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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1975
Page
2
The column argues that murder is usually interpersonal and rooted in passion, not random, and that society seeks life over death. It states religion helps elevate humanity beyond animalistic behavior, though no one is ever completely virtuous, and each person remains prone to darker impulses.
A devotional note cites Psalm 34 7 about the angelic protection around those who fear God and suggests readers may experience this hidden ministry today. It invites personal contemplation of divine aid and spiritual presence.
Mrs Deloris Anderson writes to Ledger praising free help wanted ads and suggests the Missouri State Employment Service as a prime free resource. She notes trained staff assist unemployed workers with registration, training programs, aptitude tests for clerical jobs, unemployment insurance information, and a statewide job bank.
A Jackson Mississippi bachelor explains why he never married saying he learned about women from television ads. He claims women suffer from indigestion bad breath excessive perspiration rough hands hairy legs arthritis neuritis iron poor blood falling hair short tempers chronic fatigue dull eyes headaches bad skin constipation and excess fat. He asks who wants to put up with all that.
New London resident Jean Briscoe was the lone dissenter at a national Democratic committee meeting last week as she opposed pressuring states to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in order to influence convention site selection. She argued sites should be chosen for desirability facilities and funding rather than ERA status.
Ruth Kelso Renfrew, born in Mexico and living in Cape Girardeau, is named Missouri Mother of the Year for 1955. She has membership in 21 civic and religious groups, plus 16 Missouri organizations and several national boards.
A reader shares how the Edward Arlington Robinson poem Richard Cory unsettled her by showing how a man who seemed content and affluent could end his life. The letter prompts reflections on suicide, appearances, and the need for guidance in troubling times.
A reader asks if a 16 year old with epilepsy should keep it secret. The doctor says no, secrecy harms her and suggests disclosure to a few trusted peers and a gym instructor. He notes medical care gaps, advises practical support, and mentions Medic Alert as a discreet option.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington. The notice lists postal rates by region and periodicals, including per year, six months, and three months costs for in-state, out-of-state, APO, and military mail. Office hours are stated.
Broad slate of channels shows comedy specials movies and talk at 7 8 and 9 PM across channels in Milwaukee and St Louis. Notable items include Black Bart a hip western comedy The Other a thriller The Flying Missile and Raintree County among late night cinema with extensive schedule notes and host lineups.
The Saturday schedule features a 12 noon Children's Film Festival with Black Mountain on channels 4 7 and 13, plus a 12:30 p.m. baseball exhibition Cards vs Pirates on channels 5 8 and 10. Pro tennis stars Evert Court Navratilova Goolagong play at 2:30 on channels 4 7 and 13, and Wide World of Sports at 4:00 covers Daytona racing and NCAA wrestling. Other films include Flap with Anthony Quinn and Barefoot in the Park with Redford Fonda. Carol Burnett's last first run show airs at 9:00 with Tim Conway, and Sammy To Go debuts at 10:15 on channel 8.
AP reports the National Association of Broadcasters will discuss a two hour family viewing plan at its Las Vegas convention. The rule would push networks and affiliates to keep programs inappropriate for general families off air from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times, with earlier hours in Central regions. Independent stations fear reduced programming options and competitive disadvantage as few independents now follow the NAB code.
Birthday wishes are extended to Billy Davis of Laddonia today and Sonia Rummins on Saturday, wishing them joy and good health.
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