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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
2
In a syndicated editorial fragment Daniel Schorre mocks the term middle-America used by politicians and commentators. The piece argues there is only one American identity, the vast majority, and rejects labels that rank or grade citizens by class or status.
A reflective note on humility and remembrance cites Psalm 33 12 and contrasts those who serve others with egotists. It emphasizes that those devoted to helping humanity are not forgotten, while self seekers are not treasured in memory.
Apr 26 1963 reports blood donation at A P Green plant Audrain County volunteers. Dale Schnarre named associate agricultural agent and David Fisher joins county library board. Rev W C Bottenberg to Enid Oklahoma. 60th wedding anniversary for Frank and Mrs Morris. MYF tea honors mothers at Mexico Methodist Church. Harriette Peyton elected CYF Chi Rho district chairman. Chester Dowell honored on 59th anniversary. 1923 Mexico Odd Fellows note 10th anniversary. H G Thomas Jr gains radio broadcasting license. Four University of Missouri graduates listed.
The Missouri House favors Gov Bond's veto of zero base budgeting. Overrides would hinge on politics and irritation rather than merit. The piece notes all postwar vetoes have held, urges focus on major issues after Easter recess, and warns against excessive budgeting detail that could hinder clarity.
The April 26 1973 edition of the Mexico Missouri Ledger highlights local community items and brief notices. It includes notices of meetings, upcoming events, and short updates from area schools and businesses.
A collection of reader questions to Ann Landers covers babysitting cancellations, silent payment, a commented clock gift, and marital sex concerns. Betsy seeks compensation for canceled bookings, while other letters offer silence as counsel and a plea for counseling support for sexual unresponsiveness within marriage.
Dr Thosteson explains that cravings may reflect mineral or protein deficiencies and that pica is not a reliable cue for needs. He notes most people have uneven diets but not universally balanced ones and finds no difference between man-made and natural vitamin C beyond price. He outlines hypoglycemia as a cause of faintness and invites readers to request a booklet from The Ledger.
A mixed sequence of station call letters and city abbreviations appears, listing KTVI and KSD as St Louis, KMOX TV in St Louis, KTVI Ottumwa, KVO TV Ottumwa, KHGA TV Hannibal, KPL St Louis, KOMU Columbia, KREE Jeff City, KETC St Louis, Kebj Columbia, WEEM Quincy with stray notes and parenthetical remark about a unit 17.
TV guide style rundown lists Waltons reruns Flip Wilson with Burt Reynolds and Tim Conway in 7 pm slots. Special Five Presidents On The Presidency at 8 pm reviews Truman to Nixon. CBS Reports at 9 pm reviews commercials and ad industry. ABC News At Eight and Twelve Later offers informal analysis. Movies span Uneasy Terms to Three Violent People with various times and channels.
Friday Ledgerland lists TV highlights from CBS NBC and ABC with features on American Experience Strange and Terrible Times at 8 p m hosted by Chet Huntley Ralph Bellamy narrating Revolution Civil War and era of low mood plus CBS Movie Hook Line and Sinker Jerry Lewis at 8 and National Geographic America's Wonderlands at 9 Bobby Darin and Peggy Lee in concert Tonight includes Weather Zee and kids shows. late night music specials and a CBS documentary You and the Commercial about television advertising on CBS.
A list of birthday greetings for Alex Bollinger Glen Andrew Kruse Mildred Creasy Sherry Oconnor Jerry Kenneth McCown J C Smith and Kenny Rutter. Entertainer Carol Burnett marked at 39 and publisher Cass Canfield at 76.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO with daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates vary by area and delivery method including carrier, mail, and military subscriptions with annual and multi month pricing. Office hours are provided for customers and subscribers.
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