Editorial Perspective On Rich Unions And Power
The piece argues that modern unions have grown into powerful national entities with substantial assets and salaries for leaders such as Frank Fitzsimmons and Leonard Woodcock. It cites Teamsters, UAW, and United Mine Workers with asset totals, dues income, and payroll figures, noting their political influence and frequent White House access.
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Teamsters Union
Frank Fitzsimmons
Teamster
Murry Miller
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
UAW
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
George Meany
White House
America
End of Day Call to Return to Righteous Paths
A biblical exhortation urges turning from evil ways and dwelling in the land given by the Lord. Jeremiah 25:5 frames selfishness as sin that brings misery, while prophets press people and nations toward renewed goodness.
Open Forum Editor Seeks Address for Carter Johnson
The AMWIT Editor Ledger requests the Montgomery City resident's address or phone number to verify a recent letter to the editor. Mrs. Maurine Duffy Instructional Media Director Mexico Public Schools thanks the copy of The Newspaper As A Teaching Tool for use in several classes.
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Open Forum
Will Carter Johnson
Montgomery City
Ledger
Maurine Duffy
Mexico
Rev David Fullbright Leads Wellsville Church Service
The Rev David Fullbright began his pastorate at Wellsville Christian Church yesterday in Mexico. Missouri Power and Light Co started installing 125 vapor mercury lights in town with another 125 slated for next year. Sharron Faulkner of Fort Worth Texas visited First Baptist Church for a call as minister of music and youth. Jac LaFon won the 69 pound watermelon at Brigg’s IGA Foodliner in Auxvasse. Kenneth W Lohman, Paris native and son of Mr and Mrs William Lohman, won an expert class at the National Rifle and Pistol Matches Camp Perry Ohio. Dale Carson was named minister of music at First Christian Church succeeding Bob Gardner who left for a music director post in Corning New York public schools.
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David Fullbright
Wellsville
Christian Church
Missouri Power and Light Co
Sharron Faulkner
Ft. Worth
Texas
First Baptist Church
Jac LaFon
Brigg
IGA
Auxvasse
Kenneth W. Lohman
William Lohman
Paris
Camp Perry
Ohio
Dale Carson
First Christian Church
Bob Gardner
Corning
N.Y
Mexico Ledger Historical Snippet Highlights 1946 1926 Entries
A reader of the Mexico Ledger recalls varied items from 1946 and 1926 including local commerce at Hoffmans Supermarket with Kool AId pricing, Legion and chamber notes, auctions, public bids for road work in Audrain County, political delegate nominations, and historic dates spanning World Wars and interwar events.
Ann Landers Letters Spark Controversy On Pain and Pleasure
Ann Landers addresses readers on two topics: a couple who whip each other as a mutual fantasy and a widow who fears marrying a man with a dependent mother. She warns that centers of pain and pleasure diverge and advises against a marriage with a five-time loser who won’t work. The column promotes practical guidance and a self-help booklet for teens and parents.
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Ann Landers
K.J
Delaware
Mr. Z
Mr. 2
F.G
P.O
Elgin
Tlinois
True Grit Can Help My Spine and Other Health Questions
A reader asks about a curved spine and removable braces. Dr. Thosteson notes curvature often begins in youth, may fix with age, and suggests exercises and professional therapy while urging practical action over worry. Other letters cover stretch marks from non pregnancy causes, dangers of untrained spinal manipulation, urine odor linked to protein or possible infection, macular degeneration and lack of cure, and a note on cataracts and glaucoma with a request for a booklet.
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Milwaukee
Thosteson
Campaign '76' CBS Hour and TV Movie Schedule
TV listings detail a CBS hour on the candidates at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 13, plus multiple film and TV movie airings across channels 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 13 17. Highlights include Death At Love House, The Culpepper Cattle Co, Law Of The Land, and US Open Tennis highlights, with Requiem For A Gunfighter and Tall In The Saddle among the afternoon and late night airings.
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ABC
Love House
Harold Lloyd
CBS
Culpepper Cattle Co
Old West
White House
Paul Anka
Elton John
Carpenters
Joan Baez
Rod Cameron
John Wayne
Mickey Mouse
Little Rascals PI
Coton News
Edge of
Popeye Edge Podge
Tradin Il
St. Loms
Mike Douglas
Bewitched
Action ‘Theatre
Somersetonside Newsca
Lancer
Mr. Rogers
Electric Co
Garden
CBS News
Newacasta
Rane
Price Right
Mary Hartman
Oman
Ork
Chico
Newematch
Sesamennis
Three Stooges
Lanie Heck
Visio
Marcus Welby
Saturday Station Listings For Sports And Movies
Channel guides list Cardinals-Chiefs game at 10 30 a m on Channel 6. NBC baseball at 1 14 p m with pregame 1 00. World Series golf third round at 3 p m. Daytona Curtis Cup AAU weightlifting at 4 p m. NFL CFL Toronto final at 5 p m. Bennett Lena Horne music at 6 p m. College Football Preview at 7 p m. Superbowl X highlights at 7 p m. NFL Oilers Cowboys at 8 p m. The Midnight Man at 8 p m on NBC. Phyllis Diller Marvin Hamlisch at 9 p m. Thunderhead Son of Flicka at noon on Channel 11. Numerous movie lineups and late cinema listings follow with serials and cartoons through the night.
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NFL
Forest Hills
NBC
Daytona
Toronto
CFL
Tony Bennett
Lena Horne
Thad Jones
Mel Lewis
Oilers
Cowboys
Burt Lancaster
Diahann Carroll
Phyllis Diller
Marvin Hamlisch
Roddy McDowall
Cordoba
George Peppard
Texas
Jack Carson
Tri-States
Br By the Way Officials
Friends of Man
Newamskers
Porter, Wagoneres
Mary T . Ol Paii
Abbott
Coaiclla
Donahue
Jerry Lewis
Tyrone Power
Bela Lugosi
Johnny Sheffield
Venture
Thunderhead
Flicka
Acapulco
Elvis
Presley
Sunday television and sports mix list from Ledgerland
The Sunday listings show US Open tennis at noon on channels 4 7 and 13. Baseball Cards vs Cubs in Chicago at 1 15 p.m. flag football North American title at Toronto at 1 30 p.m. World Series of Golf final round at 3 p.m. NFL Vikings vs Broncos in progress at 4 p.m. and more including Disney and Johnny Cash guest appearances and a Jerry Lewis Telethon lineup through the night.
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Cubs
Chicago
Toronto
NFL
CFL
Vikings
Broncos
Disney
Hollywood
Johnny Cash
Kris Kristofferson
Rita Coolidge
Birthday greetings posted for local subscribers and figures
Greetings page lists Sunday birthday wishes for Mrs. Floyd Duffen and others including Paris resident Charles Wheaton James Utterback Nancy Lou Fetterhoff Mrs Juanita DeBlois Janet Key Tethert. It notes Eddie Stanky age 59 and singer Dorothy Maynor birthday ages, plus a Bicentennial remark recalling George Walton warning against cowardice and plunder.
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Eddie Stanky
Dorothy Maynor
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