Editorial on The Great Debate verdict Ford edges Carter
The piece reviews the presidential debate between Ford and Carter as stiff and guarded with both delivering campaign lines. It assigns a narrow win to Carter by a nose based on closing statements, notes audiences and undecided voters were unlikely to be swayed, and calls future debates important though attendance may drop. The editor praises the press questioning and professional performance.
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Mr. Ford
Mr. Carter
Ford
Jimmy Carter
End of Day Reflections on Love and Sacrifice
A reflective verse-like prose cites Ephesians 5 25 urging husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. It contrasts temper with enduring love and asserts that losing love is a tragedy, while true giving embodies love.
Tough Postal Policy Choices discussed by Kansas City Star
Congress approves a 1 billion subsidy for the U S Postal Service to keep it operating for two years. A seven member commission will study options and report by March 15. No rate increases or service cuts are allowed until then, easing rising mail costs for patrons.
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Kansas City
Congress
U.S. Postal Service
USPS
No title yet. Airport fight and postal service debate loom
A reader expresses support for editorial stances on keeping St. Louis airport in Missouri and notes a federal suit challenging the Secretary's site designation. The letter highlights ongoing USPS financial woes, a 3 billion dollar deficit, and debates over post office closures and service levels amid calls for a long-term reform plan.
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Ledger
St. Louis
Missouri
Federal District
Washington
Tecan
Coleman
Thomas F. Eagleton
Swine flu questions answered by Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers responds to a reader's questions about the swine flu project. She outlines funding rationale, timing for shots by Oct 1, safety of the vaccine, who should get it, side effects, and guidance for pregnant women and high risk groups, plus where to obtain the vaccine and related nurse questions.
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Ann Landers
U.S
New York
N.Y
New Jersey
Sam
Exercise guidelines for asthmatics and other health tips
Reader asks about exercise for asthmatic children and reports on how intensity affects airway function. AFA notes brief activity aids some youngsters, longer exertion worsens obstruction, and supervised tolerance helps most cases. Other letters discuss black stools, calcium needs, neck exercises for arthritis, and menopause hot flashes.
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AFA
Munich
TV Listings and sports schedule snapshot
A dense listing of TV channels and programs across St Louis Ottumwa and nearby markets. It notes MU football report at 8:30 p.m. Channel 8, Captain and Tennille at 7:00 with guests on multiple channels, Adams Chronicles Chapter 2, and Washington Redskins vs Eagles at Philadelphia 8:00 on several channels. Also mentions NBC and CBS/NBC daytime lineups, movies, and late-night specials including Delvecchio premiere commentary.
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Kivi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kid Tv
al Onofrio
Tennilie
Bob Hope
Redd Foxx
John Travolta
Little House On the Prairie
Johnny Cash
Adams
John Adams
Washington Redskins
Eagles
Philadelphia
NBC
CBS
Prairie
Banjo
Weatherscan
Donahue
Tell Truth
Wash
Nashville
Phil
The
Muppets
Maude
Children Grow
Emergency One
George & Frier
Ironside
One Life
Electric Co
Guiding Light
Gomer
Doctors
Showtime
Bozo
Other World
Marshall Dillon
Zoom
Consequences
Edge of
ABC
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
CBS Newse
Tattletales
Somerset
Civilization
Roan
Young At Heart
Frank Sinatra
Sterling Hayden
Cloris Leachman
Rex Harrison
Pope Julius
Charlton Heston
Michelangelo
Phil Donahue
Cross-Wits
Mary Hartman
Hollywood
Self Incorporated
Tony Orlando
Gene Bey
Delvecchio’s plot leads to chaotic warehouse and narcotics bust
An informant recounts Delvecchio guiding a murder plot and a failed fur warehouse burglary. A tense chase and shootout result in the hit man’s death, with Del warning the snitch and insisting on upfront terms. The night ends with a hotel narcotics bust where the snitch and two dealers die.
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Del
Anktch
Menopause Hormone Therapy and Symptom Duration Insights
The text notes menopause symptoms last around two years on average as hormone levels drop. Flashes vary in frequency and duration. Stopping hormones is advised if symptoms persist beyond this period. Hormone needs differ. some benefit, but many physicians limit use to severe cases.
Mexico City Council delays airport work seeking advise from committee
The Mexico city council paused plans for airport development to obtain guidance from the airport committee. Funds from the FFA hinge on the city meeting grant requirements and maintaining full control of the project. Audrain Hospital logged 745 admissions in August and Mexico Evening School reported 26 adult enrollments in the first semester.
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FFA
Audrain Hospital
Mexico Evening School
Mexico
Walter Staley, Jr
United States
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Misa Barbara Torrence
St. Brendan's School
Carroll S. Price
University of Missouri
Birthday greetings for Centralia group and notable quotes
Wednesday birthday wishes go to Lester Hinton Bevery Ann Hanna Herbert Belcher Lyle Mitchell Rice Elsie Jesse Audrey Lee Hinton Beulah Mudd Belinda Jo Williams Kay Ward Suzanne Heath Donald Jenkins and Dwight Alan Whitaker. Former movie star George Raft is 61 today and Edmund Burke's thought for today notes the danger of power abuse. Bicentennial note recalls Venice's envoy reporting American ships challenging Britain in its channels and preying on vessels trading with Portugal Africa and Italy.
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Lester Hinton
Bevery Ann Hanna
Herbert Belcher
Lyle Mitchell Rice
Elsie Jesse
Audrey Lee Hinton
Beulah Mudd
Belinda Jo Williams
Centralia
Kay Ward
Suzanne Heath
Donald Jenkins
Dwight Alan Whitaker
George Raft
Edmund Burke
Venice
London
Portugal
Africa
Italy
Mexican Ledger publication rates and contact details
Daily newspaper based at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo publishes with Sunday and holiday exemptions. Rates include 2.50 monthly 20. per year. Audrain and nearby counties 20. other Missouri counties 26 yearly. Out of state 29 yearly. Armed forces 1.50 monthly. Office hours 7:30 to 5:30 weekdays 7:30 to 1 on Saturday.
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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