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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1974
Page
2
A town restores beauty by planting redbud trees from a city nursery. The first 100 trees of a 500 total will be distributed this spring on a first come basis, each four to six feet tall with a 100 pound soil ball. Trees will be planted in parkways near streets to enhance shade and color. Community effort encourages care and expansion of tree planting in coming years.
A sea raft tale tells how a plane crew prayed Psalm 40:13 as they faced peril at sea and afterward gave witness to the Lord’s mercy and help.
The scouts of Troop 38 thank residents of Mexico and nearby areas for saving their news print and aiding the paper drive last Saturday, April 20. A second drive is planned for July 20 starting at 8:00 a.m. Each route will be covered twice to reach all homes. R. E. Besalke, Troop 38 Committee Chairman.
The Louisiana Press Journal weighs Watergate, urging Nixon to insist on clean politics. It questions partisan double standards, recalls pressures on presidents, and argues that courts or Congress should not subpoena a president before impeachment charges. It calls for moving past the scandal and focusing on national issues.
Dear Ann Landers addresses a mastectomy emotional impact and its effect on relationships, urging acceptance and sharing success stories. It also includes teen readers seeking guidance on gender perception, plus a note on a professor's alleged intoxication and how to report concerns. The column promotes honest discussion and practical steps.
Dr Thosteson explains crib death causes remain unknown and asks readers not to blame mothers. He notes infants may die from infection with no visible signs, that drugs during pregnancy are not proven culprits in most cases, and urges careful testing for venereal disease only if indicated. The column closes with Dr Thosteson not responding to individual letters.
NBC prepares a major rollout for NewsCenter 4 at Wabe TV as New York’s top market hosts the nation’s richest audience. The station invited press, showcased Studio 6 B, and offered advance materials detailing the team and journalism history behind the new two hour program.
Postwar clippings show 1962 Mexico High School graduate Joe Burchfield admitted to Cooper Union for fall, Bruce Stephenson in a math training program at College Park High School in California, and Tan James Duncan set for the Air Force Academy class of 1965. Also noted are Stuart's Cleaners opening, Robert Bosen’s Ledger post, architect H B Plunkett’s family, a 1924 accident on Auxvasse bridge, the Mexico Housing Plan praised for solving local housing, and J W Gallaher addressing the Chamber of Commerce about 64 homes built in the past year.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including office hours and postal rates. It notes daily circulation except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, Mexico MO 65265, and various subscription prices by method and region including local, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state, with military APO rate.
Friday birthday wishes go to Lyndall Tanner Lebbius Ball Dana Hinton John E Williams Harold D Quinlan Mrs Joe Offutt Miss Carrie Gibbins Cora Wells James Crosswhite and Steve Sweitzer in this community tribute.
Channel line up shows Jacques Cousteau special on Channels 2 4 and 17 at 7:00 PM and American Parade on Channels 4 7 13 at 7:00 PM with George C. Scott narrating Power and the Presidency. Elliot Norton Reviews on Channel 9 at 7:00 PM features Jack MacGowran discussion. Eugene ONeill drama A Touch Of The Poet on Channel 9 at 7:30 PM with Fritz Weaver. 3:00 PM on Channel 8 Bloc Co 2 9 Mr Rogers 2 Love Am Style 10 Beat Clock 47-13 Tattletales 1 Gilligan 5-8-10 Somerset 13 Showtime 11 Three Stooges 4:00 PM 17 Time for Women 3-10 Make Deal 3:30 PM 7 Bonanza 3-10 Children 8 Big Valley 4 Mike Douglas 9 Electric Co 5 Merv Griffin 11 Lucy 7-13 Joker's Wild 13 Gambit 8 Perspective 17 Bullwinkle 9 Living Better 5:00 PM 17 Western 2-17 ABC Newscast 4:00 PM 3-45 Newscast 3 Joanne Carson 9 Sesame St 7 Gambit 10 Tell Truth 7 Khya-ty Hannibal 8 Komu-ty Columbia 9 Ketc'ty St. Louis 10 Weem-ty Quincy 11 Kpl St. Louis 13 Kregty Jeff City 17 Kebpty Columbia 1s 6 On See Ty
ABC Theater at 8 and 9 17 shows Wedding Band and Children Of Zero with noted cast. Tonight features Tonight program host Jerry Lewis substituting for Johnny Carson and In Search of the Singing Cowboy at 10:30 and midnight across channels. Movies include Joan of Paris Alvarez Kelly Loving You Madron and Blackmail among many listed. Weather and additional film slots shown with various times and channel numbers for tonight and early tomorrow morning.
TV listings run through the day citing Flip Wilson rerun with Cicely Tyson Rich Little Ed McMahon and Bill Withers at 7 00 p m on multiple channels plus programs War and Peace BBC series return at 8 00 p m on Channel 9 and Music Country USA at 9 00 p m on Channels 5 8 10 with Donna Fargo Tom T Hall Jerry Reed Mac Wiseman Jim Ed Brown Ray Stevens Mac Davis and others Also ABC News Closeup at 9 00 p m on channels 2 3 17 titled The Paper Prison Weather and daytime shows fill the schedule with scattered game shows sermons and kids programs as the guide notes audience reach and lead ins to NBC Nightly News and local newscasts.
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