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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1974
Page
2
A reflective meditation on America and Memorial Day urging citizens to honor those who sacrificed for the country. It asserts that democracy faces internal and external threats, yet remains durable if the people renew their commitment and ask what they can do for their country.
The Lord is near to those who call upon his name. Be of good cheer even amid fear and trouble as they are urged to trust.
A patriotic address by the American Legion Advance urging reverence for the flag, recalling past parades and salutes, noting wars from Anzio to Vietnam, and calling for June 14 Flag Day displays as a reminder to stand straight, place the right hand over the heart, and remember those who died for the Republic.
A reader asks if living with a fiancé before marriage is sensible while parents oppose it. Ann Landers cites a survey linking premarital cohabitation to higher divorce rates and urges couples to consider outcomes before marrying. A second reader wants invite to a fiance's father's wedding amid a custody of sorts. Landers suggests consulting a clergyman as referee.
A reader describes her husband’s chronic stomach pains and drinking pattern. She notes acute gastritis and duodenitis, prior ulcers, and a change in his personality after drinking. The home atmosphere worsens, with insecure children and strained intimacy. The columnist acknowledges similar letters from spouses and signals support for similar concerns.
Readers receive guidance on marital strain from a spouse's drinking and the role of counseling and Al-Anon. The letter asks for Overeaters Anonymous contact info and clarifies pregnancy risks around periods. Health advice covers emphysema management and a booklet request, plus a note on leg cramps and foot pains.
Don Crow of Farber named as a district delegate at the ninth congressional district Democratic committee meeting in Palmyra. The paper also notes honors at Mexico High School, military and civic notes, and local residents’ activities across May 25, 1924, and 1954 within the area.
A sequence of birthday wishes lists individuals from Centralia Laddonia Vandalia and nearby areas. Honorees include Garry Worley Paul C Smith Mrs Bertha Harmon Stanley Pulis Debbie Nelson Richard Lee Freeman and many others. The notices cover Sunday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday celebrations with multiple names per day.
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Missouri, 65265, and postal rates by mail and region. It notes circulation and service areas with monthly and yearly prices, plus office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
CBS NBC ABC and independent channels list day and night lineups with baseball Orioles vs Yankees and Cards vs Cubs in NYC and Chicago, tennis classics, golf, and many movies. Notable names include Evert Casals Newcombe Ashe Leachman Poitier Steiger and March Madness style coverage.
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