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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1973

Page

3

The Day That Curly Billy Shot Crazy Sam

The piece humorously ranks pop songs by air play, citing titles like Photograph Top Of The World Midnight Train To Georgia and Goodby Yellow Brick Road. It then wildly ties a fictional No 74 The Day That Curly Billy Shot Crazy Sam to patriotic imagery and historic battles.

Georgia Goodby Yellow Brick Road Shakespeare Cole Porter Clifford Irvine Half Breed Joker Helen Wheels Smarty Pants Sister Mary Elephant Nutbush City Limits Lexington George Valley Forge MacArthur Corregidor John Dean Camp David Curly Billy Crazy Sam

Prodigal Son Parable Highlights Father’s Welcome

A reflection on Jesus teaching that Christ came to save sinners and that the Prodigal Son story illustrates the Father’s open arms. The message emphasizes repentance, forgiveness, and returning home to divine love. The text cites 1 Timothy 1:15 as context for salvation.

Christ Jesus The

Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club thanks Ledger

Mrs Walter Leeper president of the Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club expresses gratitude for Ledger publicity that supported the Community Chorus Messiah performance. The letter credits The Ledger with helping the event’s success and conveys appreciation to the newspaper.

Ledger Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club Community Chorus Walter Leeper A.L.S. Music Club

Rape trial in Missouri jury hands down heavy verdict

An all male jury in Callaway County convict two Columbia men of kidnapping and rape of a University of Missouri student after a venue change from Boone County. They receive 70 years on rape charges and 16 years for kidnapping, signaling a firm stance against such crimes in the community.

Columbia Missourian Columbia Callaway County Boone County Missouri Milt Harper

Ann Landers Letters Column Send In Your Questions

A selection of reader questions and Ann Landers style responses cover topics from fashion and sexuality to perfectionism, parental guidance, and a teen’s savings. The column features W D and S, Persnickety Penny, Atin Sanders, and other readers seeking advice, with guidance on time waste, empathy, and family dynamics.

Persnickety Penny

Needles and pins in hands not only from anemia

Dr Thosteson notes that many causes exist for numb hands including neuritis mechanical factors such as neck bone changes or wrist nerve pressure. A blood count is advised first to check for anemia. if present treat, if not pursue further testing to identify other causes. Pernicious anemia requires vitamin B 12.

Nervous palms and sweating in college life

A reader shares anxiety about sweaty palms blamed on nerves. The writer fears medical advice and seeks peer experience while a doctor notes nerves can drive sweating. reassurance and avoidance of sedatives may help as confidence grows.

Bloodsport TV movie tackles high school football dreams

AP Television writer Jay Sharbutt notes a glut of football on TV but approves Bloodsport on ABC TV. The 90 minute film stars Ben Johnson as a factory worker father guiding his son through expectations of college and pro football, offering a restrained look at small town sports without typical locker room humor.

Jay Sharbutt NEW York (Ap Abc-Tv Ben Johnson Johnson

University of Missouri Rolla student named to Who's Who

Maurice E Green Jr a senior in the ceramic department at Missouri Rolla is named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges. Also Mexico tackle Tom Willer receives honorable mention on the 1963 All Star football team.

Maurice E. Green Jr Ceramic University of Missouri At Rolla Maurice E. Green Sr N. Jefferson St Mexico Tom Willer John Willer Newell- Wetterall Grocer Co Jason Robards Mildred Natwick Lisa Lucas Vincente Minnelli CBS NBC Follies Maurice Chevalier Johnny Carson Erma Bombeck Cavett Ring

TV and Movie Highlights On Channel 11 And ABC Schedule

Evening listings show Blues versus Rangers at 6 30 PM on Channel 11 and Rock and Roll Years with classic acts at 7 PM. National Geographic presents Siberia The Endless Horizon at 7 PM on Channel 13, followed by Bloodsport on ABC at 7 30 PM. The block also features Joker's Wild and various daytime and children's programs across channels with multiple show times and segments.

St. Louis Blues Rangers New York 5Th Dimension B. B. King Shirelles Neil Sedaka Billy Preston Johnnie Ray Brenda Lee James Dean National Geographic Siberia ABC Elec. Co Mr. Rogers Secret Storm Somerset Gilligan Flintstones Santa Time For Women Johnny Quest Mike Douglas Bonanza Merv Griffin Big Valley Studio Perspective Beaver Pyramid F Troop Ti Lucy Consequences CBS NBC Bill Moyers Andy Griffith Phil Donahue Cannon Porter Owen Wagoner Marshall Dusty’s San Nashville Buck Owens St. Louis Toma Charlie Midnight Brown Flip Wilson Pufnstuf Green Acres LaLanne Hal Barton CBS New Guiding Joker’s Wild Gambit Light Wizard Odds Our Lives Mr. Rogers Armstrong Brady Bunch Fury Love Life Jeopardy World Sesame St Secon Vormae Pixanne Peyton Place Core Juancis

Incident At Vichy On Tonight's Drama Lineup

A TV guide style listing highlights a 90 minute Arthur Miller drama Incident At Vichy at 7 30 pm on channel 9. Johnny Carson Tonight features Bruce Dern and Dick Shawn. Shock a bye Baby kidnap drama airs 10 30 on channel 3 17 and 11 30 on channel 2.

Vichy Arthur Miller Johnny Carson Bruce Dern Dick Shawn Cavett Loretta Young St. Louis CBS

Bloodsport film review centers on a small town football dream

A Woodland California high school football story follows a starry eyed teen forced to balance grades and a sole aim to play in college despite pressure from a hard driving coach. The film portrays a town obsessed with football and the tragedy of a teammate’s sudden death shaping the season’s climax.

Woodland Calif Sacramento

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Curly Billy and Open Forum Ann Landers Outspoken George Washington Alexander Hamilton W. D Undertakers Atin Sanders Dr. Thosteson George C. Thosteson, M. D Lewis Berry A. W. Meine P. C. Lahs Donna Eastwood Joe Tiller Laddonia Douglas James Sherry Lynn Mills Lester England Dan Kramer A Aweata Vreee Oe Ee Princess Gardner Flora Worrell Towa Leon Self Carrollton Audrain Joe Hagan Mr. Self Audrain County Mexico Savings First National Banks of Mexico Vandalia State Bank Oklahoma A & M Eugene Higbee Germany Marjorie Ahmid Ft. Knox D. J. DeTienne Missouri Utilities Co Vandalia DeTienne Utilities Co J. E. Petty Near Skinner Maurice Phillip Evern Ktvi St. Lows Ktvo Ottumwa Kmoxtv Kid-tv Khiqga Lauren Bacall Gary Busey Anthony Perkins John Gavin Major Benson Charlton Heston Ledgerland Barbara Walters Advocates Nixon Ed McMahon Leonard Nimoy Charlie Callas Ronald Mingo Captain Boycott Stewart Granger Clifton Webb Claudette Colbert E. G. Marshall Doris Day Golden Blade Rock Hudson George Nader voauBe Dragnet Larry Hagman U.S Colorado O.K National Health Institute P.O Dept Durham Family Shoe Store West Side Square
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