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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1973
Page
2
A Missouri editorial notes outrunning local police occurs too often in Mexico street chases. It explains police authority limits, pursuit rules, and when deputies may chase beyond city lines. It cites reasons drivers flee and argues for a state law to protect the public and urges contact with lawmakers.
A reflection on truth from John 18 38 noting Pontius Pilate asks What is truth Courts of law blur truth while millions die for it An inner voice declares truth to the pure in heart as something infallible though not demonstrable.
A nurse reports receiving gifts from an elderly patient including candy, a fountain pen, a ring, and flowers after caring for him post surgery. She asks how to handle future gifts without hurting his feelings. Ann advises a note accepting occasional flowers but declining further gifts, and notes the admirer is 44, suggesting courtesy over etiquette concerns.
A reader compiled a directory of television stations and call letters. Entries include channels such as KTVI St Louis KO TV Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis KSD TV St Louis KHQA TV Hannibal KOMU TV Columbia KETV St Louis WGEM TV Quincy KPLT St Louis KREG TV Jeff City KE BJ TV Columbia.
Television listings show the NY Knicks versus Boston Celtics NBA playoff at 7 p.m. on channels 2 3 and 17. Other highlights include The Forbidden Desert of the Danakil on channels 4 7 and 13 with David Niven narrating, mixed in with various daytime and evening programs, news and movies.
Ironsides rerun features Oriental symbols while CBS Reports at 9 includes excerpts from 150 commercials and industry data. ABC News At Ease airs late night with informal analyses hosted by Smith and Reasoner. daytime and prime time movie listings span English and French films, Westerns, comedies, dramas, and a long local program block with news and talk shows.
A reader asks about hyperlipoproteinemia and Dr Thosteson explains that high levels of blood fats may affect arteries. Five classifications exist, with tests to guide treatment focusing on reducing saturated fats and calories. Additionally, advice on home remedies for arthritis and iron skillets is provided, along with ordering details for a health booklet.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues against a bill forcing cities counties and state workers to pay union expenses even if not members. It warns that compulsory arbitration and no strike clauses fail in New York and would lead to chaos, with teachers and other workers ignore rulings and cause public health and service disruptions. The piece contends arbitration boards merely legitimize unions and push toward strikes.
The piece critiques the 1967 Taylor Act replacing the Condon-Wadlin Act and its weak arbitration and no-strike provisions. It cites 1969 amendments penalizing strikes, argues against public officials negotiating with unions, and recalls Coolidge on public safety strikes. It warns such Senate measures invite strikes and notes rising wage gaps between public employers and private sector.
Tam and Gayle Brubaker of Centralia clash over U S military spending versus social welfare. Brubaker urges cutting defense to fund literacy, poverty reduction, cancer cures, and aid for the starving, arguing human life should trump arms.
Yesterday in Mexico April 25 1963 Leland Lehr a Missouri graduate will teach mathematics at Montgomery County R-2 High School next year. Kindergarten pupils from New Florence and Bellflower rode to Mexico visiting the fire house and The Ledger. James Dodson returns to Mexico after four years of service. Also noted are a church reception for Rev Fisher and family, Betty Baker’s Ford Foundation fellowship to study in New York and Washington, a couple honored at Bean Creek schoolhouse, Laddonia High School inviting Wesley Maurer to give the baccalaureate sermon, Mrs Wallace Fry Jr elected Chautauqua Club president, and Dr J B Krause announcing State Board of Health child hygiene updates.
Happy birthday greetings extend Friday to Donald Patton and many others including Mrs. Joe Kirk Royal Stevens Joyce Delores Gastler B M Walker Bobby Given Charlesa Sargent Russell Harvey Michael N Bishop Karen Rose Stevinson Ed Thornton Connie Marie Woodward Pat Parrott Roger Lee Brooks Mrs Ed Epperson Theresa Ann Jackson and Diane Elizabeth Schindler. Today Ella Fitzgerald is 55 and Melissa Hayden 45.
Audrain County organizers announce plans for a community baby clinic and children's conference. The event aims to provide prenatal and early childhood health guidance, checkups, and parenting resources for families in the county, with sessions led by local health workers and educators.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 the paper is second class mail. Single copy 10 cents. Carrier and trade area towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates Audrain and adjoining counties 16 per year 6 months 10 3 months 7. All other Missouri counties 22 per year 6 months 15 3 months 9 75. Out of state 25 per year 6 months 15 75 3 months 12. Armed forces anywhere 1.25 per month. Office hours 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday 4 00 to 3 00 p m Saturday.
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