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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues the FBI is a strong institution protecting non criminals while pursuing criminals, noting the Identification Division has fingerprinted millions and clearing innocents over 50 years. Clarence M. Kelley, FBI Director, is praised as a strong, freedom-loving leader fit to run the nation’s top police agency.
A devotional note cites Genesis 12 7 and Abraham as examples of sensing God’s presence in true worship. It invites readers to seek a genuine worshipful spirit to experience divine guidance and blessing.
New York reports that most graduates discover college no longer guarantees secure careers. Esquire cites 24 percent want to be doctors lawyers or teachers while job openings are scarce. Many PhD holders drive cabs or scrub floors as universities predict few tenured posts.
Yesterday in Mexico on August 19 1964 Miss Delores Day daughter of Ira C Day and Mrs Day was named Miss Consolidated Electric Co op Runners up were Miss Beth West daughter of Paul West and Miss Vera Jane Holtkamp daughter of Charles Holtkamp A program by Miss Jane Anderson who was a United Nations Pilgrimage delegate was also noted at the event.
Wednesday wishes go to Linda Jones Mrs William Banks Walter D Duffen Robert L Searfoss Jr J R Eckenberger Lawrence Lee Healy Janice Sperry Maude Chrismer Joyce Ball Nancy Ruth Owens Mrs Paul Patton and Mrs William Patton with cake and candles.
A collection of reader questions to Ann Landers features Dr. Park S. Gerald of Children’s Hospital Boston explaining genetic risks of half brother and half sister unions, alongside queries about beard physics and whether young couples should have children, concluding with a drug education booklet offer from Landers.
Dear Doctor explains that apple, cherry, plum and peach seeds contain hydrocyanic acid and can be toxic in larger amounts, though swallowing a seed is usually harmless unless the seed coating is broken. The claim that pits stimulate sex is not supported.
A reader asks about vascular lesions of the eye and their causes. Another inquires about cures for cold sores and the role of smallpox vaccination. The doctor explains eye bleeds are often harmless but may reflect systemic issues and notes pregnancy risk timing and age-related fertility decline. The column advertises a gout treatment booklet with a self addressed stamped envelope.
The notice lists publication frequency and postal details for the Mexico Ledger, including address at 300 N. Washington St, Mexico, Missouri. Rates shown cover monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscriptions by mail or carrier, with separate pricing for Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and out-of-state, plus armed forces memberships. Office hours are provided for weekday and Saturday service.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a five year public broadcasting funding plan raising the ceiling to 612 million from 1976 to 1980, with 88 million in 1976 rising to 160 million in 1980. The bill keeps a 2.50 nonfederal match per dollar from federal aid and moves to the Senate floor and House committees for action. Ralph B. Rogers of PBS says the plan supports long range funding and local communities will bear the cost.
An apparent CRT listing shows station call signs for St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Quincy with notes of errors due to unreported changes by the stations. The guide references channels 2 through 13 and includes a weather note.
Live baseball from Cincinnati Phillies vs Reds at 7:00 with Gowdy and Kubek. Vikings vs Dolphins at Miami Orange Bowl airing 8:00 with Gifford Williamson Cosell. Mike Douglas Show at 3:30 with Groucho Marx and guests. Gunsmoke two part premiere on channels 4 7 13 at 7:00. Parole documentary on channel 9 at 7:00 narrated by E G Marshall. Tomorrow Show midnight with Roddenberry Bradbury Ellison. Movies include Rulers of the Sea 9:30 on 11, Kissin Cousins 3:00 on 2, The Tiger Makes Out 11:30 on 4 7 13. Multiple news, game shows, and serials listed across channels 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 13 17 with varied times tonight.
A dense TV schedule lists baseball game coverage Cardinals vs Braves at 6 30 with announcers, plus featured guests on talk shows and a long roster of daily programs. The segment ends with a political note on broadcasting funding and public grants.
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