Editorial reflect on events 25 years since WWII surrender
The piece outlines a sequence from August 1945 when Japan asked Soviet mediation to end the war, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, and Japan's surrender after U S actions. It argues Soviet non disclosure altered the war’s course and notes postwar blame by Soviet allies toward the United States for the atomic bombings.
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Hitler
Thank You God for Guiding Prescience This Day
Rev Robert F Ballinger pastor of Mexico First United Pentecostal Church offers a closing prayer. He thanks God for guiding prescience and protection as people traveled their paths during the day.
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Robert F. Ballinger
Mexico
First United Pentecostal Church
Open Forum Editor Thanks Scout Troop 57 At Armory Event
Ledger notes Ta special thanks to Paul Boy Scout Troop 57 for the Holbrook and Mexico Sing ice cream social held August 4 at the National Guard Armory. The editor praises the group's efforts and public gratitude to attendees and sponsors.
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Ledger
Paul
Missouri Constitutions: Call to Modernize Or Idaho Example
The piece argues Missouri must overhaul its lengthy restrictive 1945 constitution, contrasting it with Idaho’s modern, briefer framework. It notes reducing legislature size, empowering the governor, and updating provisions to meet 1970s realities, while Idaho’s commission and approvals push toward a progressive constitutional rewrite.
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Kansas City Times
Missouri
Do Jery
House
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
Leutenant
United States of America
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Confuses Guest Roles
A reader writes from a party where hosting duties overshadow personal comfort. Ann advises on handling roles, social boundaries, and the dynamics of being useful versus wanted. The column discusses coping with intrusive help and a friend who is curious about a private motive.
TV Listings and Dear Abby Style Page Notes
A dense, fragmentary TV schedule and gossip piece note program listings for channels 4 7 13 with films such as Savage Pampas and Cry Danger, plus a feature on The Courtship of Eddie's Father star Bill Bixby and his on and off screen father son dynamic. The column weaves in Dear Ann Landers style questions and archive movie references across a busy day’s schedule.
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Ee Fr
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Taylor
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Oren Lee Staley
Rea
Robert Benskin
James Bledsoe
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Mexico
Lloyd Tribble
Sunny McDare
James Shannon Spurling
Shannon Spurling
Thompson
Contact Lenses For Teens And The Skeptical Parent
Reader questions Dr Thosteson about contact lenses for a nearsighted teen. The doctor notes lenses suit athletes and others with special needs but caution on fit, wear time, and costs. Warns against forcing use and urges medical evaluation for any persistent skin lesion to rule out cancer.
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Samy J
Sexpert
Mexico Rotary Club hears updates on hogs and finances
Local Mexico community notes a Rotary Club meeting discussing a South Dakota trip, hogs bought for resale, and a plan to profit. City finances were reviewed with a $622.59 overdrawn balance and an ordinance to borrow $3000 to cover deficits.
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