World Is Flat No More Says Editorial
The Dec. 10 1973 Mexico Ledger editorial ponders belief in scientific progress and UFOs. It recalls the flat Earth view, flight advances, and global connectivity before asking when humanity will fully accept UFO reality. The piece argues UFOs exist though evidence remains elusive, suggesting they may originate from other planets and urging readiness to master propulsion for flying saucers.
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Mexico (Mo
Mexico
London
San Francisco
Earth
End of Day Message of Cheer and Faith
A brief religious note encourages steadfast cheer as believers reflect on overcoming the world through faith. The message cites John 16 33 and asserts God’s abundant power to help.
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John
Mexico High School produces Wizard of Oz showcases teen talent
Open Forum Editor praises a large cast and crew led by John Woodfin for the Mexico High School Wizard of Oz production. The letter defends teenagers against stereotypes, notes hours spent on costumes and rehearsals, and argues discipline starts at home rather than school.
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Ledger
Mexico
Mexico High School
John Woodfin
Ann Landers Letters Column Confessions Of Christmas Change
Dear Ann Landers prints reader letters about Christmas customs shifting toward commercial excess. A Bangkok reader notes Santa, trees, and carols transformed by modern shows and booze at office parties, while another writer seeks guidance on Christmas checks to 27 relatives amid inflation. Florida reader asks whether to apologize for skipped gifts, with Ann advising a warm note.
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Ann Landers
Bangkok
Thailand
William Kirchoff
Mommy
Santa Claus
Santa
Central Casting
City
Idaho
Florida
F. W
Hemorrhoidectomy complications and alcoholism aid
Dear Dr Thosteson replies examine for fissures vs adhesions after ten years. If fissure, surgery likely. if adhesions, dilation may suffice. Then Bob Hope to spend Christmas at home in Toluca Lake, Calif. plus birthday notices and alcoholism guidance involving AA and Al Anon.
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Jay Sharbuti
NEW York (Ap
Bob Hope
U.S
Toluca Lake
Calif
Mexico Briefs and Local Notes From Dec 1963 and 1923
Reports include Jack Baker joining the Missouri Livestock Market Center as a director of the Certified Livestock Markets trade association. A banquet hosted by Archer Petroleum Corp. in Macon honored local couples. Mexico High School Concert Choir performed for state hospital patients in Fulton. A Boy Scout outing injured 11 year old Larry Byrd. Lt. Col. Ira B. Webber departed for Japan after teaching at Missouri Military Academy. Strawberry growers report blooms in Mexico. The history of the First Christian Church of Mexico is issued, with three contributors. Students Lawrence Wayne Kingston, Martha Julliett Nesheim, and Don Ramon Van Wyngarden attend Washington University. A 1923 item notes Judge J. J. Alexander’s shoulder injuries and possible fracture, plus local business moves by Duncan Major and J. H. Crewson building a home.
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Jack Baker
Missouri Livestock Market Center
Trade Association of Certified Livestock Markets
Joe Mongler
Mexico
George W. Wilks
Sturgeon
Delano Jones
Thompson
Archer Petroleum Corp
Omaha
Neb
Macon
Mexico High School
Fulton
State Hospital
Larry Byrd
Ted Byrd
Lakeside Place
Ira B. Webber
Missouri Military Academy
Japan
Glenn Rice
First Christian Church of Mexico
Missouri Printing Co. Press
Mamie Craig
Mary Virginia Houston
J. E. Lowry
Lawrence Wayne Kingston
Martha Julliett Nesheim
Don Ramon van Wyngarden
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing for mail and carrier delivery. Rates cover local and surrounding counties, with separate out of state and military terms, and office hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Holiday TV Listings and Station Blocks Across Markets
A dense wire service style broadcast schedule lists daily holiday programs and movie blocks on stations Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St Louis Kid-tv St Louis with Grinch Stole Christmas at 7:00 p m on channels 4 7 13 plus radio recreations at 7 00 and Frosty the Snowman at 7 30 on 4 7 13 Also football NY Giants vs Rams at 8 00 on channels 2 3 17 special Perry Como hour 3 00 PM 17 Zoo Revue 2 Movie 4 00 PM 3 Love Am Style 3 Children 4 7 13 Secret Storm 7 Joker's Wild etc All listings show multiple local stations with varied time blocks and programs through the afternoon and evening.
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Norman Corwin
Frosty the Snowman
Jimmy Durante
NY Giants
Rams
Perry Como
Sally Struthers
Burns and Schreiber
Somerset
Elec, Co
Flintstones
Mr. Rogers
Church
CBS
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
Tonight features NBC 8:00 prime with Key West unsold TV pilot starring Stephen Boyd plus Caroling Caroling by Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus at 8:00 on 9. Book Beat 8:30 on 9 covers cartoonist John Fischetti biography Zinga Zinga Za. Wayne Newton substitutes for Johnny Carson on Tonight. Movies listed afternoon and late night include Calcutta 4:00 on 11 and Home Before Dark 4:00 on 7 13, with Gene Simmons 1958 drama.
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NBC
Key West
Stephen Boyd
CIA
Mormon Youth Symphony
John Fischetti
Zinga Zinga Za
Wayne Newton
Johnny Carson
Steve Reeves
Calcutta
Alan Ladd
Jean Simmons
Rick Hudson
Audie Murphy
Molly Bee
TV Listings and Highlights From Tuesday Ledgerland
Cesar Romero stars in A Bit Of Class at 7 on channels 5 8 and 10. The Cat Creature a TV thriller of murder and witchcraft airs at 7 30 on channels 2 3 and 17. Martin Balsam leads Police Story at 9 on channels 5 8 and 10. Miss World pageant with 53 beauties from London airs at 10 30 on channels 3 17 and at 11 30 24 Hours 4 Joker's Wild. Weather and daytime features fill the rest of the schedule with news and cartoons throughout the day. The page details movie listings and a 1950s era TV lineup with references to The Avengers and The Girl in the Kremlin among others.
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Cesar Romero
ABC
Martin Balsam
London
Dr. Brothers
Hal Barton
Guiding Light
Bonanza
Hospital
Big Valley
Price Is Right
Elec. Co
Other World
Beaver
Pyramid
One Life
Not Women
Peyton Place
CBS
NBC
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Virginia Allen
Jimmie Newbrough
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Darren Troy
Cheryl Jan Stubblefield
Brenda Lee Wood
Shelby Turner
H. E. Fecht
William J. Gardner
Mary Mitchell
Barbara Trammell
Sondra Thornton
Earl Estes
Dorothy Lamour
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
Washington University
St. Louis
J. J. Alexander
Duncan Major
J. H. Crewson
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Precht - Pickering Ee
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Ottumwa
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Mad Little Island
Jeannie Carson
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Tell Truth
Police Surgeon
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ABC Econ
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Lotsa Luck
Gomer
Frosty
Diana
Ledgerland
Reed Farrell
CBS New
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Garner T
Armstrong
Brady Bu
Hollywood
Password
Marji Wallace
Indianapolis
Ind
Richard Harris
John Carroll
Jane Russell
David Hedison
Mike Googla
Merv Griffin
Perspective Antiques
F Troop
Joker's
Jack Webb
Joan Crawford
Julie Adams
Andy Griffith
Weatherscan
Phil Donahue
Bobby Goldsboro
Hee Haw
Hope
Berlin
Tvxns
Anita Ekberg
William Holden
Hedda Hopper
Greenland
South Vietnam
United States
Frances Langford
Jerry Colonna
Tony Romano
America
Jackie Gleason
Red Skelton
Congress
Robert
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