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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1975
Page
2
A street encounter with a female editor prompts a playful defense of February. She extols Valentine’s Day Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays as February’s charms, praising the cold snuggling weather and the month’s holidays as reasons to like February. The snowy scene underscores the editor's warm-hearted case.
A brief reflection cites Psalm 1 verse 6 about the paths before humanity. It contrasts the righteous path with the ungodly, urging adherence to God’s way as the ultimate guide in life. The note frames a simple moral choice and reverence for scripture.
Paris reader M.G. Miller urges self reliance and distrust of bureaucrats, condemning government self enrichment and pay raises for officials. He cites Franklin and the founding era, warns against political drummers, and laments a populace swayed by propaganda while calling for a return to Biblical rules and reduced payrolls.
Yesterday in Mexico J Conrad Smith was named to fill the council vacancy left by Carl Turnbaugh who resigned last Thursday. He will serve until April when the unexpired term is filled by city election. Robert Johnson was unanimously elected mayor by the council. Also noted were Ruth Tully named Miss Greenco Credit Union and other local civic motions and retirements from 1945 to 1925.
Letter writers discuss whether ministers deserve honorariums for weddings and funerals, and if clergymen should profit from officiating. A couple questions a mother at a late bowling night asks about leaving a one year old and paying for a babysitter. Ann Landers advises on appropriate support for ministers and child care options, noting the need for discretion and practical arrangements.
A reader asks about osteoporosis treatment and diet for a mother with shrinking bones after menopause. The doctor notes calcium intake, estrogen, and calcium supplements can help prevent further brittleness, but existing shrinkage cannot be reversed. Also included is guidance on onychomycosis treatment with Griseofulvin, foot hygiene, and preventing recurrence. A final query questions vasectomy and tubal ligation impact on marital fidelity and sexual desire, with an unclear response.
Sunday and Monday birthday notices name Elizabeth Snook and a long list of celebrants including Norburn Yancey Miss Vannie Throckmorton Alan McCord James H. Eddy Mrs Marian Precht Rebecca Brown Peggy Ann Gould Mrs Roy Creasey Mrs Mary Lou Senor Julia K Doerge Richard Speidel Peggy Henderson Clyde Hollingsworth Charles Wayne O Neal Mrs Leonard Mills Robin Pincolli Mark Holt Ruth Ann Dunn Marion D Maxwell Carl McCune Dean Eshelman Sally Barrett John M Anderson Billy Griffin Lakenan Barnes Audrey Faye Marshall Mrs Alfred Stegeman Pauline Williams Robert Galbreath Ed Weber Debra Duckworth Sharon and Patricia Schofield twins Mrs Orval Moran Mary E Lee Mrs Marvin Dishman Mrs Wanda Fisher Mrs Dorothy Rum mans Ruby Sheets and Panel Durner turning 55. The note also references editorial Q&A on sterilization ethics and a patient letter about sodium and phosphorus in diets with Dr Thosteson offering arthritis guidance and a paid request for a copy of his booklet.
The Mexicn Ledger lists publication details with daily schedule except Sundays and holidays. Rates per month and year apply to various regions including Audrain and surrounding counties, Missouri counties, and out-of-state, with armed forces rate and office hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Listing snippet shows station call signs Ktvi St Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox tv St Louis and Kidty St Louis with channel mentions. Includes places Jeff City Columbia and possible numbers in parentheses.
Erroneous listings aside, tonight features Bird Festival at noon and multiple sports and movies across channels. South Carolina faces Notre Dame at noon, Kansas plays Oklahoma at 2, NBC/CBS/NBC News blocks, and flicks like Frenzy and Cool Hand Luke air later with genre variety.
Channel schedules cover Movieman D. W. Griffith parts and recap the day’s lineup on CBS NBC and ABC. Notable items include George Meany interview on Meet the Nation, NHL Hockey Montreal Canadiens vs Sabres, Lakers vs Pistons, and a Burt Lancaster Airport film in late evening.
AP reports on the eight part public TV series Arabs and Israelis. Wgbh Boston produced with $500000, mixing Arab and Israeli voices from families affected by 26 years of conflict. Next episodes cover Golen Heights Palestinians and life in Jerusalem.
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