The Ambassador Was Wrong in Editorial Defense of Leaders
The Mexico Ledger critiques UN Ambassador Andrew Young for distrusting experts and argues LBJ and JFK relied on military and CIA guidance in Vietnam and the Bay of Pigs. It asserts military professionals warned of casualties and faults in relying on non-experts, urging decisive action and proper expert consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Young
LBJ
JFK
Foreign Service Association
Johnson
Kennedy
Cuba
Young
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Inchon
Pacific
Bobby Kennedy
CIA
Ambassador Young
Enduring Rejection Foretold in Isaiah’s Message
A biblical meditation notes Isaiah foretold Jesus would be despised and rejected. Centuries later many still ignore Him, equating indifference with rejection and reflecting on the lasting impact of that prophecy.
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Isaiah
Christ
Mexico Historical Snapshots Across Seven Decades
A compact chronicle from yesterday in Mexico covers multiple dates from 1927 to 1985. Highlights include McMillan High School’s 45th commencement with 104 graduates and co valedictorians Florence Meeks and Anna Frances Richardson, later entries note local civic and business developments, library and school leadership changes, awards, a regional mental health foundation pledge, and a Miss USA title tied to local roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan High School
Florence Meeks
Anna Frances Richardson
Mabel Douglass
C.A. Barnes
Audrain County Bar Association
E.A. Shannon
Martin Barrow
Vandalia
Dan H. Kreutzer
Park Circle
H.B. Plunkett
Richard Bradley
Mexico
N. Jefferson
South America
A.P. Green
A.P. Green Fire Brick Co
John Leist
Mexico High
Mexico Community Teachers Association
Eagle
Missouri Military Academy
Eagles
Air Park
Missouri Interscholastic Press Association
Fritz Kreisler
the Ledger
Allen P
Josephine B. Green
Audrain
Florsheim Co
Harry E. Todd
Bob March
Becky Rodes
Hardin Club
Tanya Wilson
Bernard Wilson
Centralia
C.G. Wilson
Victor
Paris
Sturgeon
Dear Ann Landers column readers clash over marriage roles
A reader explains being cast as "The Other Woman" after Earl divorced, while his ex-wife dies. Ann counsels cool head and notes the kids still see Earl as a couple. Other letters discuss phone gadget legality, smoking at others' homes, and Ann's Marriage booklet offer.
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Ann
Earl
Insawa
O.B
Kiddo
Golden age of medicine cited for cleft palate care
Dear Dr Thosteson discusses cleft palate surgery timing and heredity, noting about one in 800 births with congenital defects, successful rehabilitation, and the shift from lifelong disfigurement to normal development with modern surgery and speech therapy.
Mexico Leiyer Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Leiyer lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Missouri. Rates shown include single copy 15 cents and monthly/ yearly carriage, with prices for in-state, out-of-state, military APO, and rail delivery. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Mexico
APO
Birthday Wishes for Annie Lou Nelson and Friends
A Sunday greeting lists Annie Lou Nelson also known as Mrs Joe Hatfield and others including Robert Hatfield Mrs Richard Pearson Cheryl Mitchell Melody Cheree Joiner and Lacy Lou Bise in a warm note. The message salutes them with cheerful celebration and communal well wishes.
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Annie Lou Nelson
Joe Hatfield
Robert Hatfield
Richard Pearson
Cheryl Mitchell
Melody Cheree
Lacy Lou Bise
Evening TV listings full of Lindbergh special and classic films
Tonight on Channel N a Lindbergh anniversary program Spirit Of St Louis airs at 6 30 followed by NBC and CBS movie slots including The Spirit Of St Louis Brannigan and Ben Hur. Also features Delta County USA Lucan and Good Against Evil among long the schedule with multiple channels and sports events.
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Peyton Place
CBS
Hathersall
Spaceways
Howard Duff
St. Louis
FBI
Dragnet
NBC
Baltimore-Ny
San Francisco-St. Louis
Austin City Limits
Monte Carlo
Rome
Holland
Robert Culp
Gig Young
Charles Lindbergh
Lindy
Buck Henry
Stalingrad
Shirley Temple
John Saxon
Gordon Scott
Bobby Vinton
Andy Williams
Blansky
Moore
Nashville
Camera Three
New York Vocal Arts Ensemble
American String Quartet
James Mulvaney
Public Service Commission
Byrd
Public Policy Forum
Russia
Ashe
Goolagong
Hilton Head
Masterpiece Theater
Poldark
Camelot
ABC
Lucan
Charlton Heston
Grace Kelly
China
Charles Bronson
Tommy Kelly
Gary Cooper
James Mason
Samantha Eggar
Mosquito Squadron
David McCallum
Madigan
Henry Fonda
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Ledger—Frl
Ann Landers
Wanderin
Ruth
P.O
Chicago
George C. Thosteson, M.D
G.A.J
Dr. Thosteson
Thosteson
Leo Sayer
Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder
California
Faniac
Glen Campbell
Climax Blues Band
Jennifer Warnes
Atlanta
KC & the Sunshine Band
Marvin Gaye
Rose Royce
Record Shop
Beil
Ng Baa
Bol
Supatiar
Cail
Jim (Curley) Houser
Ktvi
Ktvo Ottumwa
Kmoxtyv
Kidtv
Khoa-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Ketc-tv
Kebj-tv
Wgem-tv
Quincy
Kph-tv
See-Tv
Weather
Kdmi-tv
Ledgerland
Woody
Ares Buss
A.P.E.R
University
Wall St
Tri-States
Animal World
Bowery Bays
Marjorie Main
William Holden
Telly Savalas
Kojak
Charley Varrick
Walter Matthau
Charles Durning
Robert Mitchum
Audie Murphy
Mrs. Miniver
Greer Garson
Robins
Rex Humbar
Lester
Jerry Falwel
Swaggart
the Life
Med
Oral Roberts
Conservation
Mr. Rogers
Mass
Speedy
Jerry Fallwel
Town Hall
Rev. Jenkins
Forum
Discovery
Camera T
Dinosaurs
Gilligan
Face Nation
Wres
Pittsburgh
Sion
CBS New
NBC New
Nancy Drew
Disney
Ernie Kovacs
Jimmy Swaggart
Gue
Princess Grace
Bill Dance
Ernest Angley
Monty
iHae
Benne & Z
Eben Day
Aeey Fy Hartman
Hollywood
Sanford &Son
Li Lucy
Baretta
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