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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
2
In a reflective editorial, the Ledger lauds courage shown in war and journalism, then centers on cerebral palsy families. It praises parents facing heavy costs and heart strain, pledging support to reduce CP’s crippling impact while noting some children recover with care and hope.
A devotional line citing Judges 6 12 and a proclamation that faith grants strength beyond human limit, asserting God accompanies the valiant and empowers greater achievement through divine aid.
A reader asks Ledger’s Open Forum if a Clemens family lived in Mexico during a historical period around 1890s to 1910s. The note from Raymond Bayless of Los Angeles requests information on any Clemens family presence in that region to verify his father Charles Bayless born 1892 and departed in 1912.
In About Town a Vanila Ice Cream tale from Pontiac Detroit circulates reprint. A Peoria driver reports his car failing to start after vanilla purchases but starting with other flavors, traced to a vapor lock near the vanilla bin. The piece closes with birthday lists and notes, including King Hussein turning 38 and Bing Crosby at 69.
A reader shares a troubled marriage with neglect and odor issues urging professional help or dissolution. A teen seeks to leave an controlling home life for independence, while advice emphasizes understanding, costs of college, and parental support within limits. The Mexico Ledger offers Ann Landers guidance and a booklet on finding freedom.
Dr Thosteson explains that post measles brain damage is rare but serious, occurring mainly with the infection or within days of onset. Vaccination is the main prevention to reduce encephalitis risks, which can cause permanent brain changes and even death in about one in a hundred cases.
Yesterday in Mexico May 2 1963 seventh grader Barry Garrett and sixth grader Bob Garrett top their classes in a science fair with more than 600 entries. The public may view the fair today at the high school gymnasium.
Publication details include daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 with pricing by carrier, mail, and military members. Office hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Erroneous listings may result from unreported changes by stations such as Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St. Louis Ksd tv St. Louis and other local channels. Weather notes appear in TV 12 section.
A dense guide of tonight’s broadcasts lists ABC offerings from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. including Follow the North Star, The Paradine Case, and Stokowski rehearsals. Dolby-styled schedules cover CBS and NBC is varied with news, game shows, nature programs, children's fare, and a slate of classic films such as Wagonmaster and Ballad of a Soldier.
AP writer recalls Schuyler Va hometown described as a mildy amusing hamlet. Earl Hamner Jr. created The Waltons, a CBS hit, and will attend Nelson County Day on May 12. He describes a steady career, military service in France, and a humble, well paid life as a writer.
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