Editorial argues bombing the dikes would be obvious if true
An editorial contends the claim that the United States is deliberately bombing North Vietnamese dikes is unfounded. It argues the dikes extend for miles and would be easily destroyed if intended, attacks anti-American critics and sympathizers, and dismisses Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark as biased or ill-informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nixon
America
Jane Fonda
Ix Ramsey
Clark
Ramsey Clark
Tom Clark
Ship in a Storm Teaches Faith Amid Peril
A concise devotional urging readers to seek peace in life’s storms. The story analogizes a ship battling rough seas to personal trials, reminding that faith over fear can steady the heart when circumstances threaten to overwhelm. The message echoes Mark 4 40 about faith and fear.
Mexico Falstaffs win district softball title in 1962
Yesterday in Mexico the Falstaffs softball team won first place at the district tournament in Jefferson City with Bert Francis as coach who accepted the trophy. Five Mexico girls received awards at a banquet at Pin Oak Girl Scout Camp: Jennifer Love Marty Williams Joyce Stephenson Alice Andrews and Ann Pearl. Mayor Lincoln Kilby spoke at the Vandalia Business and Professional Women's Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Falstaff
Mexico
Jefferson City
Bert Francis
Pin Oak
Jennifer Love
Marty Williams
Joyce Stephenson
Alice Andrews
Ann Pearl
Lincoln Kilby
Vandalia Business and Professional Women
Vandalia Hotel
High School For Community
R-6
Audrain County
Lewis and Sons of St. Clair
Macedonia 4-H
Bob
Jack Franklin
Shorty Current
Robert Mallory
Ronald Brooks
Terry Everman
John S. Crocker
Mexico Country Club
Golf Bally
Warren O. McIntyre
J. W. Swatek
Mexico Ledger Page Four Item From August 14 1972
Local page from the Mexico MO Ledger dated Monday August 14 1972 highlights brief notices and items of community interest. The fragment lists public notices and small local briefs with generic details readable from the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Birthday wishes for a long list of names on Wednesday
A Wednesday greeting sends birthday wishes to Bernard Gingrich Mrs Lee Huffman Jean Mackey Christy Blum Jesse Curry Glenn M Barnes Brucie David Ada Thompson Maurice N Barnes Karla Kay Baker Madge Doerge Charles R Duncan Buell Bolton and Clifford Williams Jr Today also marks Circus impresario John Ringling North turning 69 Thought for today: If wishes were horses beggars might vide English proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Gingrich
Mrs. Lee Huffman
Jean Mackey
Christy Blum
Jesse Curry
Glenn M. Barnes
Brucie David
Ada Thompson
Maurice N. Barnes
Karla Kay Baker
Madge Doerge
Charles R. Duncan
Buell Bolton
Clifford Williams Jr
Circus
John Ringling North
Adopting Bi racial Children Sparks Letters to Ann Landers
A Mexico Ledger summary of reader letters reacting to Ann Landers interrace adoption column from McComb Mississippi to Hartford Connecticut. Voices from Ohio Indiana Edmonton and Washington share praise outrage and caution. Opinions range from hopeful to distressed about interracial families and children's futures amid a racially conscious society. The piece notes mixed outcomes over 15 years with calls for courage stability and love. An ending plug promotes a teen drinking facts column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ohio
South
America
Indiana
Iowa
Archie Bunker
Edmonton
Canada
Washington
D. C
Minnesota
Alabama
Hartford
Conn
Greater
Hartford Courant
Alcohol And Blood Pressure In Moderation
A reader asks if alcohol harms those with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Dr Thosteson notes moderate drinking calms but can affect weight and heart rhythm, warns against habit formation, and suggests discussing intake with a doctor. He adds that smallpox vaccination results for cold sores are unpredictable and may help some patients.
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Thosteson
T.V
Local TV Channel Listings Across Cities
A fragmentary ledger lists stations including Kivi in St. Louis as channel 2 and Ktvo in Ottumwa as channel 3, with Knox-ty in St. Louis on channel 4 and Kedety on channel 5. Other entries include Khyaty in Hannibal on 7, Kpl in Southeast Louis on 1, Kamuty in Columbia on 8, Kreg in Jaff City on 13, Ketc-ty in St. Louis on 9, Kebj-ty in Columbia on 17, and Weem-tv in Quincy on 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivi
St. Lois
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kniox-ty
St. Louis
Kedety
Khyaty
Hannibal
Kpl
SE Louis
Kamuty
Columbia
Kreg
Jaff City
Ketc-ty
Kebj-ty
Weem-tv
Quincy
Television Listings and Program Highlights Tonight
Highlights include testimony before the Republican platform committee at noon on channels 5 and 8 and 8 30 p.m. on 4, plus NCAA Football Preview at 7 00 on 3 17. Musical hour with Michel Legrand on 2 at 7 00 features Lena Horne Jack Jones and the Mike Curb Congregation. Gunsmoke repeat stars Richard Kiley on 4 7 00. Howard Hanson conducts Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus at 7 00 on 9. Baseball Orioles visit Athletics pregame 7 00 and 7 15 listings. Evening movies and shows fill the schedule with news sports and classic films from 9 00 a.m. Monday through late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Platform Committee
Michel Legrand
Lena Horne
Jack Jones
Mike Curb
Richard Kiley
Howard Hanson
Mormon Youth Symphony
Oakland
Athletics
Orioles
Baltimore
ABC
Joey Bishop
Johnny Carson
Pamela Mason
Jan Murray
Rip Taylor
Charo
Dick Cavett
Fred Astaire
West Point
George Montgomery
Ingrid Andree
Mark Stevens
Victor Mature
Bill Anderson
ABC News
CBS News
Dick van Dyke
Howard Hanse
Tuesday Television Guide Listings and Highlights
A dense schedule lists channel numbers and air times for daytime through late night programs. Highlights include Republican platform hearings at noon on Channels 5, 810, appearances by Michele Lee and John Byner, and the War and Peace four part conclusion on Channel 2,3,17 plus numerous soap operas, game shows, and films across ABC, CBS, NBC, and local stations with extensive movie listings and showings for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Lee
John Byner
Rogers
Astaire
ABC
Action Playhouse
Cliff Robertson
Jo van Fleet
Dick Cavett
Bette Davis
Welby
Am. Styl
Green Acres
Big Valley
Merv Griffin
Somerset
ABC News
CBS News
Bill Cosby
NBC News
Nashville
Bess Myerson
Insight
Mike Douglas
Hal Barton
Marie Wee
Dick van Dyke
Rene
Mod Squad
Elec. Co
Mr. Rogers
Daktari
Showtime
the Saint
Other World
Electric Co
Hawaii
Lucy
Playhouse
One Life
Forsyte
Cannon
Peyton Place
Sesame St
Nichols
Jeff’s Collie
Commonwealth
Beaver
Partridge Family Star Danny Bonaduce Roams Kings Island
On location at Kings Island near Cincinnati the Partridge Family crew battles crowds as 13 year old Danny Bonaduce roams the park seeking thrills. He rides the roller coaster repeatedly and asks his cast mates about love while Cassidy fumbles for a heart. Mayhem and excitement mark filming as Bonaduce explores rides and a romance with a park attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Island, Ohio
Bob Claver
Kings Island
Cincinnati
The
Partridge Family
David Cassidy
Danny Bonaduce
Danny
Betty Bonaduce
Cassidy
Mary Ann Mobley
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Mildred Slaughter
Dolly
Dorothy Pearl
Jackson
Benton City
Audrain
Lakeview Dance
Honolulu
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thosteson
Mrs. L
Dr. Thesteson
Daklari
Phil Donahue
Tri-State
Daniel Boone
Taiey
Jeff's Colls
Marilyn Monroe
Richard Burton
Humphrey Bogart
Edward G. Robinson
Tab Hunter
Brian Keith
Ray Danton
Lloyds’ of London
Tyrone Power
Doris Day
Cade's County
Formance
Dragnet
Ledgerland
Weaths
LaLanne
Bess Myersc
Danny Thomas
Burns and Schreiber
John Carroll
Arch of Triumph
Charles Boyer
Johnny Concho
Frank Sinatra
Yul Brynner
Robert Taylor
Marlene
Dietrich
Rock Hudson
River Street
John Payne
Gal
Piper Laurie
Socorro
Rory Calhoun
Arizona
Jean Arthur
Kenneth L. Davis
Associated Press
Disneyland
Ife
East Liberty
Paul Koelling
Texaco Service
Koelling Jusace
Wwe
N. Clark
Joe O. Hartotace
West
Millers’ Mutual Insurance Assn OF Uniquis
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