Editorial: The Dumb Players and the Ivy Myth
A historical editorial argues against the belief that good football implies low academics. It cites Knute Rockne and contrasts Ivy League schools with strong academics to show that excellence in education, arts, and sports can coexist. It contends the Ivy League undervalues football and challenges the notion that skilled players are dumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Rockne
Ivy League
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
End of Day Reflections on Life and Witnessing
A reflective note on life and witness inspired by scripture, affirming vitality and the call to reveal one’s true self to others. The author emphasizes living fully and bearing witness to beliefs.
Open Forum in Ledger on Bill of Rights and gun ownership
Open Forum letter questions Mrs. Seyfried on gun rights quoting only a fragment of the Second Amendment. The writer argues the full sentence discusses a well regulated militia and cites the NRA. He says the framers intended armed defense and criticizes partial quoting. Sincerely Lester Gearhart also thanks the Ledger and Inland Daily Press Association for the Carrier Award and Jefferson City trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
William Seyfried
Open Forum
Washington
National Rifle Association
Lester Gearhart
Inland Daily Press Association
Mexico Ledger
Jefferson City
Plan Makes Sense Aurora Advertiser
The Aurora Advertiser agrees with the Missouri Municipal League on a state sales tax hike from three to four cents, tied to city and county funding. It urges eliminating city sales taxes to prevent unfair competition, notes rural residents should not bear taxes without local benefits, and calls for reducing property levies and utility taxes if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Advertiser
Missouri Municipal League
Tan- Tar-A
Springfield
Aurora
League
Endorsement for state president in Missouri Federation
Yesterday in Mexico the Vandalia Federated Clubs elected Mrs Roz G Morris to lead the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs for 1966 68 by the Vandalia group and the Fourth District executive committee. The report spans several past dates and local notes from 1955 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roz G. Morris
Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs
Morris
Vandalia Federated Clubs
Mary Knoedler
Randall’s
The
All-America
Ann Landers letters warn against bag onion trick
Reader complaints about a suggestion to place a plastic bag over the head to avoid onion fumes prompt Ann Landers to stress danger and urge warning. A second letter asks how to handle a domineering relative, urging decisive action and citing troubling family behavior. A third letter discusses selling a used suede bag to a friend and the hurt feelings, with guidance and an offer to request Ann Landers' booklet.
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Ann Landers
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Raynaud's disease and low blood pressure questions answered
Dear Dr Thosteson outlines Raynaud's syndrome causes and relief strategies including quitting tobacco, checking for glandular issues, and wearing warm gear while advising a complete physical to identify underlying problems. The second letter discusses low blood pressure as low normal, suggests anemia check, rest, nutrition, and references a pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raynaud's
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists pricing for mail subscriptions across Audrain and surrounding counties with yearly and half year rates, plus single copy price. It notes office hours from 4:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Mexico, Mo
Birthday greetings list for Fulton and neighbors on Monday and Tuesday
Greetings for George Smithey and a long list of local names including Billy Wayne Cleeton Mrs. Joe McNamara T. C. Whitmarsh Brenda Parrott Roy Senor Mrs. John Fair child Tim Weiss Vicky Lynne Lietz Mrs. Ferrie Taft Dr. William Jolly John Meissert Betty McKinney Robbie Besalke Sandy Chellinsky Earl Custard Kimberly Sue Bybee Mike Helwig Anna Louise Woolfolk Sammy Pulis Estil Atkins Mrs. Anderson Mitchell Winston Kampeter Oliver Wehlewald Rita Jackson Olney Simpson and Jan and Ann Love mark today’s birthdays for Melina Mercouri aged 50 and Sidney Kingsley aged 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smithey
Billy Wayne Cleeton
Joe McNamara
T. C. Whitmarsh
Brenda Parrott
Roy Senor
John Fairchild
Tim Weiss
Vicky Lynne Lietz
Ferrie Taft
William Jolly
John Meissert
Betty McKinney
Robbie Besalke
Sandy Chellinsky
Earl Custard
Fulton
Kimberly Sue Bybee
Mike Helwig
Anna Louise Woolfolk
Sammy Pulis
Estil Atkins
Mrs. Anderson Mitchell
Winston Edward Kampeter of
Farber
Oliver Wehlewald
Rita Jackson
Olney Simpson
Jan and
Ann Love
TV Listings and Movie Night Schedule for St Louis Area
Channel guide details a Saturday of sports games and shows across KTVO KMOX and NBC ABC CBS affiliates. Highlights include Texas-Arkansas and Kansas-Town State football, Pan-American Games coverage, The Deadly Tower movie, Mary Tyler Moore show, Stage and concert programs, plus late-night films and News broadcasts across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17 in St Louis Ottumwa and Jeff City markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Schlesinger
Howard Cosell
Johnny Cash
Family
Renee Blakley
Gabriel Kaplan
Ormandy
Philadelphia Orchestra
Channel 17
Mary
Mary Tyler Moore
Austin
Tex
Porter Way
Chi Chuan
Erica
ABC Newscas
CBS
NBC
Welk
PTL Club
Mary T
S.W.A.T
ABC
World Series on TV if seventh game possible
Sunday Ledger lists World Series potential live coverage on channels 5 8 and 16 at 11 45 a m if the series goes to game seven. It notes alternate programming otherwise and includes a dense schedule of talk shows sports and films across multiple stations with numerous programs and times.
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Channel 4
National Council of Churches
Sen
Bentsen
Texas
Nyc
Beame
Miami Dolphins
Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Cardinals
St. Louis
Detroit Lions
Vikings
Minnesota
Africa
Monday Listings Highlight Daytime and Evening TV Lineup
Sally Struthers hosts with Mike Douglas at 3 p.m. on Channel 4. Dinah Shore and guests at 4 p.m.. Camelot auction on Channel 9 from 6 to 12. Al Onofrio reviews MV Colorado game at 6 30. Alistair Cooke’s American series at 6 30. NY Giants vs Bills at 8 p.m.. NBC Movie The UFO Incident. Maude dog-sitter at 8 30. Pan Am Games wrap-up at 10 30. full morning and afternoon schedule across multiple channels listed with hosts guests and programs.
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Sally Struthers
Mike Douglas
Channel 4
Dinah Shore
Dan Rowan
Vincent Gardenia
Petula Clark
Rich Little
Richard Castellano
al Onofrio
Alistair Cooke
NY Giants
Buffalo Bills
NBC
Barney
Betty Hill
Maude
Robert Goulet
Johnny Carson
Yul Brynner
Bob Hope
James Mason
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J.C. Wilkins
Charles Dowell
First Christian Church
Wendell Koerner
Frances DeVaney
Rush Hill
Byrnes-Boyd Motor Company
B.D
Big Brother
P.O
Elgin
Mil
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Melina Mercouri
Sidney Kingsley
Ktvi
Ktvo Ottumwa
Kmox Tv
Kiditv
Khqu-ty
Hannibal
Komu-ty
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weem-ty
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Xcbj-tv
Maggie Smith
Carol
Tim
Harvey
Raoul Walsh
Paul Simon
Garfunkel
Phoebe Snow
Earthworm Tractors
Joe E
Basil Rathbone
Sidney Toler
Pernell Roberts
Steve McQueen
Sam Cade
Ivy Curtain
Gene Raymond
Dean Martin
Joan Crawford
Wallace Berry
Nashville
Laredo
David Susskind
Luis AM
Rex Hurnbard
Sunday Ledger
Oral Roberts
Confluence
Sacred Heart
Notre Dame
Directions
Agronsky
the Life
Rev. Robinson
Townhall
Devlin
Camera
Discovery
Lester
Mo. Forum
Revival
Viewpoint
Jerry Falwell
Kathryn Kuhl
Humbard
Davey
Jesus the Hope
Information
Lamp Unto
Camera Three
Insight
Rex Ham
Bullwinkle
Face Nation
Mass
Elk. Experien
Jetsons
Gram
Reagan
Humphrey
Nader
Family Theater
Jason Miller
Jane Fonda
Michael Sarrazin
Gig Young
Susannah York
McCloud
NFL Football Farm Report
Spring St
NFL
College
Animal World
Newsmakers
New York City
Kipling
Roddy McDowall
Vincent Price
Rod Taylor
Gordon Scott
Sally Field
Burt Lancaster
Disney
Mystery A.m CA
Sammy
Harry
S4loul
Jimmy Swaggart
Percy
Saanhox
Ledgerland
Hong Kong
America
Danny Thor
Margie
Lucy
Phil Donah
Showell
Childre
Newt
Gen. Hospital
Pyramid
Guiding L
Doctors
Hospital
One Life
Mike Dougla
Somerset
Mr. Rogers
Ryan’s
Merv Griffin
Iame World
Woman's World
Sesame St
Stooges
Workshop
Mod Squad
Dinah
Price Is Right
Mickey Mouse
Bugs Bunny
Showtime
Bonanza
Ironside
Elec. Co
Gilligan
Villa Alegre
Gomez
Consequences
Animals
Bewitched
James Earl Jones
Brenda Vaccaro
Stewart Granger
Rex Harrison
Eddie
Phil Donahue
Bobby Vinton
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