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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
2
Christmas time inspires a warm heart toward children asking Santa and receiving gifts. Some kids hope while others fear loneliness, aged or forgotten by others. We can help the lonely and elderly by remembering them beyond our own fortune, not just at Christmas.
The text quotes John 20 19 and contends that amid global strife true peace comes from Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the need for Christ’s peace in today’s world.
On Monday greetings go to Lena Senor Smith Ted Mayes Elmer Smith Billy Carol Hawkins Mrs Claude Smallwood Mark Lea Hunt Joanne Ridgway Art Sim mons Paul Allen Hull Noel Dubray Baker Perry Lynda Brandenburg Mrs James Silvey Paul Brower Jr Mrs Raymond Kemp Richard Lierheimer Ronald Shivers Cory Ezell In Perry. On Tuesday birthday cake and candles go to Gale Rutherford Shelley Dodd Wilson Hinson James Albert Hoffman Gilbert Smiley Mrs Ray McLaughlin Tony Jones Vandalia Eldon Schrader Mrs Lewis Callaway Jane Krigbaum Merle Parker Clifford Isaacs Theresa Kay Wallace Lawrence P King Joe Meissert Daryl Clayton Hall Kenneth Shinn Stephen Goshorn Laddonia Mrs Martha Sue Mrs Juliet Hulen Steven Frey Sharon Jackson Homer Stewart.
Dr Thosteson explains yellow jackets are venomous hornets that sting when nests are threatened. Cold compresses antihistamines and anti-itch lotions help but swelling fades slowly. Insect venom can be fatal for allergic individuals, some carry an emergency kit. nonallergic people rarely die. Dr Thosteson notes he cannot answer every letter but uses reader questions in the column.
Summary of items including county recorder Leroy Werner’s scarlet fever report and several infections in Mexico, Cub Pack 35 recognizing Dale Duffy, Maj Loren Walters retiring from the Air Force after 20 years and moving to Savannah, Georgia, Mrs William Holtkamp elected president of St Ann’s Sodality, Dixie Gray Band to represent New York Lions Club at a summer convention, Mundy Service Agency owner J C Mundy injured in a fall, Edward Morris Jr visiting New Bloomfield, Ruth Crews studying law at Missouri University, and a dinner hosted by L M White for Marion Stowers.
Dear readers share questions on child support legal duty stuttering and a scam theatre audition. Answers stress legal obligation for support, reporting scams to BBB, and seeking speech therapy with guidance for adults.
Senator Eagleton urges an Emergency Resource Allocation Board under the Economic Stabilization Act to address fuel shortages. He cites independent stations, transit and manufacturers facing cuts, and warns federal action is limited without a declared emergency. He notes mandatory programs already in place but argues for authority to allocate petroleum products amid evolving shortages.
A detailed listing of Christmas themed programming across channels with football playoff games at noon on AFC stations and 3 pm on others, plus pre game shows and a mix of concerts, cartoons, movies and variety specials, featuring choirs and musicals from universities and religious groups. Includes repeats of Snatched and Fitzwilly, plus Wide World of Sports and holiday specials across stations 2 through 17.
Butler heads a thievery gang to support the household while a dense night of TV features Carol Burnett guesting at 9 00 with Anthony Newley and Dick Martin lampooning. Movies include It s A Dog s Life It Ain t Hay Flight for Freedom Wild Horse March of the Wooden Soldiers Angels Alley Snatched Fitzwilly and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang plus many sport and news segments throughout the evening.
The record shows senators McIntyre Randolph Hart Bible and Muskie urging an amendment to the Economic Stabilization Act to create an Emergency Resource Allocation Board. The aim is to allocate scarce resources during shortages, prioritize essential needs, and maintain competition, noting the measure is a stopgap for energy and fuel woes without broad reform.
The Mexican Ledger lists publication as daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. It outlines mailing rates including second class postage paid in Mexico 65265, single copy price 15 cents, carrier and trade-area subscriptions 2.00 per month, and various annual rates by county and state. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
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