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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1974
Page
2
Today's Edit orial wishes you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joyful season. It hopes for silent nights, bright morning happiness from friends and family, and gentle, thankful moments of gift giving beyond material presents.
A reflective note cites scripture Matthew 4 4 about man not living by bread alone. It argues accumulation of things does not sustain life and emphasizes deeper needs beyond material wealth.
The Star Valley Independent in Afton Wyoming lists Christmas thoughts titled The Greatest Things. It names items such as the greatest day as today and the best gift as forgiveness, including fears, common sense, hate, and an abiding faith in God as the greatest of all. The list notes faults, temptations, and virtues, presenting a reflective roster of life’s values.
The 1897 New York Sun reply to eight year old Virginia O'Hanlon affirming Santa Claus exists. The editorial voice argues belief, faith, and wonder sustain childhood, contrasting skepticism of adults with enduring magic and love.
The Mexico Crdger lists publication details with daily schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays. Rates cover distribution by mail and carrier across Missouri counties and outside states, with military APO pricing and special subscriptions.
On Monday birthday wishes go to Arthur Gibbs David Rivers Louis Graue E Winston Reed Rich Adams Larry Rose Billy Gene Vanes Beatrice Patterson Karen Faye Williamson Logan Ruth Tiler James T Stevison Jr Don Rummane. On Tuesday birthday greetings go to Mrs Lena Senor Smith Ted Mayes Elmer Smitty Smith Billy Carol Hawkins Mrs Claude Smallwood Mark Lea Hunt Joanne Ridgway Art Simmons Paul Allen Hull Noel Dubray Baker Perry Lynda Brandenburg Mrs James Silvey Paul Brower Jr Mrs Raymond Kemp Richard Lierheimer Ronald Shivers Cory Ezell.
Dear Ann Landers offers calm advice on handling two year olds temper outbursts and public scenes without shame. A columnist explains breathing patience, no reaction, and waiting for behavior to reset, then notes a reader's question about converting to Judaism and faith identity.
A reader argues Pap smears are not infallible and urges clearer warnings from doctors and cancer groups. Mrs J F shares her experience of negative Pap tests followed by uterine endometrial cancer after an eight year lapse, noting negligence in patient education.
The Pap test is not perfect but highly valuable for cervical cancer screening. It detects in situ cancers at their origin, aiding early treatment, though it cannot zero in on other reproductive sites. Readers’ questions cover menopause, prostate enlargement, circulation issues, and high blood pressure, with Dr Thosteson offering guidance and a booklet on menopause care.
Yesterday in Mexico report notes four accidents before 8:30 a.m. due to frost. Also mentions Norb Fennewald winning a Christmas decoration contest, and John Baker winning a Christmas coloring contest in The Ledger. Includes visits from Martha Alexander to Mexico and historical promotions from 1934 to 1954.
Unclear station list shows KTTV St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX Ty St. Louis KSD TV St. Louis with note to check TV 12 weather for unreported changes. Report highlights possible scheduling errors and missing updates across channels.
Prime slate includes Go at 11 30 a m on Channels 8 and 10 about stowaways at sea. Football features Cardinals Vikings at noon and Dolphins Raiders AFC playoff at 3 00. Also World of Sports at 4 with Circus and skiing, plus All In The Family at 7 and NBC Movie Geronimo.
Sunday Ledger listings summarize morning to night TV blocks and sports. Highlights include Camera Three at 7:30 a.m. Roy Dotrice in Brief Lives excerpts, Lamp Unto My Feet at 8, and a long slate of films, documentaries, and religious programs across channels 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13, with AFC and NFC playoff games noted for noon and 3 p.m. respectively and a Star Julie Andrews film at 8 on Channel 11.
Channel 9 brings a varied Christmas lineup including Coming of a Stranger a parable airing Dec 22 10 30 p m and Dec 23 8 p m from United Methodist Church media. Andre Kostelanetz conducts the National Symphony in Nutcracker Suite and Tchaikovsky works on Dec 23 7 p m and Dec 24 7 p m plus Christmas at Pops with Arthur Fiedler Dec 24 7 30 p m and Dec 25 7 p m. University of Illinois Sings a Christmas Song airs Dec 24 9 p m and Dec 25 10 30 p m. A Renaissance Christmas airs Dec 25 9 p m with Renaissance music and New Testament reading. Christmas 1783 airs Dec 25 9 p m.
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