Campaign Ends as Voters Face Judge Circuit Court Race
The editorial notes the end of a long national campaign and highlights the Circuit No. 12 division race for Judge Adams’s seat. Candidates Thomas I. Osborne and Edward D. Hodge, both of Mexico, are praised for honesty and experience. The editors decline to endorse, stating either choice upholds justice and the people cannot lose.
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Circuit Court
Circuit No
George Adams
Judge Adams
Thomas I. Osborne
Edward D. Hodge
Mexico
Reverential Awe in Serving God Not Fearful Slavery
A religious reflection cites Joshua 24 14 urging reverence toward the Lord and sincere worship. It notes greatness inspires awe yet rejects a slavish fear, emphasizing truthful devotion.
McMillan School Carnival Thanks Community And P T A Council
The McMillan School community expresses appreciation to parents friends and locals for a successful carnival. Thanks are extended to the Mexico City P T A Council Safety Committee for safety films puppet show and bicycle registration.
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Ledger
McMillan School
McMillan
Mexico City
P.T.A. Council
Tom Crews
Keena Gallop
Frances Cauthorn
Star Endorses Ford Dole For President
The Kansas City Star endorsed Republican Gerald Ford for President, noting the race is close and that Ford is a known quantity while Carter has strong instincts and ability. The paper urged Ford's steady, moderate leadership to steady the nation and build balance for the future.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star Today
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Carter
Gerald Ford
United States
Chamber backs no vote on Proposition 1 in Missouri
Members of the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously pass a resolution opposing Missourians Against Proposition 1. The proposition would ban including in electric rates any borrowed money costs for new generating plants during construction, affecting ratepayers if approved on November 2.
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C-Of-C
Mexico Area
Anastasia Disputes New Book On Romanov Fate
Charlottesville resident Mrs. John E. Manahan continues to insist she is Anastasia, grand duchess of Russia, despite a new book by Anthony Summers and Tom Mangold arguing that only the czar and perhaps his son died in 1918. The authors claim evidence that the czarina and four daughters survived at least six months, and Manahan calls the work a “put-together mess.” She previously attempted to prove her claim in German courts, losing in 1970 after years of appeals.
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Charlottesville
John E. Manahan
Anastasia
Russia
Anthony Summers
Tom Mangold
Ekaterinberg
Czar
Czarina
Summers
Mangold
Manahan
Berlin
Ann Landers columns offer marriage and parenting guidance
Readers seek guidance on grammar usage and parenting rules. The column defends the phrase I could care less, shares Dr. Johnson’s parental guidelines, addresses sexual orientation in animals, and promotes Ann Landers dating advice booklet. The letters reveal concerns about language, discipline, honesty, self image, and homosocial behavior.
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Ann Landers
P.O
Elgin
Vitamins Safe and Harmful Effects for Kidneys
Doctor explains that vitamin C must come from food, with a daily need of 40 to 100 mg. Excessive C can raise kidney stone risk and degrade B-12. All vitamins are safe in required amounts, but A and D can be toxic in fat soluble excess. Many people overuse vitamins, though some babies and undernourished elderly need supplements.
Hair Count Complicates 1976 Carter Ford Race
NY wigmaker Ben Kaplan argues Carter may win due to more hair, counting 9 of 12 presidents as hairier than their opponents. Actor Telly Savalas mocks the theory yet jokes bald heroes from Greece. Kaplan calls Eisenhower the lone fully bald president in the 20th century.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Ben 2. Kaplan
Kaplan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Telly Savalas
Savalas
Greece
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Franklin
Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Ashcroft criticized over ads by Baker in Missouri race
Democratic candidate James G. Baker accused John Ashcroft of using erroneous campaign ads to imply he is already in office. Baker pointed to Ashcroft as assistant attorney general for 16 months and noted a similar appointment for his wife. Ashcroft proposed a new Missouri task force on organized crime to curb narcotics, fencing, and gambling through legislation.
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Kansas City
John Ashcroft
James G. Baker
Baker
Ashcroft
Missouri
Evening TV Listings and Weather Report Chaos
Erratic channel listings and program notes outline tonight’s schedule across stations 2 through 19 with NFL, PBS and local shows. Highlights include Tiger football at 6 30 p.m. on Channel 8, Halloween scare on Little House at 7 p.m. on channels 5 and 8, and Election 76 coverage with key race analyses.
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Laura
Little House On the St
Adams
Chanter J John Q
NFL
Houston Oilers
Colts
Baltimore
Wolf Trap
Ond
Bonnie Raitt
Mose Allison
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Election night coverage across channels with ABC at 6 on Channel 2 and 6 30 on Channel 3 17. Cronkite CBS at 6 on channels 4 7 and 6 30 on 19 NBC at 6 and 6 30 on 10 and 5 8 Local station reports fill late halves. Notable programs include Woody Herman tribute, Gunsmoke at 10 30 on 11, and Ledger Election Party at 7 on Channel 12.
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Judy Callins
Fred Hellerman
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Lacy
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Bomereet
Don Ho
Sesame St. Sano
12Th Judicial Circuit
48Th Legislative District
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Ledger
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Matt
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Mary Hartman
Jeff's Company
St. Louis
Newsmakers Party
Mexico area history snapshot spans five dates and events
A compilation notes a 1960 Auxvasse carnival queen and king Michael Gordon and Christi Hendrix, changing a barber shop name to Don's Barber and Beauty Shop, and staff. It also lists past local happenings from 1956, 1946, 1936, and 1926 including civic posts, church leaders, business openings, deer hunting, and a city manager reference in Palatha Florida.
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Michael Gordon
Christi Hendrix
Auxvasse
Junior Gordon
Ivan Hendrix
Harris Barber and
West Promenade
Don Dick
Don’s Barber and Beauty Shop
Bill Harris
Rance Vanshike
Darlene Henry
Mexico
Robert Crews
Missouri
International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
Jerome W. Seigfreid
John W. Hall
First Christian Church of
Vandalia
Carpenter
McPheeters
Walter Isenmann
Forreat Drain
Jefferson D. Greer
Myra
George Hatcher
William and Sharp
Audrain County Abstract Co
Chowning Cauthorn
Theodore Cauthorn
Palatha
Fla
Van Dyke Show Faces Tough NBC Thursday Slot Shuffle
Los Angeles AP writer reports producer Byron Paul warnings that Dick Van Dyke's NBC comedy varity show risks being buried in a 10 pm Thursday lineup facing CBS The Waltons and ABCs Welcome Back Kotter The article notes prior reshuffles and pre emptions hurting ratings while Paul defends the move as giving viewers a choice between comedy and action dramas and private eye fare in a competitive night.
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Jay Ohahrbulit
Los Angeles
Byron Paul
Dick van Dyke
NBC
CBS
ABC
San Francisco
Paul
van Dyke
Kotter
Cops
Ford Carter
Clark Gable
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. Mexico Missouri. It describes postage paid, subscription rates for various regions in Missouri and neighboring counties, and military APO pricing. Office hours run 7:30 to 6:30 Monday through Friday and 7:30 to 1:00 Saturday.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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