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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues Americans should warmly welcome returning prisoners of war and veterans of Vietnam while condemning a small but loud antiwar faction that harshly judged service. It denounces mockery of veterans, contrasts past reception with POW salutes, and calls for enduring respect for those who served in battle.
A devotional note cites Psalm 28 7 about the Lord as strength and shield and warns that facing life without spiritual strength leads to spiritual moral and emotional bankruptcy.
Ann Landers advises a young woman to avoid marrying a silent, shy partner who answers only yes or no. A reader shares her failed marriage after years of silence and a doctor recommending divorce. The column urges not to marry hoping for improvement and backs practical steps.
A reader describes frequent numbness in hands and fingers with alternating hand involvement and occasional elbow or wrist ache. Symptoms worsen when raising hands or holding them in position, prompting discussion of potential nerve or circulation issues.
An editorial urges readers to vote yes in the March 13 Auxvasse Elementary School bond election to prevent potential hazards and accommodate rising enrollment. It advises contacting district officials or visiting the school for facts and highlights fire and safety concerns and the need for more classrooms.
Miss Bette Garner will appear on Channel 12 at 6 p m Monday for the Audrain County Historical Society. Her topic is Early Audrain County History and will cover county formation and notable early stories. References include an 1884 history by the St Louis National Historical Society and Herschel Schooley's Centennial History. Frank E Kent, the society's membership curator, will MC the program, which repeats Tuesday at noon.
A roster of TV stations including KTVI St Louis channel 2 KTVO Ottumwa channel 3 KVOX Kmox TV St Louis channel 4 KSD TV St Louis channel 5 KHQA Hannibal channel 7 KOMU TV Columbia channel 8 KOMU Ty channel 9 KETL Ty St Louis channel 10 WEEM Quincy channel 11 KPL St Louis channel 13 KREG Ty Jefferson City channel 17 KEBJ Ty Columbia Notes include channel numbers and city associations.
Tonight offers Big Ten ABA and NCAA hoops across channels with matchups including Denver Rockets vs Virginia Squires and Long Beach State versus Weber State. Also on tap are film festival titles, Pro Bowlers US Open coverage, CBS Golf, Wide World of Sports, and late night movie and news blocks.
Washington Debates at noon on Channel 8 presents opposing views on defense and foreign policy in part one. A dense schedule follows with science fair previews, courtroom dramas, NBA and NHL games, film programs, and a long lineup of music, religious, and public affairs shows across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11.
Readable items note several Mexico residents attending a dedication for the Martha Miller Memorial English handbells at Ladue Chapel, honoring Miss Miller a former Mexico teacher and director of Christian Education. Other items report Kenneth Penn’s discharge and return from Germany, Bill Willer in Ballwin for a management training program, and local society and business updates.
Mexico Ledger lists subscription rates and office hours. The notice outlines prices by mail region including Audrain and adjacent counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state, with monthly, quarterly, and yearly options. It also notes daily publication, postage details, and weekend log notice appearing on another page.
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