Editorial: The Failure Of The Space Program
A reflection on space program progress and public misperception. It argues that while moon rocks drew criticism, the agency produced 1,892 patents and benefits like fast charging batteries, precise clocks, and wheelchair control via eye movement. The piece asserts engineers lack salesmanship, funding cuts hinder future gains, and the program has advanced navigation, communications, and miniaturization beyond moon rock praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Space
Earth
Space Agency
End of Day Faith: Security in God’s Shadow
A religious reflection citing Psalm 91:1 declaring true security lies in dwelling in God's secret place and under the Almighty's shadow. It emphasizes faith as the sole safeguard.
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God
Open Forum Editor Letter from University of Missouri praise
Associate Dean Schell H Bodenhamer thanks the Mexico Ledger for its fine support to agriculture and extension work. He acknowledges leaders in the field and their contribution to the Mexico area and agricultural industry.
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Ledger
Mexico Ledger
Farm Magazine
University of Missouri College of Agriculture and Extension Division
Mexico
Schell H. Bodenhamer
Ann Landers columns clarify phantom pain and sex debate
A reader asks Ann Landers to settle a belief about dismembered body parts and phantom pain. The reply says phantom pains can occur and have no bearing on burial beliefs. The page also covers reader challenges about sex, and a Michigan man who plans to wear a swallowtail suit at his 50th anniversary in 1973.
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Ann Landers
Appleton
Wis
Ann
Michigan
To Your Good Health Dear Dr Thosteson
A reader reports recurrent dizziness upon rising or lying down, with the room spinning for several minutes. After consulting a personal doctor, a hospital, and two clinics, no definitive blood test or diagnosis is given in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
Postural Hypotension Explains Morning Dizziness. Medical Q&A
A reader asks about why waking dizziness occurs. Dr Thosteson explains postural hypotension, where blood pressure is low upon awakening, causing brief dizziness and room spinning. Advice: rise slowly, flex limbs, then sit briefly to normalize circulation.
Right to Work Bills Shake Missouri Politics
In Missouri the right to work issue surfaces as HB 24 by Rep Vic Downing and HJR 2 by Rep Howard Hines. Polls show 77 percent favor the right to work, including 62 percent of union members, with proponents urging private choice and neutrality in labor affiliations while opponents warn of weaker unions and political dues use. The article argues for the legislation as legitimate and deserving passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Tribune
Missouri
Vic Downing
Howard Hines
Downing
Hines
Mexico Ledger Briefs April 11 1973
Local brief items from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Wednesday April 11 1973 cover community notices and small updates. The page lists short items on civic matters, events, and local happenings, reflecting daily life in Mexico MO.
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Mexico
Mexico Ledger Classifieds and Circulation Rates Notice
The notice lists publication details for the Mexico Ledger including daily except Sundays and holidays, postal information, single copy price ten cents, monthly and yearly subscription rates for different regions, and office hours. It specifies rates by location and service, including armed forces subscriptions.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
TV stations listed for region names and towns
A list shows television stations with call signs and city assignments including Hannibal Columbia St Louis and Quincy. The entries include Khyaty Komu tv Kete tv Weem tv Kplt Kreg tv Kebj tv and notes tying some to cities like Jeff City and Columbia. The fragment suggests a regional broadcast or directory item with multiple station references.
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Khyaty
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
St. Louis
Weem-tv
Quincy
Kplt
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
TV listings mix game preemption with ABC and CBS/NBC movies and specials. Notable items include Notorious with Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, Sonny and Cher with Andy Griffith, a Hall of Fame tribute The Small Miracle, and various dramas, comedies and news windows across channels 2 3 4 7 9 11 17.
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Knicks
Bullets
ABC
Ingrid Bergman
Cary Grant
Hitchcock
Andy Griffith
David Hungate
Missouri
Hall of Fame
Vittorio de Sica
Raf Vallone
Paul Gallico
Clark Gable
Lloyd Bridges
Craig Stevens
John Agar
Jock Mahoney
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Marcel Marceau
Hollywood
Metropolis
Bridge
Phil Donahue
Center
Porter
National Geographic The Haunted West preps Westward TV night
Television listings show National Geographic at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 presenting The Haunted West with scenes of cowboy life branding cattle trail driving Yaqui rituals and miners in Idaho. Other programs include Flip Wilson satire In The Name of Allah Moslem Life with narration by James Mason and a Dean Martin comedy How To Save A Marriage And Ruin Your Life at 8:00 on 4 7 13.
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National Geographic
Idaho
Flip Wilson
Allah
James Mason
CBS Movie
Dean Martin
Suburbia
Smiley
Colin Peterson
Don Murray
Norman Vincent Peale
Susan Hayward
Jean Seberg
van Johnson
John Agar
TV fall lineup adds more law and order comedies
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reports the 1973-74 schedules tilt toward crime and humor with at least 16 police or private eye series and 21 situation comedies. ABC ventures cut several shows. CBS and NBC adjust lineups including new legal dramas and private eye roles. Griff and Barnaby Jones echo old crime tropes as networks race to fill primetime with familiar formulas.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
ABC
NBC
CBS
Perry Mason
Owen Marshall
Jimmy Stewart
Hawkins
Lynde
James Whitmore
Bill Cosby
Bridget Loves
Bernie
Lorne Green
Griff
Barnaby Jones
Jones
Law, Order and Laughter
Calucci
Dept
Cojak
Shaft
Mrs Shirley McKitterick named Mrs Missouri in 1963 pageant
Mrs James A McKitterick was named Mrs Missouri to represent the state at Mrs America in Miami Beach after ceremonies at city hall and honors from Gov Dalton and Senator Avery. The Eagle at Missouri Military Academy earned All American rating. local births and community notes follow with various Sydney items and local names.
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James A
Shirley) McKitterick
Missouri
Miami Beach
Harold James
City Hall
John M. Dalton
Jefferson City
Omer Avery
Senate
the Eagle
Missouri Military Academy
National Scholastic Press Association
Harry A. Monsen
Audrain Hospital
Randall Allan
Monsen
Pusan
Korea
Marquess Wallace
Mexico
John Groves
Mexico High School
M.A. Violett
Florida
Chamber of Commerce of
Moberly
House of
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