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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1973

Page

2

Unhappiness Shoplift Warning Aimed at Mexico Shoppers

National experts predict rising shoplifting before Christmas with 148,525 people caught in 1,188 stores last year. The Mass Retailing Institute says American families pay a hidden tax over 150 dollars yearly due to theft. Over half of shoplifters are under 18, with 42 percent male and 58 percent female. Merchants deploy CCTV tags guards and urge parents and citizens to report theft, stressing it is a crime with arrest, trial, and possible sentencing.

Mexico Mass Retailing Institute

Humble Birth of Jesus Highlighted in Luke 2:7

The passage notes Mary wrapped the newborn Jesus in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger due to no room at the inn. It emphasizes that God can work through humble beginnings and ordinary settings.

God

Metric system will gradually change everyday life in 1960s

The Cincinnati Enquirer discusses the slow adoption of metric measures across daily life. It notes labeling changes, dual predictions for weather, and price comparisons, with shifts in fuel, clothing, appliances, food, carpeting, and packaging toward liters and grams while preserving familiar habits during the transition.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Overview

A concise listing of crossword clues across and down with numbered entries, including definitions for terms such as grape fray polite word and archaisms, plus miscellaneous references like biblical terms and animal names.

Recipe For Tragedy And Teen Dilemma In Letters

A Spokane Reader letter condemns a bar scene recipe for tragedy. Ann Landers advises a teenage reader not to marry at 18, outlines parental and financial responsibilities, and emphasizes personal choice. A Florida sister and a biting household visit conflict prompt guidance to write and discard a damaging letter, with a plug for sending requests to Ann Landers.

Ann Landers Ann Spokane

Going Overboard On Vitamins Dear Dr Thosteson

A reader asks if giving 800 units of vitamin E 500 mg of vitamin C a B complex with C and B 12 and lecithin to a 56 year old man with angina and diverticulosis is excessive. The doctor warns many vitamins and minerals in supplements are available in a proper diet and that excess amounts are often excreted. He notes riboflavin can tint urine bright yellow and questions the value of high dose vitamin E. He also advises evaluating fluid management for an elderly relative with congestive heart failure and suggests nurse home visits for practical care.

Thosteson A.K

Handel Messiah Soloists at First Baptist Mexico

Yesterday in Mexico Sunday December 8 1963 soloists for Handel's Messiah at First Baptist were Gene Ringo soprano John Connor mezzo Iola Bradley alto Lt Fred Mauk tenor and John Bullock bass directed by Robert L Bader with Marilyn Lowe organist Former Mexicoan Lloyd Edson Warner featured in Missouri Alumnus as Colorado College president Dr and Mrs J B Doolittle hosted open house for 150 guests at 609 Hazel St Also notes on John Willer leaving for Chicago Red Cross disaster relief work Odessa Gibson storm relief Canada to Mississippi and local car theft and moving news from Rush Hill and Promenade Street Mexico.

First Baptist Church Gene Ringo John Connor Iola Bradley Fred. Mauk John Bullock Robert L. Bader Mexico High School Marilyn Lowe Lloyd Edson Warner Missouri Alumnus Colorado College J.B. Doolittle Hazel St John Willer Chicago National Bandmasters Clinic

Birthday greetings roll for local residents this week

On Monday well wishers extend birthday cheers to Glenna Jo Johnson Dorothy Slater Jackie Lee Hudson Billie Barnes Flossie Lee Leach Bob Lewis Clinton Michael Stegeman Harold Cranmer Scott Hagan Lyndal Barker Chevy Robinson Mrs Paris Craghead and Jeffrey Allen Rise. On Tuesday greetings go to John William Cauthorn Estelle Stevens Dorothy Mae Bishop George L Piper Nancy Lee Deichman Patsy Lynn Rippett David Wayne Bradshaw Vivian Newman James Carl French Wayne Schroeder Paul Menefee Drake Smiley and Paul Davis.

Glenna Jo Johnson Dorothy Slater Jackie Lee Hudson Billie Barnes Flossie Lee Leach Bob Lewis Clinton Michael Stegeman Harold Cranmer Scott Hagan Lyndal Barker Chevy Robinson Paris Craghead Jeffrey Allen John William Cauthorn Estelle Stevens Dorothy Mae Bishop George L. Piper Nancy Lee Deichman Patsy Lynn Rippett David Wayne Bradshaw Vivian Newman James Carl French Wayne Schroeder Paul Menefee Drake Smiley Paul Davis

Erroneous TV Listings Notice for St Louis Ottumwa

Unclear station listings show 2 Ktvi St Louis 3 Ktva Ottumwa 4 Kmox tv St Louis 5 Ked tv St Louis with errors. If changes were unreported by the stations see Ty 12 Weather for guidance.

Ktvi St Louis Ktva Ottumwa Kmox Tv St. Louis Ked-tv

Energy crisis guide airs for youth on multiple channels

A half hour program at 11 00 a m designed for young viewers outlines the energy crisis. Sports fans can catch Vikings at Packers noon 15 Green Bay with pre game at 12 00 on channels 4 7 13. Also Grantland Rice bowl NCAA semifinal at 12 30 on channels 2 4 17. KC Chiefs Raiders at Oakland 3 00 with pre game 2 30 on channels 5 8 10. Wide World of Sports at 4 00 on channels 2 3 17 covers motor sports skating and barrel jumping. Alistair Cooke on America at 6 00 on channel 8. Lawrence Welk at 6 00 and 6 30.

Minnesota Vikings Packers Green Bay KC Chiefs Raiders Oakland America Alistair Cooke Lawrence Welk

Television Listings Highlight Irving Berlin Salute Night

Broadcast guide emphasizes Irving Berlin tribute with ABC Movie Maneater starring Richard Basehart at 7:30. NBC airs How To Commit Marriage with Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason at 8 00. Carol Burnett hosts from Sydney Opera House with Tim Conway Edward Villella and Lucette Aldous at 9 00. Burt Reynolds variety hour debuts at 10 30.

Irving Berlin ABC Richard Basehart NBC Bob Hope Jackie Gleason Carol Burnett Australia New Opera House Sydney Tim Conway Edward Villella Lucette Aldous Burt Reynolds Burt and the Girls Abbott and Costello Leor Gorcey

Sunday TV Listings and Specials Highlights

Sunday station guide lists Marshall Efron's Sunday School at 9:30 on Channel 4, Camera Three at 7:30, Independence Hall debate reenactment at 10:00 on Channel 7, and Ahmed Zaki al Yamani interview at 11:30 on Channels 5 8 10. It also covers sports, films, debates, and religious programming across stations 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17.

Marshall Efron Camera Three Hans Richter Independence Hall Ahmed Zaki al- Yamani Cleveland Browns Bengals Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Falcons Atlanta Washington Redskins Cowboys Texas Boston Middle East

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