Editorial: Methodist Church Denounces Lawson Disgrace
The Missouri West Cabinet and Bishop Eugene Frank condemned Rev. P Lawson for an anti American Hanoi broadcast using church funds. They limit his appointment to a Kansas City congregation and consider further action by the annual conference to revoke his ministry. The Ledger commends the church leadership for denouncing the conduct as offensive and repugnant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Lawson
Hanoi
Missouri West
United Methodist Church
Eugene Frank
Lawson
United Methodist
St. James Methodist Church
Kansas City
the Ledger
Frank
Missouri West Cabinet
At the End of the Day Prayer Quotation
A compact religious reflection cites John Donne urging humility before God and the need for divine guidance to avoid self reliance. The line emphasizes dependence on Thee for strength and steadfastness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donne
Opinion: Kit Bond’s plan to depoliticize state funds
The Missouri piece argues for a non-discriminatory bank allocation like Illinois 1968 Adlai Stevenson plan, reducing political favors in state deposits. It endorses Bond, Webster, and King for reform but questions past alignments between Gov Hearnes and M. Morris. The letter by Dr Thosteson and Mrs R L hints at health concerns during exercise but is cut off.
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William E. Robinson
Bone Terre
Bond
Illinois
Adlairb
Stevenson
Ilinois
Missouri
Richard Webster
Carthage
R. J
Bus) King
Clayton
Robinson
Hearnes
M. E. Morris
Lawrence Shelter Unveiled In Plunkett Park Mexico
Donation of 7500 by Mr and Mrs Everett C Law rence Sr funds a shelter house atop the slope north of the band shell in Plunkett Park. Announcement by H B Plunkett, Mexico Recreation Commission chairman. Building to be named the Lawrence Shelter Unattea. Local events include Missourian Penney greeting customers in town and Sweet Dreams winning a horse show class.
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Everett C. Lawrence Sr
Plunkett Park
H. B. Plunkett
Mexico
I. G Penney
Penney
Simmons Stables
American Royal Today
Kansas City
Sweet Dreams
Missouri
Kansas
Missouri Military Academy
Audrain County
How Much To Puff On A Hill In Your Health Column
The column discusses breathlessness from exertion and angina, advising a medical checkup with ECG and chest X ray to rule out heart disease or other causes. It notes that mild conditioning aids heart health, but warns against overexertion if a heart condition exists.
Dear Ann Landers Letters on glasses and gifts
Oakland reader asks why friends mock her weak eyesight and why guests pass around her glasses. Ann Landers suggests staying quiet and explains eye health. other letters discuss returning family heirlooms, in laws, and alcoholism's impact on marriage with practical advice.
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Ann Landers
Tor
Signia Family Conference
Dante
Ann
Oakland
Unreadable OCR Lists Postal Changes Across Cities
Fragmented text lists many city names and places such as Ottumwa Hannibal St Louis and Columbia with scattered words about changes due to mail and delivery. The item reads like a damaged notice or table of names and locations without coherent events or dates.
Television Listings and Highlights for Tonight 1986
A dense OCR listing shows TV schedules with actors and programs across channels. Entries mention Claudia McNeil Bobby Bare Johnny Carson Dick Cavett Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash among others, plus various films and shows like Room 222 Dark Shadows The Young Doctors and a 1963 film The Looters.
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Claudia McNeil
Saka
Davis
Bobby Bare
Lhidd
Ronstadt
Johnny Carson
Battle
Lex Barker
Gerro
Cavett
Shelley Winters
Neurd
NHL
Music Hall
S.lsurgeon
Vernon Mark
Robert
St Louis
Tennessee Henre Ford
Merv Griffin
Vince Ed Wagner
Maple State
Tofon
Wards
Marty Allen
Joe Flynn
Merle Haggard
Charly
Péter Lawford
Room 222
Marty Robbins
Johnny Cash
Channel 11
Rory Calhoun
McGloud
Betty Grable
Hag
Ion
Fred
Jose Faliciana
Mac
Jane
Dorisric Maroh
Thursday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV listings and program rundown spanning channels 2 4 5 7 8 10 show Raymond Burr and a mix of guest segments. Notable items include Dick Cavett appearances with Mel and Robin sketches, Sinatra and Seven Hoods segments, plus Hollywood figures and classic reruns featuring Martin Davis Crosby Robin and Carson hosts.
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Ledgerland
Raymond Burr
CBS
Frazier
Lewis
Fairly
Suit and Beard
Col
Jon
Robin and
The
Dick Cavett
Robin and the Chicken
Flip
Seven Hoods
Sinatralvin Douglas
Barbara Walters
Sinatra
Wilson
Martin
Davis
Crosby
Robin
Johnny Carson
David
Seson Falk
Jer
Marilyn Michaels
Bathsheba
Gregory Peck
Loretta Long
Iand
Ben
Merv Griffin
Chetti Cola
Oscar
Bird
Glen Campbell
Misadi
Dean Martin
Solid Citizen
Joey Heather
Tember Storm
Joanne Dru
Shirley Jones
Noel
Eva Gabor
Norm
TV Review Highlights Varied 70s Evening Lineup
In Europe and the United States, television offered a varied night. CBS aired a National Geographic special and a standout Windy plot with Edward G. Robinson in They Old Man Who Cried Wolf. ABC showed Robinson in a suspenseful tale about a man who believes a friend’s murder is not real. CBS’s Zoo of the World feature and a 60 Minutes segment on Henry Kissinger framed a night of unusual programming.
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Europe
United States
New York
Tamly
Edward G. Robinson
CBS
National Geographic
ABC
Henry Kissinger
Vasion
Central Park
Merger Plan Announced for Mercantile Banks
Kansas City James L. Rieger president of Mercantile Bank and Trust and Donald B. Lasater Mercantile Trust chair announced Tuesday a merger proposal. The plan requires stockholder and Federal Reserve Board approval. Each share terms outlined for Mercantile Bank of Kansas City and related entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James L. Rieger
Mercantile Bank and Trust of
Donald B. Lasater
Mercantile Trust, N.A
St. Louis
Federal Reserve Board
Mercantile Bank of Kansas
Do You Bite Nails Boost Growth Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle suggests nail biting may spur nails to grow up to twenty percent faster than normal, leaving more to chew on. The remark plays on habit and curiosity about nail growth and self-control.
Birthday wishes for Laddonia group on Friday
Greetings extend to Mrs. Albert Doebelin and Mrs. Lyndell Galloway of Laddonia along with Eddie Lee Crews Floyd Henry Crews Jr Sharon Seliger Vernon L Helwig Jerry Jon Hatcher and Susan Lierheimer on Friday for birthday wishes from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Doebelin
Lyndell Galloway
Laddonia
Eddie Lee Crews
Floyd Henry Crews Jr
Sharon Seliger
Vernon L. Helwig
Jerry Jon Hatcher
Susan Lierheimer
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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M.D
Dr. Thosteson
Maurice Maze
Louise Morrill
Nurge
Social Service Worker
South Side
St. Louis Cardinals
Huberts
Tomlin
Kisler
Willingham
Griffith
Woltring
Bryan
Marshall
Grafford
Schutte
Shriners
Hannibal
W. §. Doolin
John Denser
Sam Morris
W. W. Johnson
Frank Porawaski
Ross Wagner
Oscar Martin
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thesteson
T.A
H.S
Ewes
Mary
N. C
Big Mouth
Dear Ann Landers
Elta
Hila
Charm Gift Shop
South Side Square
Ledger
Kiva
Ottumwa
I. Louis
Keely
St. Leute
Khe
Kemuly
Columbia
Wysiitv
Guiney
Nple
Reegsty
Tafk Thy ‘Mostes Seaty
Foletypa Niwa
Gomer
Somerset
Mike Douglas
Stump
Tri-State
Flintstones
Hospital
Virginia Grahar
Words & Musse
Gilligan
Showtime
Major Adams Taepper
Dark Shadows
Daniel Boone
Abe
CBS News
NBC News
Lucy
ABC New
Newt
Dick van Dyke
Addle
Shiloh
Grandaddy
Gov
J.J
Medical Center
Hawaii
LaLanne
Hal Barton
Lone Ranger
Tri State
Hollywood
Virginia Grahan
Kangaro
Major Adams
Roon Wil
Nancy
Buck Owens
Ji Beaver
the Immortal
Perry Mason
ABC News
Hitchcock li Lucy
Matt Lincoln
Flip Wilson
Jim Nabors
Il Big Valley
Tronsides
Aveny
Dick Cavatt
Ana Pu
Cynthia Lowry
AP Television
House
San Clemente
Kissinger
California
Harvard
Cambodia
Washington
James Whitmore
Will Rogers
Mercantile Bancorporation, Inc
Medgar Evers
Mercantile Banks
ST. Matthew's
Episcopal Church
Grove St
Clark
Clark Super
Hal Boyle
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