Why is America lucky enough to have such men
A North American Rockwell ad recalls James A. Michener and the sailors, soldiers, and civilians who forged America through faith, endurance, and duty. It links these heroes to the nation’s founding ideals and enduring spirit across wars, hardships, and sacrifices.
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Rockwell
Rcently
James A. Michener
Toko-Ri
America
North Atlantic
Valley Forge
New England
Mercy and Truth Guide a Man of God in Forgiveness
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 85 10 about mercy and truth meeting, and argues love as the driving force for clergy. It notes mercy as God’s gift, with righteousness and peace as practical tools for continual forgiveness.
Audrain County Farm Family honor noted in Ledger
Alfred and Wanda Bohlmeyer thank Audrain County Extension Council for selecting them as Farm Family for 1971 and praise the Missouri State Fair placing. They treasure the plaque and extend appreciation from their family, Centralia.
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Ledger
Audrain County
Far-Out Rules Prompt Ann Landers Debate
A reader proposes drastic, harmful social rules and asks Ann Landers who should define terms like stupid and lazy. The exchange questions feasibility and ethics, ending with advice to seek proper dental care rather than DIY fixes.
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Ann Landers
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV guide style brief listing Bob Conrad O'Hara and Janssen shows plus Circus and TV movies. Highlights include Ultimate Risk on multiple channels, NBC Movie Once Upon a Dead Man with Rock Hudson, CBS Terror in the Sky, and Odd Couple season start. The schedule lists many channels and times with variety from 6:30 p.m. to midnight and notable guests like Howard Cosell and Johnny Unitas.
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O. K
Boulder
Circus
Channel 4
Bert Parks
Ultimate Risk
Kurt Watlenda
Robert Conrad
Chicago Teddy Bears
O'Hara
U.S. Treasury
David Janssen
NBC
Rock Hudson
Room 222
Howard Cosell
David Frost
Johnny Unitas
Richard Hammer
Lt. Calley
John Burns
Woody Strode
Gerri Granger
CBS
Doug McClure
Odd Couple
Ken Berry
Michael Callan
Christopher George
Jack Albertson
Lloyd Nolan
Apache Wells
Stewart Granger
Joel McCrea
Victor Mature
Jeannette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Charlie Ruggles
Heart Attack Like Pain Normalized by Reflex Esophagitis
A reader asks about chest pains after exertion resembling a heart attack. Dr Thosteson explains reflex esophagitis from acid reflux as the cause, notes tests may rule out heart and gallbladder issues, and offers practical tips such as raising bed head, antacids after meals, and weight loss to ease symptoms.
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Thosteson
New TV series debut with Columbo and Anthony Quinn
AP review notes three new network series airing Wednesday night. Peter Falk as Columbo leads NBC Mystery Movie with a gripping premiere about a writer's suspected murder plot. Anthony Quinn stars as a Southwest city mayor in ABC The Man and the City, opening with an emotional case.
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New York
Columbo
Peter Falk
NBC
Falk
Anthony Quinn
Southwest
ABC
Shirley MacLaine targets a tough London interview
A review of a half hour ABC comedy adventure series shows Shirley MacLaine as a photographer-reporter. The premiere in London features an all male club and an unpersuasive story with wooden dialogue and lackluster production.
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Shirley MacLaine
ABC
Shirley
London
Miss MacLaine
Mexico Ledger highlights cultural and civic events across 1951 to 1971
A collection of brief items reports on a parade at a church gathering led by Grand Scribe Frank Land and Grand Organizer Roy Denson, city license fee revisions for multiple businesses, Hayden reunions at Rothwell Park, a jewelers meeting in Jefferson City, the Anderson House restoration talk by Emma McPheeters, and a DeMolay exhibition concert for 200 members in Mexico. The notes mention local officials, attendances, and community figures across several years.
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Christian Church
Court House Square
Cunningham
Frank Land
Roy 8. Denson
Mexico
Robert Semple
Harold D. Hayden
Virgil A. Hayden
Moberly
Rothwell Park
Mexico Ledger
Northeast Missouri Press Assant
Happy Birthday
Brookfield
Robert Eugene Smith
Danny
Robert M. Wilson
Mer Browning
Martin Dale Silver
Milan
Standard
Michael W. Hightshoe
Mary
Williams
Byron Franklin
Gilbert
Clarence Bradshaw
Elwood Smiley
John
A. Johnston
Dottie Det
Tenwanger
Paula Jean Bounds
Arthur Todd
Leroy Staples
Emma Stevens
TELEVISION LISTINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS FOR TONIGHT
Channel lineups show Primus at 6:40 on Channel 4 and River show at 8:30 on Channel 5 with Kenny Rogers. The schedule includes Flip Wilson in back at 7:00 on channels 5 and 6, Bearcats debut, Longstreet, Mike Douglas, and numerous movies and news programs across ABC CBS NBC channels. Weather, cartoons, and game segments fill the late evening slate with classic TV fare and film offerings through 12:15 a.m.
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Channel 4
Kenny Rogers
Tom Smothers
Flip Wilson
Kid Sullivan
Lucille Ball
Osmond Brothers
Peanuts
Flip
Geraldine
Rod Taylor
Dennis Cole
Longstreet
Gomer
Dick Ford
Somerset
Mike Douglas
F Troop
Password
Showtime
Tri-State
Dan'l Boone
Lucy
ABC News
Burma
Barbara Stanwye
John Garfield
Harper
News Brogtme
Archole
Weatherscan
David Frost
Merv Grif
Beaver
Ar Be
Hillbillies
Smith & Jones
Owen Marshall
Merv Griffin
Primus
Dean Martin
Hogan’s Heroes
River
Perry Mason
Dragnet
CBS News
Porter Wagoner
Dick Cavett
NBC News
Payton
Bearcats
Petticoat Jet
Wagon Train
Dick van Dyke
Mexico Ledger Rates and Office Hours Notice
The Mexico Ledger announces subscription rates by region including per year and multi month terms. It lists office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Economy Ford pickup and sedan deal from 1960s ad
A compact ad highlights a 1968 Ford F-100 pickup with V eight engine automatic transmission power steering radio west coast mirrors tool storage box and a 1967 Ford Custom 500 four door V eight with power steering AM radio and new seat covers offered together for 395 dollars.
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Hal Barton
Guiding Light
One Life
Daniel Boone
Cessor
Simon Locke
Meyoo
ABC. News
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Peyton Place
Dr. Thosteson
Dr. Thesteson
H.M
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AP Television
Tonight
James Garner
tNichols
George Stahl
The
Pilcher Jewelry Company
Governor Hotel
Jefferson
City
Emma McPheeters
Anderson House
Lexington
McPheeters
Missouri
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Betty Baker
C.W. Baker
W.D. Mason
George Kemp
L.Y. Moore
Gertrude Cauthorn
M.R. Stubblefield
Robart M White
Agentiata
Ktvi
St. Louis
Khoa-tv
Hannibal
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kjvo
Ottumwa
Komu Tv
Columbia
Sea Tv
Kmox-tv
Weam-tv
Quincy
Teletype
Kid-tv
Kplt
James Franciscus
Robert Klein
Pearl Bailey
Rodney Dangerfield
Bobby Gosh
Paul Newman
Rosa Macdonald
Nichols
Arizona
Counselor At Law
Arthur Hill
Art
Washington St
Audrain
Liberty A
Carroll
LTD
Falcon
Ford
Chevrolet
Carroll Motor Company
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