Editorial argues for staying in Vietnam and warns against a rush to withdraw
The piece opposes setting a firm withdrawal date like December 31, 1971. It warns that leaving South Vietnam could invite global mockery andUnchecked violence, citing Tet atrocities and urging readers to consider the consequences of a dishonorable peace and the risk of renewed lawlessness. It cites the Yorkshire Post to support the stance and stresses U S strategic and moral stakes.
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America
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Yorkshire Post
England
Saigon
United States
Peking
Moscow
Hanoi
End Of The Day Wisdom For Growing Up Teens
A fragment reflecting on parental guidance and the search for truth. It cites Proverbs to urge teens to seek understanding without discarding religious precepts. The tone echoes moral instruction and youth inquiry.
Great Pesticide Debate and EPA’s Cautious Path Forward
A Kansas City Times review of pesticide policy tensions notes Congress debates a control bill while EPA chief Ruckelshaus cancels some pesticides like Aldrin and Dieldrin but keeps DDT and 2 4 5 T under study. It cites industry and farm costs, wildlife risks, and calls for fact based, cautious action.
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Kansas City Times
U. S
Congress
Star
William DB. Ruckelshaus
New
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Ruckelshaus
Agriculture Department
USDA
New York
Kansas
Missouri
Farm Bureau Federation
House Agriculture Committee
Mexico Ledger items from Monday April 18 1971
Community notes from Mexico Missouri list local events and notices dated Monday April 18 1971. Brief items include civic updates, school activities, and forthcoming meetings with names of organizations and venues.
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Mexico
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents on Wednesday
Wednesday greetings are sent to Gregory Baker Dorothy Juanita Chapman Francis DeVault Edgar Kimmel Mrs Charles Rolle Whitt Martin Kathy Carter and E G Kribble. Also wish a happy birthday today to Mrs Aubrey Potter.
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Gregory Baker
Dorothy Juanita Chapman
Francis DeVault
Edgar Kimmel
Charles Rolle
Whitt Martin
Kathy Carter
E. G. Kribble
Aubrey Potter
Pot smoking and relationships in college life
Dear Ann Landers letters discuss pot use among students and its impact on behavior and judgment. A former user notes pot worsened mood and arguments, contradicting claims of talent release, while other letters reveal relationship betrayals and dating guidance. The column offers replies, resources, and prompts for readers to seek clarity.
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Dear Ann Landers
University of Illinois
Fungus Under The Toenails and Other Health Qs
Reader questions cover toenail fungus treatment and home remedies. Dr Thosteson notes fungus thrives in warm, moist feet and may require prescription internal or external medicines or nail removal. advise seeing a dermatologist or podiatrist for persistent cases. Also addresses myths about pelvic exams revealing fertility and asthma transmission. clarifies asthma is not contagious and diabetes screening in Florida noted.
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Dr. Thosteson
A.C
Florida
Mexico High School honors and threats to campus growth
David Maupin, Mexico High senior, earns Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps appointment to Harvard University for fall. Bruce Edwards chosen for Westminster Quiz Bowl team. Mexico board may award contract to start gymnasium and classroom additions next week.
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David Maupin
Mexico High School
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Reece Maupin
Bruce Edwards
Frank B. Edwards
Mexico
Douglas MacArthur
Congress
U. S
H. B. Plunkett
Park Circle
Plunketts
Unreported TV Station Listings Collide Across Markets
Erroneous channel listings from multiple stations cause confusion in St. Louis Hannibal Jeff City Ottumwa and Quincy markets. Weather and news segments appear misaligned as Ked tv and Ked channels push unreported schedule changes across KTVO KTV channels.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Khoa-ty
Hannibal
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Ktvo
Television listings and highlights for tonight
Channel 11 7:30 p.m. David Frost talks with Marlo Thomas Burt Reynolds the Clancy brothers and film curator Raymond Rohauer with Buster Keaton clips. ABC Movie at 8 Marilyn with Rock Hudson narrating scenes. NBC Movie 8 Hauser's Memory with David McCallum. Host substitutions include Chuck Connors for Merv Griffin and Joey Bishop for Johnny Carson. Films listed across channels include Sullivan's Travels The Malta Story Marilyn Hauser's Memory and more with daily schedule details.
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David Frost
Marlo Thomas
Burt Reynolds
Clancy Brothers
Raymond Rohauer
Buster Keaton
ABC
Marilyn
Marilyn Monroe
Rock Hudson
NBC
Hauser
David McCallum
Chuck Connors
Merv Griffin
Joey Bishop
Johnny Carson
Don Rickles
Frank Gorshin
Billy Daniels
Alice Faye
Dick Cavett
Irwin Stillman
Louise Lasser
Channel
George Nader
Joel McCrea
Malta
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV guide style list noting ABC movie Run Simon Run at 7 30 p m on channels 2 and 3 with Burt Reynolds as Indian seeking his brother killer. NBC shows House of Cards at 8 00 on channel 5 and 8 10 with George Peppard. Special Justice In America Part I narrated by Eric Sevareid at 9 00 on channels 4 7 13.
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Dick van Dyke
Lucy Katte Aphdows
Daniel Boone
David Pret
Gomer
Somerset
ABC
Mile
Dore
Mayberry
E Douglas
Beaver
Mike Douglas
Tri State
Carol Burne
NBC News
Perry Mason
Major Adams
Lucy
Showtime
Hospital
Simon
Burt Reynolds
NBC
House of Cards
George Peppard
Archie Bunker
Eric Sevareid
Joey Bishop
Johnny Carson
James Brown
Dick Cavett
Alan Shepard
Bride
Bette Davis
Victor Mature
Cesar Romero
Brian Keith
Peter Thompson
Jeff Chandler
TV Critics Pan Two ABC Specials in Mixed Review
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry reviews ABCs Once Upon a Wheel narrated by Paul Newman praising the sport with car crash imagery and rock music while Diana Ross presents a lavish but forgettable variety hour with Cosby and Thomas. CBS plans a May replacement skating series The Palace.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
ABC
Paul Newman
Butch
Diana Ross
Miss Ross
Jackson Five
Bill Cosby
Danny Thomas
Cosby
Alberta
Thomas
Diana
Berkeley Names New Chancellor of UC Berkeley
Albert H. Bowker, 51, statistics expert and head of the 200,000 student City University of New York, was chosen by the California Board of Regents to lead UC Berkeley, succeeding Roger W. Heyns on July 1. He previously urged policies expanding minority enrollment at CUNY.
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Berkeley
Los Angeles
University of California
University of New York
Albert H. Bowker
CUNY
California Board of Regents
Roger W. Heyns
Mexico Ledger Advertisement Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 6 to 3 Saturday. Rates shown include single copy 10 cents and subscription prices for local and out-of-area audiences, including armed forces subscriptions at $1 per month.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
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