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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
2
The piece laments indictments of high officials while praising democracy and living standards. It urges a national campaign reform commission to probe money in campaigns and propose laws to restore faith, stressing that the American system can endure if citizens act.
A biblical reflection notes that Acts 9 15 declares Saul a chosen vessel to bear God's name before Gentiles kings and Israel. The message emphasizes that divine selection may bypass human rejection and calls readers to humility and obedience.
A reader laments football obsessed husbands and finds solace in flirtation leading to personal satisfaction. A Texas like same sex marriage misperception is corrected, noting no state recognizes such unions. A cashier grievance asks stricter ID checks and sympathy for clerks. Ann endorses the Bride’s Guide offer and signs off.
Dear Dr Thosteson responds to a reader who asks if arthritis is caused by a venereal disease and why such information would be suppressed. He notes there is no proven connection between sexually transmitted infections and arthritis and warns against myths about hidden medical findings.
Since earliest recorded history observers have marveled at the aurora borealis or northern lights. The phenomenon continues to confound scientists as they study its dazzling displays and seek explanations for its behavior.
The article blends notes on aurora activity around the magnetic north and the southern aurora australis with descriptions of a mid April Mississippi River flood, claiming it to be the worst in memory. It underscores that photographs only hint at the full disaster, urging readers to see the events firsthand in the Bowling Green Times.
A reader shares vivid flood scenes from Clarksville Louisiana and Amnada with aerial views of rising waters, noting the widespread impact from levees to farms along the Mississippi and Salt River bottoms. The piece threads in a science column on solar particles and arthritis research, ending with a reader inquiry about dermatitis and a promo for Dr Thosteson's arthritis booklet.
A Nevada Daily Mail opinion argues that a small minority’s actions create widespread harm and expense. It cites hijackings, vandalism, theft, and security costs, noting insurers raise premiums and communities lose beauty and safety. Public support grows for a new community building serving seniors and youth, but warns it must be well managed.
Erroneous listings may reflect unreported changes by stations. See TV 12 Weather for updated regional channel data across St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City and nearby areas.
TV guide style listing covers Skylab Q&A at 11 30 a.m. and Children’s Film Festival noon showing Headline Hunters. ABA final playoff 1 p.m. on channels 4 7 13. Orioles vs Yankees 1 15 p.m. with pregame at 1. Golf third round at 2 30 Fort Worth. NBC Movie Elmer Gantry 8 p.m. star Burt Lancaster. Carol Burnett last show this season 9 p.m. Mission Impossible moves in next week. Broadway and sports features fill late-evening blocks with Burns Donahue, Lassie, World of Sports, and various network notes.
Sunday station guide highlights Mother's Day programs with Archbishop Sheen on women’s roles at 8:30, Opera profiles, Modern Jazz Quartet anniversary swing, World Championship Tennis from Dallas, CBS sports live from San Diego, Colonial National Invitational golf from Fort Worth, and a 24 Hours 2-17 Curiosity weather and drama blocks. Contains numerous channel and time references, movies, sports, and public affairs segments.
Yesterday in Mexico May 12 196 Miss Gladys L Pullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Pullen 1014 E Monroe Sr will receive her B S degree with the 1963 graduating class at Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee Okla Also Mr and Mrs H L Hinze were honored at an open house today for their 2th wedding anniversary Missouri Military Academy awarded its 34th consecutive honor rating by the Department of the Army Other items note local officials and community events in Audrain County and Mexico Missouri.
The Hexien Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Mo. It details postage paid locations, single copy price, and subscription rates by region and duration. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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