Father’s wartime letter laments loss and war’s cost
An editorial review recounts a World War II letter from the fallen lieutenant Johnny’s father. It mourns his son’s death in Europe, condemns leaders for power politics, and argues war’s tragedy across generations from Valley Forge to Korea to the present. The piece asks why young men die and warns that losing a war is worse than fighting it.
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Endearing Biblical Verse on Love and Brotherhood
A devotional note cites Deuteronomy 10 12 stating wholehearted love of God includes love for others showing love for the brethren through devotion to people and community.
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Ledger thanks editor for Spaghetti Dinner CTA Scholarship support
Open Forum Editor thanks The Ledger for publishing an article and photo promoting the Spaghetti Dinner scholarship benefit sponsored by the Mexico Community Teachers Association. The writer expresses gratitude for aiding the event and assisting deserving students pursuing education.
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Monroe County Appeal Opposes Proposed Missouri Governor Alterations
The Monroe County Appeal rejects calls to amend residency from ten to five years or to remove the two-term cap, arguing five years is too short for governing insight and a third term would bring more trouble. It notes Danforth could qualify with five years and Hearnes would face ongoing issues in a third term.
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Monroe County
Missouri
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Hearnes
Heatnes
Horses Stage Comeback in Monroe County
A revival of horse interest is visible nationwide and especially in Monroe County. Enthusiasts note higher ownership and riding rates, with 4-H horse show programs up 600 percent in ten years. Dwight Stewart of Texas praises horses for youth development, suggesting ownership correlates with positive behavior.
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Monroe County
United States
Dwight Stewart
Texas
Ann Landers Letters Chronicle Hair and Car Conflicts
A reader asks if apologizing is needed after insulting his wife’s haircut while another laments car theft rhetoric. Ann Landers advises the husband to apologize and notes the wife may be unhappy, suggesting hair growth may resume. Vexed in Vermont is counseled to move forward and consider a Love Or Sex booklet.
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Ann Landers
Bernie
Mac
Pollywogs float in eye questions and arthritis booklet offer
Dear Dr Thosteson explains vitreous floaters in the 76 year old reader, noting they are common and usually harmless though sometimes signaling disease. Other letters cover a shoulder dislocation, cryosurgery for the prostate, night sweats, and a pregnant woman advised on turpentine danger, with an arthritis booklet available from the doctor.
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Mexico Rotary elects Cline to head club for new year
Dear Dr Thosteson reports John C. Cline elected Mexico Rotary Club president for the new year starting July 1 after today’s officer election. Also noted are student honors for Nelson Brown and coverage of local sports and Red Cross volunteers.
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Mexico
Campbell
Bulldogs
Jefferson Hotel
Red Cross
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Audrain County Production and Marketing Administration
Birthday greetings to several Centralia and Auxvasse residents
Friday wishes go out to Shirley Ann Murray Floyd DB Romdall Harold Lloyd Strait Jr James C Botts Helen Frances Sharp Patricia Nyoka Reams Larry Dale Edwards Kathy Johnson Mrs Wayne McGruder Paul Gibbons Ann Graham Auxvasse Herbert Peak Eddie Newell Myrtle Conklin Weldon Green Sherry Green Espy Duvall.
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Centralia
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Paul Gibbons
Ann Graham
Auxvasse
Herbert Peak
Eddie Newell
Myrtle Conklin
Weldon Green
Sherry Green
Espy Duvall
Television Listings And Highlights For Tonight
TV guide lists The Truth The Whole Truth and Anything Else That Works at 6 30 p m on Channels 4 7 13. Ecological warfare Room 222 at 7 00 on 3. David Frost guests at 7 30 on 11 with Carol Channing Tony Randall and Jack MacGauran. Johnny Cash circus acts at 8 00 on 3 Richard Kiley in The Man in Hiding on Medical Center 8 00 on 4 7. Music Hall country set A Festival of Music at 8 00 on 5 8 10. Burt Reynolds on the Dick Cavett show. Movies Day of Reckoning 1 00 on Channel 11 Ghost and Mr Chicken 3 00 on 2 The Ghost and Mr Chicken 1966 comedy. Daniel Boone 3 00 PM 2 3 11 Dark Shadows 3 on 4 7 13. Gilligan 3 30 PM 4 7 13 11 Beaver 6 30 PM 8 0 Somatatt 10 Memory Game 3 13 Film 2 4 Fiddies Father 3 30 PM 11 Gilligan. Shown on many channels with ABC CBS NBC News.
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Flip Wilson Parade and Circus Tribute on Local Channels
TV listings show Flip Wilson with Diahann Carroll Tim Conway and Robert Klein at 6:30 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10 a sketch featuring swinger Freddy Johnson. Jackie DeShannon with Jim Nabors pay tribute to the circus at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13. David Frost interviews Liza Minnelli at 7:30 p.m. on channel 11. Theodore Bikel and Ironside premiere at 7:30 p.m. on channels 5 8 and 10. CBS Movie 24 Hours and a day’s schedule fill the morning into afternoon with talk shows and kids programs including Sesame Street and Romper Room.
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Robert Klein
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David Frost
Liza Minnelli
Theodore Bikel
Ironside
CBS
GRAM HIGHLIGHTS Television Schedule Highlights
A concise listing of film and TV programs with ratings and times. Featured films include Golden Earrings and The Secret Partner, plus series like Daniel Boone and The Trapeze, with times spanning afternoon to late night and note of channels and stations.
All in the Family draws sharp debate over bigotry
New York AP reports CBSs All in the Family emerges as a provocative new series with strong medicine style humor. Archie Bunkers racist clashes provoke audience reaction and Nielsen rankings place the show around 47th. Critics split over whether the portrayal educates or endorses bigotry.
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Archie Bunker
NBC
Red Skelton
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Inlaw
NBCs First Tuesday and All in the Family facing renewed interest
The article notes that areas without captive audiences may switch channels if All in the Family offends viewers. It reports optimistic renewal chances for next season. NBCs First Tuesday features steel workers and families, highlighting strikes, finances, and fiery mill scenes, plus a Colorado pollution and ski boom report.
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Colorado
Mexico Ledger subscription rates and offices
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St., Mexico, Missouri. Rates shown cover carrier, mail in Audrain and surrounding counties, Missouri and out-of-state, with varying monthly and yearly prices and military member rates. Office hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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