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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues for tougher crime policies including better police, faster trials, sensible sentencing, and automatic five year gun weapon enhancements. It reiterates support for reinstating the death penalty for certain crimes, citing criminals’ use of capital punishment as a deterrent and urging its application to protect law enforcement and victims.
A reflection on Christian mercy from Luke 6 28 urging Christlike conduct despite offense. The piece argues mercy and prayer for persecutors are essential for final judgment.
In Springfield, the News Leader-Call notes cattle prices are surprisingly high or low when compared to other costs. Using analogies from postage, care, wages, and baby costs, steers would fetch from about 72 to 119 dollars per cwt. European live cattle averaged 56 dollars per cwt at the start of 1973, while dairy and beef cows traded in the 46.50 to 62 dollar range abroad, all before the dollar’s devaluation.
A reader letter denounces a new policy where the Federal government taxes the state and local taxes added onto telephone bills. The writer laments the hidden revenue and warns taxpayers will bear the burden of being taxed for being taxed, calling the move a clever but oppressive gimmick.
Greetings Birthday wishes go out on Friday to Dale Lee Roy Willis Howard Reed Marcy Roe James Allen Stowe Donald Erdel Mrs Harry Miller Terry Sells and Anna Phyllistyne Trotter Today also marks the 78th birthday of dance teacher Arthur Murray Thought for today notes youth passes faster than one year Anonymous
The Mexican Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule excluding Sundays and holidays, office at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265, and pricing by mail and carrier: 1 year 16 dollars in Audrain and adjoining counties, 22 dollars out of state. six months and three months rates provided. armed forces subscriptions at 1.25 dollars per month. Office hours run 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 3:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday.
A column of Ann Landers advice touching on being unmarried and content in life, complaints about perfume odors in offices, a historical jab at perfume scents, and a rebuttal to a drinker who defends liquor. The reader letters feature caution about love timing, fragrance etiquette, and responsible drinking guidance.
A medical columnist exchanges letters about drafts and infections, pregnancy during normal gestation, and shingles treatment. Other readers ask about cauls and the meaning of a veil, while a note clarifies a misheard term for Xray light therapy.
The Missouri entrants include Shirley McKitterick who has been chosen to represent Missouri in the Mrs. America contest to be held in Miami Beach Florida. The note lists other local activities including a sorority presidency and winners at an Easter hat contest.
The list shows a string of inconsistent station identifiers and city names such as LV crane 2 Ktvi St. Louis and others like Kmox-ty St. Louis Kete-ty St. Louis and Kebj-tv Columbia. It notes wrong listings may arise from unreported changes by the stations and ends with See Tv 12 Weather.
ABC airs an Afterschool Special at 4:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 17 featuring Red Buttons as Alexander a retired clown and the children who help him. Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree narrated by Sebastian Cabot with Pooh voiced by Sterling Holloway screens at 7:00 p.m. on networks 5 8 10. The Farmer's Daughter film stars Loretta Young with Ethel Barrymore and Charles Bickford in a 1947 Oscar winner. Elvis Presley one man show Aloha From Hawaii at 7:30 p.m. on channels 5 8 10. When You're Smiling hour special by Ann Margret with Bob Hope and George Burns at 9:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10. Johnny Carson guest Diane Keaton noted. Movie blocks refine with CBS NBC listings plus local program notes and daily news.
The listing compiles a dense schedule of cinema notes and broadcast items with film titles such as Tonight Song The Farmer s Daughter and The Liquidator, plus names Nancy Kwan Loretta Young Burt Lancaster Horst Buchholz Rod Taylor Alan Ladd and Edgar Buchanan. It includes showtimes in varied formats and references to broadcasts including Jack Paar and weather notes.
ABC afternoons feature The Gift Of Terror drama with Denise Alexander on channels 2 3 and 17 at 12 30 PM. Evening lineup includes Jacques Cousteau at 7 PM on channels 2 3 and 17 with The Smile of the Walrus and The Waltons at 7 PM on channels 4 7 and 13 featuring Jewish refugees. Channel 9 airs Beyond the Fury at 8 PM, CBS Movie Don t Make Waves at 8 PM on channels 4 7 13, Ironside reruns, Jack Paar talk, and a slate of daytime and late night shows across networks with multiple times and channels.
AP writer recalls Dinah Shore’s early rise and a backstage interview with H Allen Smith, her views on home sound quality, and her dual life as a golf show host and jazz blues aficionado. Her Tennessee roots and early radio fame are noted before a TV schedule blurb.
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