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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1970
Page
2
Editorial argues My Lai’s tragedy lies in national emotionalism rather than soldiers. It claims war is beastiality and praises America’s postwar rebuilding, contrasting it with global violence while defending the nation’s virtues and accusing panic over My Lai of undermining civilization.
A reflective note cites Matthew 13 33 verse on the kingdom arriving without fanfare. It compares divine action to bread dough rising, illustrating that God accomplishes things quietly and steadily.
Yesterday in Mexico a district meeting of the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri was held at Pearl Motor Co. Attendees from towns within 100 miles included Capt. Earnest Gallop of the Mexico Fire Department who will retire after 16 years. Fire Chief Tom Merritt announced the retirement.
A birthday greeting extends to Glenna Jo Baker of Perry and companions Dorothy Slater Jackie Lee Hudson Billie Barnes John Bruce Gilmore Flossie Lee Leach Bob Lewis Clinton Michael Stegeman Harold Cranmer Scott Hagan Lyndal Barker Cheryl Robinson and Mrs Paris Craghead on Thursday wishing them joy and good health.
The Mexico Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays, lists office at 300 N. Washington St. in Mexico Missouri. Rates show $2.00 per month by carrier, various yearly and half year mail rates by county, and $1 per month for armed forces. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 9:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Dear Eve writes of a Playboy centerfold encountered in a vet clinic and questions whether a wife should work to guard marriage. Ann Landers counters that home life and vigilance at work are weak protections, advising personal trust and not policing him.
Readers ask if cold drafts harm health, with Dr Thosteson saying gentle breezes pose little risk while drafts can bother some people though colds are caused by viruses. The column discusses leg cramps from circulation and neck arthritis, and warns about rubella vaccine in pregnancy, suggesting amniocentesis for guidance while noting limited personal replies.
MHS students repeat on tape at 12:00 noon Thursday on Channel 12 See TV. Bulldog basketball report by Coach Cundiff airs at 6:00 p.m. Thursday on Channel 12 See TV. Friday repeats the Bulldog basketball report at 12:00 noon on Channel 12 See TV.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes Johnny Carson hosted a Monday night NBC special titled Sun City Scandals featuring cast mostly over 65. The program opened with a chorus of former Follies girls Broadway chorines and Roxyettes while Gloria Swanson performed, lampooning youth and delivering sharp impressions of Chaplin.
Fragmentary OCR text lists place names such as St Louis Hannibal Jett City Columbia Mexico and other terms like Weather News Teletype and unreported changes. The readable content provides no clear event or date. The item appears to be a scrambled reference to station listings and notices rather than a coherent report.
Tonight’s schedule features The World of the Beaver narrated by Henry Fonda at 6:30 on channels 5 and 8. Evening films include Weekend of Terror and Breakout. Sixty Minutes with Morley Safer and Mike Wallace airs at 9, plus Buck Henry on Cavett and guests Valenti and Graham appearances.
Readable listings show The Night the Animals Talked a new Christmas cartoon with score by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn at 6 30 p m on Channels 2 and 3. The Billy Graham Louisiana Crusade final telecast times are 6 30 and 7 00 with sermon Dreams of Tragedies of Youth. Multiple specials follow on channels 2 and 3 including Changing Scene with Gene Kelly and guests, Petula Clark, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, the Everly Brothers, and a John Wayne behind the scenes piece featuring George Plimpton. Continuous schedule notes mention Medical Center Crisis, Billy Graham segments, and assorted theater films and variety shows through the night.
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