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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1974

Page

2

Newspapers are already sold in every town and city

The piece argues that local papers are already bought by readers and must continually improve service. It notes Missouri has no rival morning or afternoon papers, cites a handful of U.S. towns with competing papers, and highlights Sunday paper competition. The core message is about sustaining reader loyalty amidst many life distractions.

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End Of Life Reflections On Fulfilled Purpose

A reflective note contrasts Jesus Christ with others, citing John 4 34 and declaring that only Christ could proclaim it is finished at death while others leave tasks unfinished.

John Christ

How Long The Agnew Subsidy

The Kansas City Times questions the total taxpayer costs for Spiro T. Agnew since his resignation. Estimates vary widely from over 100000 to double that amount. The paper notes ongoing Secret Service protection, a townhouse office, a six-person staff, and a chauffeured sedan. It questions the duration of subsidy and suggests six months total is improper.

Kansas City Times Spiro T. Agnew Secret Service Agnew Hubert H. Humphrey United States Spiro Agnew Chicago Frank Sinatra

Kirksville Merchant Confronts IRS Charge Claim

A Kirksville merchant reported an IRS call from a St. Louis agent demanding 25 dollars for 1971 store taxes. The agent offered no explanation, then the charge was deducted from the merchant’s checking account. The merchant urged public awareness of the charge.

Kirksville IRS

Amputation Advice Sparks Family Conflict in Love Dilemma

Dear Ann Landers counsels a young woman with a five inch leg length discrepancy to consider below knee amputation for equal length and better psychological adjustment. She cites Dr. Robert Thompson and urges the fiancé and minister’s views be weighed, while urging families to avoid guilt.

Ann Landers Ann Henry Betts Rehabilitation Institute Chicago Robert G. Thompson Thompson

Chickenpox and a New Baby Advice Column

Dr Thosteson answers readers on chickenpox exposure in newborns, immune globulin options, and maternal immunity, plus guidance on pregnancy with nephritis, amniocentesis as a defect detector, coffee causing kidney pains, birthmarks and plastic surgery costs, and reader mail procedures.

Audrain County 4H elects new officers and events

New Audrain County 4H officers are Lesley England president John Maxwell vice president Mrs Walter Petersen secretary and James Botts treasurer. Also named are Vernon Stuart Gene Shellabarger and Paul Schaffer. Miss Ernstone Christian will attend Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Mothers March total raised 1780 32. A editorials praise Truman prompts comment from Truman. Others note Miss Gail Russell Miss Glee Thompson election of Audrain Christian Youth Council and local memorial plans for Woodrow Wilson.

Audrain County 4H Foundation Lesley England John Maxwell Walter Petersen James Botts Vernon Stuart Gene Shellabarger Paul Schaffer Ernestone Christian Granville Christian Mexico Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College Kirksville Gail Russell Christian College Columbia John H. Russell Glee Thompson W. H. Thompson Promenade Sr Audrain County Christian Youth Council Slusher Quisenberry Kelley Quisenberry Kansas City J. W. Gallaher Woodrow Wilson Marie Foreman St. Louis Paderewski Clara Jurgenson New York

Local TV Station List and Evening Program Guide

Erroneous listings note unreported changes by stations. Evening TV: Little Mermaid on channels 4 7 13 at 7 Queen of Spades on channel 9 at 7 Horton Hears A Who on 4 7 13 at 7 30 ABC Movie The Big Bounce on 2 3 17 at 8 Mitel Gaynor Tribute To The American Housewife on 4 7 13 NBC Movie Kaleidoscope on 5 8 10 at 8.

Richard Chamberlain ABC Ryan O'Neal Mitel Gaynor NBC Warren Mayberry Phil Donahue Elec. Co Mr. Rogers Somerset Gilligan Three Stooges Showtime CBS Tri-States Gomer Bewitched Mike Douglas Big Valley Merv Griffin al Lucy Consequences Perspective Pyramid Little Fortran Bullwinkle Mermaid Chi Chuan Pixanne Andy Griffith Sesame St Lucy

Television listings and highlights for tonight

Broadcast schedule reads like a collage with Beatty and Susannah York in a playboy adventure. Country Music Hit Parade comes from Nashville hosted by Eddy Arnold with major stars. Cavett spot features a mystery Who Killed Lamb with Stanley Baker at two late times. Tonight Joey Bishop subs for Johnny Carson with Helen Gurley Brown as guest. Movies include And Baby Makes Three Flare Up The Big Bounce Kaleidoscope April Love The Last Challenge Here Come The Girls Off Limits Canyon River Joker's Wild Mayberry Phil Donahue and more with multiple channels and times across the evening.

Helen Gurley Brown Channel 11 Barbara Hale Raquel Welch Ryan O'Neal Warren Beatty Pat Boone Glenn Ford Bob Hope George Montgomery

Florida's TV slate keying new show Good Times

A dense broadcast guide notes Florida leads station listings with a 7:00 p.m. start for a Florida program, paving the way for Good Times debuting Friday night. It also highlights Bruce Catton's talk with Bill Moyers at 7:00 on 9, plus ABC Movie at 7:30 on channels 2,3,17 Can Ellen Be Saved? with Kathy Cannon and John Saxon. The page runs through a night of dramas, news and variety across stations 2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,13,17.

Florida Maude Bruce Catton Bill Moyers Ellen Kathy Cannon John Saxon Hall of Fame Clifford Odets Jason Robards George Grizzard Shirley Knight Hopkins Anthony Franciosa Henry Fonda Alan Ladd William Holden James Best Paul Henreid Welby M.D Andy Griffith Navy Weatherscan Life World Phil Donahue Naarns Bobby Goldsboro

Two music awards shows loom over awards season

AP story notes the Grammy Awards on March 2 from Hollywood plus ABC-TVs American Music Awards on February 19, highlighting industry voting by 3,500 members for the Grammys and public voting for the AMAs. It covers Dick Clark’s view on public input and the 43,200 survey ballots mailed for nominees, with 45 finalists across 15 categories.

Jay Sharbutt New York Gang Hollywood CBS Abc-Tv Republic National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ABC Dick Clark Marketing Evaluation, Inc

Birthday greetings note from Paris and nearby towns

A cheerful birthday message lists recipients including Bramuel Johnson Jack Cline P Lahs Janice Kay Sharp Gary Wayne Newsom Glenda Ann Eckman Delores McDonald Robert Lee Cox Edith Hopkins Douglas Alewell Walter Mudd and Christine Whip twa with wishes of joy and laughter on their special day.

Wilson’ Lane Bramuel Johnson Jack Cline P. C. Lahs Janice Kay Sharp Gary Wayne Newsom Glenda Ann Eckman Paris Delores McDonald Robert Lee Cox Centralia Edith Hopkins Douglas Alewell Walter Mudd Christine Whip Twa

Mexico Ledger Publication and mailing rates notice

Mexico Ledger details publication schedule and postal rates. It lists office hours and subscription prices for in town and surrounding counties, including different rates for in state and out of state, and military APO pricing.

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