The Senator Fulbright Speech and Media Ploy
The editorial criticizes Senator J William Fulbright for using the press to maximize attention to a foreign affairs speech on Vietnam. It notes staff prearranged releases, press briefings, and TV interviews to shape coverage, arguing publicity boosts his pro withdrawal stance and critique of the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Fulbright
Missouri
Arkansas
Senate
South Vietnam
Foreign Affairs Committee
Fulbright
Senator Fulbright
Vietnam
Ann Landers Replies On Family Conflicts And Marriage Strain
Faithful in Idaho seeks guidance after a long string of marital and family tensions. A mother in law pressures secrecy over infertility, while a daughter worries about trust and pregnancy inexperience. Ann Landers suggests clear boundaries, tempers, and practical steps. advises mother to repair a damaged radio and to confront temper, while reinforcing communication and accountability within the family.
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Ann Landers
Faithful
Idahome
Nahey
Ann Lan
Mar
Ann
P.R
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
TV schedule mixer lists Fernando Lamas with Red Buttons Carson and Bette Midler in Tonight's films. Re runs feature Morning Miss Dove and Five Weeks in a Bal, plus a Channel 3 Balloon tale and various news and game shows through late night. Partial notes reference CBS NBC ABC listings, hazard of broken radio, and Channel 3 telecasts.
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Fernando Lamas
Red Buttons
Carson
Bette Midke
Miss Dove
Jennifer Self
He Fabian
Cedric Hardwicke
O' Jones
Peter Lorre
Richard Haydn
Billy Gilbert
Herbert Marshalll
Silver Soining
Ne Haver
Sky
James Stewart
St. Louis
Reginald Owen
Hall
Joey
Georgeton
Tokyo
CBS Movie At
Aircraft Association
Ottumwa
Channel 3
Toon
Advent Chatt
Treasure Island
Sidney
Jules Verne
Johnny'ture
Toler
Dog Biscuit Questions In Mexico Child Health Note
A reader asks if feeding dog biscuits to a two year old is harmful. The letter discusses protein content, bone fragments, vitamins, and taste as well as teeth eruption. The piece also notes a separate Mexico school term opening and a fuel shortage amid a heat wave.
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John Barclay
Mexico
American Legion
Jack
Williams
Joplin
Althe City
Mexico Power Co
Open Forum Dear Dr Thesteson on Laxatives
A reader thanks Dr Thesteson for his booklet The Way to Stop Constipation and says she no longer uses laxatives after learning from the booklet. She had previously depended on laxatives for years and often felt constipated the next day.
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Dr. Thesteson
Mrs. B
To Your Good Health and Reader Letters
The column summarizes reader questions on health topics including constipation causes, hydrochloric acid safety, birth control access, and hair transplants. It notes offering a pamphlet on hemorrhoids for 25 cents and inviting letters to Dr Thosteson, while mentioning distribution details for the Mexico Ledger and school subscription notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosteson
D.H
Mexico
Way to the Father through Jesus Christ, says minister
Reverend Hugh R. Ash of Middletown Christian Church urges readers to accept Jesus Christ as the Way to eternal life, reflecting on John 14:6 and the doubt many face. He emphasizes the certainty of salvation through Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jesus Christ
Hugh R. Ash
Middletown Christian Church
Mexico Ledger Rage Friday Four Sept Seventieth
A brief item from the Mexico Ledger notes a Friday event dated September 4, 1970, with emphasis on reported trouble or unrest. No exact details of incident, location, or people are given in the readable text.
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Mexico
Uneventful summer TV season review by Cynthia Lowry
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry surveys the summer slate noting reruns and quiet entries. The Dean Martin replacement The Gallwhere? dominates mentions alongside Marty Feldman as a rising comic star. CBS Comedy Tonight and NBC Music Hall Series offer uneven satirical and musical fare with mixed reception.
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Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
Dean Martin
NBC
Galddiggers
Marty Feldman
CBS
Comedy Tonight
Robert Klein
Weather and News Notes From Around the Nations
Regional notes mention weather and news items with scattered names and places. The text references Ottumwa Golumbia Quincy St Louis Jeff City and others in a mosaic of channel news and storm notes.
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St. Joute
Hanntheta
Ottumwa
Golumbia
Kitaxty
Louis
Weert
Quincy
St. Loula
St Louis
Keegy
Jeff City Masses
Eletype
The Mexico Ledger anniversary notices and rates
The Mexico Ledger lists its 116th year of service with publication details and subscription pricing. It notes daily publication excluding Sundays and holidays, office hours, and mailing rates for Missouri counties and out of state deliveries.
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The
Mexico
Washington St
Audrain
Antique Aircraft Assn Golf and TV Highlights
Saturday listings outline an Amateur Championship golf event by the Antique Aircraft Assn plus a crowded schedule of films sports and at least one Fly-In. The page lists various programs on Channel 3 through late night with multiple movie titles and sports notes including football baseball and racing events.
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Bill Fields
San Diego Chargers
Cleve
Mahon
St. Louis
Comptrell
Bob Hope
NY Mets
Cubs
Chicagoland
John Pedker
Vienam
Voross
Secret Agent
Virginia Forest
Public Enemy
Mayo
Holloway
James Cagney
Niagara
Marilyn
Robert Younggood
Bowery
Monroe
David Wayne
America Caplive
T&s
Leo Gorcey
KC Chiefg
Dal
Madman
Vincent Price
Sunday Station Lineup Highlights and Movies Across Channels
A dense schedule lists Camera Three at 7 30 a m on 17 and 13 with World Away Ayfiles, plus tributes to Marlin Perkins and Alicia de Larrocha. It notes politics, sports specials, church programs, and a late night marathon including Dan August and The Kid From Left Field.
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Camera Three
Ayfiles
Sbuf
Marlin Perkins
Joseph Dustin
Detroit
St. Louis
Alicia de Larrocha
Leonards
Woodcock
UAW
Willie
Secretary of Labor
Van
Liza Minnelli
Dan Devine
Stanbul Express
Gene Barry
James Hodgson
David Hemmings
Mason Wil
Liums
Henry Mancini
Judy
Carne
George Kirby
Charlie
ABC
Madison Square Garden
Christopher George
Assa
James Stewart
Warsaw
Atlapple Road
Saddle
John Wayne
Chester
Randolph Scott
the Kid
Dick Butkus
Lou Saban
Harry Black
Dan Dalley
Willie Davis
The
Tiger
Stewart Grang Good
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Dark Shadows
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Tri States
McHale’s Navy
Flintstones
One Life
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Perry Mason
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Firewen
Crista
Hitchcock
Mrs. Muir
Hogan's
Gar
Mery Griffin
Dick. Cavett
Dick Weavelt
Charlie Chan
Stump Stara
Open Forum
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thosteson
P.J
Ettitar
Ladoer
Richard Braifley
Audrain County
Mexico Methodist Church
Betty Baker
Mexico Teachers Association
Hardin College
Coldwell
Laurence A. Watts
Wayne Hodges
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Arnold Jones
Ony
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Farver Elementary
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O'Connor
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Johnny Cash
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Ray Stevens
Andy Williams
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Herald ‘of
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Vrs Waldo
Arty
Pink Panther
Sky Hawks
Penelope
Superman
Dobie Gillis
Discovery
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Perception
Termis
Everly Bros
World of Sport
NBC News
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Animal World
Sian Pines
Tds
Green Acres
Bill Anderson
Petticoat Jet
Buck Owens
Dick Keefe
Playboy
Lacy
Basil Rathbone
Guy Madison
Michael Parks
Errol Fin
Sea Tv
Sacred Heart
Church
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Bullwinkle
Sid Ul
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