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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues the shift from a draft to a volunteer force has improved recruitment and testing, while lamenting the loss of citizen soldier ideals. It notes December reached 100 percent volunteer quotas and high mental test scores, but warns professional soldiers require different leadership and questions the absence of citizen soldier expectations.
A devotional note contrasts seeking joy in worldly substitutes with the Psalmist’s assertion that fullness of joy is found in God. The piece emphasizes joy as a divine, transcendent pleasure located at the Lord’s right hand, urging faithful reliance over earthly substitutes.
An Missouri Bus and Truck Association official sought editorial support for raising axle and gross weight limits for trucks, arguing fuel savings and productivity. The piece critiques higher limits, cites speed-limit losses, CB radio evasion, highway safety concerns, and favors railroad reliance over oversized trucks.
Dear Sam favors a childless life and urges the bachelor to stay single. Ann Landers replies that such a choice would likely make someone happy, while sharing a sharp rebuttal to readers who care more for possessions than kin.
A reader asks why tubal pregnancy occurs and how it is diagnosed. Dr Thosteson explains fertilization in the Fallopian tube and how scarring or adhesions can trap the egg, causing rupture and pain. Other letters cover tampons, hormone therapies for menopause, breast size, and ejaculatory issues, with patient guidance and tips.
The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce installed new officers Forest Noel Frank Kister Mrs R B Wood Phil Gilmore and Roy Kent at the annual awards banquet Martinsburg to receive a 250 award for outstanding achievement J J McNamara Missouri Power and Light sponsor of the 1964 Planned Progress Program announced today 1965 news item
A dense OCR style TV guide lists channel numbers and programs for St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and surrounding areas. It notes evening choices including Smothers Brothers Ray Charles Dom DeLuise Eames Celebration and movies such as The Only Game in Town Doctors Wives Shadow of the Thin Man and Never Say Goodbye with channel 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 17 and Kaiser stations.
Tuesday Ledgerland lists a TV lineup including Death Be Not Proud based on John Gunther memoir about a teen's terminal brain tumor with Arthur Hill and Bobby Benson portraying the parents and son. Also features Alistair Cooke America chapter on prohibition, Child and animal programs, sport and game shows, and a late night Tonight program with burlesque discussion and classic dramas.
AP reports Public television's Black Journal plans a game show Can You Dig It featuring Afro American history questions. Contestants compete in two prelim rounds an elimination round and a final bonus round with a 12 book panel. The aim is education through entertainment and finalists study two weeks prior.
Wednesday marks birthday wishes for Steven Arthur Scott Walter C Wright John Houston Debbie Jones Cynthia Parker Mildred Surls Betty Pierce Mark Albright and Betty Grimwood The page also notes James Michener turning 68 and Norman Rockwell turning 81 today reflecting a blend of locals and notable figures.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication details with mailing rates for Audrain and surrounding counties, other Missouri counties, and out of state. It includes a range of prices by month and year and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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