bank accounts paying 4 percent, and discusses child show The Frog Prince featuring Muppets and a Sonny and Cher summer replacement.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
CBS
60 Minutes
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Johnson
Alexei N. Kosygin
Syria
Birthday wishes for local residents on Friday
Greetings note extends birthday wishes to Mrs Jesse Gurwell Harold Fisher Warren David Cadwell Kathy Lynn Baker and LeMyra Graves with a birthday today for Brenda Jane Womack announced in a local page column.
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Jesse Gurwell
Harold Fisher
Warren David Cadwell
Kathy Lynn Baker
LeMyra Graves
Brenda Jane Womack
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Mexican Ledger
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Ktvo
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Daniel Boone
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Jim Henson
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