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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues that in a winner take all system candidates are judged by the public and media, noting the cost and effort of running, acknowledging human error by officeholders, and stressing the press and voters must hold officials accountable for how they wield and spend public power and money.
A devotional note cites Psalm 130:4 and expounds that God forgives willful sins when genuine repentance occurs, highlighting His readiness to be feared through mercy.
Kevin Kinkade of Vandalia writes to defend Congressman William Hungate and acknowledge bipartisan attention to impeachment questions. He praises Hungate and other officials like McClory Railsback Sirica and Gesell, arguing the two party system presses accountability and that the public deserves honesty from leaders in this period.
A compiled reader exchange covers ecumenical prayers at dinner, etiquette on differing faiths, reactions to prior advice about privacy and diaries, handling constant moving and contact with past acquaintances, and a plug for Ann Landers column on teen drinking with mailing details.
reader questions cover stretch marks from weight gain and pregnancy with advice that avoiding overweight is key, plus a note on gall stones treatment lacking diet or medicine cures and the potential for bile acids under study. other inquiries address gum swallowing risks for kids, left handedness in toddlers, hiatal hernia diet details, and fontanelle closure in young children.
A New York movie crew filmed the leading operations of a new experimental covered hopper railroad car owned designed and manufactured by American Car and Foundry. The Missouri Farmers Association traffic department has the car on trial. Dennis Schroff and Miss Ann Vaughn are noted for their respective achievements. Local civic events include golf tournament results and an upcoming dinner meeting.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid. Single copy 15 cents. Subscription rates: $2.25 monthly in Mexico and trade area towns, $20 yearly in Audrain and adjoining counties, $26 yearly in all other Missouri counties, with 6 and 3 month options. Out of state $29 yearly, $18 for 5 months, $13 for 3 months. Armed forces members in US and APO $1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon Fri, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Sat.
Unclear OCR text shows channel, city, and station listings with fragmented place names such as Hannibal Columbia St Louis and Quincy. Mentions unreported changes by stations and weather notes. details are unreadable. The fragmentary nature prevents a precise event or outcome.
Channel 4 features Mike Douglas show with Alan Alda McLean Stevenson Robert Goulet and Jean-Pierre Hallet at 3 30. Happy Days moral dilemma with The Cunninghams at 7 00 on channels 2 3 17 with Ronnie Schell. Shirts Skins comedy at 7 30 on 2 3 17 stars Bill Bixby Doug McClure McLean Stevenson Loretta Swit. Newport Jazz Festival 9 00 with Dave Brubeck honoring Louis Armstrong. Joey Bishop host on Carson on 5 8 10 at 10 30 with Gabriel Kaplan. Tom Snyder talks to Atomis on Tomorrow on 5 and 10 at midnight. Movies include Mad Little Island 9 30 11 a 1958 comedy Les Miserables 1 00 on 11 1952 drama The Horizontal Lieutenant 3 00 on 2 1962 comedy Shirts Skins 7 30 on 2 3 17 1957? 8 00 Rawhide 1951 western 10 30 on 4 7 13 The Face of Fu Manchu 1965 thriller 11 30 Try and Get Me 1950 drama 12 30 on 4 Friendly Persuasion 1956 drama 3 10 on 4 Wild is the Wind 1947 drama 3 40 a.m. Uneasy Terms 9 40 a.m. on 11 The Affairs of Susan 1 00 on 11
TV guide style schedule details guests on Merv Griffin and Andy Griffith shows, Kojak and Star programs, and movie airings across channels. Notable guests include Fernando Lamas and Rose Marie, Ken Berry, Richard A. Stratton, Steve Allen roast clips, and multiple 1960s film titles.
A 60 minute public affairs special airing August 8 at 8 30 pm on Channel 9 analyzes the Johnson impeachment trial. Filmed in Raleigh North Carolina’s State Senate the program compares constitutional impeachment machinery to the Nixon inquiry, highlighting distinct political contexts.
A historical program explores the Andrew Johnson impeachment with actors portraying key figures and a current affairs framing by reporters Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeill. The piece ties 1868 events to today’s Congress and includes a brief epilogue on relevance. Also lists several readers’ birthday names and celebrants for Thursday.
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