Local boys win Phi Beta Kappa honors at Missouri
Two Mexico and Vandalia youths, Robert W. Ollis Jr and Spencer E. Cahill, earn Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Missouri. The Mexico track team places second in the district meet, with Sedalia winning and Mexico moving up in the program's rebuild. The column praises local schools and urges continued improvement.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Robert W. Ollis, Jr
Mexico
Spencer E. Cahill
Vandalia
The
Ledger
Ledgerland
Sedalia
Hickman
Hannibal
Fulton
Moberly
Jefferson City
Marshall
Kirksville
Helias
End Of The Day Lord Verse On Individual Duty
The text emphasizes personal responsibility over others actions. It urges each person to focus on their own duties rather than the paths or actions of others, warning against relying on imitation or substitutes for personal obligation.
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John
Open Forum Editor Ledger Hopes for Continued Quality
The Ledger comments that the Open Forum Editor is “even better” than prior Thanks for the new features and stamps. Hopes are voiced that it continues to improve, with mention of Mrs. C. C and Frank in Montgomery City.
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Ledger
C. C
Frank
Montgomery City
Mexico School Board bans hazing in school organizations
The Mexico School Board announced a ban on hazing by school organizations. Superintendent Buford Thomas said there has been no excessive hazing so far, but it could arise in future. The First Baptist Church awarded the contract for a new educational wing at 78,694.07 dollars, with completion set for December 1 after furnishings funded separately.
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Mexico
Mexico Public
Eddie Pear
Frank Pearl
S. Western Ave
Hardin Junior High
Jerry Roundall
Larry Huffman
Merle Mitchell
Joe Meyer
Terry Clement
Meyer
Bobby Patton
MMA
Academy
Birthday wishes extend to local residents on Thursday
Greetings are sent to Donna Jean Holtkamp and a list of neighbors including Mrs. Joe Yaeger Jr. James Marvin Clark Pearl Early Mary Lillian Groves Dennis Lierheimer Mrs. Donald Forrest Mrs. Jasper Young James Gentry John Gibbons Patricia Turner and Ellen Wilson on Thursday in a communal birthday tribute.
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Donna Jean Holtkamp
Joe Yaeger Jr
James Marvin Clark
Pearl Early
Mary Lillian Groves
Dennis Lierheimer
Donald Forrest
Jasper Young
James Gentry
John Gibbons
Patricia Turner
Ellen Wilson
Quotable: Meany on plumbers and bills
George Meany quips that any doubt about a plumber’s ingenuity or resourcefulness fades when confronted with a bill, highlighting the practical skill and financial impact behind plumbing work. The remark underscores the value of tradespeople in everyday costs and craftsmanship.
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George Meany
Mexico Ledger Publication and Subscription Rates
The Mexico Ledger prints daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Subscriptions: $2.00 per month in Mexico and nearby towns, $12 per year in Audrain and nearby counties, $18 per year in all other Missouri counties, $21 per year out of state. Rates for half and quarter year terms listed. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Enyhere
Cancer Conquest Bill Stirring Washington Discourse
Dear Readers detailing calls for 8-34 and a National Cancer Authority, praising Nixon support, urging a unified national goal against cancer, and criticizing the current research setup as bureaucratic. ANN LANDERS column follows with a reader letter about office dynamics around a pregnant co worker and advice on dating and societal judgments.
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Washington
Ann Landers
Nixon
Congress
National Cancer Authority
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Firecracker Injury and Hiatal Hernia Advice From Dr. Thosteson
Letters to To Your Good Health discuss ear damage after a bus firecracker, hiatal hernia care and weight reduction, a skin rash from a violet-ray device, and safe use of UV exposure. Dr. Thosteson urges medical evaluation, cautions on unsafe devices, and offers pamphlets for further reading.
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E.J
Mayor Alcala Debut in ABC Film Introduces Quinn
AP reviewer Cynthia Lowry notes ABCs two hour film The City serves as a formal introduction to Mayor Thomas Jefferson Alcala played by Anthony Quinn. The plot centers on delaying university land conversion for an industrial park amid student opposition and a bomber in an elevator. The pace is slow but Quinn delivers a solid performance.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
ABC
Thomas Jefferson Alcala
Anthony Quinn
Alcala
Quinn
Unreported TV Station Listings Across Markets
Erroneous listings affect Khoa tv Hannibal Kreg tv Jeff City Komu tv Columbia Mexico Lee Ty ary Weem tv Quincy Teletype News Kph St. Louis Weather News report unreported changes across stations mentioning due dates and locations.
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Khoa-tv
Hannibal
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Komu-tv
Columbia
Mexico
Lee
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kph
St. Louis
Television Listings And Highlights For Tonight
David Frost hosts at 7 30 with guests Stanley Holloway Godfrey Cambridge Clint Eastwood John Davidson and the Muddy Waters band. Network reruns include The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again at 7 30 on channels 2 3 5 8 10 and Better A Widow at 6 00 on 5 8 10. Also featured are daytime and late night programs across channels including Adventures with Gomer Lassie Gilligan Flintstones and All In the Family with CBS News Special Justice Delayed Justice Denied and Merv Griffin.
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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
CBS News
Justice
Eric Sevareid
Merv Griffin
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Tammy Wynette
Johnny Carson
Kay Ballard
Jaye P. Morgan
Errol Flynn
Andrew
Danny Kaye
Brennan Et al
Peter Mcknery
Richard Widmark
Terry Thomas
Ginger Rogers
Claudette Inglish
Diane McBain
Temptations and David Frost Highlight Channel Listings
Wednesday station guide features The Temptations at 6 30 p m on Channel 4 with George Kirby and Kaye Stevens and David Frost hosting a 90 minute special with Woody Allen at 7 30 on Channel 11 Also singalong program Sing America Beautiful at 8 00 on Channel 5 24 Hours 9 00 AM listings include Sesame Street Hillbillies and TV news segments The guide notes NFL Action at 9 30 and a Stanley Cup hockey finals broadcast by CBS later in the evening with Justice Delayed Justice Denied part two at 7 30 and the Canadiens vs Black Hawks game at 8 30
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Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
David Frost
Welby
M.D
Perry Mason
Peyton Place
The
Temptations
Channel 4
George Kirby
Kaye Stevens
Woody Allen
Sing America Beautiful
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Danny Thomas
Diahann Carroll
Smothers Brothers
Arlene Golonka
International Children’s Choir
3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Kitty Wells
CBS News
Hollywood
NFL
Oakland Raiders
Juliet Prowse
B. B. King
Johnny Carson
George Burns
Suzanne Pleshette
al Hirt
Don Ho
Dane Clark
James Stewart
Medical Center
Ernie
Immortal
Hawaii
NFL Action
Justice
Montreal Canadiens
Black Hawks
Chicago
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