Australia shifts to independent foreign policy stance
Editorial notes Australia, under Prime Minister Whitlam since 1972, moves to go it alone in foreign affairs. It has cut aid to South Vietnam, established relations with China and Korea, backed Vietnam’s Viet Cong and African movements, and recognized Cambodia’s communist government, while maintaining overall friendly ties with the United States.
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Gough Whitlam
China
North Korea
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Africa
Cambodia
Saigon
Whitlam
Britain
Pearl Harbor
John Curtin
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Middle East
South Korea
South Vietnam
Harold Holt
Mervyn Brogan
Southeast Asia
Enduring Faith Identity in Christ, Luke Verse
A devotional reflection stresses confessing faith in Christ parallels His identification with believers. It urges followers to align themselves with Jesus publicly, citing Luke 12 8 and highlighting evangelistic commitment and spiritual accountability before God and angels.
Fuel and Energy Drive Refractories Industry Expansion
The refractories sector faces a 25 percent expansion through 1980 driven by steel and export demand. Steel growth from 160 to 180 million tons will consume 15 percent of that need. Without steady fuel supply, steel production and construction will stall, as refractories power kilns and furnaces across ceramics, housing, and other sectors.
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Dear Ann Landers Letters on Seated Rights and Relationships
A reader laments handicap parking abuse and urges empathy for wheelchair users in rain. The column includes readers correcting Ann Landers on Lincoln emancipation history and a response about marital strain and teen drinking guidance, with a postal request for Ann Landers materials.
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Ann Landers
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Erosion of Cervix and Related Health Questions
A reader asks about an eroded cervix and its meaning, causes, and impact on pregnancy. The doctor notes erosion often follows childbirth, is not cancerous, may accompany mild infection, and is typically treated by cauterization after a Pap test to rule out malignancy.
Mexico High senior to compete in state speech contest
Rodney Green, Mexico High School senior who rated ex cellent in radio speaking at the district speech contest in Kirksville, will compete in the state contest in Columbia today. Werner Strick, speech instructor at Mexico High School, announced. T.E. Hook was honored at the State Farmers Mutual Tornado Insurance Co. agents meeting in Cameron. A fire damaged McGee's Home Killed Meats on Route 1. P. W. Woodruff of Shreveport purchased Dincara Stables with plans to take over June 1. Sgt. John Cadwell of Mexico received the Presidential Unit Citation among his three awards. Bernice Chaney and Minetta Collins attended the Capital District Christian Endeavor Convention in Vandalia. Louise Leslie elected president and Wilma Talbott elected secretary of the National Honor Society chapter at McMillan High School.
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Mexico
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Columbia
Werner Strick
T.E. Hook
State Farmers Mutual Tornado Insurance Co
Cameron
Hoxsey Hotel
Dincara
Robert G. Stewart
John Cadwell
C.W. Cadwell
Third
Sgt. Cadwell
Bernice Chaney
Minetta Collins
Christian Endeavor
Vandalia
Louise Leslie
National Honor Society
McMillan High School
Wilma Talbott
Mexican Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Second day postage paid in Mexico and nearby towns 2.25 per month. By mail Audrain and adjoining counties yearly 20, six months 12, three months 8. Other Missouri counties yearly 26, six months 17, three months 11. Out-of-state yearly 29, six months 18, three months 13. Armed forces US APO 1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sat.
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Local TV Stations Listing
A fragment listing TV channels: KTVI St Louis on 2, KTOU Ottumwa on 3, KMOX TV St Louis on 4, KSD TV St Louis on 5.
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St. Louis
Ktvo
Television Listings and Program Highlights
A dense schedule lists channels and times for Hannibal Columbia St Louis Quincy areas. It covers films like The Best Years Of Our Lives and They Come Out At Night, TV series, news, and late movies with many channel references and program notes.
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St. Louis
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Quincy
ABC
NBC
Jack Warden
Hawaii Five-O
Marcus Welby
Barnaby
Showtime
Gambit
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Elec. Co
Tell Truth
Elec
Andy Griffith
Mr. Rogers
Consequences
Returning Home TV remake of The Best Years of Our Lives
A TV remake titled Returning Home airs tonight, reimagining the 1946 film about three servicemen's return to civilian life. James R. Miller, a former Marine with a prosthetic arm, shines in the lead, with Tom Selleck and Dabney Coleman also delivering strong performances as the returning bombardier and infantry sergeant.
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NEW York (Ap
Tonight
James R. Miller
ABC
Vietnam
Harold Russell
Tom Selleck
Dabney Coleman
Air Corps
Dana Andrews
Frederic March
Bomardier
Birthday greetings for local residents and noted figures
Birthday wishes go to C L Black James F Holtcamp Mrs Lyndall Tanner Jeffrey Davenport twins Jerry Ray Janet Fay Throckmorton Leo Hudnall Raymond Iman Margarite Frey Sharon Robinson Mrs Julius Meeks of Centralia and Mis Ed Aubuchon of Vandalia. Also noting Emperor Hirohito aged 74 and poet Rod McKuen aged 42. Thought for today praises hard work as the key to success.
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James F. Holtcamp
Lyndall Tanner
Jeffrey Davenport
Jerry Ray
Janet Fay Throckmorton
Leo Hudnall
Raymond Iman
Margarite Frey
Sharon Robinson
Julius Meeks
Centralia
Mis
Ed Aubuchon
Vandalia
Emperor Hirohito
Japan
Rod McKuen
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