Editorial: Drift Back To Common Sense In Cold War Attitude
The piece argues a shift from pro Soviet stance to tougher stance in U S foreign policy. It notes Kissinger and Ford turning hard nosed on the USSR and detente, while Sen Church switches from anti CIA denunciation to defending professionalism at the agency. Change is portrayed as normal and long overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA
KGB
Kissinger
Ford
Helsinki
Dr. Kissinger
Ussr
Church
United States
Sen. Church
Central Intelligence Agency
The Faithful Share In Priestly Work In Jerusalem
The verse notes that after the word of God spread the number of disciples grew greatly in Jerusalem. It asks readers whether their religious practice supports or lightens the tasks of their pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Emperor Hirohito backs Truman on wartime bomb decision
The Japanese emperor, in his first press interview since returning from the United States, expresses regret over Hiroshima and agrees with President Truman that the atomic bomb helped end World War II. He notes Japan's wartime stance and acknowledges the war's cost, saying surrender was not voluntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Japan
Harry Truman
Hirohito
Truman
United States
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor
Nagasaki
Open Forum Editor Christmas Question in Ledger
Donald L. Ewens of Centralia observes festive decorations used for Thanksgiving and asks what plans will be made for Christmas. The short note highlights audience engagement with local editorials and seasonal decor.
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Ledger
Donald L. Ewens
Centralia
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Nudity and Neighbors
A reader asks if adultery or nudity in youth signals cultural change. Ann Landers replies that sleeping nude is acceptable if desired while noting customs shift over time. The column also advises on small-town merchants, neighborhood parental guidelines, and offers dating guidance with a paid booklet.
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Ann Landers
Belinda
Ann
Bellingham
Wash
Bell
Body odor questions and remedies discussed
In a reader column, Dr Thosteson addresses underarm odor despite hygiene efforts, noting larger sweat glands and skin bacteria can cause odor. advises cleanliness, baking soda solution, armpit shaving, antiseptic powder, and mentions vitamin B and possible surgical removal in extreme cases.
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R.W
Mexico Ledger Publication Data and Rates
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including address 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Mo 65265 and post rates. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays, single copy price 15c, subscription options by mail and carrier in various counties with annual and multi month pricing, plus office hours 8:00 to 3:30 weekdays and 8:00 to 3:00 Saturdays.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Football and TV Schedule Snapshot for Midwest Markets
Local listings outline football and TV programming across channels 2 3 4 7 13 17 with Ohio State at Michigan and Penn State vs Pitt. Also notes children's films sports bowling and NBC CBS ABC movie blocks, plus late night talk and news segments. Includes national updates on Missouri figures and historic dates.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox
Ohio State
Michigan
Nunu and the
Penn State
Pitt
Cosell
Tony Bennett
Linda Hopkins
Ed Bluestone
Canada
Chautauqua
Louis Quilico
Doctor Zhivago
Omar Sharif
Sunday Ledger
Spainhower
Mo. Forum
Channel 8
Kansas City
Gov. Bond
Missouri
Cardinals
Jets
New York
Oakland Raiders
Redskins
Washington
Rev. Robins
Oral Roberts
Lester
Jerry Falwell
Kathryn Kuhl
Davey
Jesus
Insight
Rex Humbi
Sacred Heart
Philadelphia 76Ers
Hawks
Atlanta
Donny and
Marie Osmond
NBC
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Gene Wilder
Cher
Tony Randall
David Bowie
Steve Martin
Claudio Abbado
Boston Symphony Orchestra
ABC
Valentino
Franco Nero
Masterpiece Theater
Channe Living
NBA Baskhell
Zhivago
Edward Asner
Channel 2
James Cagney
Barry Sullivan
Edward G. Robinson
Slim Carter
Jock Mahoney
Pyramid
Guiding Light
GRAM
Red River
John Wayne
Howard Keel
Edd Perry
Old Chicago
Tyrone Power
Gordon Scott
Sebastian
Dirk Bogarde
Roy Thinnes
CBS
Sammy Dollar Man
Alan Watts
Harry O
Symphony
Sammy
al Onofrio
Jimmy Swaggart
Bronk
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City
Mexico, Mo
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
P.O. Box
Elgin
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thesteson
Dr. Thosteson
Mrs. N
Thosteson
P.O
Pittsburgh
Bowery Boys
Nashville
Sun
Friends of Man
CBS News
the Life
Confluence
Notre Dame
Agronsky
Mass
Town Hall
Devlin
Gospel Light
Discovery
Forum
Humbard
Bullwinkle
Face Nation
America
Vivian Vance
Lucy
Rhoda
Pittsburgh Steelers
Oilers
Houston
Nelson Flittner
Raymond Jennings
Missouri Power and Light Co. Gas Department
MPI
Gary Filbert
James Fulkes
Ladies Home Journal
Lyle C. Wilson
Missouri Military Academy
United Press
Maine
Alf Landon
Kansas
Green Hillis Country Club
Ray Bishop
Gerald Wesley Bland
Bernice Page
Leroy Sperry
Howard James
Dale Conklin
Lindell Love
Louisiana
Orville Nichols
Laddonia
Nancy Donaldson
Christine Jackson
Eunice Descombs
Shirley Laverne Burnett
John T. Worland
Charles Hawkins
Russell Blakemore
Ellen Elaine Rise
Martha McDonnell
Elva Grimes
C.F. Merrifield
Hong Kong
CBS New
Cap’t K’ Il
Rober Vaughn
Doris Duke
Percy Shelley
George Washington
Danny Thom
Margie
Phil Donahue
Hannibal
Columbia
Quincy
Carol Burnett
Betty White
Los Angeles Locke High School
Arlo Guthrie
Vincente Minnelli
Lily Tomlin
Bob Hope
Ken Berry
Warner Oland
Basil Rathbone
Shanghai
Warner
Mary T
Moore
Bob Newt
Howard
Cases
Matt Helm
Charlie
Carol Burn Brown
Buck Owens
Groucho
Kpic
Jeff City
Weather Oland
Variety
Triple Cross
Christopher Plummer
Kirk Douglas
Rock Hudson
Sidney Toler
Buster Keaton
Donald O'Connor
Peter Fonda
Jeanne Crain
Eddie Bracken
Laredo
Space
David Susskind
Rex Humbard
NFL Focke
Sesame
Stooges
Eddie's Fathe
Deborah Valley
Cloris Leachman
Humphrey Bogart
Sergeant Ryker
Lee Marvin
Bette Davis
Wallace Beery
Bobby Vinton
Maude
Medical Center
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