Editorial urges Missouri voters to re elect Kirkpatrick and back Ashcroft Spainhower
The piece endorses James C. Kirkpatrick for Secretary of State, praises John Ashcroft for Attorney General, and lauds James I. Spainhower for State Treasurer. It highlights Ashcroft’s prior roles and Spainhower’s years of service, urging readers to vote for them in Missouri elections.
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James C. Kirkpatrick
Missouri
John Ashcroft
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield
University of Chicago
James I. Spainhower
Thanksgiving Reflections On Mercy and Cheerful Hearts
A devotional note citing 1 Chronicles 16 34 urges gratitude for God’s mercy and describes a thankful heart as cheerful. The passage frames thankfulness as timeless spiritual practice.
Right to Work and Handicapped Facility Drive Local Vote
Open Forum Editor reports Jaycee Wives urge a yes vote on the Audrain County Handicapped Facility to provide independent living for disabled residents and support a Right to Work Law in Missouri. Letter-writer TOM BLEDSOE urges broad support for both causes, arguing economic and social benefits and unity beyond party lines.
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Ledger
Audrain County
Mexico
Missouri
Tom Bledsoe
Desiderata Poem Found In Baltimore Church 1692
A dated excerpt from Saint Pauls Church Baltimore 1692 contains the Desiderata guidance advising calm amid noise, kindness, truth, restraint, and hopeful view of life. It urges self restraint, virtue, gentleness, patience, and maintaining peace with one’s soul amid worldly struggles.
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Old Saint Paul's Church
Baltimore
God
Mexico Ledger Publication Details and Rates
The Mexico Ledger lists publication info and mail rates, noting daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St, Mexico MO 65265. It outlines subscription prices by method and region including in-state and out-of-state rates and armed forces memberships.
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Exico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Thosteson
Dear Ann Landers letters spark frank reader outrage
A reader laments parental conflict and fear in a two-parent home and rejects counseling. The page includes multiple letters critiquing Ann Landers on topics from tallness and rehabilitation to the oldest profession, ending with a promotional request for her dating booklet.
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Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers
Texas
Lone Star State
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Jacob
Ishmael
Laban
Leah
Cain
Abel
Jubal
Noah
Hagar
Ann
P.O
Elgin
Til
Thosteson Answers Health Questions From Readers
A reader asks about stroke recovery and siquid vitamin C. Dr Thosteson stresses continuing daily therapy, offers his booklet Stroke Recovery Hope and Help for 35 cents, and notes early post-stroke gains may be misleading. He also answers on knee creaks, infant milk fat, bottle weaning, and low salt cooking.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dr. Thesteson
Dr. Thosteson
Anniversary and local events across Mexico in the 1920s–1966 era
A compilation notes couples birthdays and anniversaries, new Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary members, new post office approval in Laddonia, and civic notices. It cites Jack Baker chairing a bond underpass vote, MK Drive-In’s first anniversary, a degree awarded to Rev. Philip Carlisle, and local business openings and leadership changes between 1936 and 1966 in Mexico Missouri and surrounding areas.
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Henry Heckart
Robert White
Leland Wagner
Tanna Parrish
Thomas Claywell
Clifford Arnold
Order of Eagles
Post Office Department
Laddonia
Jack Baker
Baker Packing Co
Citizens Committee
Herbert Morris
Highway 54 East
Philip Byron Carlisle
First Christian Church
Nebraska Association of Colleges and Universities
Omaha
F. C. Arnold
Mexico
Arnold’s
Fulton
Norman Gordon
Audrain County
Birthday Greetings for a Group from Thursday
A Thursday birthday list sends best wishes to Anna Laurse Woolfolk Sammy Pulis Esti Atkins Mrs Anderson Mitchell Winston Edward Kampeter Farber Olney Simpson Oliver Wehlewald Rita Jackson Jan and Ann Love and Billy Joe Selvey.
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Anna Laurse Woolfolk
Sammy Pulis
Esti Atkins
Mrs. Anderson Mitchell
Winston Edward Kampeter
Farber
Olney Simpson
Oliver Wehlewald
Rita Jackson
Jan and
Ann Love
Billy Joe Selvey
TV schedule chaos reflects 1970s multiplex channel lineup
CBS Magazine feature on a weight loss camp and Julie Andrews profile highlight a busy night alongside Bonnie Franklin and the Dr. Hook show with Tony Orlando. The listings mix numerous channels and times, including World Series game coverage, classic films, sitcoms, news, and children’s programs, all interwoven with ad hoc station dashes and erroneous entries.
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CBS
Julie Andrews
Channel 4
Bonnie Franklin
Dr. Hook
Tony Orlando
Garagiola
Weathy to NBC night schedule highlights midweek listings
Local station guide lists morning to late night program blocks across channels 4 5 6 7 10 11 13. Highlights include World Series game coverage, Madame Butterfly on Great Performances, Tonight Show guests, parades of classic comedies, soaps like Ryan's Hope and Young and Restless, and late night movies featuring The Thin Man Goes Home and Lost Continent.
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St. Louis
Tony Orlando
Joe Ch
Holywood
Garagiola
Mirella Fren
Archie
Phil Donahue
Sanford
Lucy
Somerset
Hot Seat
Young Restless
Gong Shi
Dick van Dyke
Henry Fonda
Carol Lanier
William Powell
Nick Charles
Cesar Romero
Bobby Vinton
Nashville
Baretta
Death Wish author fears copycats on CBS film
Brian Garfield, author of Death Wish, warns that CBS airing the violence heavy film could trigger copycat crimes. He urges delaying or not showing the movie, arguing a prime time airing may endanger lives, while CBS defends the program and standards.
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William Schiffmann
Associated Press
Santa Cruz
Calif
CBS
Brian Garfield
Garfield
Bronson
Mike Buchanan
CBS Publicity
West Coast
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