Great Nation Ours Is Still a Great Country
A reader letter extols national integrity amid Watergate and cites Senator Stuart Symington. The author recalls the 1970 Missouri race with Danforth, noting how Symington halted a damaging rumor about the Danforth Foundation. The piece argues most politicians are honorable despite public cynicism and recounts personal experience across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Carter Stith
Missouri
Polticians
Stuart Symington
Symington
Danforth
Danforth Foundation
Percy Green
Jack Danforth
Merrimon Cuninggim
Kansas
Thena of the Day on compassion and cruelty to animals
A devotional note cites Proverbs 12 10 praising mercy to beasts and mentions societies that prevent cruelty to animals while observing some neglect the welfare of humans, prompting reflection on ethics and care.
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Thena
Sixth Armored Reunion in Kansas City July 25 28
Open Forum Editor notes the Sixth Armored Reunion will be held in Kansas City from July 25 to 28. He laments low interest in the 128th AFA area and recalls unit lineage from Hatts, 1st Battalion of the 128th FA Missouri National Guard to 231AFA Division Artillery. Letter signed D McMillian, 8122 Paseo, Kansas City.
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Ledger
Sixth Armored
Kansas City
128Th Afa
128Th FA
Missouri National Guard
Sixth Div
Boonville
Sedalia
Clinton
128Th
231AFA
D. McMillian
Paseo Kansas City
Park College enrollment for 1963 fall term announced
A Mexico high school graduate Alan Woods plans to attend Park College in Parkville this fall. Bobby Kennedy treated for bicycle injuries at Audrain Hospital. A McGill School second grader suffered a concussion and injuries from a fall. Events note Annie Bledboe and Miss Shirley Jean Fisher honors at local schools. Public notices cover awards and local club activities from 1923 to 1933 and a Friday May 11 visit by Mrs. E. H. Farrah. The 131st day of 1973 marks historical notes on May 13.
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Alan Woods
Donald Woods
Mexico
Mexico High School
Park College
Parkville
Bobby Kennedy
Tom J. Kennedy
N. Calhoun St
Audrain Hospital
Mcifillan Schoo
Eugene Field School
Annie Bledboe
Ming Shirley Jean Fisher
August E. Fischer
Jonesburg
L. Mitchell White
Montgomery City High School
Ray Owings
Hustlers
Marion Hawkinson
Farber
PTA
E. H. Farrah
Hot Springs
Ark
Hattie Kennan
W. D. Mason
C. B. Kennan
Jane Collins
Emory Collins
McMillan Girls Glee Club
Mexico Ledger: Local News and Notices Highlights
Mexico Ledger reports Friday May 11 1978 page highlights. Local calendar items, community notices, and brief updates from town council and schools appear alongside short regional news briefs and public notices.
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Mexico
Restoration At Mansion Unveiled In Missouri Governor's House
Restoration on the second floor of the Missouri Governor's Mansion was shown to reporters. A $19,000 bathroom did not meet expectations, with two plain baths and a walk through wardrobe. Major issues included bad wiring wrapped around pipes, eroding plumbing, and heavy concrete harming joists. A compact galley kitchen was added on the second floor and baseboards required drilling into masonry. Original cost was estimated near $65,000, with final total awaiting billed items.
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Missouri
Governor’s
Jefferson City
John Cooper
Division of Design and Construction
Office of Administration
Newsman
Cooper
Shaky Hands in Oldsters and Other Health Questions
In letters to Dr Thosteson readers ask about tremors in the elderly and possible Parkinsons disease treatment such as L-dopa, plus alternative causes like age-related tremor and hyperthyroidism. Additional queries cover night leg cramps causes and prevention, teeth grinding remedies including a fitted guard, aluminum cookware safety for acne risk, and a note that the doctor cannot reply to individual letters.
Dear Ann Landers column letter to a reader on family boundaries
A reader recounts troubling behavior by a stepfather toward a 15 year old girl, questions adopted child status, honesty with parents, and seeks Ann Landers guidance. The column offers advice on boundaries, consent, tact, and truthful conduct within families, addressing the nuances of teen maturity and parental authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Bill
Wendy
Freud
Austin
Texas
Fat
Birthday wishes for local residents and notable birthdays
On Sunday, birthday greetings go to Howard F. Kizer Lee Terpstra Natalie Chaney Edith Crum Lee Ann Krull Mrs William Martin and Helen C Talley Today marks the birthdays of Irving Berlin aged 85 Phil Silvers aged 61 and Salvador Dali aged 69 Thought for today quotes Shakespeare about a rose and its name in other words the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard F. Kizer
Lee Terpstra
Natalie Chaney
Edith Crum
Lee Ann Krull
William Martin
Helen C. Talley
Irving Berlin
Phil Silvers
Salvador Dali
William Shakespeare
Mexico Hedger Publication Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Hedger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. It provides postage paid status second class and varying subscription prices by location including local, Audrain and neighboring counties, all Mo. and out of state, with member military rates and office hours.
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Mexico
Washington St
Audrain
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Open Forum
THE
Associated Press
Feday
London
Euxembourg
Christopher S. Bond
Jefferson City News and Tribune
News and Tribune
George C. Thosteson, M.D
A.S
Dr. Thosteson
BC Homes
Meadow Lark Lane
Columbia
Missourii
Sun
Gamble Paint & Glass
N. Jefferson
Hull Laaes
Alberto
Sam
Mennen
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