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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1974
Page
2
The piece contrasts American and Soviet strategies, recounting past disarmament efforts, arms races, and spy-sparked shifts in military parity. It cites Pravda’s view on Western militarism, questions responsible leadership, and ends with a biblical reflection on stewardship.
Editor argues for front page focus on American farmer economics with hogs at 33 dollars and soybeans at 5.36 reflecting volatile markets. Highlights production costs rising with high prices, spring shortages, and calls for accurate reporting of downs and fair prices.
A Columbia Tribune letter criticizes Mexico Ledger editor Robert White and President Nixon's aides as criminally disposed. The writer calls for liberal publishers and questions local media choices. Birthday greetings follow to numerous residents and include jumbled names and a Benton City reference.
A reader complains about coworkers who borrow food and drinks and never repay. Ann suggests firmly insisting on repayment to avoid being exploited. A Chicago safety initiative WhistleSTOP uses whistles to alert neighbors and police, reducing crime. Hyde Park Kenwood started it in 1971 with reported drops in pulse snatching and auto theft, thousands carry whistles, and the program emphasizes neighbor helping neighbor.
A reader asks about recurring phlebitis at age 30 and how to ease pain without prolonged bed rest. The doctor notes phlebitis can be chronic and recurrent, suggests longer inactivity if needed, uses Butazolidin briefly, considers stopping birth control pills, and recommends support hose and possible varicose vein surgery. Activity helps prevent clots. seek tailored care.
A Mexico column lists March citizenship awards at Hardin Junior High School addressed to Tim Baker Connie Hogan Nancy Barnes and John Hoard. It notes the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary antique show at the same gym and mentions MMA campus queen Rita Every.
AP recounts Hank Aaron's historic moment televised to about 35 million viewers on NBC. A sleeper in New York slept through the night game’s key events, missing Ruth’s record moment as a nation watched with suspense from coast to coast.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details for Mexico Missouri with pricing by mail and location. It states daily except Sundays and holidays, address 300 N Washington, and office hours from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm weekdays and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays.
TV schedule excerpts show CBS and NBC movie airings across channels 4 7 13 with Ben Hur 1959 Charlton Heston on CBS at 7 00 p.m. and The Greatest Story Ever Told Part I on NBC at 8 00 p.m. with 1965 epic second half next night. Easter programming includes Oral Roberts and Tennessee Ernie Ford at 9 00 p.m. Also features a long list of cartoons talks and game shows across 2 3 5 9 11 13 17 channels with local stations KTVI KSDK KMOX WTVS and others in St Louis Hannibal Columbia Quincy and Ottumwa markets.
Tonight’s schedule salutes Chuck Berry with Bo Diddley Ingrid Gibson and Spoon River Band. Johnny Carson Tonight features Peter Benchley. Midnight Concert at 12 includes Roy Clark Lynn Anderson Conway Twitty Tom T Hall Mel Tillis and Diana Trask. Movies include Dear Ruth The Naked Gun The Greatest Story Ever Told Cornered The Flame And The Arrow One Man’s Way and more across channels with times and ratings noted.
Saturday NBC CBS telecast highlights list includes the program What Impeachment All About a young readers guide to the impeachment process. It explains the constitutional path and key issues around Nixon's possible impeachment with balanced views and parental caution.
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