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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
2
The article recounts Daniel Schorr of CBS defending commentary after presidential speeches while deriding media snobbery. It covers his Wichita talk criticized for appealing to middle American minds and urges a return to traditional reporting focused on uncovering truth amid Watergate era concerns.
A sermon draws on Exodus 14 15 urging believers to fix their eyes on true life goals and move forward when doubt arises. The message compares modern grumbling to the Israelites and emphasizes steadfast progress.
A reader thanks the Open Forum Editor for a tribute to young mothers. She shares how her mother sent the piece with a letter and how the message encouraged a group of Cedar Creek Nursery School mothers. The note notes fatigue and guilt, praises the editor’s kindness, and recalls writing for the Ledger in high school.
A compact, mixed list of crossword clues including Fuegian Indian importune and other terms. Many items reference common puzzle entries such as coins, foods, and family words, with several entries hinting at titled persons and celestial terms.
Dear Ann Landers letters discuss medical treatment for high blood pressure and its impact on sexual life, urging joint counseling and alternative doctors. Other readers share experiences with relationships, theft, hyperkinetic children, and the positive effects of treatment on behavior and grades.
In letters to Dr Thosteson readers discuss painful bunions and ugly feet prompting podiatric surgery. A 92 year old’s denture question and neck nerve trouble noted, with advice to see specialists including orthopedists and dentists. Readers urge timely treatment to avoid long waits and ongoing pain.
Yesterday in Mexico the Diamond Jubilee Convocation marks 75 years for the Missouri Military Academy with two intramural football games scheduled this afternoon. Other items note Ouachita Baptist College musician Davy Henderson, Marine furlough return Tommy Duval, a verse by Lynn Van Matre, church stewards elect for 1953 54, and local social notes.
A damaged OCR fragment lists several place names with counts or codes such as LV crannes 7 Khaa ty, a Komu ty, 9 Ketc ty, St. Louis 13 Kreg ty, Jeff City 17 Kebp tv, Columbia. The text resembles a schedule or route listing though details are unclear.
Docket of tonight's TV includes The Waltons at 7:00 on channels 4 7 and 13 with John-Boy dilemma over a chicken thief. World Series game five from New York at 7:15 on channels 5 8 and 10 with pregame at 7:00. ABC special West Virginia Life Liberty and the Pursuit Of Coal at 8:00 on channels 2 3 and 17. CBS Movie Joy In The Morning at 8:00 on channels 4 7 13. Multiple afternoon and late night shows listed including Bonanza, The Time for Women, Johnny Carson, and Watergate recap on CBS if justified. Weather and additional movie and program notes follow.
Washington Week In Review airs at 7:00 p m on Channel 9 with Peter Lisagor and capitol newsmen. Adam's Rib at 8:00 on channels 2 3 17 features a courtroom clash over a wife who shot her unfaithful husband.
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