We Are Now The Bad Guys Editorial Piece
A visiting salesman reflects on being seen as part of the problem in Vietnam era coverage. A California columnist notes a commentator’s pleasure at American setbacks and questions the media’s one sided war portrayal. The piece argues antiwar sentiment does not justify praising the enemy or communism.
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Calley
California
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Pulbrights
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Agl
Ann Landers
End of Day Reflection on God's Laws in Israel
A brief meditation notes that divine laws govern today’s world. It cites the verse Joel 2 27 and argues believers should recognize God as sovereign. The reflection emphasizes assurance for the faithful amid contemporary events.
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Israel
Lord
Joel
Open Forum Editor Voices Against War Cruelty
In a defiant open forum, a writer rejects justifications for Vietnam warfare and My Lai. He condemns violence, urges humanity over expedience, and links My Lai to Kent State as signs of deeper unrest. He argues for life over killing and for accountability rather than expedient prison or execution.
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My Lai
Lai
Kent
Mexico Ledger April 18 1971 edition entry
Local page reflects standard daily notices and community brief items from Mexico Missouri. Items include public notices, small classifieds, and society notes with names and dates as listed in the issue.
Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights
A reader questions parental beauty bias and potential counseling for a mother. Ann Landers replies that the problem lies with the mother and urges counseling to protect the daughter. Also notes on calling a dentist a doctor and on envelope name order for double-addressed greetings.
Water does not fatten you Dr Thosteson says
Dr Thosteson explains water has no calories and will not fatten. Water weighs a pound per pint and is essential for body functions. He notes that avoiding water is artificial and potentially harmful, though edema can occur in unhealthy bodies. tea and coffee have no calories unless sugar or cream is added, and plain water is fine with meals.
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George C. Thosteson
M.D
Dr. Thosteson
E.D
T Heard
Teletype News And Weather On Jazz City Mexico TV
A brief TV listing notes programs on channels 19 Kreg tv and Jazz City Mexico. Teletype News airs at noon followed by Weather and News blocks.
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Kreg-tv
Jazz City
Mexico
Television Listings and Highlights For Tonight
Prime time offers Flip Wilson on Channels 5 8 at 6 30 p m with Darin Denise Nicholas and Handelman. David Frost chats with Siobhan McKenna Luci Arnaz Jeannie C Riley and Rubie Blake at 7 30 on 11. William Shatner stars in Walls Are Waiting on Ironside at 7 30 on 5 8 10 CBS Movie slots feature Kid Rodelo and other titles. The 43rd Academy Awards air at 9 00 on channels 5 8 10 plus notable nominations Airport Five Easy Pieces Love Story M A S H and Patton Jane Fonda appears with Merv Griffin.
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Flip Wilson
Bobby Darin
Denise Nicholas
Stanley Myron Handelman
David Frost
Siobhan McKenna
Luci Arnaz
Jeannie C. Riley
Rubie Blake
William Shatner
Ironside
Kid Rodelo
Don Murray
Patton
Jane Fonda
Merv Griffin
Paradise
Merle Oberon
Hong Kong
Rory Calhoun
Family
Dick van Dyke
Blues
Smith & Jones North Stars
Friday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV schedule notes David Frost guesting at 7 40 p m on Channel 11 with Elliot Richardson Pat O'Brien Frank Gorshin and Larry McNeely CBS movie Powderkeg at 8 00 on channels 4 7 13 stars Rod Taylor Dennis Cole and Fernando Lamas as two Troubleshooters from 50 years ago Includes full day listings and program notes.
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David Frost
Channel 11
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Elliot Richardson
Pat O’brien
Frank Gorshin
Larry McNeely
CBS Movie
Anatomy of Welfare aired by ABC News in Pittsburgh
Cynthia Lowry reports on ABC News program The Anatomy of Welfare which toured Pittsburgh to illustrate the 14 million Americans on public relief. Narration noted broad agreement on welfare’s unpopularity while detailing cases of laid off workers and widows with children. The discussion covered Nixon's minimum income proposal and balanced pros and cons in a humane, organized format.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
ABC News
Anatomy of
Pittsburgh
Frank Reynolds
Robert Lavelle
Alleghany County Assistance Board
Lavelle
Nixon
Time Out for Ginger at Mexico High School
Mexico High School senior class offers Time Out for Ginger a three act comedy by Ronald Alexander tonight with Caroline Courtney David Maupin and Dixie Weber in leading roles. Cast includes Mary Lou Deardorff Lynn Fulkes Linda Litz John Beshears Ronald Berrey Jon Mundy Dwayne Herndon.
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Ginger
Ronald Alexander
Mexico High School
Caroline Courtney
David Maupin
Dixie Weber
Mary Lou Deardorff
Lynn Fulkes
Linda Litz
John Beshears
Ronald Berrey
Jon Mundy
Dwayne Herndon
James A. McKitterick
Shrine Club
Little Dixie Shrine Club
Moolah ‘Temple Shrine of St. Louis
Faculty of Mexico High School
Carl W. Lawrence
Ledger
Howard Hall
ABC Changing Scene repeats with new guest stars
ABC presented another edition of its Changing Scene variety hour with new guest stars and lively numbers. The Os mand Brothers perform briefly. Jud Strunk and Rob ert Culp fail to impress. Robert Goulet struggles with comedy. CBS Men at Law offers a Vietnam era courtroom story focusing on a mutiny charge and antiwar sentiment.
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ABC
Mike Curb
Kevin Carlisle
Osmond Brothers
Jud
Robert Culp
Robert Goulet
CBS
Men At Law
Birthday wishes for many on Saturday in Benton City and Laddonia
Greetings note extends Saturday birthday wishes to Ruth Wolfe A W Thoenen Mark Schroeder Mrs O D Austin Jr Thomas Dudley Everett Young Charlotte Donnelly Edwin Lierheimer George Hogan Mrs Harlan McCowan Charles Sharp Loretta Stoneberger Howard Schieffer Wilbern E Lewis Jr Mrs Robert T Smith Lucy Wells Anna Elizabeth Groves and twins Brian and Karen Snograss and August Brooks.
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Ruth Wolfe
A.W. Thoenen
Mark Schroeder
O.D. Austin Jr
Thomas Dudley
Everett Young
Charlotte Donnelly
Edwin Lierheimer
George Hogan
Harlan McCowan
Charles Sharp
Loretta Stoneberger
Howard Schieffer
Wilbern E. Lewis Jr
Robert T. Smith
Benton City
Lucy Wells
Anna Elizabeth Groves
Brian and
Karen Snograss
August Brooks
Laddonia
Dale Schnarre 4 H Club Speaker Leads Farm Safety Film
The Molino Musketeers 4 H club met at Highway A 3 School with Jane Fisher presiding. Carolyn Heerboth gave the devotion, pledges led by Carol Niekamp and Rebecca Walker. Dale Schnarre presented a farm tractor safety film. Discussion covered Share the Fun Night and a skating party attended by 36 members and 14 guests. refreshments were served by Mrs. Talley and Mrs. Baker. Thirty five members and 15 guests were present.
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Molino Musketeers
Highway A-3
Jane Fisher
Carolyn Heerboth
Carol Niekamp
Rebecca Walker
Dale Schnarre
Mexican Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
The Mexican Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo, lists pricing: single copy 10c. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates by county vary: Audrain and adjacent counties 12 per year 6 months 8 3 months 6. other Missouri counties 18 per year 6 months 13 3 months 9. out of state 21 per year 6 months 14 3 months 11. Armed forces anywhere 1 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
1965 Ford Custom 1969 Ford Custom Two Door V8
Classic two door Ford autos with V eight engine automatic transmission power steering air conditioning and radio up for listing.
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Catalina
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