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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
2
The editorial notes Mexico MO has 75 miles of streets, about 35 miles now concrete, reducing maintenance. Mayor Enslen praises the street department for four years of work. 38 miles paved or improved since 1969 at $1.511 million. The goal: keep paving until all streets require little annual maintenance.
A reflective note questions human worry as the stone is already moved from the tomb. It asks readers what worries they carry and suggests a shift from fear to faith by recalling Mark 16:3. The piece frames worry as a common trait and implies reassurance.
A reader argues the United States should prioritize American needs over exporting 700000 barrels of oil monthly. The note cites Hon William Hungate and the Fulbright resolution backing Israel, calls oil shipments under license, and warns shortages abroad. Editor notes the crisis may justify exports for reasons beyond keeping oil at home.
The Monroe County Appeal lauds Missouri Conservation Commission for expanding game and fishing, noting permit payments as investments. It recalls past abundance, estimates current deer and fur values at tens of thousands, and credits the board with restocking and boosting local recreation and cash flow.
On Monday birthday wishes go to Mrs Marion Hellyer Mrs Theodore Mueller Lewis M Moore Mrs Robert M White II Mrs Larney Barnes Mrs Myrtle Stevens Miss Oma Givens Clarence Bradshaw Karol Kristofferson Van dalia H L Crane Edna Bickley John Charles Cad well Kevin George J T Dowell Jr Melvin Swaim Mark Rucker Rhonda Gregory of Middletown. On Tuesday greetings extend to Dorothy Alexander Mrs Pauline Wilkes Bobby Becker John Moore Toni Rene Woodruff Mary Duvall Billy Eckler Wellsville Carla Jean Myers Robert Midgett Terry Cherlinsky Robert Tratchel Kenneth Garrett Dorothy Sweezer Debra Gale Laird Kevin Eugene Lewis.
Readers debate bed wetting adults and seek counsel from Ann Landers. The column reiterates therapy as a potential path and urges practical boundaries for family conflicts. The piece notes corrections to terminology and promotes a drug booklet offer from Landers.
A reader asks about cures for diabetes after doctors reportedly deeming it shock caused. The doctor explains diabetes persists when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin and notes it can be controlled by diet pills or insulin. Patients can lead active lives with management, not a cure.
The letter column discusses diabetes not being cured by diet and treatment, noting insulin production remains insufficient and that apparent cures often fail. It covers light headedness from low blood sugar, the value of small frequent meals, otitis media risks and possible surgical drainage, and advice on leaving butter unrefrigerated.
The Audrain Hospital additions are about 60 to 65 percent complete with key administrator Keyton Nixon reporting construction ahead of schedule. The west wing reopened for patients this week, and university performers will join the Christmas Concert on the MU singers.
Channel listings show Lions clash with Dolphins in Miami with pre game at noon on Channel 4 7 13. Pittsburgh Steelers meet 49ers in San Francisco at 3:00 on Channel 5 8 10. College action Camellia Bowl NCAA Division II final at Sacramento 1:00 on Channels 2 3 17. UCLA plays NC State at 4:00 on Channels 2 3 17. Alastair Cooke America at 6:00 on Channel 8 features memoir Another holiday cartoon The Night The Animals Talked Bethlehem. ABC Movie 7:30 on Channels 2 3 17 Youll Never See Me Again listed as missing.
Television listings show a mix of sports and classic programs including NFL pregame coverage, film features, and child and family favorites. Key items include Noon to 4:00 PM blocks with football previews, Lassie, Bowery Boys, Laurel and Hardy, and a 1:30 PM Navy football game plus regional college and quiz segments.
Channel 4 airs Camera Three at 7 30 a m reenacting independence hall framing the constitution and 10 a m folk dances by the National Folk Ensemble of Pakistan. national figures Simon Heller appear on 4 and 5 8 10. football features Buffalo Jets at noon on 5 8 10 and Dallas at 1 p m on 7 13 with pregame at 12 30. hockey Blues Sabres 24 Hours 10 Reaching Out 12. various movies and religious programs fill late slots with NBC CBS ABC and public listings, weather notes and station announcements.
A dense listing outlines TV and movie programming across channels with multiple daily time slots. Highlights include nature film The Proud Bird From Shanghai at 6:30, The Glass Menagerie with Katharine Hepburn at 7:30, and NBC report If That's A Gnome This Must Be Zurich at 9:00.
The passage argues rancidity is a matter of flavor not health. It notes butter left at room temperature remains usable if aged properly and many people do this without danger.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with frequency, pricing by mail and carrier, regional rates for Audrain and adjoining counties, out of state rates, military mail, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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