Editorial: Agnew misstep on licensing commentators
Today's editorial condemns Vice President Spiro Agnew for suggesting government examination of network commentators. It argues licensing threatens the free press, urges more networks, and stresses journalists must tell the truth despite political pressure. The piece criticizes concentrated network power and defends press independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiro Agnew
Free Press of America
America
Tun
Dnly
End of Day Reflections On Sin And Forgiveness
A brief religious reflection cites Daniel 9 5 stating all have sinned and rebelled, then notes the Lord’s forgiveness for true repentance emphasizing contrition and mercy.
Audrain Hospital Auxiliary thanks donors for fund drive
Open Forum thanks readers for space in Red Stocking Follies that raised about 7600 dollars benefiting the coronary care unit at Audrain Medical Center. Laveta Curry signs as president. Ted Heerboth comments on dynamite theft, vehicle security, and proposed changes to concealed weapons laws for hunters and vehicles.
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Ledger
Audrain Medical Center
Laveta
H.W.) Curry
Pres
Audrain Hospital
U. S
Ted Heerboth
Monroe County Auctions Preserve Community Tradition
An yearlong recount notes farm and home auctions thriving in Monroe County. Neighbors gather to bid on estate sales as old social events fade, with antiques drawing city visitors, auctioneers’ jargon and friendly rivalry shaping a lively, communal pastime.
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Monroe County
Monroe
Vasectomy facts and public questions clarified
Ann Landers answers readers about vasectomy safety legality and outcomes. A physician notes that reversal is possible but rare, impotence is mainly psychological, the procedure lasts 15–20 minutes and costs 50–200 dollars, and healing allows a quick return to work with six weeks before confirming sterility. The Catholic stance remains flexible and celebrities’ openness varies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Laziders
Dry mouth linked to menopause and hysterectomy in reader letter
A reader questions persistent dry mouth after complete hysterectomy and menopause. Dr Thosteson cites causes such as vitamin deficiency, hormonal changes, mouth breathing, and discusses estrogen therapy, sialogogues, nasal obstruction, and salivary stimulation. He invites request for his menopause booklet and notes he cannot answer individual letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thosteson
M.D
Dr. Thosteon
MSN
Christmas lights visit promised in Mexico by Santa Claus
Yesterday in Mexico on Thursday November 17 1960 Denver Hudson chairman of the Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival Committee announced Santa Claus will stop in Mexico November 25 and 26 to light the Christmas lights and meet children. Four Audrain County 4 H members were honored at Presser Hall Recognition Program: Bob Breid Millie Jo Kostenburg Jon Mundy and Carl Silver.
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Santa Claus
Mexico
Denver Hudson
Greater Mexico
Birthday Greetings For Thursday Honorees List
Thursday greetings for Cloyd Dingman Dorothy Atterberry Larry Woods G David Bailey Roland Frey Gerry Conklin Frances Munckton Clara Newsom Carol Newsom Lloyd Schutz Don Grimwood Deanna Reams and Helen O Smith. Birthday wishes extend warm regards from family friends and neighbors on this special day.
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Cloyd Dingman
Dorothy Atterberry
Larry Dale Woods
G. David Bailey
Roland Frey
Gerry Conklin
Frances Munckton
Clara Newsom
Carol Newsom
Lloyd N. Schutz
Don Grim- Wood
Deanna Reams
Helen O. Smith
Local TV Station Listings and Unreported Teletype Weather
Erroneous OCR listing shows multiple stations in St Louis area with channel labels and names like Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox ty Kid ty and others such as Khga ty Komu ty Columba Weem ty Quincy U Kplr and Kregety Jett. Mentions unreported weather changes and Teletype News.
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St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox
Kid-ty
Khga-ty
Hannibal
Columba
Quincy U
St. Kowis
Kregety
Jett
Monica
Television Listings With Classic Lineup Notes
TV listings show Granny Hillbillies at 6 30 on channels 4 7 and 13. Don Knotts comedy at 6 30 on channels 5 8 and 40. ABC Movie The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again at 7 30 on channels 2 3. Hamlet special at 8 00 on channels 5 8 10. Marcus Welby M D leprosy horror Girl From Rainbow Beach at 9 00 on 2 3. Peaceful Atom CBS at 9 00 on 4 and 9 30 on another channel.
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Granny
Don Knotts
Andy Griffith
Joff Pflugg
ABC
Fred Astaire
Walter Brennan
Edgar Buchanan
Andy Devine
Chill Wills
Fame
Richard Chamberlain
Hamlet
Michael Redgrave
Polonius
Margaret Leighton
Gertrude
John Gielgud
the Phoet
Europe
Marcus Welby
Teller
CBS
Olivia de Havilland
Apain
Gary Cooper
Yul Brynner
the Barretts of Wimpole Street
Jones
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Lucy
News
Dick van Dyke
Mod Squad
Hillbillies
Big Valley
Welby
M.D
Dan Pate
Tri-States
Perry Mason
Dick Cavell
Governor's Mansion
Pie Cavett
Hitchcock
Sea ‘Hunt
Merv Griffin
Ram Highlights For Tonight
TV listings fragment catalogues a dense slate of programs from afternoon to late night. It mentions football commentary by Dan Devine and guests including Lloyd Haynes Jaye P Morgan Alex Karras and others, plus classic films and shows across channels with basketball and news blocks.
Room 222 Leads Tuesday Night TV Highlights
TV listings highlight Room 222 at 7 30 p m on channels 2 and 4 7 30 p m guest stars include Barry Sullivan and Diane Baker on Medical Center and Johnny Cash with guests on 2 and 3 The schedule also features The Detectives at Music Hall and Four In One at San Francisco International Airport plus late night talk shows with Cavett Griffin and Carson and a lineup of movies and cartoons.
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Room 222
Johnny Cash
Lorne Green
Cass Elliot
Kris Kristofferson
Barry Sullivan
Diane Baker
Medical Center
Music Hall
Don Adams
Raymond Burr
David Janssen
Will Jordan
Elisha Cook
San Francisco International
Dick Cavett
Deborah Kerr
Peter Viertel
Father Hesburgh
Notre Dame
Hal Linden
The
Rothschilds
Dan
Hawaii
Merv Griffin
Merv Griffith
Local TB Seals Redirected To Eastern Missouri Unit
Audrain County Tuberculosis Association dissolved in a state reorganization last spring. The state now divides between eastern Missouri association in St Louis and western Missouri in Kansas City. X ray mobile unit visit in September funded by eastern Missouri. local aid to Audrain cases now provided by St Louis unit. For Christmas seals and related work, support continues under eastern Missouri association for Mexicaans.
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St. Louis
TB Association
Audrain County Tuberculosis Association
Eastern Missouri Association
Western Missouri Association
Kansas City
Eastern Missouri Association For
John Meston
Norman Macdonnell
Festus
Doc
Kitty
Catholic Mission Effort
Wisconsin
Bro
Missouri
Whiteman Air Force Base
Benny’s 20th TV anniversary special features star lineup
Jack Benny marks two decades on television with an NBC tribute program reuniting radio pals Rochester Dennis Day Don Wilson and Mary Livingstone plus guests Bob Hope Lucille Ball Red Skelton Frank Sinatra Dinah Shore Dean Martin and more. The hour follows a Bob Hope show but delivers strong entertainment with familiar Benny humor and vintage clips.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Jack Benny
NBC
Benny
Rochester
Dennis Day
Don Wilson
Mary Livingstone
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
Red Skelton
Frank Sinatra
Dinah Shore
Dean Martin
Jack
Hope
Tom Jones
George Burns
Danny Thomas
Mexica Ledger Publishing Details and Rates
The Mexica Ledger issued daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. It lists postal rates including single copy prices and subscription options by region with yearly, semiannual and quarterly terms. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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