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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1973
Page
2
A condensed defense policy op ed warns the U S is not the safest or strongest. It argues Soviet military gains in planes ships space and submarines threaten American superiority and urges continued weapons research. Dr John S Foster Jr testifies that Russia seeks technological superiority and raises questions about national security.
A short religious note cites John 20 31 emphasizing that the gospel was written so readers gain life through belief in Jesus as Christ the Son of God. It frames the purpose as offering life through faith in Christ.
A printed page of reader notes and replies from the Ann Landers column. The letter from Shattered In Sheboygan prompts discussion of flirtation and responsibility, followed by a note on parental discipline at laundromats and a request for teens seeking Ann Landers’ Booze And You booklet.
In menopause questions, Dr Thosteson says normal periods continue during pill use, which signals ovaries not to release eggs. Menopause ends cycles in late forties or early fifties, with or without pills. Large estrogen pills may cause postmenopausal bleeding, but not true periods, and fertility is not extended.
The piece critiques Missouri legislators for self-serving schemes including a proposed daily expense hike from 19 to 25 dollars. It notes they already receive a 6400 dollar salary and a Constitutionally mandated meeting time each year, and mentions frequent special sessions called by authorities.
A Missouri proposal questions annual session rules and boosts per diem. With 197 legislators, a plan to raise daily allowances from 10 to 25 dollars would add 1 560 dollars yearly per lawmaker, pushing annual compensation toward 19 400 dollars for in session time, while lawmakers also gain mileage, stamps, and lobby meals. Debate notes potential salary hikes from 8 400 to 15 000 dollars and accuses Sen Albert Spradling of pushing self serving measures.
A Kansas City Times summary of a Chamber of Commerce metrication meeting asserting the U.S. will convert to meters, liters, and grams for competitive and trade reasons. It notes federal studies, past failed bills, and projected costs and timelines, with Louis Barbrow emphasizing rational alignment with global standards.
Audrain Betterment Association members urge careful planning to avoid future costs. Boone County example cited shows initial low spending with later grants. two-year planning commission service is voluntary with one part time salaried post. local method favors club and township input to select commissioners. Martha C. Stephenson urges citizen foresight for common good.
A brief fragment shows channel identifiers and city names such as Hannibal Columbia St. Louis Quincy Jeff City and two letter codes for stations. The odd notation includes numbers in parentheses and a stray line indicating See TV.
Broadcast schedule lists CBS channels noon offerings including Hand In Hand 1961 parable. Baseball pre game 1:00 p.m. Pirates vs Cubs at Chicago with ABA playoff 1:00 on channel 4 7 13. CBS Classic final at 3:00 p.m. Heard Wadkins vs Colbert Elder. Numerous movies and specials populate the afternoon and night across CBS NBC and local channels.
A Sunday schedule page lists religious services, concerts, and films across channels. Highlights include Easter Mass from St Patrick’s Cathedral New York, Coventry Cathedral restoration program, Dr Norman Vincent Peale Easter service, and Disney and ABC Movie airings with sports and news blocks throughout the day featuring Cards Phillies baseball and NBA playoff timelines.
Monday smiles greet Helen Berry and sixteen others with warm wishes. Tuesday marks birthdays for Charles Daniel III Betty Bonsall and more. Also noting Queen Elizabeth II age 47 and actor Anthony Quinn at 58 with a thought for today by William Hazlitt.
Yesterday in Mexico April 21 1963 Richard W Womack 19 of Route 5 Mexico was taken to Audrain Hospital for emergency treatment today after a collision of his motorcycle and a car at E Liberty and Cole Streets. The item also records local social events and several other notices from April 21 across 1953 and 1923 including community meetings, elections, and personal anecdotes.
Mail subscribers are informed that an extra weekend log appears on a separate page today. The notice indicates a second listing will run alongside the main schedule, detailing delivery changes and subscriber options.
Mexico Lenger lists publication details and subscription rates. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with various mail and carrier rates including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, all other Missouri counties, and out of state. It also lists office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 3 to 3 Saturday.
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