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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
South Vietnam has not been defeated and the communists have not won. The piece argues that declaring a disaster is premature as the enemy’s timetable is upset and casualty levels on both sides are unclear. It stresses the difficulty of war reporting and the need to wait for the overall picture rather than officials’ words.
A brief note reflects on palm branches waved on the streets as Jesus enters public view, noting that informal enthusiasm is not a new feature of his reception. The verse evokes public celebration surrounding his arrival and the crowd’s response.
Mrs. James F. Holtcamp expresses gratitude for The Ledger daily during hospitalization and for supporting family subscriptions to Vietnam, Laurel Maryland, and Rush Hill Missouri. She thanks Jaycee Wives and supporters after the Tenth Annual Antique Show and Sale, praising The Ledger, Anita Buie, Richard Vance, See To, and all participants.
The Ledger lists Jim Kennedy and Charlotte Sims as 1962 Citizenship and Courtesy awardees at Mexico High School chosen by the faculty. Howard Hall announces the selection and notes the ceremony timing in a May 1962 publication.
The Mexico Ledger page four from Thursday May 4 1972 highlights local notices and brief items. It presents community updates, small notices, and regional chatter typical of a midweek local paper.
Toronto readers send in letters about a filly named Ann Landers who debuted at Green- wood Raceway with a horse racing note about her trainer jockey and a trainer comments. A letter-poor exchange includes life-saving breathing tips and a wedding invitation dilemma. The column also relays the crowd reaction and the horse’s future prospects and a separate health anecdote.
In winter air, nasal turbinates warm air reducing bronchial spasm from cold mouth breathing. Too much mouth breathing can dry the throat and cause discomfort or anginal pain in some. Eggs provide high quality protein and cholesterol worry is overemphasized for healthy young people. People over 90 should have medical advice for skin spots. cancer risk exists but slow in elderly. Tampons are safe during premenstrual days for school or dates.
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names with city affiliations such as Hannibal Columbia St. Louis Quincy and teff City Golumbia. Numbers appear after some names indicating possible ages or codes, but exact context is missing. The source lacks complete sentences and clear event details.
TV guide shows Flip Wilson rerun at 7 00 PM on channels five eight and ten with Redd Foxx Petula Clark and Roy Clark CBS movie Apache Uprising at 8 00 PM on channel four seven thirteen star Rory Calhoun Lon Chaney and Dan. A long list of afternoon and late night programs follows with multiple channels and titles including Love American Style Mike Douglas The Tonight Show Carson guest Suzanne Pleshette and extensive film listings across channels.
NBC offers Double Trouble at 7 30 p m on channels 5 8 10 a musical comedy mystery starring Elvis Presley. CBS airs The Deadly Hunt at 8 00 p m on channels 4 7 13 a Peter Lawford tv drama about a murder pursuit. Film Odyssey at 7 30 p m on channel 9 presents The Overcoat Russian adaptation from 1959.
Saturday marks birthday wishes for Virgil Ferrier and Virginia Arnold along with William Banks Walley Davis Marvin Farrah Hugh Forrest Dora Hayes Robert Beasley and George Pemberton Also greetings for Ben Johnson and Don Rickles on Friday plus a late night TV schedule listing shows and times for News Designing Women Felony Squad Dick Cavett Movie and more Weather noted.
Mexico Ledger office hours and mailing rates page details daily publication schedule location and subscription prices by region. It lists postal address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 and rates for in area and out of state plus armed forces subscription.
Madeleine Sherwood, who played the mother superior on The Flying Nun, will open next week in Joseph Papp's Older People off Broadway. Her TV work has provided financial security through residuals, reportedly about ten thousand dollars yearly, from reruns after the network run and syndication.
The actress explains moving from a TV series to building a home near Montreal, then pursuing theater and human relations. She joined Esalen in Big Sur, attends G.R.O.W. Institute, and aims for a B.A. in Human relations while pursuing group counselor certification. Residuals from Flying Nun fund selective, challenging roles.
A compact notice markets a two door hardtop with a four cylinder engine and four speed transmission. It includes rear window defroster, claims clean condition and overall good shape suitable for quick sale.
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