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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1975
Page
2
The piece criticizes lawmakers seeking lower payoffs for drillers and supports lifting price controls, proposing a special tax on extraordinary profits while encouraging production. It urges expanding energy sources including coal and solar, arguing labor benefits from fair profits and more energy, not reduced incentives.
A religious reflection cites Mark 10 27 about God making all things possible. It notes with Him unseen miracles can occur beyond human limits and emphasizes faith in divine power.
Kansas City Star columnist laments extreme midsummer heat across the Great Plains urging adaptation and nostalgia for cooler days. The piece warns of blistering temperatures, ashore impacts on daily life, and questions modern comfort measures while marveling at past endurance without air conditioning.
Citing events dated Aug 5 1965 and earlier a week of notes lists Mexico High School varsity cheerleaders Jill Billington Ann Ketchum Sandra Marshall and Garlene Holtkamp returning from a five day cheerleading clinic in Marshall Airman Third Class Jerry W Wright son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Wright of Vandalia selected for technical training at Chanute AFB Ill as a USAF aircraft equipment repair man Marion Dry of Cambridge Mass now manager of Carr Fastener Co Division of United Carr Fastener Corp Major and Mrs Robert Miller and daughter Sharon visiting Mexico after residing in Greenland opening day Audrain County Fair drew 7560 attendees car of L B Hawthorne stripped of accessories in front of Mexico Methodist Church and notes about residents Harry Grainger moving from Laddonia.
Wextro Lede published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo. Second class postage paid in Mexico 65265. Single copy 1c. Carrier rates 2.25 per inch in Mexico and nearby towns. Mail rates Audrain and adjoining counties yearly 20 six months 12 three months 8. Other Missouri counties yearly 26 six months 17 three months 11. Out of state yearly 29 six months 18 three months 13. Armed forces US APO monthly rate 1.50. Office hours BWW and WwW get OM tad Ubon.
Readers share bus reading etiquette, mother in law discomfort with photos, and a question about a 73 year old fathering twins. Ann advises options on politeness private talk, sensitivity, and fertility notes, plus a booklet offer for further help with a stamped return envelope. The column preserves the New York style advice tone and includes multiple reader queries and brief responses.
A letter from a reader with 170 over 80 blood pressure asks about starting pills versus weight loss. The doctor suggests conservative measures first, asks about prior pressure before weight loss, and notes salt restriction may help. The exchange emphasizes discussing treatment goals with the physician.
TV Guide critic Cleveland Amory appears on A M America to discuss disaster films at 7. Front page scoop on Howdy Doody clown Clarabell without makeup at 7 on 2 4 and 17. Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy host When Television Was Live on Mat7. MASH at 7 30 on 4 7 and 13. Tonight’s schedule includes Robin Hood Mr Rogers and Beat The Clock with shows across CBS NBC and ABC plus Nat Geographic and Movie listings featuring Calcutta Send Me No Flowers The Big Street Journey From Darkness and other titles with varying reception.
The page details Mike Douglas Show guests Joan Rivers Steve Allen and a long-lost half brother, Ann Landers, Phyllis Snyder alcoholism talk, and NBC 24 Hours update news. It lists morning to late night programs across networks with movies and child shows, including many classic titles and host lineups.
AP writer notes Jim Everhart’s Illustrated Texas Dictionary riffs on local speech and reveals CBS NBC connections. Francis Ford Coppola discussed a science fiction project for NBC slated for 1976 77 season, described as a dramatic prefiguration within scientific possibility.
The community sends birthday wishes to Mrs Walter Spene Mrs Glen Maxwell Kevin Eugene Scott Walter Brown John Knipp Bob Steinman Geneva Sue Haney Stevie Marshall Michael Newbrough Lois Ann Borcherding Jo Ann Helwig and Sheryl Camp. Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon turns 45 today.
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