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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1975
Page
2
The article argues for extending the 1949 city limits of Mexico to the south and west, possibly north, to better attract industry and preserve federal funds. It notes the 1970 census decline and suggests using upcoming elections to approve a boundary extension, tying growth to political timing. It recalls 1949 as a distant past era.
A reflective note cites James 1 3 on testing faith producing patience. It urges readers to endure crisis moments by trusting that faith leads to deliverance and wits’ end times can strengthen resolve through belief.
The Monroe County Appeal discusses the revised Solid Waste Disposal law likely easing cost and workload in rural areas. It notes uncertainty about county court mandates for a county wide pick up plan and argues ambulance regulations are too strict and costly. Residents call for revision or repeal and question state health authorities' support.
The column features reader questions about a deceitful spouse known as the Ramada Kid, dating stand‑ups, and a troubled 17 year old. Advice urges careful communication, choosing better friends, and setting firm boundaries. The column also notes therapy options, family strain, and a request for a booklet on parenting.
A reader asks about dissolving a ruptured spinal disc with chymopapain injections. The procedure, chemonucleolysis, was developed by an Illinois surgeon and remains labeled experimental and limited to designated centers. The enzyme dissolves disc material without harming surrounding tissue, potentially avoiding laminectomy.
Dr. George C Thosteson discusses surgical excision and chemonucleolysis for herniated discs noting 70 80 percent success with enzyme treatment and allergy as main complication. Also warns glaucoma and cataracts can cause blindness and offers booklet by writing to Dr Thosteson Ledger Elgin Illinois with stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents.
Letter from Mrs. B.W.H. questions glaucoma treatment while outlining options. Doctor may escalate to surgery if drops and diuretics fail. Missouri Governor Bond warns capital projects may stall without federal revenue sharing. He cites an $8 million overrun for a new prison and discusses tax rebate deductions and a possible special session.
A Louisiana Missouri Press Journal letter warns of moral decline and social unrest in America, blaming secular culture, divorce, crime, and powerful unions for decay. The writer laments irreverence toward God, criticizes media and celebrity excess, and pleads for a return to traditional family values and national faith during the Bicentennial year.
The Mexico Audrain County Library announces next weeks bookmobile visits at multiple churches and towns. Stops include Bethlehem Baptist Maple Grove Methodist Fox Oak Crest Court Littleby Methodist Benton City Martinsburg Thompson Rush Hill and Lafayette Circle with varying morning and afternoon windows.
TV listings from stations in St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Quincy. Programs include sports notes on Vilomar Fernandes in lightweight boxing in San Francisco at 10 30 PM and multiple entertainment segments such as Reed Farrell show Marcel Marceau Elliot Norton Reviews and The Midnight Special with music stars. Channel details include Ktvi Ktva Kmox-tv Ksd-tv Komu-tv Kpl Kreg-tv Kebjtv and more.
TV guide entries list Bears versus Cardinals and Rams versus Bills in exhibition games on dates 5 8 and 10 with start times 1 30. Debuts include Sheldon Leonard as Big Eddie and Sheree North co starring on 4 7 and 13 at 7 30. Also Ted Baxter show on Mary Tyler Moore at 8 00 and Dick Cavett guests at 9 00 on 4 7 and 13.
A montage of dated notes covers August 22 entries from 1955 1945 1935 and 1925. It mentions Larry Lee Dollarhide of Manila joining 239 cadets for Missouri Military Academy on Sept 5 1955 and notes visits by General Omar Bradley and Lord Halifax to a German atrocity exhibit in Mexico on Sept 1 1945. Additional items include a 1935 sunrise store opening and a 1925 mass meeting in Callaway County protesting highway routing.
Saturday greetings go to Linda Weatherspoon and Sunday greetings to Tommie Pollard Julie Rae Eckman of Paris Mrs Sterling Martin Clyde James Lola Browning Clarena Hull Randy Welch C B Hull of Farber Mrs Geneva Conley and Mrs Elsie Martin Also noted are birthdays for French designer Marc Bohan aged 49 and baseball star Carl Yastrzemski aged 36 Plus a thought of the day: Enough is enough and too much spoils Italian proverb.
Wexixicn Crdyer published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Single copy price available. Carrier area $2.25 per month. Mail rates vary by county and duration. Office hours listed. Military APO rate $1.50 per month.
CBS launches the comedy Big Eddie starring Shel Leonard ahead of the fall season. The critic finds the premiere weak with a stale 1950s style plot centered on Eddie’s whiplash injury and bland humor, doubting the show’s ability to engage modern audiences.
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