Battle Against Nature threatens Missouri River health
Editorial cites Sierra Club and Fish and Wildlife Service officials warning the Missouri River’s vitality is being harmed by Corps of Engineers projects to straighten and deepen channels for barge traffic and flood control. Readers recall cleaner pasts while trash and pollution mar creeks and lakes. a call for a balanced approach protecting nature while supporting livelihoods.
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Missouri River
Lake Erie
David Bedan
Great Rivers
The
Sierra Club
Ozark
Corps of Engineers
Dan Metz
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bedan
Associated Press
John Funk
John Robinson
Missouri Conservation Commission
Ledgerland
Missouri
May 13 entries show long tenure, leases, and personnel moves
Across five decades from 1927 to 1957 the Ledger notes courthouse gardener J D Miller planting season crops, Continental Bank Supply leasing space above Worrell Jewelry, Dysart McDonald shipment to the Dominican Republic for saddle stock, a 6‑room house ad, wage increases at International Shoe Co, and a remodelling project at Whirlaway Cafe. Syed Zawwar Hasan joins The Ledger staff as AP Pakistan student.
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J.D. Miller
Continental Bank Supply Co
Worrell
Continental
Dysart McDonald
Columbia
Brooklyn
N.Y
Dominican Republic
Rex McDonald
H.L. Davidson
International Shoe Co
Pink Quisenberry
Whirlaway
Jefferson St
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists circulation details for Mexico Missouri with pricing by region and delivery method. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, office hours, and carrier and mail rates for local and out of state subscribers.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Rade
Audrain
APO
On Being a Father by Martin Weinstein
Ann Landers shares Martin Weinstein's essay on fatherhood and the impact of a father figure. He describes growing up fatherless, the need for emotional security, and how fathers can guide children through discipline, affection, and shared experiences. The piece endorses fatherhood in various forms and urges readers to seek constructive roles.
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Ann Landers
Newsday
Martin Weinstein
PTA
Edgar Allan Poe
Causes and remedies for heart palpitations and Wharton duct issue
A reader asks about persistent heart palpitations and sleep disruption after two normal cardiograms. The doctor notes benign rhythm disorders can cause palpitations, advising side sleeping relief, avoiding caffeine, considering warm milk or light alcohol, and periodic blood pressure and heart checks. A separate note explains Wharton duct blockage from dentures, advising dental adjustment. reader asks about denture fit and continuing duct issues.
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M.J.K
Mexico City council weighs grant for slum housing study
Mexico City municipality moves to draft a resolution asking a federal grant for an urban slum housing study and redevelopment plan. The item reflects local efforts to address housing issues through federal funding.
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Carolyn Ann Reid
Lexington
Christopher Samuel Bond
First Presbyterian Church
Bond
Arthur Bond
S. Jefferson Rd
School News
Olivia Shivers
Garfield School
Birthday wishes roll out for a long list of names
Greetings Sunday notes extend well wishes to Anna Frances Norman Kevin Lee Burt Pattie Dianne Kuda Lad donia Ruth Cox Roxie Wyble Carlene Frey Billy Ed Coil William Bradley George Coil Mrs Gene Exendine Linda Kay Langley and Jesse Exendine with joy and celebration.
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Anna Frances Norman
Kevin Lee Burt
Pattie Dianne Kuda
Laddonia
Ruth Cox
Roxie Wyble
Carlene Frey
Billy Ed Coil
William Bradley
George Coil
Gene Exendine
Linda Kay Langley
Jesse Exendine
Night Channel Guide Highlights Dense with Sports and Movies
Channel listings show Cardinals versus Braves at Atlanta at 1:15 and Dodgers versus Mets at New York with pregame and arts features. Movies include The San Pedro Bums and Fear Is the Key. documentaries on Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations. extensive weekend sports, telethons, and public policy forums on multiple stations.
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Cardinals
Braves
Atlanta
San Pedro
LA Harbor
Sanford and Son
Dr. Seuss
Horton
Eldridge
Cleaver
Buckley
CBS
Barry Newman
Noraling
Adam Smith
Elizabeth Montgomery
LA Dodgers
Mets
New York
NY Philharmonic
Michael Tilson Thomas
Indianapolis
Leonard Rodriguez
Hve
Baltimore
Jamaica
Las Vegas
Jacques Cousteau
Red Sea
Charlton Heston
Los Angeles
Archie
Isaac Stern
Previn
Pittsburgh
Channel 1
Public Policy Forum
Dallas
John Updike
Fort Worth
Navratilova
Wade
Midwest
Oakland Plaza
Columbia
Disney
Channel 9
Jim
Margaret
ABC
Clint Eastwood
Ryan
Tatum O'Neal
Pacific Northwest
Cardinal
Face Nation
St. Louis
Franklin & J
Dick Keefeferson
Grandstand
Elk
Journal Pittsburgh
the Life
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Jim (Curley) Houser
P.O
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Ill
Dr. Thosteson
George C. Thosteson, M.D
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Farmland Industries, Inc
Paylr
Wansas
John Minor
Washington
Uva
Edward D. Jones& Co
Sal
Campher
Komu
Ketc-to
Wgem-ty
Quincy
Kel-ty
See-Tv
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
See Tv
Kdmity
NBC
Cardinal Basebal
McNeil-Lehrer
Rockford
Gong Show
Chris Moore
Crags-Wits
Mary Hartman
Sanford & Son
Baretta
Phil Donahue
Monster
Ara's World Squad
Technology
Woman
Farmer's Voice
Hall
Sportsman's
Nashville
Marshal Dillon
CBS Newscas
Lively Arts
Palm Report
Bobby Vinton
Andy Williams
Wall St
Robinson Cag
Shirley Temple
John Payne
Mike Henry
Abbott and Costello
Francis
West Point
Donald O'Connor
Kirk Douglas
Michael Caine
Sid Caesar
Melina Mercouri
David Copperfield
Freddie Bartholomew
Classic Theatre
Lowell Thomas
Dolly
Bob
Wrestlin
ABC Bbegent
C.P. Teletho
Spea
Rev. Robins
Rex Humbar
Christ
Sacred Hear
Lamp Uito
Lester
Jerry Fallch
Swaggart
Rabbi
Oral Robert
Rex Hun
Sesame St
Discovery
Oral Roberts
Calvary Temple
Confluence
Medix
Conservation
Mr. Rogers
Mass
Speedy
Jerry Fallwell
Town Hall
Bible
Davey
Kidsworld
Dinosaurs
Gilligan
Hollywood
Robert Redford
Rory
Calhoun
Roddy McDowell
George Peppard
Ernest Angley
Tri-States
Rhoda
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Joe Swaggart
Leroy Jenkins
Bill Dance
David Susskind
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