Ex Activist Brown Sounding Like a Republican on Decentralizing Power
Sam Brown, an activist Democrat who runs ACTION, and Michael Balzano, a former ACTION head, compare two presidencies as they recount attempts to decentralize federal authority. Balzano describes roadblocks from Congress and bureaucracy, while Carter pledge promises no demotions. Balzano cites long processing times and Washington dominance hindering community based volunteer programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Mears
Washington
Sam Brown
Brown
Action
Federal
Volunteer Services Agency
Michael P. Balzano
Balzano
Carter
American Enterprise Institute
Congress
Peace Corps
VISTA
White House
United States
Panama Canal Deal In Principle Reached For 2000 Turnover
The United States and Panama reach a principle agreement on future canal control with Panama to gain sovereignty by 2000. Panamanians concede a 23 year U.S. run of the canal, allow a U S military presence until then, and trim annual rents to 50 million dollars payable from canal tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Daily
Sandard
Canal Zone
United States
Panama
Panama Canal
Carter
Canal
U.S
Canal Zone Debate: Panama, Imperialism and Future Value
The piece argues against retaining the canal with American control. It highlights Panamanian grievance, regional sentiment, and the canal's obsolescence. It warns of possible guerrilla activity if the Senate rejects the treaty, and questions whether the canal is worth a costly future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Reagan
Teddy Roosevelt
Canal Zone
Panama
United States
Latin America
Farm policy U turn in six months reshapes price supports
The Carter administration signals a sweeping farm policy shift toward high price supports voluntary acreage controls and grain reserves. A 20 percent cut in winter wheat plantings begins immediately as Congress considers a 1977 Farm Bill with a possible government reserve and farmer owned mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Farm Policy Reversal in Kansas Sets Grain Aid Plan
Congress and the Carter administration move to ease grain oversupply with a four year farm bill boosting loan and target prices for wheat and other crops. A government owned food reserve may be authorized to respond to international emergencies, while critics warn against market distortion and taxpayer costs exceeding four billion dollars annually. Birthday notices follow for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
U.S
Congress
House
Senate
Carter
Bob Dole
Keith Sebelius
Philosphy
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Bob Bergland
Isolation and immunization for whooping cough
Dr Thosteson answers reader questions on isolating children with whooping cough and immunization, and explains disease course and risks. The column also covers diabetes related skin conditions, collagen disorders, breast lump guidance, gout shaving tips, and acne booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
W.B
N.S
Ann Landers Zodiac Advice and Reader Letters
A reader column excerpt shows zodiac opinions and personal anecdotes about love and marriage. Letters discuss Scorpio Sagittarius dynamics, phone etiquette, and a dating booklet offer, with responses from Ann Landers and a humorous Georgia reader.
Sunday Forum and Football Schedule Highlights
News listings show Missouri political discussion on Missouri Forum at 8:30 on Channel 8. Rex Humbard discusses Elvis Presley funeral speaking role at 10:00 on 13 and 8:30 Pm on il. Football coverage includes Notre Dame Purdue tapes, NFL games Chicago vs Cardinals and San Diego vs KC, plus Oakland-Pittsburgh in progress after 3:00. Also Autumn Across America at 11:30 on 4 and public policy airline regulation discussion at 12:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Channel 5
Pearl Bailey
Wide World Sports
Leonard Santoro
Michigan
Pele
Sen
Danforth
Channel 13
National Geographic
The
Jeffersons
Zubin Mehta
Missouri
Missouri Forum
Rex Humbard
Elvis Presley
California
Notre Dame
Purdue
America
NFL
Chicago
Cardinals
San Diego
Oakland
Television and Movie Schedule Highlights 1977
A dense listings page shows Vienna Philharmonic at 1 00 and multiple film airings across CBS ABC NBC and UPN. Highlights include Kansas City Royals vs Angels at 3 00 with warmup 2 30 and That's Entertainment Part 2 at 7 00.
TV Highlights on Page Five for Mail Subscribers
Listing of late night shows and religious programs with times and channels. Includes Adam 12 Gunsmoke revival 11:45 PM 13 1015 PM entries and Notre Dame Football late feed. Mentions ABC Newscast Newscast Disco 77 PTL Club and religious figures like Swaggart and Susskind with midnight to 2:20 AM slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroi Burnett
Nashville
Bowery Boys
Lowell Thomas
Pury Farm
Trek
Chris Moore
Arentine
Calif
ABC
Piccadilly Circus
Adam
Gospel Jeans Shepherd
al Onofrio
Glad Tidings
Llegimmy Swaggart
David Susskind
Leroy Jenkins
Notre Dame
Pripie
Rev, Robinson
Mexico Ledger Highlights Through Decades of Local Events
A compiled recap from Mexico Missouri’s Ledger notes key moments: 1877 emigrant interest in Missouri via W B Johnson. 1927 Jefferson Tea Room opening with hostesses Mrs Ralph Dobyns and Mrs Jack May and film featuring Hoot Gibson. 1937 bank merger reducing local lenders. 1947 Rotary fish fry and Mills Record Shop top songs. 1957 beauty pageant and fundraising for preschool PTA. 1967 library board appointments and MHS 1922 graduates reunion. 1972 church activities and a 50-year grads open house. plus standard newspaper details and rates.
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W.B. Johnson
Mexico
Toledo Blade
Missouri
Jefferson Tea Room
Jefferson
Ralph Dobyns
Jack May
Hoot Gibson
Liberty Theater
Citizens Bank of
Benton City
First National Bank
Mexico Savings Bank
Vandalia
Laddonia
Martinsburg
The
Fair Association
Melboaires
Tri-City
Boston
Dr. R.W. van Wyngarden
Terry Everman
J.J. Spurrier
Alex Bollinger
Mills Record Shop
Peg
Fendin
PTA
Charles Stribling III
Lakenan Barnes
H.L. Beynon
William Lowry
Mexico- Audrain
George Heslar
Mexico United Methodist Church
J.C. Montgomery
St. Louis
Masonic Grand Lodge
MHS
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Bea
Cing
Mac
Rita Coolidge
the Floaters
James Taylor
Electric Light Orchestra
Stephen Bishop
Meco
Andy Gibb
Strawberry Letter
Brothers Johnson
Sanford-Townsend
Billy Jonston
Phillip Davenport
Ramon Barnes
Robert Jennings Jr
Lori Ann Rummans
Marjorie James
Rex Owens
Carl R. Anderson
Ruth Kent
Dee Allen
James Schutte
Randy Brown
Howard James
Shirley Lucas
Tit Baker
Gary Glen Garrett
Philip Yount
N.Y
Ann Landers Zodiac
Ann Landers
Dee
Bertha
Bob T
Georgia
Bob
Newark
P.O
Ilinois
Columbia
NY Philharmonic
Lincoln Center
NBC
Charles Bronson
Tony Randall
CBS
Gavin McLeod
Murray
MTM Newsroom
Dick van Dyke
Carol Burnett
Tim Conway
Jim Nabors
Mu-California
Channel 17
Kansas City
Solomon Vs Rosewall
Scott Brady
Marjorie Main
W. C. Fields
Benny Goodman
Steve Allen
Yul Brynner
Tommy Kirk
Michael Caine
Richard Thomas
Ktvi
Ty Columbia
Ktvo Ottumwa
Okla
Oper
Petii
Wacko
Gong Show
Hee Haw
Welk Ih
Marky Ro Robbins
Davey
Sacred Heart
Discovery
Ansch
Lester
Jerry Falwell
Rev. Robinson
Swagga
Wanes Truth
Jes Man & Magic
Dex Harmibai
Sesame St
the Life
Reach Out
Oral Roberts
Calvary Te
Oral Rober
Gospel
Confluence
Medix & Agronsky
Mass
Speedy
Jerry Falwel
Town Hall
Superman
Hour of Powe
Bik. Forum
Bible
Garner T. Armstrong
Camera
Information
IND
Vienna Philharmonic
KC Royals of Angels
Studs Terkel
Burt Reynolds
Alan Alda
Daryl Chessman
Spencer Tracy
Frank Sinatra
Pacific Island
Grandstand
Airline Regulators
Hogan's
Christophers
Perception
Zoo
Liberty
Andy
Perspec
CBS News
Tri-States
Disney
Ricardo Montalban
James Whitmore
Ivy
Joan Fontaine
Larry Hagman
James Coburn
Cary Grant
Ernest Angley
ABC Newsca
Ernie Kovacs
Eldon Reed
Elsberry
Clarence Torreyson
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
APO
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