Editorial: The Problems of Africa and African Unity
This editorial argues that in black Africa an American with dark skin is not seen as black, facing acceptance barriers for both blacks and whites. It cites Andy Young and Carter, notes leaders like Idi Amin as mentally ill yet powerful, and warns that racism complicates U S aid while Marxist forces with Cuban and Soviet support try to push Africa toward communism.
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Africa
Andy Young
United Nations
Black
Soul Brothers
American State Department
President Carter
Idi Amin
Europe
Amin
America
Carter
Black Africa
At The End Of The Day Righteousness Exalts a Nation
A devotional note prays for divine righteousness to exalt the nation, invoking Proverbs 14 34 and asking for moral uplift and blessing upon the country. An Amen closes the appeal seeking guidance and virtue for the people.
Open Forum Editor Ledger Letter and clowns plan
The Open Forum notes Cheryl Dean as a Holy Fools clown from United Methodist Church in Mexico. The group, formed to visit shut ins, plans activities including a hunger convocation in Columbia on November 26. About 16 clowns are involved. Wanda Edwards, retired Mexico teacher, urges support against House Bill 9346 to dissolve the Teacher's Retirement Fund. She warns of poverty in retirement if funds are transferred to Social Security and calls for teachers nationwide to protest if the bill passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Cheryl Dean
Cheryl
Holy Fools
United Methodist Church
Mexico
Columbia
Thomas B. Adams
Wanda Edwards
Social Security
Poverty Row
Missouri
Ann Landers Exposes Post Office Advertising Flop
Dear Ann Landers replies to readers on the Golden Fleece Award claim against the U S Postal Service for a 3.4 million dollar push to spur letter writing. She notes the campaign is wasteful and argues against ending Saturday deliveries. The column also addresses mother in law gift quirks and a breast lump scare turning into a blessing.
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Ann Landers
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
U.S. Postal Service
Sen. Proxmire
Postal Department
Columbia
Sen
Sonny Boy
Mama
Ohio
Diff
Rubella outbreak linked child growth concerns prompt questions
A reader asks if rubella from the 1964-65 outbreak affected a 12-year-old boy’s growth, noting low weight and short stature with hearing loss and a heart defect. The doctor suggests potential endocrine issues, advises a bone-age check, and highlights the need for growth potential yet to unfold, while stressing protective rubella measures for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
C.C
Mexico Daily Chronology of Local Events and Wedding Notices
A dated retrospective lists weddings from 1877 and 1927, local agricultural sales, civic group formations, Civilian Conservation Corps inductions, livestock market figures, wartime burials and reburials, county development plans, weather notes, yearbook distribution, and fundraiser proceeds. Notable names include William Moore, Fannie Buck, Robert Day, Angie Fox, Elder J. E. Lee, Elders Wigginton and Nichols, H. D. Fisher, P. Emmons and Son, Wallace Gray, Bruce McIntire, Thurman Stallings, H. C. Scott, Hobson Waters, Captain Lester S. White, Pfc. Clarence H. Miller, Sunset Hills, Mexico High School, Mrs. Byrnes Hawethorne, and Mrs. Tom M. Hodges. The record spans 1877 to 1972 with diverse local events and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Fannie Buck
J. E. Lee
Robert Day
Angie Fox
Wigginton and Nichols
H. D. Fisher
Mexico
P. Emmons and Son
Wallace Gray
Audrain County Conservation League
Bruce McIntire
Thurman Stallings
H. C. Scott
Hobson Waters
Audrain County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Fulton
Temple Stephens
Joseph ¥. Connolly
New York
Europe
Lester S. White
West Point
Clarence H. Miller
Audrain County Court
Sunset Lane
Country Club
Sunset Hills
Mexico High School
Birthday wishes for local residents and notable figure
Friday greetings go to Eldon Cawthorn Mrs. George Simpson Frank Boswell Mrs. Gerald McFarland Iola E Bradley Eugene Foreman Richard Dean Barnes Margaret Nichols Willa Mae Tate Jerry Washburn Will Ward Stephen Wayne Campbell and Janet Sue Woolridge. Also noting the Shah of Iran is 58 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Cawthorn
George Simpson
Frank Boswell
Gerald McFarland
Iola E. Bradley
Eugene Foreman
Richard Dean Barnes
Margaret Nichols
Willa Mae Tate
Jerry Washburn
Will Ward
Stephen Wayne Campbell
Janet Sue Woolridge
Shah of
Iran
Channels Tonight Features Mixed TV Lineup and Schedule Notes
Erroneous listings reflect unreported changes by stations. Highlights include The Pinballs at 3:30 p.m. on channels 2,17 and 4:30 on 3, Bugs Bunny Halloween trick or treat at 7:00 on 4,7,13, Dawn of the Solar Age on Nova at 7:00, Ted Knight in a new comedy at 7:30 on 4,7,13, and a CBS Movie at 4:00 on 4,7,13 titled The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened with Jimmie Walker. Additional programs span Great Performances at 8:00 on 9, Mr Rogers, Medical Center, Tattletales Family, The Brady Bunch, Sesame Street, The Electric Company, and more across multiple stations. Stations list include KTV, KMOX, KETC, KPLR and others with varied local carriers noted.
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Bugs Bunny
Nova
Ted Knight
Mary Tyler Moore
Ted Baxter
Mr. Rogers
Mike Douglas
Medical Center
Dinah
Adam
Family Feud
Abe
Kowecast
Big Valley
Partridge
Family
ABC
CBS
NBC
Adams
Ted
Mickey Mous
Gilligan
Batman
Emergency
Electric Co
ABC Newsca
Mary Tyler Mac
CBS Newsci
ABC Newscar
Channel 12 TV Listings Plus City Hall Talk
Channel 12 airings include See-Ty Tonight with updates from the Chamber of Commerce at 5 30 p m City Manager Gary Elde hosts Your City at 6 followed by Rusticana at La Scala An extensive slate lists programs news and movies with assignments for Dick Cavett Daniel Schoor Freddie Laker and many network shows across channels and times
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Chamber of Commerce
Ihe
Gary Elde
la Scala
Dick Cavett
Daniel Schoor
David Steinberg
Johnny Carson
Freddie Laker
Skytrain
Lawfare
Thursday TV Listings and Highlights from Ledgerland
TV guide style rundown: Barney Miller's men chase crimes inspired by TV plots at 8 p.m. on channels 2 3 17, followed by James at 15 on 5 8 101s an hour drama with Lance Kerwin as James Hunter. The Best of Families debuts on PBS at 8 p.m. three immigrant families in 1890 New York. Also features teen issues, talk with Eva LeGallienne, and a lineup of movies and game shows through late night.
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Barney Miller
James
Lance Kerwin
James Hunter
Boston
PBS
New York City
Raffertys
Rich Wheelers
ABC
Dick Cavett
Eva LeGallienne
Richard Dawson
Hughes Rudd Exits CBS Morning News Anchor Role
Hughes Rudd, longtime CBS Morning News co anchor, will give up his co anchor duties next Friday though appearances will continue. Dick Threlkeld will take over the role Monday as Rudd shifts to essays documentaries and occasional live work based in New York.
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Jay Shanbutt
LOS Angeles
Hughes Rudd
Kansas City Star
Minneapolis Tribune
Rock Springs
Wyo
Daily Rocket
CBS Morning News
Dick Threlkeld
CBS
Vietnam
San Francisco
Rome
Rudd
Waco
Tez
New York
America
Projet
Miami
Phoenix
Fun City
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists pricing by region for daily delivery with annual and monthly options, including local, county, state, and APO rates. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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