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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1974
Page
2
The Ledger presents a Voters Guide urging readers to plan their vote for the upcoming Tuesday primary. It notes local candidates are familiar to residents, given the town and county size, and explains the paper refrains from endorsing local or county offices while encouraging thorough review of the guide.
The passage cites Genesis 3 1 on the serpent and God’s word, noting Satan plants doubt about God’s word love wisdom and justice in our minds. It frames doubt as a tool of evil challenging faith.
Editor notes unsigned letters cannot be published until signed and held for signature. Reader critiques city garbage law and mandates, arguing it infringes rights and questions enforceability and election rights. One contributor cites Mexico and local concerns from Mrs May Mahood of 612 S Western Mexico Mo.
Mexico Cedovr lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, mailing and subscription rates for various regions, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Rates include carrier in town at 2.25 per month and different yearly, six month, and three month prices for Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state. Military members receive 1.50 per month in US and APO.
Dear readers discuss alcohol harms and teen problems. A 19-year-old fiance asks for sex clinic help. Ann directs to gynecologist checkup, therapy if needed, and offers booklet Love or Sex and How To Tell the Difference with mailing details.
A reader questions smallpox shot safety and efficacy while doctors note rare fatal reactions and emphasize continued vaccination. The dialogue cites historical Philippines data showing a drop in cases with inoculation, then a rebound after program abandonment. A separate letter discusses birth control pills and potential withdrawal effects. A New York AP item previews CBSs 1974 Your Hit Parade revival with nostalgic cast.
Yesterday In Mexico reports supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Schneider and family from Edwardsville and neighbors. Mrs. Ferrie Taft returns from Columbia after a week with her son Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Taft. Mrs. M. P. Guthrie travels to Lexington for a two week visit with her son the Rev. and Mrs. Francis Guthrie and Miss Phyllis Van Horn.
In a prayerful recitation from 1935 drought memories, a refrain pleads for a sustained, dramatic rainstorm with lightning and thunder. The piece interweaves hymnlike pleas with modern events, noting a trip to see Damn Yankees in St Louis and local notices about students, teachers, and community visits across 1954.
Fragmentary local TV channel guide notes St Louis Ottumwa Columbia Hannibal and Jefferson City stations with error prone entries and unreported changes. Mentions Ktvo Kmox Keog Ketc Keby and weather line. numbers imply channel numbers and city areas with irregular formatting.
Local listings show 3:00 PM to 7:20 PM lineup including Beat The Clock F Troop Bonanza Gambit Sesame Street and The Price Is Right plus news and talk shows. Prime time features The Million Dollar Man Viz shows and Sanford and Son with Hee Haw That Girl and Good Times also listed.
Broadcast plans include a possible Cardinals Bears exhibition in Champaign if the strike ends, otherwise Orioles Tigers from Detroit. Baseball coverage 1:15 p.m. on WTOP channels 8 and 10 with Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek. Prime time features Wide World of Sports welterweight title bout Hedgeman Lewis vs Joe Napoles, CBS Army Navy Game rerun, Mary Tyler Moore and Bob Newhart shows, classic films and serial Movie listings across channels 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 13, with a long slate of morning to midnight programming and weather updates.
Today Kathy Spiers receives birthday wishes from the community. On Saturday Jeanetta Gardner and Leslie Posenthal celebrate. Sunday honors go to Alan Lee Staehle Ralph W Thomas Billy Watts Merry Ann Patterson Lauren Allison of Middletown Mrs Elmer Fetterhoff Jay Scott Knipp Allene Allen Doris Iman Marcia Dea Hampton and Mrs Strode Edwards.
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