Editorial: The Need For A Great Man In America
The piece argues America needs a great leader not a dictator and names Roosevelt Lincoln Washington Jefferson Churchill De Gaulle as examples. It critiques Nixon's presidency in office and notes a lack of tall leaders among Republicans Democrats and Independents per a Gallup poll. It concludes by urging time to produce great leaders.
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America
Roosevelt
Teddy
Franklin
Lincoln
Washington
Jefferson
Churchill
DeGaulle
Rodgers
Middle East
Nixon
United States
Gallup
Kennedy
Bayh
Ancient Deliverance Recalled Through Jesus Christ
The text recalls Exodus style deliverance as a recurring life story. It contrasts Moses delivering Israel with salvation through Jesus Christ, noting the waters as a wall on right and left. It emphasizes the amazement of the recorded deliverance and its personal relevance.
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Egypt
Moses
Jesus Christ
Open Forum Editor Thank You From Social Security Office
A letter from Hiram U. Ford District Manager Social Security Administration thanks the Ledger for its coverage of the non appearance of Social Security benefit checks. He notes many residents of Mexico rely on monthly checks to pay bills and that public information helped relieve anxious minds.
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Columbia Social Security Office
Social Security ‘Administration
Mexico
Hiram U. Ford
Social Security Administration
Mexico Obit and Civic Updates Highlight May Dates
In Mexico on Wednesday May 17 1961 the A P Green Fire Brick Co scholarship winner is David Adams son of Mr and Mrs William Adams of 610 N Kentucky Rd Three Mexico police members were promoted to sergeant Charles Poland Clarence Becker and Bill Standefer Attorney in Audrain County gains new farm title via St Louis bankruptcy referee and Schindler farm control FBI agent G B Norris lauds Mexico police department in May 1954 remarks Toilets for the 62nd Audrain County NEMO Fair August 7 8 9 10 prompt a new toilet building plan Audrain Chamber of Commerce aims to boost Hardin Park with a paid supervisor and improved grounds May Queen Ruth Noah crowns May Queen attendants Anne Callison Helen Heizer Aliie Burton Parrish
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David Adams
William Adams
Kentucky Rd
Mexico Police Department
Charles Poland
Clarence Becker
Bill Standefer
Joseph M. Bone
Audrain County
Mexico
Bar Association
St. Louis
FBI
FBI Police Training School
Audrain Chamber of Commerce
Hardin Park
Barnes
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Noah
Topeka
Kan
Hardin College
Quotable Ovid on virtue and enduring love
A line attributed to Ovid extols a good disposition as a lasting virtue. It asserts that such a temper withstands the burden of years and that love built on it endures to the end.
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Ovid
Ann Landers readers questions on appearance work love and babies
A collection of letters to Ann Landers discusses long hair and beards affecting hiring, a woman delivering a baby while thinking appendicitis, a widow who dislikes a $25 gift limit, and guidance on wedding planning with practical expectations. The notes reflect blunt advice about appearances, unexpected birth, budgeting gifts, and wedding preparations.
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Ann Landers
Vassar
To Your Good Health Dr Thosteson Column
Dr Thosteson answers reader questions on venereal disease, infections, and preventive care. He explains gonorrhea and syphilis signs, testing timelines, and the value of early blood tests, plus guidance on fever blisters, coffee effects on the heart, and vaccination notes. Readers are invited to request his layman’s booklet by mailing 35 cents.
Erroneous TV Listings From Unreported Station Changes
Unreported changes by Teletype News affect stations listed in the Mexico area. Listings show Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St Louis Ksdetv St Louis Khaa tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Weem tv Quincy St Kplr St Louis Kreg tv Jeff City and more. Weather News notes additional unreported adjustments.
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St. Louis
Ktvo
Khaa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Weem-tv
Quincy St
Kplr
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Mexico
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
TV listings show It Was A Very Good Year at 7:30 p m on channels 2 and 3 with David Frost interviewing Anthony Quinn. Anthony Quinn also stars in The City pilot airing at 8:00 on channels 2 and 3, while Do You Take This Stranger? airs on channels 5, 8, and 10 at 8:00 and other classic programs fill the schedule including Mike Douglas and Dick Cavett segments and a slate of features and movie airings.
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David Frost
Anthony Quinn
ABC
NBC
Michael Parks
Gene Barry
Judy Garland
Moss Rose
Peggy Cummins
Santiago
Alan Ladd
Jeffrey Hunter
Lucy
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
Mayberry
Doris Day
Carol Burnett
Perry Mason
Peyton Place
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV guide style schedule notes David Frost program at 7 30 p m on Channel 11 with guests Stanley Holloway Godfrey Cambridge Clint Eastwood John Davidson and the Muddy Waters band plus multiple network movie reruns and daytime to late night program blocks featuring CBS NBC ABC and various talks comedies and dramas including The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again Better A Widow and Time Limit with extensive time slots and showings across channels 11 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 13 from morning to after midnight.
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David Frost
Stanley Holloway
Godfrey Cambridge
Clint Eastwood
John Davidson
Muddy Waters
ABC
Brennan
Astaire
Buchanan
Devine
Wills
NBC
Peter McEnery
Verna Lisa
Andrew
Danny Kaye
Brennan Et al
Richard Widmark
Terry Thomas
Ginger Rogers
Claudelle Inglish
Diane McBain
Lure of the Tall Ship on CBS Admirably Rewards Viewers
CBS Sunday night offered Danmarks 38 year old 200 foot sailing ship with an 80 cadet crew. The show followed teens from Copenhagen to the West Indies with home sick moments and humor. The program featured three English speaking boys and strong mast sailing photography. Public TV also aired Britten Owen Wingrave, a Henry James based tale on conscientious objectors with family ghosts. ABC presented This Is Tom Jones with Tom Jones and guests. Birthday greetings end with a list for Wednesday recipients.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
CBS
Danmark
Copenhagen
West Indies
mid-Atlantic
Cellent
Jackie Gleason
Benjamin Britten
Owen Wingrave
Henry James
ABC
Tom Jones
Pearl Bailey
Mexico Ledger Classifieds and Circulation Rates
Publication details for Mexico Ledger including daily schedule with exceptions, circulation areas and rates for mail subscriptions by county and state, office hours, and pricing for military subscribers. No article content provided.
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