The Bribing Of Politicians Editorial
A sharp editorial questions who is to blame for political corruption. It cites Spiro Agnew and Gulf Oil to discuss whether campaign donations can become bribes, noting Gulf's past illegal contributions and the broader role of money in politics. The piece argues for accountability of both bribe recipients and funders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiro Agnew
Gulf Oil Company
Frederick Myers
Gulf
Washington
Securities Exchange Commission
Salt Lake City
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Myers
New Mexico
Gulf Oil
Richard Nixon
Wilbur Mills
Henry Jackson
Mercy and Forgiveness Promised in Micah Verse
A reflection on Micah 7 19. The text speaks of God turning again showing compassion and pardoning iniquities wiping the slate clean and offering a fresh start regardless of past deeds. The passage emphasizes forgiveness and renewal.
Central School playground to become city parking lot
Yesterday in Mexico the city began converting the Central School playground into a free parkable lot with projection of completion within two weeks. The note reflects local civic activity amid a sequence of items from 1955 to 1925 mentioning horse shows, church groups, a class play, and a theater manager among other dated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Simmions
Mexico
Chicago
C.J. Holtman
Vida Williamson
Women's Society of Christian Churches
Mexico Methodist Church
St. Brendan's
Ray Miller
New Grand Theater
Yak Fat Case Satirizes ICC Rulings in Missouri Paper
The Yak Fat case, told to Sen Charles H Percy by Richard Wegman, describes trucker Leroy Hilt’s phony tariff for yak fat to test ICC bias toward railroads. ICC ruled he failed to sustain the rate, highlighting perceived protectionism and inviting skepticism of federal bureaucracy. The item appears in a Missouri newspaper with publication details and subscription rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Charles H. Percy
R.ill
Richard Wegman
Senate Government Operations Committee
Leroy Hill
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Omaha
Chicago
Hilt
Trucker Hilt
Wegman
Ann Landers Advice Sparks Counseling Call for Denver Case
A reader letter to Ann Landers recounts a woman with an unwanted pregnancy facing deep mood decline after birth. The exchange urges acknowledgment of postnatal depression and counsels seeking professional help, referencing Planned Parenthood as a preventative option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Denver
Warman
Ann
P.G
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Seventh Avenue
New York
Diet tips and mole questions for colostomy and skin changes
A reader asks about gas and diarrhea after colostomy and receives guidance to vary diet, raise protein, avoid gas forming vegetables and sweets, eat slowly, and consult hospital dietitians. Others seek advice on dizziness from ear issues, possible postural hypotension, and mole growth with guidance on nevus safety, removal, and when to see a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
J.I.V. TI
M.B
Birthday greetings for local residents on Thursday
Thursday wishes go to James W. Dod son Kay Groves Andy Popp C R Brown Mary Frey Mrs Charles Perkey Bill Browning Mary Nowlin Mrs Maggie Scott Mrs Edna Mozee and Margaret Hoard. Today celebrates John Kennedy Jr age 15 and composer Virgil Thompson age 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Dodson
Kay Groves
Andy Popp
C. R. Brown
Mary Frey
Charles Perkey
Bill Browning
Mary Nowlin
Maggie Scott
Edna Mozee
Margaret Hoard
John Kennedy Jr
Virgil Thompson
Transit Names on Evening Route List
A list of route numbers and odd coded town names appears for the night schedule. Entries include St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy and other destinations with no clear context or times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khqu
Hannibal
Komu
Columbia
Wete
St. Louis
Quincy
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
Channel nine features Ste Genevieve archival program at 7, Ascent Of Man at 8 on nine about atomic structure, Oscar highlights at 9 on channels two three and seventeen, plus Kennedy assassination CBS Reports, late night talk, game shows, soaps, cartoons and movies across channels with many titles and guest lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel 9
Ste. Genevieve
Evening TV lineup and film highlights from Ledgerland station
The listings show tonight’s schedule with Things Were Rotten at 7 on channels 2 3 17, plus Tony Orlando at 7 00 on channels 4 7 13. Prowlers of the Everglades studies Florida wildlife at 7 00 and 8 10, The Moon Spinners on 5 8 10 at 7 30, and Bernstein conducts the NY Philharmonic in Tchaikovsky Fourth at 8 00 on 9. Additional films include The Night Stalker at 10 30 and The Doberman Gang at 2 50 a.m. on 4, with a jammed schedule of news and daytime programs throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rather
Muhammad Ali
Neil Sedaka
Snyder
Deborah Valley
Errol Flynn
Tony Orlando
Ruth Buzzi
Dodge City
Marsha Dillon
Roy Clark
Hayley Mills
Leonard
Bernstein
NY Philharmonic
CBS Reports
Stephen Staryk
Marlon Brando
Tombstone
Harry Carey
Disney
Darren McGavin
Steve Forrest
Killer McCoy
Mickey Rooney
James Cagney
Garner T. Sins
Armstrong
Eddie
Donahue
Porter Wagoner
Cannon
St. Louis
Thanksgiving Day TV Parade and Football Schedule Highlight
Television listings detail Thanksgiving Day coverage starting 8:00 am on channels 4 7 13 with parades in Honolulu Philadelphia Detroit Toronto and New York and a pre parade on channels 5 8 10 followed by cartoons. NFL at 11:30 on 4 7 13 features Rams vs Lions in Detroit with a pre game at 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Philadelphia
Detroit
Toronto
New York
NFL
LA Rams
Lions
NBC
Paul Scofield
Sir Thomas More
Buffalo Bills
Cardinals
St. Louis
Three Stooges
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Audrain
APO
George C. Thosteson, M.D
W. Monroe
Shay’s Cafe
Rollins & Railroad
Centralia
Ktwr
Ottumwa
Ty St
St Louis
Kreg
Jeff City
Margie
Devlin
Lacy
Phil Donahu
Pyramid
Guiding List
Hospital
One Life
San Francisco
Tom Conway
Kate Mulgrew
Gene Barry
Thelma Ritter
Humphrey Bogart
Oun
Somerset
Mr. Rogers
ABC
Merv Grifffin
Eddie's Father
Phil Donahue
Bugs Bunny
Bonanza
Ironsides
Hollywood
Joe Forrest
Electric Co
Gilligan
Dr. Seuss
Showtime
Technology
Police
Erar Vaver
The
Assasins
AGT
CME
Ak ArUtput
Lomorrow
ANA
Ledgerland
Danny Thorr Weatherscan
Merv Griffin
Ryan's Hope
Fortune
Stooges
Zoo Revue
Love Life
Rhyme
Ironside
Hollywood Reason
Farm Report
Doctors
America
CBS
Sesame St
Gen. Hospital
Danny Thomas
Lucy
Tom & Jerry
of the Mohicans
Billy Graham
Waltons
Elsa the Lion
Pinero’s
Uncle Crock
Mike Douglas
Gomer
Vanhoe
Tell Truth
Gannon
Tony Franciosa
Mister Jerico
Patrick Macnee
Hugh Sinclair
Miss Pilgrim
Betty Grable
Susan Hampshire
Kathryn Grayson
Laurence Olivier
George Montgomery
Wild Kingdom
Bruins
Steve & Eydie
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