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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
2
Editorial argues pledging honor is moral and breaking it immoral For doves deserters and draft dodgers moral stance shifts under Paris Peace Agreement They accuse America of breaking its word while communists broke theirs first The piece invokes Galatians 1 4 and likens Christianity to a lifeboat amid a sinking world
Ledger editor notes concern over Consumer Products Safety Commission plans to ban private handgun ammunition. argues would target law abiding citizens, not criminals, and urges stricter criminal penalties instead. Requests readers mail opinions by April 15, 1975 to CPSC in Washington DC.
The article explains Easter’s date is set by a historical formula linking the full moon to the vernal equinox, not by fixed stars. It notes the range from March 22 to April 25 and discusses the uneasy, often windy preparations on the Kansas City plains with expectation of a thaw or blizzard and the symbolisms of renewal.
Greetings note extends birthday wishes to Jean Johnson, Mrs. H. Bradford Brett, John W. Alexander, O. E. Hebel, Fred W. Pearl, Armin Kable, Jimmie Johnson, Deborah Lynn Patrick, Deldor Carter, Mrs. W. H. Hollingsworth, Sandra Sue Harrelson, and Wendel Dingman with cake and candles planned for Saturday.
A long readers’ letter patch covers privacy issues from binocular spying to dangerous driving myths and postal tips. Ann Landers offers blunt responses urging restraint sleep, safer driving, and proper addressing, plus a plug for her booklet Marriage What to Expect with ordering details.
A reader asks about a test for marijuana use. Journal of the American Medical Association reports a blood test identifying antibodies to cannabis metabolites. The test, still experimental, is highly sensitive and can trigger on minimal exposure. The article includes multiple medical Q&A on hysterectomy menopause, bowel tumor surgery terms, and cerebral ischemia management.
TV listings for St Louis Ottumwa and surrounding markets show channels and programs including Confessions Of Dick Van Dyke, The Waltons, Mac Davis variety, The Crime Club, Lucas Tanner, Money Maze and Tattletales. Movies listed include Hell Below Zero The Ghost And Mr Chicken Desert Hawk The Naked Maja Men Of The Fighting Lady The Geisha Boy and more with multiple air times and channel notes.
Comedy special at 7 and movies and shows across channels. It lists many titles such as Black Bart The Other and The Naked Maja with guest George Peppard and Steve Martin. Nighttime programing includes Midnight Special and various films and talk shows with channel numbers and times.
The congregation voted for a new church and adjoining education buildings in Mexico, approving a $300,000 finance drive. James Gallaher chaired the building committee as the plan moved forward.
CBS News prepares an April 8 special Indochina 1975 The End of the Road with Les Midgley overseeing a team including Bob Simon Murray Fromson and Charles Collingwood. The program will blend breaking Vietnam War news with background analysis and film clips, tracking refugee flows and South Vietnam’s military position as events unfold. Delays and last minute footage may be shipped from Saigon to New York and Hong Kong for satellite transmission to air after the evening news.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication details with pricing by area and format. Rates include in town and trade area, Audrain county, surrounding Missouri counties, and out of state, plus armed forces pricing. Offices open 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
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