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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
3
A reader asks how informed Americans are and challenges the press to reveal fuller facts. The piece discusses world hunger, population growth, social change, and the U S role abroad, noting gaps in public knowledge and urging better information and accountability from the media.
A reflective verse urges the seer to depart to Judah and prophesy there. It emphasizes turning away from worldly substitutes and pursuing God’s will throughout the land to reap His benefits.
Auto layoffs rise while buyers fade, as dealers blame TV hype over local newspaper ads. The writer urges restoring local newspaper advertising to reach buyers who know their hometown dealers and crave factual, visible offers. It cites Chevrolet memory and calls out GM brands losing local support.
Political sources report Mrs. Hampton Ferris of Mexico will supervise the cigarette tax unit of the Missouri Department of Revenue Division of Collection. Dr. Charles W. Sullivan announced his resignation as pastor of First Baptist Church in Mexico to take a pastorate in Chickasha Oklahoma.
A reader asks about fatal overdose risk from tranquilizers and is advised to seek medical help. Several letters discuss body image, fashion, and weight perception, with responses praising body diversity and historical art. Additional query covers topless bathing legality in Texas and how to answer about annulled marriages, with guidance from Ann Landers and a booklet promotion.
Dear reader asks if eating a pound of chocolate daily would only add about a half pound of body weight. Dr Thosteson explains a pound of candy ≈1800 calories while a pound of fat body weight ≈3500 calories, so constant excess could total about 180 pounds in a year.
The note lists numerous birthday wishes for family and friends including Howard Dale Day and Joyce Parrott, plus mentions Democratic Sen John Sparkman and Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes birthday ages. It also contains health guidance about car engine fumes and advice on douching from a patient letter to Dr Thosteson, emphasizing medical instructions and clarifications.
Publication details list daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates include 15c single copy, $2.25 per month by carrier, $20 per year in Audrain and adjoining counties, $26 annual elsewhere, with 6 and 3 month options. Arm forces subscription $1.50 per month. Office hours 8:00 to 4:30 weekdays and 8:00 to 3:00 Saturday.
NHL hockey Blues at Flames on Channel 11 at 7 PM. CBS movie Kansas City Bomber with Raquel Welch airs at 8 PM on channels 4 7 13. What Now America with Fulton Sheen at 9 PM on 9. Harriett Woods special A St Louis Masterpiece at 9:30 on 11. Wide variety listings follow with soaps, comedies, news, and late-night films including Heaven Can Wait at 1 PM on 11 and It's A Wonderful Life at 2:55 AM on 4.
TV schedule details Saturday include Go at 11:30 a.m. on Channels 8 and 10 with a wind jammer adventure. Football features Cardinals vs Vikings at noon on channels 4,7,13 with pregame at 11:30 a.m. and Dolphins vs Raiders at 3:00 on channels 5,8,10. Also World of Sports at 4:00 on channels 2,3,17. several movies, college basketball Notre Dame vs UCLA at 10:30 p.m. on 5,7,8. and a Soundstage concert with Arlo Guthrie on Channel 9.
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