Deaths and Prayers Echo Through Ledger of Loss
The Ledger records a string of recent deaths including Jack Pearl at 50 from a heart attack and his brother Bill who died 36 hours later in intensive care. Also noted are Ed Pearl 90, Ralph Staehle 19 fatally injured at work, seven year old Jeff Hudson, and Walt Hodgson 61 from the Cerebral Palsy School, with prayers asked for the families.
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Jack Pearl
Bill Pearl
Jack
Bill
Ed Pearl
Ralph Joseph Staehle
Railroad
Jeff Hudson
Walt Hodgson
End of Day Reflections on Taxes and Faith
A reflective piece contrasts Caesar's taxes with true devotion, citing Matthew 22 21. It argues the law requires tax payment while genuine love to God demands devotion beyond legal obligations.
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Caesar
God
Ann Landers Warns Readers on High Blood Pressure
Ann Landers marks 18 years with a health appeal urging readers to request a free booklet on hypertension. She cites 23 million Americans affected, notes asymptomatic cases, and advises education and treatment to prevent strokes, heart attacks, or kidney failure. Send a postcard to High Blood Pressure National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland 2001.
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Ann Landers
American Cancer Society
New York
Cancer Society
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Maryland
Lovebugs in Florida Stirs Debate on Native Nuisance
Audubon Magazine profiles the lovebug Plecia nearctica native to Florida and the Gulf Coast. Weaving through May and September swarms, the insects cling to windshields radiators and paint, yet offer no real harm to crops. Increase in numbers tied to postwar land clearing and cattle raising, with spread across the peninsula by 1969 70. Authors note chemical controls impractical and predators unlikely to curb them. Recent letters discuss blaming tourism and industry, while readers share tips to reduce mess via screens mineral oil wax and vinegar wash.
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Florida
Dick Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Chamber of Commerce
Disney World
Gulf Coast
Central America
The Young Mothers editorial praise forRobert White
Open Forum Editor cites Robert White for eloquent words on motherhood amid crises. The piece honors young mothers facing separation, hardship, and loss, praising humane insight and beauty in compassion.
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Ledger
Robert White
White
Mexico Ledger Ad Rates and Office Hours
The notice lists Mexico Ledger address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo and rates for delivery and mail subscriptions. Rates include local carrier $2.00 per month, Audrain counties $16 per year, six months $10, three months $6.99, all other counties $22 per year, six months $15, three months $13, out of state $25 per year, six months $15.75, three months $13. Armored forces plan outreach at $1.25 per month. Office hours 8 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 8 am to 3 pm Saturday.
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Onofrio
Dragnet
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Calucci's Dept
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Untouchables
Life World
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Bala
Television Tonight and Highlights Across Channels
Readable TV schedule notes tonight featuring Mike Douglas 3:30 p.m. on Channel 4 with Eva Gabor Ron Carey and others plus Dick Shawn and Otto Preminger at 3:55 on Channel 7. Merv Griffin show 3:30 on Channel 5 with Lamas MacRae Meader and Fred Travalena. Toma crime drama hour at 7:00 on Channels 2 3 and 17 with Tony Musante. The Waltons 7:00 on 4 7 13 faces theft suspicions against John Walton. Flip Wilson 7:00 on 5 8 10 with Geraldine Pryor and Bobby Sandler. CBS Movie 8:00 on 4 7 13 The Wild Bunch stars Holden Borgnine Ryan O'Brien Oates. NBC Follies at 9:00 on 5 8 10 features Sammy Davis Goulet Cassidy and Arte Johnson. Dick Cavett show with Kirk Douglas Moore Cook and others. Johnny Carson Tonight lists Liberace Von Daniken and guests. Weather notes and unreported changes by stations.Titles include Songs and programs like The Strange One Frankie and Johnny The Wild Bunch Thunder Road Too Many Thieves Town Tamer Hell Bent For Leather and more with varied air times across channels.
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Allen Sherman
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Otto Preminger
Merv Griffin
Milt Kamen
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Carmen MacRae
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Fred Travalena
Toma
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Ralph Edwards
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William Holden
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Robert Ryan
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Nashville
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the Parses
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Our Times
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Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
Mike Douglas features Magon Reese and Eva Gabor on Channel 4 at 3 30 pm with Gina Lollobrigida Dick Shawn and Dana Valery, Pat Cooper at 3 55 pm Also Merv Griffin with Jim Backus Jack Carter the Dawn at 3 30 pm on 5 Roll Out a MASH creators WWII Red Ball Express drama at 7 30 pm on 4 7 13 Nighttime school scene Room 222 at 8 00 pm CBS News and daily programs fill the day with cartoons game shows movies and late night talk accents on various channels
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Pat Cooper
Merv Griffin
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Jack Carter
Dawn
Red Ball Express
France
Roosevelt widow Eleanor Roosevelt in Mexico speech tour
The Ledger notes Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of Franklin D. Roosevelt, paused in Mexico en route to Des Moines after addressing Culver-Stockton College. She spoke about democracy values and breaking East West barriers, with earlier appearances in Des Moines and at a fashion show in Mexico.
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the Ledger
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mexico
Des Moines
Culver- Stockton College
New Telecourses on Channel 9 Highlight October Lineup
Channel 9 unveils October telecourses including Color Jars City Kites Clip Hangers Dig it Montage Maggie and the Beautiful Machine Patchwork Wall Street Week and a free program guide. Also review World at War a Thames documentary series narrated by Laurence Olivier beginning in U.S. cities with broader rollout next year.
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