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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1973
Page
2
An editorial extols sports as a force that raises human potential beyond prior limits. It cites Mark Spitz’s seven golds as proof of coaching, training, and belief driving achievement. It argues sports elevate all people and reflect a universal drive to “give more than 100 percent” across life.
The text contemplates restitution after false accusation and the limits of amending a wrong. It reflects on biblical wisdom and the difficulty of repairing a damaged record, noting that restitution may help but cannot fully heal past harms.
Auxvasse residents report rust colored smelly water unsafe for drinking or washing. Two samples show high coliform counts. officials say problem exists two years without action. Readers urged to publish notice and test water regularly. contact Robert S. Miller for guidance.
A reader asks about notifying parents after contracting VD to protect a child. Another letter defends polite thanks as essential manners. An anonymous Caracas reader requests AA resources abroad, with Ann endorsing support services. The column closes urging requests for the Necking and Petting guide.
In this medical advice column Dr. Thosteson explains that ear wax protects the ear and excess wax usually exits naturally. Removal by a doctor is best, avoid self scraping with pins or swabs, and if self-cleaning is used soften wax with warmed oil and rinse gently. He cautions that even slight ear infections deserve professional evaluation and warns against home tinkering. He also addresses milk type for children, noting skim milk reduces vitamin A but otherwise similar nutrition, and advises based on child weight and calorie needs.
The article reviews myths about the fertile window and explains how ovulation, timing, and sperm survival affect pregnancy risk. It covers rhythm method flaws, withdrawal, douching, spermicides, and the variability of ovulation, noting teenagers' limited understanding and reliance on luck. It also cites organizations promoting rhythm for married couples.
Unreported changes by stations cause improper listings for TV channels in multiple markets including Hannibal Columbia St. Louis and Jeff City. See Tv notes and weather on the segment, with miscellaneous channel numbers and station labels listed in error.
Dodgers Expos game from Montreal with pre game at 1 00 p m on May five eight and ten. Grand Prix of Monaco highlights and U S Open golf third round on Wide World of Sports at 2 00 p m on February two three seventeen. Orpheus in Hell Offenbach opera at six p m on September nine followed by Laurence Olivier as Richard II at seven p m on September nine. Religious music and Pat Boone program at seven p m on December twelve. Additional listings include numerous daytime and late night films sports and variety programs featuring Deaver.
TV schedule unfolds across channels with Camera Three at 7:30 a.m. and Meet the Press in San Francisco at 11:00 a.m. Coverage includes Cardinals vs Astros at 1:30 p.m., Sports Spectacular at 2:00, U S Open golf at 2:30, Riessen vs Richey at 3:30, Watergate anniversary special at 5:00, and Columbo with Nimoy at 7:30 p.m. Also listed are extensive film and sports blocks across CBS, NBC, and ABC hourly throughout the day.
Civil Defense chief Fire Chief Tom Merritt received 16 Geiger counter survey meters for fallout shelter testing and outdoor use in case of nuclear attack. Also notes include personnel changes at Missouri Brokerage shoe department, Marine enlistment for Tom Duvall, and civic notices in Mexico. Final Ledger warning prosecutes fishers trespassers on C and A Lake by Mexico Country Club.
A ton of dead fish floated on the Tiber River from near the Vatican to the sea. Police opened an investigation as experts warned pollution from industry and urban waste could fatally affect fish with even small increases. Mrs. Welch graduates from Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach Florida.
On Monday well wishers extend birthday greetings to Todd Alan Lewis, Mrs. Perry Cafer, Randy Joe Johnson, Fritz H. Craig, and Mrs. Elmer Kappelmann. Tuesday brings wishes to Ed F. Gamble, Daryl Anthony Keithley of Middletown, Mrs. Ercel B. Hunt, twins Mrs. Robert G. McDonough and Mrs. Arnold, Donald Ezell, Robert Love, Michael Byrd, Roberta Williams of Centralia, Winston Edward Kampeter II of Farber, Jesse Palmer, and Josephine Soils.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, circulation rates by area and duration, and office hours from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 4:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday. It notes rates for mail subscriptions by county and state, and for armed forces members worldwide.
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