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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1974
Page
2
A Ledgerland column argues shoplifting rises with arrests and harsher penalties. Merchants install advanced security. crimes span youths and seasoned criminals. The piece pleads for honest Christmas living and warns that arrests and trials destroy lives, urging readers to resist theft.
A religious reflection notes that Psalm 145 18 affirms God is near to all who call on him in truth and that belief brings his help during life’s troubles rather than a life free of trials.
The piece argues that home ownership is costly for buyers and builders. With typical costs from twenty to thirty thousand dollars and high interest rates, monthly payments and yearly charges strain budgets. A rise to ten percent interest would raise payments further, discouraging many, especially young couples, amid taxes and utilities.
Letters from a college age woman who values virginity and resists pressure for sex. She tells Ann Landers she won’t change her stance and will leave a relationship if needed. The second letter from a wife of 19 who married young laments her husband seeking freedom after decades of seeming stability.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a set of coded city names and numbers linked to St Louis and nearby towns Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia Jeff City and Quincy. The weather tag appears at the end, suggesting a local forecast or bulletins amid the listings.
TV guide bulleted listings show Alistair Cooke's America at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 9 and various NBC ABC CBS movies and shows through prime time. Featured are The Red Badge Of Courage with Richard Thomas, Betrayal with Amanda Blake, and Burt Lancaster profiles, plus cartoons, game shows, and late-night lineups across channels 2 3 5 7 9 11 and 13.
Television guide notes Channel 2 3 4 7 11 13 lineups with Tony Orlando and Dawn guests William Conrad and Florence Henderson on The Variety Hour at 7 and Tom Jones at 8. Programs include Cannon Lucas Tanner and Billy Graham specials, Leonardo Da Vinci The Last Supper Part 3, and The Tomorrow Show JFK discussions. weather and local news fill daytime slots with classic ads and movie listings.
A reader asks about the CEA carcinoembryonic antigen test after bowel cancer surgery. The doctor explains it is a relatively new procedure detecting small blood changes that indicate cancer presence in certain forms and sites.
A two year study by the Institute for American Strategy accuses CBS News of slanted coverage, favoring pro detente and criticizing national defense while omitting opposing views. The report claims minimal balance, with heavy bias across Vietnam war commentary and defense issues, provoking calls to scrutiny of fairness standards.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reviews NBCs made for TV adaptation of The Red Badge of Courage starring Richard Thomas. It compares to the 1951 Huston film with Audie Murphy, noting strong battle scenes, but criticizes dreamlike flashbacks and some graphic footage. Supporting roles by Michael Brandon and Charles Aidman are highlighted.
Thursday celebrations extend greetings to Mrs. Fred Jenkins Mrs. Don Phillips Mrs. Herbert Blades Linda Sharp Mrs. Mary Holmes James Robert Clark Roswell Ray Hall of Farber Hubert Rose Linda Norton Michael Wanner and Robyn Beamer with well wishes and warm regards.
Mexico Cedarr lists publication details including address at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265 daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates shown for mail subscriptions by region with varying yearly and half year prices and special armed forces rate. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
A fire in Mexico last night gutted the office and storage area of the McGee Packing Co with the plant itself undamaged. Also notes visits and events include Ronald Schwartz and family returning to Golden Colorado after visiting Mrs Catherine Cleeton in Vandalia and other local society items from 1944 to 1954.
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