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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1973
Page
2
A reader perspective on changing national mood as prisoners return and families gain public support. The piece links ceasefire dynamics, public sentiment, and renewed patriotism, urging calm, compassion, and love of country while noting pockets of anti-american sentiment. It sees prisoner stories shaping national empathy and hopes for broader patriotic unity.
A reflection on Romans 15:1 urging that strong people should bear the infirmities of the weak. True religion measures as care for others, not self interest, emphasizing solidarity with weaker brethren.
A reader in Paris thanks the Ledger Open Forum Editor for the China visit series. The correspondent praises the detailed, intimate coverage of daily life, business, and government, commends fairness, and expresses interest in buying a book of the articles. The letter signs as F. P. Ward.
Monday birthday wishes go to Velma Brown and many others including Louise Wain Scott Louise Procter Robert C Albus and Penny Jean Willis. Tuesday celebrates Bernard Steinman Shirley Hendrix Donna McAllister and several more with a cake and candles. Today's notable birthdays include Leontyne Price age 45. Judith Anderson age 75. Thought for today quotes Jawaharlal Nehru.
On this date in history notable events include the 1763 Treaty of Paris ceding Canada to England, Simon Bolivar ruling Colombia in 1828, Victoria marrying Albert in 1840, Mormon exodus from Nauvoo in 1846, Japan occupying Hainan in 1939, Pope Pius XI’s death in 1939, and Powers exchange in 1962.
Local brief from Mexico Missouri, dated Saturday February 10 1973, issues and notices listed on the Mexico Ledger page. Items include community announcements, small notices, and local items of interest for residents.
Dear Dakota: marriage and farm life clash as father in law dictates chores and finances. Husband is emotionally tied to parents, while brothers escaped. Solution: husband limits help during vacations and hires the same worker you hire, easing tension and giving your family space.
Dear reader questions about tailbone length pain after childbirth, snowmobiling, and possible infections. Expert notes coccygodynia stems from muscle spasm, often due to injury or strain, with self care: maintain erect posture, sit on firm padded seats, use bathtub padding, and avoid slumping. Address includes medical alert bracelet info and mole removal option. hypoglycemia guidance offered with booklet request.
Events from yesterday include the Patriotic Pew Rally at St Paul CME Church led by Mrs Alvin Perkins Sr and the absence of 8 o clock Holy Communion due to Rev Daniel Weeks vacation. Mrs Dennis T Moore elected CROP secretary. Charles Allen began work at Hogan Maytag. Jane Keating named to Dean's List. Zebra.
Channel 9 St Louis public TV lists February and March telecourses covering art cooking ecology film classics sewing speed reading and TV production. Enrollment is open to members contributing $15 or more annually and includes guides books records and workbooks for several courses. B yад Halashon Hebrew lessons air Sundays 4 00 pm and To Israel With Hebrew at 4 30 pm starting March 18. Efficient Reading begins March 7 Wednesdays 7 30 pm with $20 enrollment including timer and course manual. Film Odyssey features international film classics.
A list of television stations with channel numbers and cities including St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City and a note about unreported changes. The entry references See Tv 12 Weather and an aside about an erroneous listings section.
Channel 4 channels 4 7 13 noon film Stowaway In The Sky boy balloonist drama amid forest fire. Multiple sports and movies listed across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 17 with NBA NHL golf and Bob Hope Desert Classic wrap. Also profiles of upcoming telecourses and viewer enrollment details for Channel 9 in St Louis.
Mexico Hedger lists publication details with daily schedule and mailing rates. It states office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Rates cover local, county, state, and military subscriptions.
A weekend log for mail subscribers appears on another page today. The item notes additional listings, routes and delivery notes for the Saturday and Sunday services, with emphasis on weekend pickup and schedule changes for subscribers.
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