Editorial: They Defend The Nation Pride in returning POWs and the strength of regular armed forces
The piece argues returning prisoners exemplify loyalty and devotion to Duty Honor Country, praising their service and leadership. It contrasts opinions while stressing the need for regulars to guide national defense, and asserts the nation is well defended by such men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army
Gary Guggenberger
Minneapolis
McGovern
Guggenberger
Encouragement and a Helping Hand in the Community
A reflective note cites Isaiah 41 6 about helping neighbors and urging courage. It emphasizes that encouragement matters and a practical helping hand benefits all, underscoring shared responsibility within the neighborhood.
Birthday candle honors for local residents
Birthday candles mark celebrations for Mrs. Virgil Thurston Dennis Friday and Betty Lou Henderson of Becker Laddonia with family names Bruce J Greg Swanson James Johnson Robert Jackson Martin Haerer and twins Mrs Bill Hopkins Mark A Lebbins Ball and Mrs Sue Lindsay Modory Judy Carol Campbell acknowledged in a community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Thurston
Dennis
Betty Lou Henderson
Becker
Laddonia
Bruce J
Greg Swanson
James Johnson
Robert Jackson
Martin Haerer
Bill Hopkins
Mark A. Lebbins Ball
Sue Lindsay
Modory
Judy Carol Campbell
Ann Landers Advice Letters Raise Safety and Marital Issues
A reader objectes to Ann Landers for endorsing turning off a car engine when a throttle sticks. A National Safety Council representative warns it can hinder steering and braking, advising neutral gear or careful ignition shutoff with caution. A marriage dispute over household chores is addressed, suggesting to resolve underlying issues and referencing a booklet on love and sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Indiana
Chicago
National Safety Council
Diabetic neuritis and muscle atrophy explained
Dr Thosteson answers readers on diabetic neuritis with muscle atrophy, eye and digestive involvement, and the role of stable glucose control and vitamin B-complex. He notes physical therapy may preserve muscle tone and warns brittle diabetes requires careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.s
Thosteson
County Zoning Vote Set For Audrain County April 24
Opinion piece urges Audrain County residents to approve county planning and zoning citing benefits for rural towns amid urbanization and Cannon lake effects. Referenced Monroe County approval a decade ago and warns orderly development helps prevent rural slums while preserving business activity and property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Audrain County
Ylow
Cannon Lake
Moves To Heal Growing Rift In Missouri Government
Missouri Governor Christopher Bond moved quickly to defuse a clash with the Legislature after his chief of staff urged department heads to submit statements before hearings. The House and Senate jointly condemned the appearance of executive influence, stressing constitutional lines between branches and warning against any pressure on independent agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
People of
Missouri
Alan Woods
General Assembly
House
G.O.P
Senate
Executive Branch
Mexico Died Merchant L Y Moore At Audrain Hospital
L Y Moore longtime Mexico merchant died at Audrain Hospital aged a longtime community leader active 60 years in Moore s Grocery now run by his sons Earle and Lewis M Moore Court of Honor at First Christian Church awarded Eagle Scouts Eddie Harrison Warner Greene Warren Greene Bill Luckaman Alan South Byrnes Hawthorne presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.Y. Moore
Mexico
Audrain Hospital
Audrain County
Moore
Earle
Lewis M. Moore
First Christian Church
Eddie Harrison
Warner
Warren Greene
Bill Luckaman
Alan South
Byrnes Hawthorne
Glenda McIntire
Television Listings and Highlights For Tonight
TV schedule full of channels in St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal and Columbia with shows from Last of the Curlews to Conquista and The Six Million Dollar Man plus movies and late night programs featuring Jack Paar and Bob Hope with multiple channels and times across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khqartv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
St. Louis
Weam-tv
Quincy
Waltons Drama Featured In Evening TV Lineup
The Thursday TV guide lists The Waltons at 7:00 p.m. on channels 4 7 and 13 with John Boy and a headstrong classmate. Flip Wilson hosts with guests the Supremes Ruth Buzzi and Burns and Schreiber on other channels, plus a 7:00 debate on lettuce boycott and NBA basketball at 7:30 featuring the KC Omaha Kings versus the Bullets. The Marcus Nelson Murders movie airs at 8:00 on channels 4 7 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boy
Waltons
Flip Wilson
The
Supremes
Ruth Buzzi
Burns
Schreiber
Flip
NBA
KC Omaha Kings
Bullets
Baltimore
CBS
Marcus- Nelson
The Six Million Dollar Man TV Movie Preview
AP writer reviews ABCs movie The Six Million Dollar Man. The program dramatizes bionics with astronaut Lee Majors losing limbs and gaining powered prosthetics funded by a government agency. The pilot sets a potential series about a mission to rescue a kidnapped Arab figure amid Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
New York
ABC
U.S
McCoy
Lee Majors
University of California At Los Angeles Prosthetics Department
Office of Strategic Operations
OSO
Rascal
Darren McGavin
Majors
Middle East
Mexican Ledger Publication and circulation details
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo Retail price one cent. Carrier in Mexico area two dollars monthly. Mail rates by county tiered from six to twelve months. Out of state annual rate twenty two dollars. Armed forces subscribers one dollar twenty five per month. Office hours eight to five thirty weekdays and three to three Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Crossword Puzzle Across Clues From Ledger Competition
Crossword puzzle across clues mixed with scattered names and garbled entries listing hair ointment Greek sorceress white kite and many other terms. Includes clues for fencing skill with a few seemingly misprinted words and partial spellings, suggesting a puzzling grid from a newspaper page.
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Donald Shotka
George C. Thosteson, M.D
H.A.C
E.A
Mexico High School
Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs
Armin B. Kammeyer
Keeton Motor Sales, Inc
Evansville
Ind
Chrysler Motor Parts
James Moss
Missouri Hospital Association
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
M.H. Roberts
D. Rodgers
H.P. Gregory
C.C. Gooch
Robert Gooch
Mr. Gooch
C.A. Day
Montgomery City
Mr. Day
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kcbj-tv
Richard Boone
John Byner
Sonny and Cher
John Wilson
ABC Movie
Bob Hope
New Orleans
Phil Harris
Curlews
Mike Douglas
Elec. Co
Vin Scully
Mr. Rogers
Somerset
Flintstones
Gilligan
Showtime
Big Valley
Elec, Co
Beaver
Merv Griffin
Price Right
ABC News
Sesame St
Johnny Carson
Bobby Goldsboro
Jack Paar
Liza Minnelli
David Niven
Genevieve
Ginger Rogers
Billy Walker
CBS News
NBC News
Hazel
Paul Lynde
Sonny & Cher
Hollywood
Adam
Wtasit
News
Metropolis
Andy Griffith
Phil Donahue
Porter Wagoner
Johnny Mann
D Whawng
Perry Mason
Medical Center
Robert Preston
Tony Curtis
Lloyd Nolan
Laurel and Hardy
Owen
Marshall
Ledgerland
Wei
Advo
Dr. Brothers
Legionnaire
Reed Farrell
Green Acres
Ironside Grapes
Judy Collins
Cecily Tyson
Phyllis Diller
Ida Lupino
Deborah Kerr
Telly Savalas
Marlon Brando
Audie Murphy
Jack Palance
Richard Conte
Robert Cummings
Our Land
Hal Barton
Newlywe
Guiding Li
Our Lives
Doctors
Target
Gen. Hos
Love
Tal
Denver
Lucy
Hogan's Heroes
Tell Truth
Nashville
Jonathan Winters
Black Beauty
Buck Owens
Dragnet
Ozark Opry
San Francisco
Dean Martin
Yoon
Martin Caidin
Cocoa Beach, Fla
Mexican Ledger
Little Theater Group
Tee
Imoairii IF
Itshnié Eiri
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