Editorial on Mao revolution as partial success and future China change
The piece argues Mao Zedong's revolution provided basic needs but cost immense lives. It notes limited food variety, uniform clothing, and insufficient housing, plus political purges and the Cultural Revolution. After Mao's death, China drifts toward Soviet-style elitism, risking instability and possible detente impacts.
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Red China
America
Chairman Mao
Mao
China
Central Kingdom
People’s Republic of China
Enduring command to love neighbor in daily life
The text reflects on Mark 13:31 and the challenge of loving others when self love falters. It prompts self examination about how personal self regard affects how we treat others, urging consistent compassion in everyday actions.
Open Forum Editor Letter On The Politics Of The Future
Reader letter from Darrel Anderson discusses Reagan and GOP strategy, defending rightward shift as necessary for balanced government and national defense. He argues for states’ rights, Panama Canal ownership, and a strong free market, urging continued Reagan leadership. Also includes another reader calling for doctor relicensing and driver tests to reduce malpractice suits. name withheld.
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Ledger
GOP
Democratic Congress
Carter
la Johnson
Reagan
Republican Party
United States
Panama Canal
Gov
Birthday Greetings and Notable Celebrations
Birthday wishes go to Mrs Marzell Sudbrook Dwight Campbell George Mason Clark Earl Custard and several others in Fulton and surrounding areas. Today also marks the 77th birthday of orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy and 75th for pollster George Gallup with a bicentennial note recalling General William Howe honoring Heaslans after Fort Washington’s capture.
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Marzell Sudbrook
Dwight Campbell
George Mason Clark
Earl Custard of
Fulton
Nancy Jean Pulis
Mary Anne Sandbothe
Lucy Gallop
Herbert Floyd
Newton Davis
Wallace Playter
Joy Lynn Reams
Danita Sue
Veronica Fountain
Amy Fierge
Mary Davenport
Clarence Landers
Eugene Ormandy
George Gallup
William Howe
Fort Washington
Manhattan
Fort Kuyphausen
Ann Landers Advice Columns On Hair And Love
Dear Ann Landers tackles thinning hair in men who drape remaining strands, a reader’s concern about appearance. She also addresses a married couple’s varied sex life with encouragement for privacy and exploration, and offers guidance to a young reader self-conscious about a tooth gap with a hopeful dental fix.
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Ann Landers
Puerto Rico
Robert Burns
Ann
Sweetie
P.O
Elgin
Cataract drops claim questioned by eye doctor
Dear Dr Thosteson notes there are no proven drops to halt or reverse cataracts and surgery remains the effective treatment. The letter advises trusting the eye doctor and warns against peddled remedies. The column also addresses restless leg symptoms and offers general guidance and a booklet request.
Saturday TV Listings Mix Of News, Dramas And Movies
A long, noisy TV schedule lists channels and times for films, dramas, and news from St Louis to Columbia. It includes The Waltons, Harvey Korman performances with Lola Falana, Captain Kings, Liza's Pioneer Day, and various soap operas, comedies, and Westerns across channels 4 7 9 10 11 13.
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Jim-Bob
Harvey Korman
Lola Falana
Dick van Dyke
Liza
Kotter
Barnaby Agar
Hes Hugust
Prince & Pauper
Waltons Jone
Emergence
van Dyke
CBS Movie Opm
Masterpiece
St. Louis
Jeanne Wolt
Iran
Jewacast Arine
Lewscasta
Action Theatre
Phil Donafue
Tony Randatti
Hawaii
Mary Hartman
Teller
Sis
San Ene
Nancy
Sekmee Logan
Opty
Sta
San
Keefe
Francisco
Ape
Friday Ledger of TV Listings and Movie Guide
TV listings for Friday include Donny and Marie guests on channels 2 3 17 with George Gobel Isabel Sanford Ruth Buzzi and Little Richard at 7:00 p.m. ABC Movie at 4:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 17 titled Revenge For A Rape starring Mike Connors. CBS Movie at 8:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 titled I Want To Keep My Baby. Also includes extensive daytime schedules and film notes from 1976 with multiple channels and programs listed.
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Ledgerlai
Donny and
Marie
George Gobel
Isabel Sanford
Ruth Buzzi
Little Richard
ABC
Mike Connors
CBS
Pioneer Diary a Pioneer For Producer Too
Los Angeles AP Television writer Jay Shakbuts reports public television airs Liza's Pioneer Diary, a drama about a Kentucky woman moving west in 1848. Nell Cox, Frankfort native and producer writer director, moves to Los Angeles after 17 years in New York to launch entertainment films and a LA career in TV and theater. She reflects on New Wave cinema influences and aims to inject new blood into commercial TV with Visions series.
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Los Angeles
Public Television Tonight
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Kentucky
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Gong & Little Westward
New York
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Frankfort
New York Times
California
Fun City
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Keet
New Visions
Delegates Arrive for Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly in Mexico
Report notes about 700 delegates arriving for the circuit assembly in Mexico. Also mentions a remodeled headquarters open house by Consolidated Electric Cooperative on Highway 54, a Raymond L. Collens turnip prize in Audrain County, and other 1940s 1950s notices from Mexico Missouri including fines, loans, and local events.
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Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
Highway
Eoat
Raymond L. Collens
Thompson
Audrain County
REA
Eastern Missouri Telephone Co
Bowling Green
Martinsburg
Raymond
Snook
Duncan’s National
Creston
Iowa
O. P. James
Mexico League of
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