The Power Of Money In Elections Analysis
A reflective piece on money's influence in campaigns, noting donations of two to two million dollars by figures like W Clement Stone and Richard Scaiff. It argues big gifts risk undue influence, urges broader small-donor participation, and questions the adequacy of current reform efforts.
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Congress
Nixon
W. Clement Stone
Richard Scaiff
Mellon
Pittsburgh
America
End of Day Bible View Urges Regular Reading
A devotional note contrasts the Bible as mere charm with a call to daily reading to nurture faith in Jesus Christ. It cites II Timothy 3 15 and emphasizes Scripture as a source of wisdom for salvation through faith.
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Jesus Christ
Nixon Blames Congress and Prompts Cold War Watch
Open Forum notes Mr. Nixon criticizes Congress for delay and accuses him of withholding truth from the people. The column warns about hesitations over the Nixon Brezhnev talks and signals new Soviet moves toward China amid shifts in global power and liberty ideals.
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Ledger
Nixon
Congress
Mr. Nixon
United States
Brezhnev
China
America
At Least Our Phones Work
A Kansas City Times column contrasts U.S. telephone reliability with foreign systems. It jokes about Russian directories, long strings of digits, and nonpublic access, noting Americans often take phones for granted and find U.S. service a relief by comparison.
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Kansas City
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Lsted
Dear Ann Landers Explains Handling Tall, Short Dances
Dear Shasta wonders how to dodge dancing with short guys without offense. Ann urges humor, says short suitors are compliments. Letters discuss dishwashers tips, VD information line, and a public health service in Illinois with a contact number.
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Ann Landers
Mr. Shasta
Shasta
Cstomers
Nebraska
Neb
Diineis
Illinois
Robert C. Griffin
Dept. Public Health
Springfield
Mr. Griffin
United States
P.S
Chicago
Dinois
Strained heart questions and medical guidance from a doctor
The letter discusses a suspected strained heart diagnosed via ECG, with advice on activity limits and potential meds for angina and heart failure. It notes that lifestyle limits may postpone medication, and emphasizes consulting a doctor for individual decisions. A Milwaukee brace for scoliosis is described as requiring an orthopedic surgeon for proper adjustment and evaluation. The final note clarifies a hysterectomy due to adenomatous hyperplasia and the potential cancer implications, ending with a personal aside and a request for address to send books.
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents on Wednesday
Wednesday notices extend birthday wishes to Barbara Tiller of Laddonia and several residents including Mrs Clarence Hayworth Mrs Billy Ingebritson Robert L Armstrong Lyndell Farrah Mrs Jerry Browning Robert F Jesse Addie Field Linda Hopkins Harold Hulett Mrs Robert M Jesse and Billy Bob Alvord. Also noted are birthdays for Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist age 49 actress Julie Andrews age 38 and pianist Vladimir Horowitz age 50.
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Barbara Tiller
Laddonia
Clarence Hayworth
Billy Ingebritson
Robert L. Armstrong
Lyndell Farrah
Jerry Browning
Robert F. Jesse
Addie Field
Linda Hopkins
Harold Hulett
Robert M. Jesse
Billy Bob Alvord
Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
Julie Andrews
Vladimir Horowitz
Mexico Kiwanis elects Kizer president for year
Yesterday in Mexico Oct 1 1963 Howard F Kizer owner of Kizers Rexall Store was elected president of the Mexico Kiwanis Club. Directors named were G A Runge M A Gibson and John Stroupe. Also noted are local business and civic items and a hog loss report from a farmer near here.
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Howard F. Kizer
Kizer
Rexall
Mexico
Georgia
Tom Willer
Bob Gooch
Mexico High
L.B. Hawthorne
Columbia
Alberta Stubblefield
Rose Elanor Wright
Alva Stubblefield
Fulton
L.B. Simpson
Here
Erroneous TV Listings and Unreported Changes
Listings show inconsistent station identifiers for St Louis Ottumwa and Jeff City stations. No clear program details given. Weather note mentions See Tv 12.
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Ktvi
St.Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
St. Louis
Ksd-tv
Kpl
Kregtv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Columbia
Television listings and highlights for tonight
Tonight features Merv Griffin at 3 30 p m on Channel 5 with Lorne Greene Richard Dawson and Morgana King Mike Douglas at 3 30 on Channel 4 with Eva Gabor as co host Marty Allen Irwin Corey Enzo Stuart and at 3 55 p m on Channel 7 with Dick Shawn co hosting Trini Lopez and the authors of Survive the Savage Sea Al Onofrio previews MU North Carolina football and SMU game at 6 30 on Channel 8 A Gunsmoke tale The Boy and the Sinner airs at 7 00 on Channels 4 7 and 13 Atlanta Falcons vs Lions at 8 00 on Channels 2 3 and 17 NBC Movie Doctors Wives stars Richard Crenna Gene Hackman and Janice Rule at 8 00 on Channels 5 8 10 Shockey Green substitutes for Johnny Carson Tonight Also listings include Sleep My Love and The Ambushers movies with Dramas and various daily shows and news casts throughout the evening.
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Merv Griffin
Channel 5
Lorne Greene
Richard Dawson
Morgana King
Mike Douglas
Eva Gabor
Marty Allen
Irwin Corey
Enzo Stuarts
Dick Shawn
Trini Lopez
al Onofrio
SMU
Atlanta Falcons
Lions
Deroit
NBC
Richard Crenna
Gene Hackman
Janice Rule
Frank. Slaughter
Shockey Green
Johnny Carson
Love
Claudette Colbert
TV Listings and Highlights From Tuesday Ledgerland
Channel 4 at 3:30 p.m. feature guests Eva Gabor Sen Inouye Miss America 1974 John Wayne Jr. 3:55 p.m. on 7 includes Howard Cosell Dick Shawn Rickey Segall Merv Griffin on 5 with George Jessel Jack Haley Ruth McDevitt Al Murdo and Larry Lewis. ABC Movie Isn t It Shocking at 7:30 p.m. drama thriller with Alan Alda Ruth Gordon Will Geer. New crime series The Magician with Bill Bixby at 8:00 p.m. Hawkins with James Stewart at 8:30 p.m. and Police Story based on Joseph Wambaugh at 9:00 p.m. Katharine Hepburn on Dick Cavett 10:30 p.m. and Johnny Carson 11:30 p.m. Tonight with Don Rickles Buddy Hackett Bob Newhart Burt Reynolds. Movies: The Wild Blue Yonder 1:00 p.m. on Channel 11. One-Eyed Jacks 3:00 p.m.. Isn t It Shocking 7:30 p.m.. Second Chance 8:00 p.m.. The Lawyer 10:30 p.m.. The File On Thelma Jordan 12:45 a.m.. Born To Be Loved 2:30 a.m.. My Pal Gus 4:10 a.m. daily programs and children's segments follow.
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Mike Douglas
Channel 4
Eva Gabor
Sen. Inouye
John Wayne Jr
Howard Cosell
Dick Shawn
Rickey Segall
Merv Griffin
George Jessel
Jack Haley
Ruth McDevitt
al Murdo
Larry Lewis
Alan Alda
Lloyd Nolan
Ruth Gordon
Will Geer
Bill Bixby
James Stewart
Hawkins
Perry Mason
Joseph Wambaugh
Katharine Hepburn
Dick Cavett
Johnny Carson
Don Rickles
Buddy Hackett
Bob Newhart
Burt
Wendell Corey
Marlon Brando
Robert Mitchum
Barry Newman
Behind Your TV Screen: Griff Show Skews Gridiron Fame
The piece reviews a TV program featuring a controversial sportscaster character who mocks football mishaps and comments on an arrest impacting a running game. Noting resemblance to Cosell, the article ultimately reveals the real villain is the scriptwriter, with Ben Murphy and a Ryan O Neal look alike in Griffs key role.
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Don Meredith
Frank Gifford
Howard Cosell
Cosell
Griff
Ben Murphy
Ryan O'Neal
Mexican Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
The Mexican Ledger lists publication details at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO including print days, mailing prices by region and duration, military subscription pricing, and office hours from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Avdrain
Moe
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