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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues the United States did not lose the Vietnam War on the battlefield but from civilian will at home. It credits the GI and military power while blaming leaders and antiwar forces for dragging the war out. It cites Mao on morale and warns future foes may test a softened American public.
A quotation on forgiveness from Hebrews 8 12 contrasts human forgetting with divine mercy noting forgiveness and memory of sins. The text cites the verse and comments on mercy and divine love.
A Monroe County appeal argues against a Missouri bill granting pensions to state officers and legislators after four years. The writer condemns early pensions as unfair to taxpayers and predicts political consequences, noting public votes could force a statewide referendum. Opposition emphasizes lengthy service for any pension and warns of unpopularity.
In yesterday's light election in Mexico, R. J. Bob Johnson won the council seat by 20 votes over John Thompson. The school board will install John T. Pratt and Dr. Lawrence K. Epple, with Pratt reelected and Epple leading incumbent James A. Crookston in votes.
Wednesday marks birthday wishes for Bonnie Jean Johnson Mrs H Bradford Brett Jr John Warren Alexander Armin Kable O F Hebel Jimmie Johnson Deborah Lynn Patrick Deldor Carter Mrs Jesse Curry Mrs W H Hollingsworth Sandra Sue Harrelson Wendell Dingman and Fred V Pearl.
A reader critiques modern violence in media and product culture, citing shocking acts at a rock show, torture toys, and disturbing dolls. Ann Landers responds that odd letters don’t predict plans, notes aging women may swell and yell after 40, and suggests reading her teen alcohol piece Booze And You for facts.
Dear Dr Thosteson explains bunions are a joint distortion caused by years of tight shoes. Surgery is the only real cure, though recovery is slow and requires wearing non crowding shoes afterward. Changing footwear can relieve pain but won’t restore the original joint.
Spring and summer see TV series redesigned after misjudgments. Sandy Duncan’s Funny Face is rebuilt after eye surgery halted episodes, with recasting planned. Cade’s County may alter format to shift the star toward a city slicker lawman in a business suit. Likely returns are All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, as they left.
Mexican Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates show 10 cents per copy and various mailing options across Missouri and neighboring areas. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
Television guide notes a new run of Return to Peyton Place joining the book, movie, and former TV series. It airs at 2:30 PM on Channels 6 8 and 10, amid other early evening fare and specials including George Plimpton’s Mexican 1000 feature at 7:00 PM on channels 2 3 17.
Tonight features A Howling In The Woods with Barbara Eden at 8 10. Dick Cavett hosts guests Dennis Smith and Harry Chapin while David Steinberg fills in for Johnny Carson. Prime film list includes Passionate Friends and Mirage among others with a mix of Westerns and dramas.
Television listings from Channel 9 and network entries highlight antiques segment on 6:00 p.m. with mechanical banks and reproductions, drama The Admiral at 6:30, and Revenge on 7:30. Special Circus Town features Peru Indiana 24 Hours. The evening includes news, sports, and a critical review of Jesus’s crucifixion depiction in a special program.
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