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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues the U S economy has a history of doubling roughly every 16 years and will continue expanding. Using Babson figures it shows production has doubled or quadrupled across generations, noting varied lifespans and demographic references to illustrate long term growth despite recessions.
A devotional note highlights Psalm 1 2 urging meditation on God’s Word as counsel and the key to prosperity. It frames the law as the Psalmist’s great secret and daily guide for life.
A reader lauds The Mexico Ledger for its reporting and community notes. Letters to the editor recount school board meetings, petitions by 300+ R-1 patrons about the superintendent, and strong citizen voices urging democratic change amid tension with board members.
A reader endorses hiring a new school superintendent and criticizes Hobson, noting district unity and parental input as key. The letter argues for broader citizen representation, cites petition signs, and calls for open minded national discourse about President Nixon and President Ford.
AP writer notes the new two hour or hour long series Khan! features Khigh Dhiegh as a wily Asian private investigator based in San Francisco's Chinatown. The plot centers on a black pro football quarterback framed for a bludgeoning death after a near fatal car crash.
A dense TV schedule lists children's film Birds Come Flying To Us at noon on channels 4 and 13, college basketball SC vs ND at noon and Kansas vs Oklahoma at 2, and sports including drag racing and figure skating. Movie picks include Frenzy and Cool Hand Luke with a busy morning lineup and later комментарий.
A crowded list of birthday wishes for Carolyn Sue Wright and others, plus an extensive TV and film schedule with titles from 1940s to 1970s and noir era imagery. Includes mentions of Wings, The Sand Pebbles, Cool Hand Luke, The Great McGinty, Viva Villa, and more along with late night newscasts and show lineups.
North Carolina official urges reporting a physician addict to the State Board of Medical Examiners and notes rehabilitation can cure about 90 percent. A Raleigh reader backs the view but cautions the claim may not fit all cases. Another reader questions a college daughter quitting to marry, advising the parents to let Lisa decide with caution about the possible outcomes.
A reader describes a sister who had a heart attack followed by a stroke affecting the left hand and right mouth. The doctor explains brain scans may not show speech area damage, outlines possible speech disturbances, urges speech therapy, and advises short sentences and supportive conversation while rehabilitation continues.
Yesterday in Mexico with notes from The Ledger five top candidates for a University of Missouri Columbia basketball scholarship are listed. The report cites Don Shearmire of Wellsville among leading contenders. The item reflects early reports from February 7, 1935.
Fragmented OCR notes list TV channels and cities including St Louis Hannibal Ottumwa Columbia and Quincy with erroneous listings and possible changes by the state. Mentions weather section and unreported adjustments to channels.
Local listings reveal a varied schedule with Strange Holiday at 4:30 p.m. a shipwreck drama. Khigh Dhiegh as Khan in a Chinatown SF detective role at 7:00. CBS movie Dirty Dingus Magee at 8:00. a Dean Martin roast of Lucille Ball at 9:00. and late-night movies including Cat Creature and The Bat People. Anchored by Johnny Carson and Midnight Special segments, with Kid shows, news, and game programs interspersed.
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