Career of Basil Brewer Remembered in Editorial Tribute
Basil Brewer born near Rush Hill rose from hardship in Mexico Missouri to own the New Bedford Times and a Cape Cod paper. He supported two teachers who aided his youth Miss Molly Houston and Miss Nannie Wright, and he remained grateful to them as he rose to prominence. He died at 92 in a life marked by public service and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Brewer
Rush Hill
Kirksville
Mexico
Oklahoma City
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Mass
Cape Cod
Nannie Wright
Molly
Nannie
Ol’ Saint Peter
Pearly Gates
Basil
Cloud 99
Jesus Triumphal Entry Calls for Full Surrender
A devotional reflection likens Luke 19 36 to Christ entering hearts and prompting believers to give all they have. It emphasizes wholehearted devotion and daily surrender as the path of faith.
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Jesus
Miss Jennie Cooper Goes to WAVES Basic Training
A Mexico, Missouri native, Miss Jennie Cooper daughter of Mrs. James F. Cooper, left for Bainbridge Mass for 10 weeks of WAVES basic training. She is a recent Mexico High School graduate.
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Jennie Cooper
James F. Cooper
Mexico
Bainbridge
Mass
Mexico High School
Buford Thomas
Loyd Brinkman
Thomas
Brinkman
Repeal Effort Aims at Congress Pay Raises
A Missouri newspaper notes a July action adding cost of living increases to all federal lawmakers via a rider to the Postal Safety Act. It cites H.R. 9470 by Rep. Litton to repeal those pay provisions, now before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee. The piece urges public contact with lawmakers and committee members, arguing the pay raises undermine inflation concerns.
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Louisiana
Press- Journal
Congress
House
Jerry Litton
Missouri
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Washington
Mexico Lectury Publishing Rates And Hours
Mexico Lectury publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 Second class postage paid In Mexico and trade area towns 225 per month By mail in Andrain and adjoining counties yearly 20 six months 12 three months 8 By mail in all other Missouri counties yearly 26 six months 17 three months 11 Out of state yearly 29 six months 18 three months 13 Armed forces members US and APO 150 per month Office hours 800 am to 530 pm Monday to Friday 800 am to 300 pm Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington St
Andrain
APO
Dear Ann Landers column letters on photography and drinking
A pair of readers seek guidance from Ann Landers. One asks if a life size nude waist up photograph could be a wedding keepsake and if it is legal for a photographer to shoot. The second laments early drinking and a brother’s death, urging awareness and AA help.
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Ann Landers
Yale
VMIL
Mom
Ann
Alcoholics Anonymous
Staph Infection Tied To Recurrent Boils And Care
A physician advises that recurrent boils are caused by staph infections present on the skin, especially in the nose and genital areas. He urges a protein rich diet, good hygiene, dry heat therapy for boils, antiseptic washing, short nails, cautious handling of dressings, and nasal antibiotics if needed. Regular culture helps target effective antibiotics amid resistance.
Birthday greetings for Vandalia residents and Y A Tittle
Greetings today go to Marian Joyce Rentschler and others in Vandalia including Ernest Branch Michael Davis Mrs Roy Knipmeyer Cynthia Sparks William Haas Sherwood Lovelace Anna Wallen Richard Speidel Jr and Ruth Barnes Cake and candles planned Sunday Former pro football star Y A Tittle turns 49 with celebrations noted locally
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Marian Joyce Rentschler
Ernest Branch
Michael Davis
Roy Knipmeyer
Cynthia Sue Sparks
William Haas
Sherwood Lovelace
Anna Wallen
Richard Speidel Jr
Ruth C. Barnes
Vandalia
Y.A. Tittle
Television listings chaos with mixed channels and specials
Erratic daily schedule shows channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 with ABC CBS NBC and local programs. Notable items include Sounder on 2 3 17 at 7:00 p.m. Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield. Bob Hope anniversary special on 5 8 10 at 7:00 p.m.. MASH at 7:30 on 4 7 13. Miss America Teenager pageant at 10:30 on 2 3 17. Glen Campbell Midnight Special on 5 8 10 at midnight. many movie and game show slots across the day with several misprints and conflicting channel numbers.
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ABC
Cicely Tyson
Paul Winfield
Bob Hope
Col. Potter
Mod Squad
Gomer
Consequences
Price Right
Mickey Mous
Showtime
Bonanza
CBS
Ironside
NBC
Elec. Co
Gilligan
Bewitched
Glen Campbell
Mac Davis
Gwen MacRae
ILA
Chief Davis
Bob Newhart
Lawrence Welk
Ted Knight
McLean Stevenson
Flip Wilson
Big Eddie
Camelot
Eddie
Phil Donahue
Hawaii
Hollywood
Police
Harvey Korman
Laramie
James Stewart
Joan Crawford
Peter Graves
Edward My Son
Spencer Tracy
Wide World
Pam
Weather
Action Theatre
Kate Smith
Labelle Rock Group
Steve Landesberg
Jennie
Lady Randolph Churchill
Linda Blair
Spirits
Nuggets
Denver
Carol Burnett
Pointer Sisters
Goldsmith
Rob Reiner
Penny Marshall
NCAA
NFL Highligs
Mechanic
Focus
Bowery Boys
Nashville
Globe Trotters
St. Louis
Basil Rathbone
Sidney Toler
Vivian Blaine
Rommel
Richard Burton
Gary Cooper
Egypt
Warner Oland
Robert Cummings
Jeanette MacDonald
Matt Helm
Tri-States
Howard
Cosell
Jeffersons
Sammy
Buck Owens
Laredo
Doc
S.W.A.T
David Susskind
Bob
Rex Humbard Newhart
Cher
ABC Sr
Monty Pytho
Discovery
Name of Gam
Harry O
al Onofrio
Sen
Percy
Jimmy Swaggart
Newsmakers
Rev. Robinson
Saturday Listings and Highlights From Ledgerland Station
Readable guide of afternoon and evening television and sports. Programs include Captain Korda at noon on channels 4 7 13, Cardinals at Giants kickoff noon in New York, USC vs Notre Dame at 12:45 in South Bend with a 12:30 pregame, plus film, sports, and variety features across channels 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 13.
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Czechoslovakia
Cardinals
Giants
New York
USC
Notre Dame
South Bend
Mexico City
Aqueduct
Evely Knievel
Harlem ‘Globetrotters
Friends of Man
Mounties
FCC
Richard Wiley
Buckley
Cosell
Sunday Listings for Dallas Cowboys Eagles and More
TV listings cover Cowboys at Philadelphia and Broncos at Kansas City with pre game shows, plus Dolphins Bills in progress, Pan Am coverage including equestrian finals and closing ceremonies. MU Homecoming film, Disney comedy Now You See Him Now You Don't, and a wide slate of news, sports, and movies follow with Channel and time details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Cowboys
Eagles
Philadelphia
Denver Broncos
Chiefs
Mike Richard Morse
Miami Dolphins
Buffalo Bills
Channel 17
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Priscilla Bradley
Louis Deavers
J.W. Buffington
Sam P. Locke
O.P. James
Columbia League of Women Voters
Edith Rockwood
Department of Government and Child Welfare
George C. Thosteson, M.D
MBIA
Edward D. Jones & CO
New York Stock Exchange, Inc
John Minor
S. Washington
Aes
Mollies
Zebra
Daniel Kuhli
Donald Call
Capienas
Oscars Kuthi
Rasboras
Leporinus
S$ Zoo
Laddonia
Righ
Lawrence Drug
Ktwi
Khaqu-ty Hannibal
Ktwo Ottumwa
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kmox-tv
Kete-ty
Kedty
Wgem-tv
Quincy
Kph
Kreg Tv
Jeff City
Ledgerland
Uncle Cre
Joe
Hong Kong
Westwind
Pebbles
Humanities
Emergen
Tom & Jerr
Dinosaurs
Bugs Bunn
Jetsons
Josie
Technology
Blue Marble
Bandstand
Showcase
Electric Co
Fat Albert
Lost Saucer
Workshop
Shazam
North Africa
Wayne Newton
Dionne Warwick
Dee Severinsen
New Generation Brass
Today’s Children
Smothers Brothers
Steve Martin
Robin
Oral Roberts
Lester
Jerry Falwer
Kathryn Kuhl
Davey
Jesus the F
Rex Hu
Reach Out
Confluence
Oral Robert
Agronsky
Speed Racer
Gospel
Townhall
Rabbi
Devlin
Gospel Light
Jerry Falwell
Kojak
McMillan and Wise
Mac
Bronowski
Tony Franciosa
Sierra Baron
Brian Keith
Lex Barker
Cornel Wilde
Frank Sinatra
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