Campaign finance reform urged after Watergate fallout
The Watergate scandal exposes misuse of campaign funds by the Committee for the Re-Election and prompts calls for remedial action. John Gardner of Common Cause criticizes Congress for inaction while the Senate pushes public financing reform. House leaders face blame for blocking bills as Speaker Carl Albert stands to ascend if Nixon is replaced.
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Watergate Committee
House
Senate
Congress
John Gardner
Common Cause
Wayne Hays
House Administration Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Carl Albert
Albert
United States
Nixon
Ford
End of the Day The Tree Is Known by Its Fruit
A reflection on faith and deeds inspired by Matthew 12 33 linking spiritual life to visible action and daily conduct. The saying emphasizes that the measure of belief is shown through behavior and the outcomes of one’s choices.
Energy doubts swirl over fighter jet over football game
In a Ledger Open Forum letter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Miller of Paris question whether energy shortages are real or propaganda as an airplane repeatedly dived above the Missouri Military Academy Paris football crowd on November 10. They urge energy conservation while noting public curiosity about fuel use for the jet.
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Ledger
Missouri Military Academy
Ann Landers Columns On Family Strife And Gifts
A reader's cry for help describes constant belittling by a mother and the impact on self esteem. Ann Landers advises seeking help and balance, then answers letters on marital plans, wedding gifts, and the impact of social attitudes on family dynamics.
Child attachment and grandma talk in health column
A five year old bonds strongly with his grandmother, prompting questions about abnormal behavior. A physician reassures that deep early security is normal and predicts gradual shift as the child grows and gains independence. The column also notes a uranium mine cures claim and offers a varicose veins booklet.
Mexico seeks to extend city limits east of the airport
A petition to extend Mexico city limits east beyond the airport was filed in Audrain Circuit Court, aiming to absorb about 1 200 acres, significantly larger than the 300 acres in a 1962 annexation petition. Equally noted are local events from 1953 and 1923, including a farmhouse fire, citizenship ceremony, and marine pilot qualification.
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Mexico
Mexico Airport
Audrain Circuit Court
Vandiver Village
Martinsburg
Frank Jenicek
Bulgas Co
Howard Morris
Fairground St
DAR
F.M. Maupin
Margaret Mackie
Birthday wishes for Michael Shivers and others
Monday greetings go to Michael Shivers for his birthday while Friday messages extend to James Carter and to Mrs Elwyn Goodson James Gerald Breneman Frankie Exendine Dorothy Sue Clark Kenneth Tiller of Laddonia Mrs Jessie Smith Cindy Kay Sharp Karen Kay Pugh R C Baker Jackie Allison and Joe Allison. Today also notes birthdays for Britain's Prince Charles 25 King Hussein of Jordan 48 and Heiress Barbara Hutton 61.
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Michael Shivers
James Carter
Elwyn Goodson
James Gerald Breneman
Frankie Exendine
Dorothy Sue Clark
Kenneth Tiller
Laddonia
Jessie Smith
Cindy Kay Sharp
Karen Kay Pugh
R.C. Baker
Jackie Allison
Joe Allison
Britain
Prince Charles
King Hussein of Jordan
Barbara Hutton
TV Guide Listings for St Louis and Nearby Areas
Erroneous and partial listings show channels with programs and guests including Sonny and Cher on Channels 4 7 13 at 7 00 p m Douglas Fairbanks Jr Kris Kristofferson Rita Coolidge and ABC Movie Brian's Song with James Caan Chicago Bears drama at 7 00 pm on channels 2 3 17 Rich At The Top at 7 15 pm on channel 9 Elvis Aloha From Hawaii repeat at 7 30 pm on channels 5 8 10 Plus various afternoon and evening segments across multiple networks with placeholder notes and unreported station changes noted.
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Sonny and Cher
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Kris Kristoferson
Rita Coolidge
ABC
Brian
James Caan
Chicago
Brian Piccolo
Rich
Buddy Rich
Elvis
Aloha
Hawaii
Presley
Honolulu
Khyaty
Hannibal
Kptr
St Louis
Kemu
Columbia
Kreg Tv
Jett City
Ketc-ty
Weem-ty
Quincy
Astaire
Rogers
James Brolin
Doris Day
Jdne Allyson
Robert Mittchum
Trapped and Blue Knight TV Highlights Tonight
Television listings show Trapped with James Brolin at 8 30 on channels 2 3 and 17. The Blue Knight Part 2 of 4 airs at 9 00 on channels 5 8 and 10. CBS News Special at 10 30 on channels 4 7 and 13 recaps A Royal Wedding. Jack Paar Tonite repeats African tour footage at 10 30 on 3 17 and 11 30 on 2.
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James Brolin
Blue Knight
CBS News
Jack Paar
Jack
Channel
Dick Powell
Henry Fonda
Waltons Drama and TV Night Highlights Across Channels
A two hour Waltons drama leads Thanksgiving on channels 4 7 and 13 with John Boy injured guiding the family. Hank Aaron appears on Flip Wilson show with guests Lee Grant Andrew Johnson and Gladys Knight. Also airing are The Advocates Strip Mining debate Ironside and Orange Blossom Festival with Loretta Lynn and Goober Lindsey. The Blue Knight episode and many other daytime to late night programs fill the schedule.
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Waltons
John Boy
Hank Aaron
Flip Wilson
Lee Grant
Andrew Johnson
Gladys Knight
Ironside
Frank Capra
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Open Forum
Mrs
Wayne Miller
Paris
Ann Landers
Atin Landers
Teddy
Prac
Anni Landers
P.O
George C. Thosteson, M. D
Dr. Thosteson
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Bumper Morgan
Nbc—Tv
Barnes
Mexico High School
J.B. Fisher
Harold McLane
Marie Cauthorn
Hannibal LaGrange College
Monterey
Gulf of Mexico
Marine
Richard O. Bruce
T.R. Bruce
Calhoun St
Corpus Christi
Tex
Frank Pimpell
Hardin College
Des Moines
J.W. Million
C.M. Clay
Memphis
Tenn
Clay
Will Pryor
Audrain County
St. Louis
Jay
IGA
W. Jackson
Palis Lalra
St Loui
Ottumwa
Kmor
Ty St Louis
Kidty
Santi
Elec
Lucy
Phil Donahue
Aise Presley
CBS
NBC
Group
Cher
Adam
Princess Anne
Andy Griffith
Our Times
Ledgerland
Sesame St
Dr. Brothers
Reed Farrell
Gambit
CBS New
Wizard Ox
Garner T
Armstrong
Brady Bun
Love Life
Fury
Hollywood
Squares
Lester
Passwore
Young
Restless
Jeopardy
Loretta Lynn
George (Goober) Lindsey
Johnny Carson
Roy Clark
Paul Ehrlich
Rhodes
James Mason
Rome
Charlton Heston
Tony Curtis
Clint Walker
Ann Sheridan
Howard Duff
Mike Dougla
Merv Griffin
Gomer
Hal Barton
I Troop
Dragnet
Hospital
Dea
Ozark Opry
Price Is Right
Bonanza
Big Valley
Toma
Elec. Co
One Life
Beaver
Pyramid
Advocates
San
ABC Newseas
Francisco
Sgt
Joseph Wambaugh
Los Angeles
William Holden
Supreme Court
Lee Remick
Morgan
Mel
Strout Realty
P.O. Box
Hwy
East
Family Shoe Store
West Side Square
Pining, Wi
Hiway
South Mexico
Ony
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