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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
2
Editorial praises Mexico as a good town built by its people. It extols improved streets, splendid schools, a strong medical center, outstanding library, leading industries, and active churches as statues to the residents. The piece urges readers to continue making the town better through neighborly effort.
The passage notes that strong drink causes trouble and cites Proverbs 20 1 and Paul’s suggestion of wine for stomach ailments but warns it often worsens. It emphasizes caution against becoming a drunkard and reflects on moral guidance about alcohol.
Beverly Austin of R-1 North Callaway High School in Williamsburg Missouri expresses gratitude for being chosen as the Courtesy Award recipient by Mexico Ledger staff and the school faculty.
A reader thanks Ann for Remember Our Best Friend The Customer and proposes a new column piece Remember Us Remember Me about retail neglect. The exchange includes a funeral question about an adopted child and a poker query about a double ace flush, with Ann's responses and a dating booklet promotion.
Dear Dr Thosteson seeks help losing six to ten pounds amid a mother's strict eating rules and dessert temptation. The doctor suggests a sane breakfast, weight targets set with a physician or charts, half portions of fattening foods, and avoiding rapid dieting. He notes proper weight varies by height and age and urges professional input.
This first of five articles by Dr. Thosteson examines the rise of sex talk and contraceptives, arguing responsibility lies with doctors, schools, parents, and clinics. He warns against misinformation and the belief that birth control removes risk, noting public discussion outpaces private understanding and urging clear, factual education.
Local page from the Mexico MO Ledger dated Wednesday June 13 1973. Includes brief notices, community updates, and early headlines reflecting mid June events. Notable names or events are not clearly legible in the readable fragments.
Friday birthdays extend to Terry Scott Woodruff Thomas Fleming McCord Archie Jackson Barbara Mae Willingham Robert Wayne Phillips Kevin Turnbaugh Mrs Harry Leet of Farber Alan Dale Neifert Mrs Omar Dowell and Ben Mosely Former football star Red Grange turns 70 Former middleweight boxing champion Mickey Walker reaches 72 Thought for today quotes Diogenes about hearing more and speaking less
Erroneous listings show station names and markets across Missouri and nearby states with unreported changes by the stations. The fragment references Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St Louis Ksd-tv Hannibal Kpl St Louis Komu-tv Columbia Kreg-tv Jeff City Kebj-tv Columbia Wgem-tv Quincy and a See tv weather note.
CBS stations air Watergate hearing coverage in prime time with taped replays. The Patsy Awards plus Say Goodbye Maggie Cole headline 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. films. sports include Cardinals vs Reds at Cincinnati 7:00 p.m. The schedule features many classic movies and talk shows across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 13 with Dick Cavett, Mike Douglas, and NBCABC CBS News updates throughout the evening.
Thursday station guide lists ABC outlets Channel 2 3 17 starting Watergate Hearings at 9 a.m. with taped Channel 9 at 7 p.m. The schedule includes The Waltons dispute over evolution, The Dean Martin Show with William Conrad, Dick Cavett with Bob Hope, and a long run of movies and children's shows across stations 2 3 4 7 11 13 17. Major names appear in films and news programs with weather and local segments sprinkled through the day.
Summary of notices from Mexico Missouri including draft induction for Jimmy Lynn Dever in Audrain County, Mrs. Sneed elected ninth district Democratic club officer, Marine Lance Corporal Brewer promoted at Camp Pendleton, cheer leader camp returns from Syracuse Indiana, FHA service anniversary for Kathleen Alvord of Macon, potential U S postage rate hikes, 1928 Endeavor Society elections in Columbia, dairy and wool shipments, and local ledger comic note.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Missouri with postal classifications. Rates show single copy price and various subscription options by area, including in-county, out-of-state, and armed forces memberships with monthly and yearly terms.
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