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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1974
Page
2
The editorial warns that Mexico is now plagued by burglars targeting homes in daylight and at night. It notes professional thieves, possible local informants, and urges Lock doors report suspicious activity install burglar alarms and keep valuables in banks while praising the Police Department for strong protection with community support.
A reflection cites Matthew 21 11 declaring Jesus as prophet of Nazareth of Galilee and argues that recognizing Christ and his eternal values is a finest life quality wherever found.
Mrs. Frank Plevinski apologizes for aLetter to Open Forum misreading July 16 city council report about Mr. Snyder quote. The writer admits error and affirms trust in Snyder, acknowledging a mistaken belief that a $5.50 bi monthly charge related to a $4,000 minimum.
AP analysis notes Greece likely used withdrawal from NATO command to pressure the United States and allies over Cyprus. Greece remains in the North Atlantic Council, with Greek flag still at Brussels and Mons. Officials say the move signals anti American sentiment but has few practical consequences. Plans for military representatives remain unsettled, some may become liaison officers. Greek foreign minister guards ties with the United States under special agreements. Turkish forces push into Cyprus, complicating allied planning more than Greece’s action. The column recalls 1908 baseball holdout by George Ellis for a glove purchase.
Retired readers seek dignity over volunteer work with pay. letter advocates hiring older workers in Florida contexts. Debates on college gifts to Ed and fairness. Alice seeks house-rule fixes for friends not contributing. promotes teen drink myths and the column’s mailback approach with address for subscription and pamphlet.
In a reader’s note to Dr Thosteson a wife describes six years of retirement life for her husband leaving her anxious and craving time apart. The doctor suggests volunteering, socializing, and gently forcing him to make decisions to regain activity and reduce reliance. Additional letters discuss joint pain, unexplained bruising in a child, and leukoplakia treatment advice.
Mexico Ledger lists publication schedule and pricing notes for mailing options. Includes daily except Sundays and holidays, rates by region and duration, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
A station listing note cites channels for Ktvi St Louis Ktve Ottumwa Kmox-tv St Louis Ksd-tv St Louis Khqu-tv Hannibal and Kemu ty Columbia Kete ty St Louis Weem-tv Quincy Kpl St Louis Kreg-tv Jeff City Kebj-tv Columbia and identifies 17 as See Tv 6 On See Tv. Weather is noted for unreported changes by stations See Tv 12.
Tonight television listings feature Dodgers vs Pirates at 1:00 with Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek, Bengals versus Falcons at 8:00, plus cinema and sports segments. Media highlights include Mutiny on the Bounty and a mix of classic films, news, and variety programs across channels 2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13 and 17.
The Sunday schedule features the San Diego Chargers vs St Louis Cardinals live from Seattle at 3 30. Other highlights include CBS World Cup final at 1 00 and the Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic hosted by Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at 2 30. Also noted are FBI searches for a convict, movie lineups, and a dense list of morning to night program blocks across channels with multiple sports and talk shows.
A roundup of local notes includes the Rev. James O'Sullivan leaving for Jonesburg to lead St. Peter's Church, a dinner at St. Brendan's honoring Miss Georgia Mae Gentle for a British Columbia honor, and 250 guests at the Burroughs Masonic Temple. Also mentioned are drought notes in Mexico and Audrain county, a shed collapse trapping four men, and political and social updates from Audrain County and nearby towns.
Monday greetings extend to Mrs Kavan Stull Hugh Everett Ferrier Mrs David A Moore Mrs Ralph McGuire Judy Johnson John Kevin Albright Bill Zimmerman Carol Jean Kribble Donald Autenreith and Scott Bousquet Happy birthday on Tuesday to Dwayne Deedly Joe Fecht Josephine Littrell Vertna West Tom Roe and Connie Elson
A fragmented crossword list with numerous clues and garbled phrases across numbers, including references to Greek letters, historical figures, musical terms, and assorted misc entries, presented as unusable OCR text from a newspaper puzzle page.
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