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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1973
Page
2
The editorial denounces draft dodgers and deserters while defending those who served or were drafted. It argues they broke the law and oath, and if returning, must pay the prescribed price, condemning anti war rhetoric from professors clerics and others who sympathize with the dodgers.
A brief reflection on Romans 13 14 urging Christians to clothe themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and not indulge fleshly desires. The message highlights loving God as primary, reducing other attractions.
Wednesday marks birthdays for Youssef Fayad Marie Sue Randy Sudbrook Clayton Snook Walter H Lowry John S Crum Merle Langford Roberta Platner Betty Jane Cook Mrs Leo Rothe John Wesley Albright Jimmy Davenport Evelyn Page John Bartels Mrs Bernard Coil Ginger Mundy Jean Stuart Mrs Evelyn Gieseker Robyn Clithero Middletown Kenneth Willis Randy Ball General Omar N Bradley turns 80 Lorne Green 58 Samuel Lefrak 55 Thought for today: land ownership and land owner Emerson quote.
Open Forum Editor cautions taxpayers to monitor congressional votes on every appropriation to restrain federal spending. He urges ongoing reporting on Hungate, Symington, and Eagleton to reveal budget priorities and hold officials accountable in 1974 elections.
Dear Ann Landers letters discuss a mother with a cheerful public persona hiding a griping home life, the state of women's rights, and reactions to bereavement. Readers contest help, football-style social norms, and wedding planning expenses trigger advice and debate.
The column urges starting preseasonal desensitization now to build tolerance to pollen and allergens. It explains the gradual injections schedule, potential costs, and that the approach reduces but does not eliminate pollen sensitivity. It warns against delaying until the season arrives and mentions medical guidance from an allergist or physician.
Mrs Arno Kleiboeker of Monett Missouri argues that willful beating with a pipe to cause death is premeditated and warrants at least ten years in prison. She calls for harsher laws and fixes to the system, stating a ten year term equals 3,650 days.
Yesterday in Mexico February 12 1963 Cadet Harris Maupin earned a maroon bar for a perfect January disciplinary record at Missouri Military Academy. Also noted Mrs Charles R Stribling spoke to Eugene Field PTA on Parents and Their Veto Power.
Mexico Ledger page details delivery options for Mexico Missouri including rates by method and region. It lists daily publication schedule, mailing prices for various counties, armed forces rate, and office hours.
TV schedule lists Peanuts at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 13 and Gunsmoke with Dennis Weaver at 7:00 p.m. The Cambridge debate airs at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 9 with Germaine Greer and William Buckley Jr. The Longest Day part two airs at 8:00 p.m. on channels 2,3,17, with other films and shows across ABC NBC CBS and local stations.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reports UBS aired a 90 minute music tribute honoring a pioneering figure in American music history. The program showcases a long career spanning over four decades with strong performances by a six member group and a minor early flaw.
Quincy Jones produced a star studded Ellington show at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles with guest Duke Ellington appearing to a standing ovation. The ensemble featured Clark Terry Ray Charles Aretha Franklin Kenny Burrell and others delivering Take the A Train and Satin Doll with Jones freely arranging. The event highlighted a rare collaboration of jazz royalty and top studio performers.
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