This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
2
The piece contrasts deserters and draft dodgers who fled abroad with those who served. It portrays the “good part” during war as avoiding service, then the “bad part” after the war as deserters face shame, limited future opportunities, and lifelong stigma while those who served gain benefits and long lasting advantages.
A devotional reflection cites Isaiah 43 11 affirming there is one true God and that belief in the Lord and Saviour makes life beautifully meaningful with emphasis on faith and salvation.
Winners from Montgomery City Madison Clarence Centralia Farber New London and Rush Hill received 1000 500 250 and 100 dollars respectively under the 1962 Planned Progress Program announced by Missouri Power and Light Co. sponsor. Also notes local business and civic appointments and a 1923 Mexico Chamber election.
Local page section highlights community news from Mexico Missouri. notices include town events and brief announcements reflecting civic and social life in January 1973. Readers see upcoming meetings, club gatherings, and small classifieds within the regular ledger.
Thai ambassador Anand Pan yardong says US bases in Thailand will be reduced in line with cease-fire progress in Indochina. About 40,000 Americans are based there. If real peace holds in Laos Cambodia Vietnam, bases may not be used. US officials confirm understanding.
Thursday greetings celebrate birthdays for Jeff Rice Mary Margaret Westfall Herndon Crews Mrs P L Ingebritson Leo Smoot W S Lowe Charles Kehl Walter Albright Douglas Meeks Barbara Jean Williams John Brown and Michael Eugene Rawlings plus Vanessa Redgrave age 36 and John Ireland age 58 and general today’s birthdays.
A reader letter batch features Ann Landers advice on dogs vs. grandchildren expectations, a skunk problem solved with mothballs, and a protest over prize money division. The column reaffirms that deals and commitments stand even when disputed by spouses or teammates.
A reader questions whether coffee shortens life while Dr Thosteson refutes the claim with logic and notes its stimulant effects. The column also answers letters on gallstone recurrence after cholecystectomy, perceived disease risk after washing after intercourse, and tubal ligation related to menopause, guiding readers toward medical tests and a booklet on ulcers.
TVN Inc plans a daily hour of filmed news and sports without an anchor or commercials starting April, to supplement local TV news. Based in New York since January, the independent agency will run bureaus in New York, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles, with reports distributed by leased lines for station taping.
Publication details for Mexicana Ledger with pricing by mail and delivery, location at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265, subscription rates by region, and office hours from 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 8 to 3 on Saturday. Military members pay $1.25 per month.
Quincy readers get a dense schedule with NBC and ABC films, sports, and news. Notable items include the NHL Allstar game at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 11, Baffled on channels 5 8 and 10, and A Cold Night's Death on 2 3 and 17. The night also features Bird s of Prey, The Mountain, Torpedo Alley, and The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders among many programs across stations KTVI KTVO KMOX TV and others.
TV and radio listings highlight Bellevue Hospital emergency ward drama on Channel 10 at 6 30 p m and 9 00 p m. Cast guests include Merv Griffin Larry Storch and the Mike Curb Congregation on various channels, plus a slate of films and news programs across stations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.