Editorial reveals myths on draft dodgers and deserters
The piece debunks inflated counts of American draft dodgers and deserters abroad. It cites U.S. and Canadian figures near four thousand in Canada and about five hundred eighty five entering Sweden, with crimes/deportations noted. It criticizes media padding and emphasizes factual counts over exaggerated estimates.
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New York Times
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
United States
Pentagon
U.S
Selective Service
Sweden
End of the Day: Christ Our Peace Bridges All Strangers
A devotional message cites Ephesians 2 14 to affirm Christ as peace who unites believers. It emphasizes that barriers between people are broken and all are made brothers through faith in Jesus. The text echoes evangelical fellowship and universal reconciliation.
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Christ
Ann Landers
Ohio
Ann Landers Letters Column Mystery of Letter Selection
Southern Fans asks how Ann Landers chooses letters for print. She explains she publishes 2–3 daily from about 1,000 received, prioritizing inform, educate, provoke discussion, amuse, and lift the discouraged with strong, universal trouble. Also includes reader questions on cemetery visits and hair washing with Ann's responses and a drug booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Legion
Starved Baby Diet Advice From Dear Dr Thosteson
A reader asks about parents who starve a 17 month old to prevent obesity. The doctor warns such starvation risks malnutrition and stunted growth, suggests substitution with low calorie foods, and notes potential future overeating and resentment. Constipation may arise from underfeeding. milk intake is mostly okay but must not replace balanced meals. The piece urges medical supervision and warns against denying food to prevent fat.
No-Fault Insurance Debate in Missouri Legislature
The Missouri legislature faces a clash between major insurance companies and influential trial lawyers over no fault auto insurance. Supporters urge careful planning to curb lawsuits and lower rates, while critics warn current proposals may raise costs and extend litigation. The Senate and House insurance panels weigh bills, with actuaries urging study before changes. The outcome will affect drivers, premiums, and access to remedies under Article I, section 14 of the Missouri Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City News- Tribune
Missouri
America
Missouri Senate Insurance Committee
Missouri Bar Association
Ralph Ubhlaut
New Florence
Missouri House Insurance Committee
Senate
Delaware
Maryland
Oregon
Open Forum Letter Urges Support for Student Aid Programs
Karen Ogar McDermott of Northwest Missouri State University appeals to readers in Mexico Missouri Ledger to contact congressmen. She urges opposing President Nixon’s plans to abolish SEOG and NDSL, noting many students rely on up to 1400 dollars yearly. Letters from locals could influence funding decisions.
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Ledger
Mexico
Nixon
Congress
Karen Ogar McDermott
Northwest Missouri State University
TV Stations Listed With City Affiliations
A list of television stations with call letters and associated cities including Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv St. Louis Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv St. Louis Khaa-tv Hannibal Komu-tv Columbia Ketc-tv St. Louis Weert-tv Quincy Kpl St. Louis Kreg-tv Jeff City Kebj-tv Columbia 17 6 On See Tv
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Khaa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Ketc-tv
Weert-tv
Quincy
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Television Listings Highlight Night of Sports and Shows
Soul Unlimited features Malo and Ronnie Dyson at noon on multiple channels. CBS Children’s Film Festival presents Danger Point at noon on channels 4 7 14. College Allstar Basketball Classic at 1 p.m. ABA divisional final at 1 p.m. Baseball pregame at 1:00 p.m. on select channels. Dinah Shore golf round at 3:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 17. NBC movie A Thousand Clowns at 8:00 p.m. with Jason Robards. Julie Andrews show repeats with guests.
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Soul Unlimited
Malo
Ronnie Dyson
Twins
Minnesota
Dinah Shore
Heard
Wadkins
Colbert
Elder
Wide World of Sports
Reggie
Abbott & Costello Unlimited
Bowery Boys
Fred Bear
Lee Trevino
Bill Anderson
Laurel & Hardy
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Abbott and Costello
Jason Robards
David Niven
Maureen O’hara
Engelberg
Switzerland
Palm Springs
Colombo
Maestro
Falk
Julia Child
ABC
Tim O'Connor
John Cassavetes
Phyllis Schafly
Ann Scott
NOW
Buckley
Face Nation
Charlie Chan Globetrotters
Perception
Howard
Cosell
DRA
Pri
Dimensions
Gospel
St. Louis
Wilburn Bros
Christophers
Directions
Herald of T
NBA
Insight
Animal World
Sunday Listings Spotlight Diverse Screen and Sports Lineup
The Sunday schedule from Station Land lists two hours of Tabernacle coverage from Salt Lake City with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at 8:00 a.m. and various programs including dramas, Passover themes, sports events, and musical entertainment across channels. Highlights include Passover relates, NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup hockey, and major world sports from Engelberg to Palm Springs with multiple repeats and special features.
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Camera 2
Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
St. Peter In Chains
Cincinnati
Camera Three
Japan
Shalom Aleichem
Singapore
Lee Kuan Y
CBS Sports Spectacular
Oral Roberts
Sacred Heart
Dimension
the Life
Rev. Robinson
Herald of Tru
Lester Family
Davey
Jesus
Hou
Hex Humbai
Billy Hargis
Easter weekend notes from Mexico and area
Yesterday in Mexico and surrounding area cover Easter services in town with 7000 attendees. Other items note Tau Kappa Epsilon pledge by Bob Clement, 1963 teacher pay hike plans, local essay winner Wilma Suhr, and student ratings at a state contest. Earlier items mention PTA leadership, a fall in St Paul, and Missouri music convention representation.
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Bob Clement
C. L. Clement
Meadow Lane
Central Missouri State College
Warrensburg
Mexico
Reed
Burke
Orlando Worrell
Board of Education
Wilma Ann Suhr
Alfred Suhr
Route 2
VFW Auxiliary-Ledger
Jefferson City
MHS
Bonnie Sue Lewis
Wilma Sue Hardwick
Helen Pulis
Nan Thompson
Glen Woodson
Clifford Jones
Birthday greetings for Vandalia and Laddonia residents
Birthday greetings appear for Hazel Kalkofen J E Curry Emma Kemp Tammy Browning W C Payne Gerald Chaney Ronnie Gates Mike Iman Jerry Schrameck Beasley Ramon Barnes Robin Kay Talley Ruth Wolff A W Thoenen Mark Schroeder O D Austin Jr Thomas Dudley Everett Young August Brooks Charlotte Donnelly Dorothy Schlatt Edwin Lierheimer George Hogan Harlan McCowan Charles Sharp Loretta Stoneberger Howard Schieffer Wilbern E Lewis Jr Lucy Wells Anna Elizabeth Groves and twins Brian and Karen Snodgrass in Vandalia and Laddonia notices.
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Hazel Kalkofen
J.E. Curry
Emma Kemp
Tammy Browning
W.C. Payne
Gerald Chaney
Ronnie Gates
Mike Iman
Jerry Schrameck
Robert , Beasley
Ramon Barnes
Vandalia
Robin Kay Talley
Ruth Wolff
A.W. Thoenen
Mark Schroeder
O.D. Austin Jr
Thomas Dudley
Everett Young
August Brooks
Laddonia
Charlotte Donnelly
Dorothy Schlatt
Edwin Lierheimer
George Hogan
Harlan McCowan
Charles Sharp
Loretta Stoneberger
Howard Schieffer
Wilbern E. Lewis Jr
Lucy Wells
Anna Elizabeth Groves
Brian
Karen Snodgrass
Mail Subscribers TV Log Appears Today
A weekend TV log resumes on a nearby page, listing programs for subscribers. The new schedule shows daytime to prime time listings, with channels and start times noted for the weekend.
Mexico Ledger Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, pricing by region, and opening hours. Prices include daily newspaper 10 cents single copy and various mail and carrier rates, plus armed forces member rate and weekend hours.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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