Editorial Demands Accountability for Beating Vietnamese Refugees
The editorial backs Congressman Eilberg in exposing Air Force officers in Thailand who beat and drugged 13 South Vietnamese refugees seeking return to South Vietnam. It urges trial and punishment if guilty, condemns inhumane treatment and notes Soviet propaganda will seize on the incident. The piece affirms American abhorrence at such acts.
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Thailand
Joshua Eilberg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Guam
Eilberg
Enduring Life Evaluation Beyond Church Attendance
A reflection on Psalm 15:1 urging personal daily self examination. It argues that regular churchgoing alone does not guarantee eternal life and emphasizes daily spiritual assessment to dwell with God.
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Tabernacle
Holy Hill
Letter to the Editor on grain embargo impact
Open Forum Editor notes Mexico Ledger letter from Richard Fendrick arguing the grain embargo on Russia raises farmer costs. Swiney suggests cutting wages and cutting other exports to Russia, claiming 80 percent of sales could shift prices and profits.
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Richard Fendrick
Mexico
Russia
Marie
Plow Permit Scare Ends As Corps Exempts Farms
Tulsa Daily World reports the Army Corps of Engineers will not require farmers to obtain permits to plow fields under interim dredge and fill rules. The scare sparked opposition from environmentalists, but the Corps confirmed normal farming operations are exempt, a small victory for personal freedom.
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Tulsa Daily World
Washington
Army Corps of Engineers
George Orwell
Two men arrested at Modern Woodman picnic affray
Yesterday in Mexico Martinsburg saw two men arrested after a violent altercation at the Modern Woodman picnic. The incident occurred late Saturday night amid the event crowds, with local authorities responding promptly to restore order.
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Martinsburg
Birthday greetings for Vandalia residents and friends
Greetings note lists Saturday birthday celebrants including John W. Cooper Robert R. Beasley and others from Vandalia plus family names. The message mentions today as Princess Margaret's birthday in Britain with a garbled phrase.
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Robert R. Beasley
Warner Williams
Linda Valera Martin
William L. Gibson
Kenneth Thurman
Vandalia
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Debbie Lierheimer
Bill Norton
Doris McDonald
Barbara Parrott
Vernena Soils
Mary Beth Gardner
Britain
Princess Margaret
Ann Landers on Discipline and Left-Handed Kids
Dear Upstate reader argues discipline is a form of love and yields calm behavior from grandchildren. A Kansas City reader asks about left-handed development and whether to train a child to right-handed use. Cantor birthday anecdote acknowledges mothers’ hidden duties and announces Ann Landers Bride Guide offer.
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Upstate
N.Y
Up Sup
Ann
K.C
Eddie Cantor
Alon
P.O. Box
Elgin
Ill
Thosteson explains insulin hypoglycemia and nail fungus
Reader questions cover hyperinsulinism and low blood sugar, nail fungal infection and treatment options, and fertility drugs. Dr Thosteson notes causes include pancreatic tumors and gland disorders, outlines nail removal or griseofulvin use, cautions on side effects, and advises consulting a physician for fertility therapy. He also addresses tattoo removal myths and daily hair washing guidance.
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
Tonight features Nora Ephron's Crazy Salad essays on A M America at 7. Bolero’s haunting tune on Bolero at 6 30. Also showcases Almost Anything Goes featuring Peoria, Boulder City and Banning at 7. Midnight Tomorrow show with Dr Jonas Salk guest. Include a night of movies and sports across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17.
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Friday Ledgerland Station Listings Plus Highlights
Undefeated Kay Sunny II challenges Vilomar Fernandez in a 10 rpm lightweight bout in San Francisco at 10:30 on 11. Highlights feature magician Mark Wilson on Reed Farrell show at 9 am on 5. Marceau discusses pantomime with Elliot Norton Reviews at 6:30 on 9. Celebrities join Helen Reddy on Midnight Special on 5 8 10. Weather and daily schedule list films, cartoons, and game shows across multiple channels with noted program changes.
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Tom and Jerry Too Violent For TV Now
The seven time Academy Award winning cartoon duo Tom and Jerry are considered too controversial for television. Producers Hanna and Barbera faced a wall from networks who fear violence. They plan new Tom and Jerry shorts with social themes for ABC.
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Associated Press
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Joseph Barbera
MGM
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ABC
Tom and Jerry
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Jerry
Verxica Cedger Newspaper Rates and Office Hours
Verxica Cedger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid at Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy by carrier in Mexico and area towns 2.25 monthly. Mail rates listed for Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year 12 for six months 8 for three months. All other MO counties 26 per year 17 for six months 11 for three months. Out of state 29 per year 18 for six months 13 for three months. Armed forces members US APO 1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 am to ? Monday Unruh PEM Bout hepa.
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