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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1974
Page
2
An editorial argues clemency for draft dodgers and deserters differs from amnesty, noting adults who encouraged escape share blame. It contends the Vietnam War was prolonged by leaders who failed to win, urging the nation to back troops fully in any future conflict.
A reflective note quotes Luke 17 13 as worshippers call Jesus for mercy. The message stresses that living by faith matters more than begging for mercy to witness miracles.
Mexico's 13th annual festival is announced by Tim Hagan 1964 festival chairman of the Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce. The notes include a series of local civic updates from Mexico Missouri with society and school events plus a gas price report near Boonville and several short notices about community figures and travel.
Publication details list daily schedule except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates shown for mail subscriptions by region, with monthly and yearly options and military rates. Office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 8 to 3 Saturday.
Greetings note lists John Eric Darby David McCallum George Stahl and many others as birthday celebrants. It also notes Frederick Ashton turning 68 and General Motors president Edward Cole turning 65 on the day.
A reader asks how to tell right from wrong amid political fallout and teen issues. Ann Landers cites Dr Fosdick six-point test for ethical decision making and responds to a reader who argues for equal standards in male and female sexual behavior.
A scrambled listing shows stations in multiple cities with erroneous entries. It notes potential unreported changes by stations and references a weather section for See Ty 12.
Channel cards feature baseball and a packed schedule including America replay at 6:25 p.m. on NBC, Terror On The 40th Floor at 7:00 p.m. on NBC, The Sex Symbol at 7:30 p.m. on ABC, Queen Bess at 25 in The Marriage Game on 9, Hawaii Five O volcano drama at 8:00 p.m., Wide World Special from 10:30 p.m., and multiple movies and game shows across channels 2 3 4 7 8 9 11 13 17 23.
Channel 8 9 and 10 present the Little House On The Prairie first day of school at 7 00 pm followed by an ABC Movie The Day The Earth Moved at 7 30 featuring Jackie Cooper. The Great American Dream Machine ends the lineup at 7 30 on Channel 9 while Cannon starring William Conrad airs at 10 00 on channels 4 7 and 13. A reader asks about myelograms and angina with Dr Thosteson offering guidance and a booklet idea.
A reader questions myelogram cures and managing diabetes, while a doctor clarifies Indocin use for arthritis. He warns of bone marrow risk but notes benefits for some patients and urges monitoring rather than stopping therapy.
AP television writer Jay Sharbutt previews ABCs The Night Stalker starring Darren McGavin as Kolchak. The mock wire service setting, authentic tech details, and gory sword killer plot promise sharp parody and suspense. A second episode airs next Friday.
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