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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1974
Page
2
A critical editorial contrasts elected officials with bureaucrats highlighting job security flaws, secrecy, and indifference. It notes high government payrolls, argues for FOIA as a check, and warns against a drift toward rule by administrators rather than the people. The piece stresses accountability and the need to curb bureaucratic overreach.
A devotional reflection cites John 8 12 where Jesus proclaims to be the light of the world promising followers guidance and life through faith. The message emphasizes dispelling darkness and attaining clear vision of potential through belief in Christ.
In Jefferson City News Tribune a syndicated Dr. Max Rafferty column praises an anonymous updating of Little Red Hen. The piece contrasts modernizing fairy tales with traditional values and closes with thanks to the nameless author and a nod to future installments.
Readers seek guidance on restaurant courtesy and aging activism. The column defends diners right to linger after meals while urging public action against aging, urging effort and resources to fight the disease alongside cancer and polio.
A reader seeks cataract treatment options and early surgery versus waiting. The doctor explains that surgery removes lenses, with temporary help from pupil-dilating meds, and that progression varies by eye. Additional questions cover nosebleeds in a child, risks of short birth intervals, and fading chickenpox scars, with guidance and a request for a booklet.
Yesterday In Mexico reports Joe C. Meissert of 1720 8S Morris named to a list of honorary colonels for Governor elect Warren E Hearnes inauguration on Jan 11. Other items note California visitors, Guard Armory dedication, and several social visits spanning 1924 to 1954 with brief mentions of travelers and host families.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt notes Bill Moyers will spend a week in meetings for a Public Broadcasting Service series titled Bill Moyers Foreign Report starting January 16. At 40, Moyers returns to a weekly schedule after folding his Emmy winning Journal last spring, saying he has no hesitation about resuming the workload.
Published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Second class postage paid. Single copy 15c. Carrier rate 2.25 per month in Mexico and trade area towns. Mail rates vary by county and term. Armed forces rate 1.50 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 8 to 3 Saturday.
A fragmented note catalogs channel listings with cryptic station tags linked to St. Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Jeff City and Quincy markets. It mentions weather and unreported changes by the stations, warning readers about inaccuracies in the listings.
Animated tale of the girl who wrote the famous letter airs at 7:00 P m on channels 2 3 and 17. Wall Street Week at 7:30 covers retail inventories outlook. The Man Without A Country repeats at 7:30 on channels 2 3 and 17 starring Cliff Robertson. The Carey Treatment stars James Coburn on CBS Movie at 8:00 for channels 4 7 and 13.
The page details a dense slate of programming across channels with film and sports coverage. It notes NFL and college football pre games, NBA and boxing features, country music, and numerous cartoons and movies, plus a long interview and public television plan. It also covers interviews, documentaries, and a Moyers PBS project with funding details and purposes.
Greetings go out to Dennis Boyd ston Russell Eugene Smith Bradford Brett Ray Martin Paul R Green Mrs Lenora Griffin Loyal Wonneman Eddie Mudd Mike Sullivan Alva Harp Maurice Isman Bill Ellis Donna Sue Smith Stanley Pulis Sr Wallace Hill Grover Holtkamp Stacy Webber and twins Rickey and Rhonda Exendine on Sundays birthday list Former football coach Lou Little is 8
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