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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues Calley served his time and deserves release despite mixed guilt outcomes. It contrasts wartime killing across eras, questions selective prosecution, and urges clemency for deserters while noting personal battlefield realities.
Wednesday wishes go to Janet Ferrier Rusty Johnson Bruce Brown James A P Garrett Mike Cherches Gary Lewis Pilger Randy Rivers Bill Authur Holly Nielsen Jack Hendrix Larry Tiller of Laddonia and Paul D Graves of Middletown. Today marks Truman Capote turning 50 Johnny Mathis 39 and Deborah Kerr 53. Thought for today quotes Lord Alfred Tennyson born 1809 died 1892 noting prayer's power.
Fragmented puzzle text lists clues and partial answers for a crossword with references to across and down entries and a prior solution. It mentions names like Abraham Harper Foulles and entries such as Russian, Greek letter, Chinese magnet, and goddess of healing, suggesting a mixed clue set and incomplete grid data.
Dear Ann Landers: The average citizen is being taken for a sucker by auto repair shops and a reprint from The Progressive outlines steps to protect oneself. The piece lists practical rules on warranties, getting estimates, reading flat-rate books, insisting on written work orders, avoiding heavy advertiser shops, and reporting unfair practices. It also promotes Eugene Kennedy’s Living With Everyday Problems and Ann Landers Bride's Guide with instructions to obtain copies.
Dr Thosteson discusses endometriosis in clear terms, noting it is not fatal and has no cancer link. He explains tissue misplacement, hormonal cycles, and relief from pregnancy, then weighs surgery versus medical management, including pitfalls of tubal ligation as a cure. He also answers questions on diuretics, chest X rays, and beer for babies with direct guidance.
Yesterday In Mexico recalls a Chamber of Commerce tribute to Mike Morris at the Mexico Country Club. Also: Sedalia hosts M S S C A horse show winners, and local pages recap past events from 1954 and 1924 with various civic and social notices.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, postal information, single copy price, and carrier and mail rates for Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state. It also lists armed forces membership pricing and office hours.
TV listings show several station call letters and locations with many misprints. References to See Tv 12 warn of unreported changes by stations Kivi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox-tv St. Louis Kid-tv St. Louis Khquty Hannibal Komu-ty Columbia Ketc-ty St. Louis Weem ty Quincy Kpl St. Louis Kreg-ty Jeff City Kebj-tv Columbia. Weather note follows.
TV schedules feature Onofrio narrating Arizona State film at 6 30 p m on Channel 8. Gunsmoke two part drama ends with Doc kidnapping at 7 00 p m. The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg repeats at 7 00 p m. NFL: Denver Broncos vs Redskins at 8 00 p m on NBC tied to Channel 2 3 17. Also showings include Support Your Local Sheriff and a slate of soaps games and movies across channels with multiple airings and times.
Channel 9 profiles Jamestown and Williamsburg life narrated by Alistair Cooke. The Stranger Within with Barbara Eden airs on channels 2 3 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Disappearance of Flight 412 with Glenn Ford airs on 5 and 8 10 at 7:30 p.m. Also lists a dense, noise-filled schedule of cartoons soaps news and film entries over the day.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt surveys 24 new weekly TV series with cuttings and forecasts. ABC Sonny Comedy Revue is doomed. CBS Rhoda looks long‑term. NBCs Born Free may end by December. Other nets face cancellations or renewals with varying odds and dates through spring.
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