Editorial: Mail Service Collapse In Central Missouri
The Ledger prints a reader letter from Jonesburg dated September 27, 1977 denouncing postal failures in Central Missouri and nationwide. The writer cites missed deliveries, wrong trucks, and rising postage as harming newspapers and individuals and urges residents to contact President Carter and local officials.
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Missouri
Columbia, Mo
The
Ledger
Ralph Hackmann
Jonesburg
President Carter
Tom Eagleton
Jack Danforth
End of Day Prayer Quote Cites Sin's Ugliness
A devotional note echoes Ezekiel urging men to see sin's ugliness and turn away. The message ends with an Amen and calls for moral reflection.
Earl Butz Critique and Free Market Rhetoric Debate
The piece presents Earl L. Butz, famed controversial U.S. agriculture secretary, criticizing Carter era farm policies as undermining American agriculture. It notes his stance on government reduction, grain policy shifts, and loan programs, alongside a list of 1980s pop songs.
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Springhelu Daily
Newa
Congress
U. S
Earl L. Butz
Earl the Pearl
Carter
U.S
Butz
Earl
L. S
Barl
Canada
Australia
Urities
Russia
America
Buzz
Glaucoma concerns in a one year old and fertility drug guidance
A reader asks about possible glaucoma in a one year old and whether to seek a second opinion. Letter responses explain that eye pressure can indicate glaucoma, testing by an ophthalmologist is advised, early treatment is effective, and family members may warrant screening. The column also covers toenail care, bull sperm injections for weight loss, and factors in labor, plus fertility drug risks and odds of multiple births with clomiphene.
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U.S
F.S
Ann Landers Classic Prayers For Cross Mothers Reprinted
Dear Content asks Ann Landers to rerun a cherished prayer for cross mothers. The editor endorses the reprint from Marjorie Holmes and links to You And I And Yesterday. Also includes readers’ notes about pets in cemeteries and a drug awareness booklet offer from Ann Landers.
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Ann Landers
Marjorie Holmes
Detroit
Marjorie Holmens
Morrow
Pat
P.O
Chicago
Iil
Birthday Greetings From All on Saturday to Several Residents
A Saturday birthday greeting note includes Mrs. George E Campbell and Mrs Gloria Lutz along with John Fox Lloyd Jenkins Lyndall Stuart Fred Grant Michael Westbay Florence Mills Ronald Kemp Paul Everett Whatley and others.
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George E. Campbell
John Fox
Lloyd Jenkins
Lyndall Stuart
Fred Grant
Michael Westbay
Florence Mills
Ronald Kemp
Paul Everett Whatley
Gloria Lutz
TV Listings Note Major NFL Playoff Coverage Tonight
TV guide style item noting CBS and ABC coverage with Papillon on 4 7 13 and 9 00 AM entries, plus sports playoff games Dodgers Phillies. Includes multiple channels and shows with dates and times, emphasizing late night movies and documentaries across CBS NBC ABC and local station lineups.
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Riday Ledge
Dodgers
Phillies
Kansas City
Donnie and
Marie
Robert Young
Neil Sedaka
Paul Lynde
ABC
Phil Donahue
Lucy
Sanford & Son
Woman's World
Electric Co
Financial Observer
Andy Griffith
Dick van Dyk
Bogen
Frederick Wiseman
Joseph Cotten
Emergency
Pyramid
Get Smart
One Life
Showtime
Guiding L
Brady Bu
Mary Tyler Moor
CBS
NBC
ABC Spec
Redd Foxx
Forsyte Saga
Mark Russell
Cross-Wits
Mary Hartman
Fernwood
Perception
the 700 Club
Adv
Weatherscan
Crags-Wits
Dick van Dyke
Muppets
Baretta
MacNeil-Lehrer
Gong Show
Serpents
Adar
Kojak
Donny
Magis Marie
Wonder Woman
Hollywood
Connection
Wall St
Fearless Forecasts Predict TV Season Survival
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt predicts which new CBS NBC and ABC series will fail or endure this season. He jokes about cancellations and renewals for On Our Own Young Dan l Boone Rafferty Betty White San Pedro Beach Burns Fitzpatrick s Lou Grant Mulligan Stew Soap Oregon Trail Big Hawaii Chips Rosetti Ryan Man From Atlantis Carter Country Redd Foxx Wonder Woman Logan s Run We ve Got Each Other Operation Petticoat Love Boat.
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Robin Hood
California
Colorado
Idaho
Washington
Redd Foxx
Rodney Dangerfield
C.C. Smith
Mark Russell
CBS
NBC
Kotter
Hollywood
Connection
Phil Donahue
Mary T. Moore
Maine
Carter
Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Sanford Arms
Sanford
Richard Pryor
Dan'l Boone
Rafferty
Betty White
ABC
San Pedro Beach
Fitzpatricks
Lou Grant
Sre Hood
Oregon ‘Trail
Hawaii
Rosetti
Ryan
Atlantis
Logan
Force
Mexico Memories Through Octobers Of Years Gone By
A compact digest recalling moments from October years in Mexico Missouri. Highlights include Dr. French’s elegant office in 1877, a deadly 1927 barn lightning strike injuring workers, a 1937 switchboard change at A P Green Fire Brick Co, a clergy move in 1947, meatless Tuesday debates amid budgets, 1957 a Russian satellite radio buzz at the police HQ, 1967 carrier rankings and Kiwanis leadership shifts, 1972 highway patrol promotions and a Red Stocking Follies hospital fundraiser opening.
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Thornton Scott
Ralph Jung
Carl Jung
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
C.E. Royle
Fulton
Court Street Methodist
Highway Patrol
Bill DeBlois
the Ledger
Jefferson City
Randall Weber
Kiwanis Club
Byrnes Hawthorne
State Highway Patrol
Gordon Hale
Corporal Hale
Callaway
Audrain
Montgomery
Presser Hall
Hospital
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists pricing for mail and carrier delivery across regions including Audrain County and neighboring areas. The notice includes annual and semiannual rates, military APO pricing, and standard office hours.
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Flugters
Electric Light Orchestra
Stephen Bishop
Keeper
RC & the Sunshine Band
Carly Si
Brothers Johnson
Ao Fey Natunande SuiVey
Dr. Thosteson
Dr. Thesteson
Virginia
Steve McQueen
Dustin Hoffman
French Guiana
Partridge Far
Edge of
Gilligan
Mr. Rogers
Mike Douglas
Cartoons
Medical Center
Superman
Dinah
Brady Bune
Mickey Mouse
Adam
Beverly Hivbilli
Big Valley
Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Ty Hannibal
Columbia
Quincy
See
Jeff City
Wea
CBS News
Sesame St
MacNeil-Lehr
Flintstones
Popeye
the Archies
aTridge of Ight
Barbara Stanwyck
James MacArthur
Iram
Bogen County
Yul Brynner
Jean Lafitte
Richard Crenna
Boeing Boeing
Tony Curtis
Neville Brand
Sailor
Jay
Mexico
Mexico Methodist
James 8. Douglas
Truman
Lions Club
Fairgrounds
Harris Maddox
L.A. Stuart
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
APO
FORD
Carroll Motor
Carroll Motor Co
Liberty
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