The Glamour of Big Cities Editorial Opinion
A reader argues small towns offer better living than big cities. The piece contrasts suburban growth, highway reach, and time costs in cities like New York Chicago and Los Angeles with the richer life in smaller towns. It emphasizes affordable living, less traffic, and ample leisure time in smaller towns over urban glamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Mexico
Kansas City
Hutchinson
Psalm Verse On Water, Faith, And Refreshment
A devotional reflection comparing Psalm 42 1 to human thirst for water and spiritual refreshment through fellowship with God. It emphasizes both physical and spiritual renewal as essential needs.
Ann Landers Answers Readers About Taste And Grief
In a spirited letters column, Ann Landers defends personal taste in pornography and high heels while warning against judging others. A widow writer shares ongoing grief years after loss, offering advice to move forward. A reader asks about a habit of moistening cards, and Ann explains card players often do this to keep cards from sticking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Appleton
California
To Your Good Health Dear Dr Thosteson
A reader reports numbness in the hands starting with the thumb and index finger, accompanied by occasional dull aches near the elbow or wrist, seeking medical guidance. The note reflects concerns about persistent sensory symptoms and possible nerve or musculoskeletal involvement.
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Dr. Thosteson
L.J.M
Numbness in the hands and varicose vein advice
Reader questions about numb hands point to possible neck arthritis or carpal tunnel with posture and X rays advised. wrist surgery potential but diet or exercise won't cure. A separate note says cycling helps varicose veins, with a three wheel bike suggested for older riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.K
Odd Driving Excerpts From Accident Reports
A set of misheard or misdescribed accident quotes from reports shows drivers facing tight highway conditions. Narratives include driving into a house, running over someone, misjudging pedestrians, and hitting stationary or moving vehicles, highlighting confusion and blame in high speed incidents.
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Har Asw
Cta
weRiotida
GHSC
Messiah presentation draws 600 at First Baptist Church
Yesterday in Mexico a Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah was presented by the Community Chorus at the First Baptist Church drawing more than 600 attendees. Henry LaConsitt, former Collier’s editor and longtime magazine writer, died in Washington, D. C. after a battle with cancer.
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Handel
First Baptist Church
Henry LaConsitt
Collier’s
Washington, D.C
Crossword puzzle and local notices mix in 1952 Mexico page
A dense page combines a crossword clue list with local items about indctions, church open house, and community notes. It mentions AP Newsfeatures marriage to Elizabeth Wilson, a charity gift, six Audrain men heading to St Louis for selective service, Fraternal Order of Eagles initiations, and assorted editorials and social updates from Mexico Missouri including YWCA hike and Christmas shopping crowds.
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Elizabeth Wilson
Mexico
First Christian Church
Jack Denser
Audrain County
Armed Forces
St. Louis
John Calvin Miller
Raymond Louis Iman
Earl Raymond Lold
Oklahoma
YWCA
Ida Rhea Pearson
Lakeview Park
W.D. Mason
Texas
Earl Carter Place
Kansas City
Mason
Mexico Hedger Publication Office and Subscription Rates
Mexico Hedger provides daily news except Sundays and holidays from 800 N Washington St Mexico Mo. It lists postal rates for various localities including in state and out of state subscriptions with monthly and yearly options plus armed forces pricing and office hours for weekdays and Saturdays.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Local TV Station Call Letters List
A fragment listing TV station call letters and cities: Khga tv Hannibal Komu tv Columbia Kete tv St Louis Weem tv Quittey Kpl St Louis Kreg tv Jeff City Kebj tv Columbia and a note that 17 corresponds to On Sea Tv.
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Khga-tv
Hannibal
Komu-tv
Columbia
Kete-tv
St. Louis
Weem-tv
Quittey
Kpl
Kreg-tv
Jeff City
Kebj-tv
Sea Tv
Sunday TV Listings and Movie Highlights
Sunday Ledgerland station listings show Camera Three at 7 30 p m on Channel 4 with Bertolt Brecht excerpts and a Buster Keaton profile at 10 p m on Channel 7. Notre Dame vs USC highlights at 10 30 a m on Channels 5 8 10. Anne Frank house visit at noon on Channel 17, Hannukah tribute at noon on Channel 5. Giants vs Bengals at noon with pregame at 11 30. Broncos vs Chiefs at 1 p m. Cowboys vs Cardinals at 3 p m. Movie and sports lineup spans multiple channels with broadcasts of Santa Claus is Coming to Town and a host of classic films and programs.
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Channel 4
Bertolt Brecht
Buster Keaton
Notre Dame
USC
Anne Frank
Amsterdam
Hannukah
NY Giants
Bengals
Cincinnati
Denver Broncos
Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys
Cardinals
St. Louis
Santa Claus
Fred Astaire
Mickey Rooney
Nebraska
Jason Robards
Mildred Natwick
Curiosity
Lamp Unto
Sacred Heart
the Life
Oral Roberts
Dimension
Almanac
Rev. Robinson
Revival
Camera Three
Lester Family
Young At Hear
Davey
Bullwinkle
Herald of Trutt
Father's House
Rev. Humbare
Billy Hargis
Globetrotters
Vietnam
CBS News
Dick Keefe
Disney
FBI
Bob Blackman
Bill Fields
Dick van Lo
Porter Wagone
ABC News
NBC New
Grambling
Protector
Nashville
Zoom
Death Valley
Sanford & Son
Birthday greetings for Centralia and Farber residents
Monday greetings honor J Frank Atkinson Howard Peck Gayle Gray Oller John T Duckworth Ruby Kemp Mrs Everett Torreyson Tinna Lee Antrim Lilburn Stone Dawn Dodd and Larry Robinett of Centralia Lilburn. Tuesday wishes go to Mrs Fred Jenkins Mrs Don Phillips Mrs Her bert Blades Linda Sharp Mrs Mary Holmes James Hubert Clark Linda Norton Michael Warner Hubert Rose Robyn Beamer Roswell Ray Hull of Farber. Today's notable birthdays include actress Julie Harris aged 47 and Maggie Smith aged 38.
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J. Frank Atkinson
Howard Peck
Gayle Gray Oller
John T. Duckworth
Ruby Kemp
Everett Torreyson
Tinna Lee Antrim
Centralia
Lilburn Stone
Dawn Dodd
Larry Robinett
Fred Jenkins
Don Phillips
Herbert Blades
Linda Sharp
Mary Holmes
James Hubert Clark
Linda Norton
Michael Warner
Hubert Rose
Robyn Beamer
Roswell Ray Hull
Farber
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George C. Thosteson, M.D
W.M
Ledger
Seonen
Pope
AP Newsfeatures
Saxhorn
Lindbad
Town On the Thames
leloIly
Ktvi
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
Ksd-tv
Army
Navy
Sweden
Tjorven
Moses
San Francisco
Mary Tyler Moore
NBC
Jake Wyler
Bette Davis
Dane Wyman
Sixth Sense
Regis Philbin
Stan Kan
Blondie
Cupid
Penny Singleton
Laurel and Hardy
Basil Rathbone
Dick van Dyke
Abbott and Costello
Leo Gorcey
Bing Crosby
Doris Day
Northwest Mounted Police
Gary Cooper
Aldo Ray
Katharine Hepbun
Sergeant Deadhead
Frankie Avalon
James Drury
Jon Hall
Shanghai
Orson Welles
Dragnet Moore
Big Valley Ar
Laurel & Hardy
Abbott & Costello
Bowery Boys
Lassie
NBC News
Andy Griffith
Cisco Kid
Welk
Ledgerland
Humbard
Notre
Archie
Ceylon
ABC
Harm’s Way
John Wayne
Kirk Douglas
Otto Preminger
Masterpiece Theater
Bette
Wilkie Collins
Buckley
Robert Strauss
Jonathan Winters
Channel
Iwo Jima
Russ Tamblyn
Charlie Chan
Sidney Toler
Dr. Goldfoot
Vincent Price
Edward G. Robinson
Darren McGavin
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Joe I. Brown
Jose Ferrer
Gloria
Swanson
Judy Garland
Anastasia
Lilli Palmer
Tony Randall
Atre
Julie Harris
Maggie Smith
Kin Hubbard
A&w
Hiway
Parsons
Jefferson Mexico
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