The Nobodies Who Became Presidents in Time
A Kansas City bank story recalls two young roommates from 1903 Abilene and Independence. One became President Eisenhower. the other, Truman, later rose to the presidency as well. The piece urges not to overlook the so called nobodies around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Abilene
Kan
Independence
Sticks
Arthur Eisenhower
United States
Harry S. Truman
Lamar
Independence High
Spaldings
Truman
Nobodies
Carrier Boys
Enduring Faith Message Echoes Luke's Fulfillment Note
A spiritual reflection proclaims that this day scripture is fulfilled in their ears and that the Spirit of the Lord brings good news to the poor liberty to captives and sight to the blind. It speaks of the year of salvation proclaimed by the Lord and the divine mission it entails.
Operating A Car Is Costly Monroe County Appeal
The piece explains the true annual cost of car ownership and operation, noting the IRS mileage deduction of 15 cents per mile up to 15,000 miles and 10 cents thereafter. It argues many owners miscalculate depreciation, maintenance, fuel, taxes, and insurance, with higher costs per mile at lower yearly mileage. It cites a typical 20,000 mile year equaling about $2,750 annually and over $7.50 daily, urging readers to track expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Uncle Sam
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights
Letters share urgent calls for protecting teens from parental sexual abuse and guidance on punctual guests. Subjects include reporting abuse, handling early dinner guests, aging with usefulness, and promoting teens to seek help. Betty’s reminder to stay active and helpful frames the column.
Liver failure symptoms and Paget disease guide
Reader asks about liver failure signs and alcohol risks. Thosteson explains that jaundice is classic, early failure may lack symptoms, and multiple liver tests improve assessment. warns heavy drinking. Also clarifies Paget disease types osteitis deformans and mammary Paget, with treatments including calcitonin, fluoride, mithramycin, mastectomy, and notes on hiatal hernia resources.
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Dr. Thosteson
Paget
James Paget
Thosteson
P. O. Box
Elgin
Til
Birthday greetings for Laddonia residents spread week
Friday wishes go to Mrs Wallace Playter Jr Frances Simpson Harold Dee Griffin Carl Eugene Dry James Ralph Hampton Miss Mary Hamilton Barbara Given Ruth Mudd Mrs Harry Roland Betty Wood Steven Lierheimer Penny Hamilton Diana Renee Higgins and Betty Tiller of Laddonia. Monday greetings go to Jeffrey Newsom and Phil Enslen. Thursday greetings go to Debbie Dillard.
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Wallace Playter Jr
Frances Simpson
Harold Dee Griffin
Carl Eugene Dry
James Ralph Hampton
Mary Hamilton
Barbara Given
Ruth Mudd
Harry Roland
Betty Wood
Steven Lierheimer
Penny Hamilton
Diana Renee Higgins
Betty Tiller
Laddonia
Jeffrey Newsom
Phil Enslen
Debbie Dillard
Open Forum Warns Against Child and Family Services Act
A letter warns that the 1975 Child and Family Services Act would grant federal control over child rearing, allow home visits by government specialists, and transfer authority to advocates. It cites religious objections, constitutional concerns, and urges readers to contact Senators Symington and Eagleton and Representative Hungate to oppose the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Stuart Symington
Thomas Eagleton
Washington, D. C
William Hungate
Washington
D. C
America
Melba Davenport
After School Special and Prime–Time Lineup Across Channels
A dense TV schedule lists Afterschool Special at 3:30 p.m. on channels 3 and 17 and 4:00 p.m. on channel 2 with a story about a 13-year-old boy and puppy love. Hockey at 6:30 p.m. on channel 11 features Blues vs Red Wings. Prime time includes Tony Orlando guests at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4,7,13 with Tony Randall and Nancy Walker. Playoff baseball would be 3:00 p.m. on channel 11 if needed.
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Blues
Red Wings
Detroit
Prince John
King Richard
Robin Hood
Tony Orlando
Tony Randall
Nancy Walker
NBC
Kate
St. Louis
McShane
Symphony
Orlando
Garner T
Eddie
Weatherscan House
Eliot Norton
Phil Donatue
Cannon
Discipline
Adam
Theatre
Hospital
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight
Tonight features Baretta arc threat at 7 18pm and Cannon kidnapping case at 8 10pm. Doctors Hospital drama centers on a coed facing a drug crisis, while Great Performances launches Jennie Lady Randolph Churchill at 9. Vaughan Williams profile Nine Symphonies by Whom airs at 9. Movies include Twelve Angry Men at 1pm and Outrage at 10 30pm on different channels.
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Baretta
Cannon
Doctors Hospital
Codeine
Jennie
Lady Randolph Churchill
Winston
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Waltons and Westerns Highlight Thursday TV Listings
The schedule features The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 4 7 13 with the Baldwin sisters central to the drama. Westerns include Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid with James Coburn at 8:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 and Day Of The Evil Gun with Glenn Ford at 9:00 p.m. Also listed are Streets Of San Francisco at 8:00 p.m. on CBS and The Duchess Of Malfi on Classic Theater at 8:00 p.m. on channel 9, plus a full day of cartoons dramas and news across local stations.
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Baldwin Sisters
The
Waltons
Maurice Evans
San Francisco
CBS Movie
Pat Garrett
Billy the Kid
James Coburn
Malfi
Gregory Peck
Glenn Ford
Clark Gable
William Sylvester
Channel
Dean Martin
Eddie
Phil Donahue
Wild Kingdom Elk
Adam
Love
Ozark Opry
Barney Miller
Emery
Rebellion
Fay
Sts. of
Ellery Queer
Harry
Rotarians discuss Mexico Memorial Airport future plans
L J Miller Jr of the Airport Advisory Committee outlines scheduled improvements for Mexico Memorial Airport including lighting and runway upgrades with completion hoped for next summer. The report also notes related local items across years with births, deaths, and business changes on Oct 8.
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Mexico Memorial Airport
Rotarians
L. J
Jake) Miller Jr
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Hansel & Gret
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Bonanza
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Elec. Co
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Price Is Right
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Woman’s World
Sight On Sound
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Consequences
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CBS
Henry Fonda
Robert Culp
Stewart Granger
Jack Lord
James Stewart
Ledgerland
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Phil Donald
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Gen. Hospital
Robert Mitchum
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Bonanza Reason
Edge of Night
JL Gilligan
Time For War
Other World
One Life
Gomer
Mexico
William J. Barlow
Florence L. Barlow
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Institute of Radio Engineers
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla
I. H
Jim Stanley
Rugby
W. Promenade
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