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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1974
Page
3
A playful riff on the old proverb traces a chain of missed links from a misplaced nail to a town losing its central shopping area and tax income. It weaves Franklin’s causality with a modern critique of parking and urban decline.
A terse reflection underscores that a man’s life is not measured by possessions. The quote from Luke 12 15 warns against hoarding wealth. It adds a maxim that if one cannot take wealth beyond life, it becomes mere ashes.
Readers discuss auto racing facts and costs, praising the sport and noting Mexico race talent. They urge coverage of local dirt track racing and discuss the Equal Rights Amendment with concerns about family, law, and society. Included are names William Sims Melba Davenport and Johert Giliuure with addresses and dates referenced.
Readers recount weight battles and seeking help from professionals. A divorced mother explains a problematic dating pattern with an ex-wife, and a note urges responsible pet care after accidents. The column promotes looking for compatible partners and emphasizes humane treatment of animals.
A diabetic reader asks if beer or liquor is worse than high calorie foods like ice cream when calories are counted. Dr Thosteson warns alcohol adds empty calories, risks acidosis from excess intake, and that one drink might be manageable only with strict diet control. cola with sugar is unsuitable, while low calorie sweetened drinks are tolerated but nutritionally empty.
Yesterday in Mexico two attorneys Everett Van Matre and G Andy Runge will debate the districting appointment of the Missouri state legislature at a local meeting of the League of Women Voters tonight. Circuit Judge George P Adams will serve as a special commissioner for the rest of the week on the St. Louis Court of Appeals. Mrs Adams accompanied him to St. Louis.
Publication details list daily except Sundays and holidays at 9300 North Washington Street Mexico Missouri. It notes second class postage, single copy price in Mexico and trade areas, and monthly and yearly mail rates by region. The text ends with office hours and garbled words.
A list of TV stations including Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa LV conve Kmox-tv St. Louis Ksd-tv and others Khaa tv Hannibal Kpl St. Louis Komu-tv Columbia Kreg-tv Jeff City Kete-tv St. Louis Kebj-tv Columbia Weem-tv Quincy with channel numbers and city associations noted.
The page outlines a crowded lineup with The Cowboys at 7 on channels 2 3 and 17, Cry Panic at 7 30 on 2 3 17, Sam Whiskey at 8, The Asphalt Jungle late, and The Court martial Of Billy Mitchell at 2 50 a.m. Among other items are Sonny and Cher at 7, Love And Desire 3 00 on 2, and The Love God? at 8 00 on 11.
TV guide style summary noting hockey on Channel 11 Blues vs Bruins in prime time plus The Waltons and The Fulfillment drama, Flip Wilson lineup with guests, Advocates debate, CBS Movie Kansas City Bomber, various morning to late night programs, weather, news, and film selections across networks. Includes multiple show times and channels.
AP television writer notes ABC brings a new The Cowboys series echoing John Wayne film. Seven youths lead by Mr Nightlinger work for Mrs Andersen after cattle sale funds are stolen. Gunfire, a leg wound, and a biblical sling shot rescue conclude a half hour tale praised for cast but panned as weak script. Birthday wishes close the item.
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