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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1973
Page
2
The return of prisoners is a wonderful experience for the nation and the people’s response shows deep human gratitude. A Mexican observer notes the contrast between enemy imprisonment and home life. The piece praises individual sacrifice for the American way of life and the belief that every person matters in a republic.
A biblical reflection notes that among Jesus disciples a dispute over greatness arose after the Last Supper. The text emphasizes humility and rejects self-exaltation, declaring that Jesus is mighty to save and that selfish ambition has no place among followers.
Letters from Fulton State Hospital thanking the Mexico Ledger for complimentary subscriptions brighten patient libraries and support reading hometown news. A hospital library assistant and 4-H members praise the paper while a Santa Fe reader asks for a collected China article volume.
A reader asks about handling a daughter's cluttered home with many animals and odors. Ann advises clear boundaries and visiting the parents' home instead. The column confirms evidence linking smoking during pregnancy to fetal harm and cites studies from Bristol and Boston. Readers respond about funeral etiquette and parental strictness, with a self-help booklet offer included.
Yesterday in Mexico February 16 1963 Don Crowdis a freshman at Mexico High School was crowned queen of the Valentine dance sponsored by The Mascot staff Bradford Brett a senior was runner up John T Clark named an outstanding Boy Scout of Missouri attended a luncheon with Gay at the Missouri Hotel Jefferson City He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clark 1 Tripoli St also celebrated his 17th birthday Mrs Robert Collins honored at cradle shower Mrs Robert Finley hosted February 16 1953 R Kenneth Dever of General Mills Kansas City attended five day poultry disease and management dealer training at Dr Salsbury s Laboratories Charles City Town Dr Thomas Hodges named head of Mexico Lodge 1708 Loyal Order of Moose 216 charter members Charles City Town venue noted Linda Haerer celebrated 10th birthday Mexico Taxpayers League reports 233 members Johnston Wayne sale of farm implements livestock brought 2491 74 Ed V Williams returned to Mexico from Chicago for visit Hanson Smith and Cleve Smith traded for Williamson Cornelius store Auxvasse big sale planned
The Hannibal Bloodmobile failed to meet its quota, risking Marion County's blood bank. Dr. Stanley Hall and public health nurse Donna Terrell urged residents to recognize blood’s value, noting a lack of questions may reflect apathy or awareness of those saved by donations.
The Pittsburg Headlight argues that a republic requires citizen oversight of government at all levels. It defends open records and press freedom, warning against private government actions and urging readers to demand information to form intelligent opinions. Public accountability protects readers and sustains journalism.
The Mexico Ledger lists circulation details and pricing for subscriptions by region and method, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly rates for Missouri counties and out-of-state deliveries. It also notes daily publication excluding Sundays and holidays and office hours for staff.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson for the American Medical Association address and 40 cent postpaid prices for sex education pamphlets. Codes and titles include Approaching Adulthood OP 10, A Story About You OP 14, Facts Aren’t Enough OP 11, Finding Yourself OP 20.
A reader corresponds with Dr George C Thosteson and the American Medical Association seeking self help booklets. The exchange confirms the sinus booklet You Can Stop Sinus Trouble covers post nasal drip and notes other causes. A second notice offers The Pesky Prostate with 25 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to obtain pamphlets through the newspaper.
Puzzle items and clues range from 12 Unicorn fish to 439 Negative vote with scattered entries like Mass of ice and Punctuation mark. The jumbled grid shows a mix of numbers phrases and possible answers across multiple themes including geography names and literary terms.
A birthday message notes Alaska Governor Ernest H. Gruen and numerous individuals including Ricky Campbell Mrs. Bulning 75 Hildebrand Mrs. Ed Thought for today and others such as Mrs. Leroy Baker Mrs. L. A. Harris Mrs. Glenn Torreyson Mrs. Frank Gentry Mary Lou Stuart Mrs. Robert Lampton and more. The entry ends with Today’s birthday mention of a former.
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